Innholdsfortegnelse for Jun-21 i Tatler Philippines

SEAN LEE-DAVIES Multi-media artist, conservationist, filmmaker and entrepreneur Sean Lee-Davies photographs his partner, Katrina Razon, for this issue’s cover as they both explore the idyllic Maldives. Lee-Davies was formally the editorial director of Tatler Asia’s 15 magazines, during which time he interviewed and photographed some of the world’s most recognisable faces. Lee-Davies spends much of his time dedicated to animal and environmental conservation through his non-profit, Project C: CHANGE. KAREN JIMENO Besides practising law in the Philippines and in New York, being a regulatory specialist at The World Bank and a professor at the San Beda Graduate School of Law, a motoring columnist at a major broadsheet, Harvard Law School and University of California, Berkeley graduate Atty Karen Jimeno is a car enthusiast who definitely knows her kind of wheels.…

ROYAL FLUSH Chanel’s triumphant Metiers d’Arts collection, which was shown at Château de Chenonceau in France—a castle designed by and lived in by women, including Catherine de’ Medici—finally hits stores this month. The line-up strikes a beautiful balance between Virginie Viard’s casual silhouettes and a rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic, with the maison’s haute couture legacy. Besides pearl-lined biker jackets and glittering leotards, the highlights are the accessories, such as bejewelled flap bags and a netted tote with a detachable coin purse. UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN Nothing marks the arrival of summer like Christian Dior’s Dioriviera collection—the annual capsule dedicated to travelling in style. This season, the French maison not only revealed its iconic Toile de Jouy pattern in high-octane new colours like chartreuse and raspberry, it also partnered with Vespa,…

Tell us about the Flora & Fauna collection. It’s my latest collection, for which geometric, floral designs are made to feel modern. The shapes are very colourful and unique. What inspires you? Gemstones. Jewellery ideas form when I play with them and compare their different shapes, colours and proportions. What’s your first memory of jewellery? My mother gave me an amethyst-and diamond-set pendant and matching ring when I was 13 years old. I remember the set so clearly: it featured a beautiful swirl design. Yellow or white gold? Yellow gold. Sapphires or emeralds? Emeralds. What trends should we look out for? Heart-shaped jewellery is going to become increasingly popular. Who would you love to design for? Charlize Theron. Which celebrity are you most proud of having worn your jewellery? Liu…

PAUL SYJUCO Having been born into a family of celebrated artistry, Paul Syjuco is, not surprisingly, laying a claim to a unique niche in the jewellery industry. His creations, which he describes as “quite personal”, are inspired by the concepts behind his own interests and experiences. After a few years of working in corporate, Syjuco flew to the US where he found himself invested in the technical aspects of gemmology and design. All this interest culminated in 2007, when he founded his very own brand. These days, he finds himself still evolving and adapting. “We are a jewellery-wearing culture and it’s good to see this love for jewellery moving forward,” he says. Syjuco’s own pieces often incorporate local materials such as mother of pearl and carabao horn. “I’ve made a…

Annie Darling Watches & Jewellery Director of Tatler Asia There’s more to ultra-thin watches than you might expect, and Piaget’s Polo Skeleton is a perfect example. This 42 mm sports watch has very much revolutionised movement architecture, making it extra slim at just 6.5 mm thick. Thirty per cent thinner than the watchmaker’s other Polo watches, this stainless-steel model is powered by a 189-part automatic skeleton 1200S1 calibre and comes in Piaget-blue or slate grey.…

One of the world’s top tennis players, Naomi Osaka has paired up with Swiss luxury watch brand Tag Heuer. “It’s a partnership and friendship that exemplifies our shared mindset and values,” the 23-year-old said about the collaboration. Born in Osaka to a Japanese mother and a Haitian father, Osaka was the first Asian woman to hold the No 1 position in singles, and the first Japanese player ever to win a Grand Slam event: the US Open in 2018. Frédéric Arnault, CEO of Tag Heuer, commented: “We are excited to support Naomi as she kicks off her 2021 season and prepares for her Olympic debut.”…

The hotel industry is waking up to the needs of some particularly special family members—our pets. Luxury hotels around the world are now offering five-star stays tailored to our furry friends, featuring everything from massage therapists for dogs to pet perfumes. At the Beverly Hills Hotel in California, dogs are welcomed with personalised homemade cookies—with their names written on them in icing—and dog walkers are on call 24 hours a day. Pet-friendly packages are also available at Belmond’s Splendido hotel in Portofino, Italy, which reopened in May. The 16th-century monastery-turned-hotel now has a dedicated pet concierge who can arrange a trip to Portofino’s luxury shops, where you can buy bespoke bowls, pet perfumes or a pampering grooming session for your dog. The glamorous hotel, which was a favourite of Richard…

TATLER PHILIPPINES Tatler Philippines speaks to yogi and investor Katrina Razon about her recent journey to the Maldives. This action-packed trip was especially meaningful because she participated in a self-sustaining coral propagation project in the Thaa Atoll. She also discusses how everyone can help to protect the environment. tatlerphilippines.com TATLER INDONESIA Entrepreneur Mario Suntanu is helping revive the local hospitality industry through his catering companies YummyCorp and YummyKitchen. With US$12million raised in Series B funding and an uptick in transactions last year, he now plans to expand outside Jakarta. tatlerindonesia.com TATLER MALAYSIA Award-winning actor Bront Palarae talks to Tatler Malaysia about his showbiz journey and his new movie, Edge of the World, which chronicles the ascent of Sir James Brooke, the first white Rajah of Sarawak. tatlermalaysia.com TATLER HONG KONG…

BJ Pascual is a commercial and editorial photographer who has made an indelible mark in the Philippines. Pascual has a bright personality and can command a room, not only because he has become a celebrity in his own right, but also because he knows exactly what he is doing, and is great at it too. He describes his highly sought-after editorial signature as “heavily influenced by classic portraiture combined with fashion, art, film, queer and pop culture references—with a dose of camp”. Pascual takes his work personally and gets as involved as possible, sharing a bit of himself with every project. Throughout his career, he says that he has become more deliberate with his choices at shoots, underscoring how particular he is about fashion, hair and makeup. “Before I’d let…

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A brand born out of Stacy Rodriguez’s passion for fashion, Eustacia was conceived in 2016 and now enjoys the support of its 7,000 active followers on Instagram. Rodriguez, who got her fashion degree from Parsons School of Design in New York City, had always known that she wanted to dedicate her life to designing clothes. “I have always wanted to be in the fashion industry most of my life; it was almost like I did not really know what else I would do if not make clothes. I mean that in the best way,” she tells Tatler. What excites her most about fashion is the chance it gives her to be part of people’s lives through her artistry. “You can easily be part of someone else’s life. I really love…

Poppy Delevingne calls me from her home in London. “How is everyone in Hong Kong?” she asks with heartfelt concern. “Oh! To think that there’s a world beyond the four walls of my living room. Just knowing that you’re there gives me butterflies.” Delevingne has visited Hong Kong twice, but hasn’t travelled internationally since last July, which is an unprecedented stretch for the 35 year old, who comes from one of London’s most well-connected high-society families. Her maternal grandmother served as a lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, while her mother, Pandora, was one of the glamorous trendsetters of the 1980s. Delevingne, similarly, knows how to make a statement. She was a top model before younger sister Cara, 28, ever walked a runway, and has since become an outspoken advocate for causes…

PLAY THE GAME The new Chronomaster Sport is the first regular production Zenith to be powered by the watchmaker’s Caliber 3600, which has already been used in a few of the brand’s limited-edition timepieces. The chronograph’s overlapping sub-dials and colour scheme take their cues from the 1969 El Primero A386, while a 41 mm case and sleek steel bracelet bring this wristwatch well and truly into the 21st century. PUSH AND PULL This year marks the 220th anniversary of the tourbillon, which was first created by master watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet in the summer of 1801. A mechanism that constantly rotates a watch’s balance wheel, balance spring and escapement while the movement is running, a tourbillon counters the effect of gravity and increases the timepiece’s accuracy. The pictured 18-carat gold pocket…

VINTAGE STYLE Omega’s Seamaster 300 made its debut in 1957 and has remained a sought-after timepiece for divers ever since. For 2021, new novelties have been fitted with sleeker sapphire glass, making these watches thinner than their predecessors. For the first time, a 41 mm model crafted from Omega’s patent-pending Bronze Gold alloy has also been unveiled by the brand. Used for its corrosion resistance and strength, bronze develops a patina, which is the result of copper oxidising from exposure to the air. This natural process takes on different colours and patterns depending on how and where it is worn, meaning this watch has a case that, over time, will become unique to its owner. MADE TO ORDER Bremont has had a slew of new releases over the past year,…

She first fell in love with Siargao 11 years ago. “I knew this would be the place I could potentially attempt making my very own little oasis,” Natalia Zobel says. True to her words, she recently introduced Inara, her very own tropical boutique resort on the island, to the public. “Ever since I was young, I’ve admired beautiful spaces and places, taking photos of new and exciting forms of design or architecture along the way,” she shares. Inara was born out of her love for travel, design and entertaining. “I’ve always loved hosting. My focus [with Inara] is to provide a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests,” she adds. The resort boasts a quiet luxury, one that isn’t showy but is sewn into the boutique hotels ethos. “Everything is…

Get vaccinated. For your protection and for others, please get vaccinated. Peace of mind is essential to having a great time. Beach workouts. Don’t be the last person holding onto those Covid-19 pounds. Start shedding stat and have fun while doing so. Do your normal exercises outdoors and try some new ones like surfing or roller-skating. Don’t forget your SPF! Rent a classic car, RV or Airstream caravan and go coastal. The best itinerary is having no itinerary. I love driving up and down the coast of California, stopping in quaint towns, having breakfast on the cliffside, picking fruit from farms, visiting museums and more. Beauty up. Invest in yourself with the latest and greatest in aesthetic medicine, whether it’s an advanced facial with medical-grade products and technology, or non-surgical…

Artephiles were captivated at the Art Fair Philippines last month by thousands of masterful works from local and international galleries that were viewed using the annual event’s new virtual platform. One of the eye-catchers was Procession of the Slightly Mad, the two-man show at the Art Verité booth by the art couple Brian Uhing and S-Ann Ch’i. “We both try not to take ourselves too seriously, which is essential when going about creating serious work!” quipped Uhing. “Sounds insane, thus the title.” Staying true to their distinctive styles and approaches, the couple fuse their best strengths as visual artists making the exhibition pop with black and red hues. Uhing’s refined surrealist paintings, influenced by Venetian and Flemish styles, are perfect partners to the frenetic dance movements of S-Ann Ch’i encapsulated…

When Sir Elton John revised his threnody Candle in the Wind in 1997 to honour Diana, Princess of Wales, no words ever rang truer than his final line: “Your candle’s burned out long before your legend ever will”. On the first of July, that legend will further grow when a statue of the beloved People’s Princess, commissioned by her two sons, all grown-up now with families of their own, is unveiled at their mother’s official residence, Kensington Palace, a home she was fond of, even dubbing it the nickname, KP. The statue, by renowned British sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley who designed the image of the Queen used on coins in the UK, will take pride of place at Princess Diana’s favourite spot in the palace, the Sunken Garden. Head gardener Sean…

There’s a point being made when you turn Bicol’s traditional laing into squid ink-battered spheres topped with pickled mango. As one of Hapag Private Dining’s signature dishes, laing stones best represent the kind of cuisine the nondescript Quezon City restaurant wants to champion. By spiffing up the often messy plate of spiced coconut milk-braised taro leaves and converting it into an edible “stone garden” adorned with fresh herbs and finished with a table side spritz of pickling liquid, a typical provincial home fare turns into an elegant appetiser that merits a crisp white linen and a social media post. “We decided to open this kind of restaurant for one reason only—to showcase Filipino food and to know how far we can push the boundaries of the cuisine,” says chef slash…

A video producer with her own production company, Maldavar Films, Janina Manipol ventured recently into a different field with MySmile. Co-founded with dental hygienist Chiara Echiverri, it provides teeth-whitening systems for home use, with a portion of the sales going to non-profit organisations that offer free cleft lip/ palate surgery to indigent children. How did you get started in the world of content creation and video production? Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been fascinated by the way that film and the arts make people feel and how it can impact society. I didn’t exactly know which role in production I was going to be in at first, but I always knew I loved every side of it. I tried everything—TV acting, commercial modelling, sound engineering and hosting.…

We live in a time when heightened concern for one’s health and wellness has led to the proliferation of numerous solutions geared towards various aspects of physical health, from supplements to specialised equipment to bespoke treatments at clinics and aesthetic centres. That last item, however, has become a cause for concern. With people unable to (or afraid to) venture out of their homes due to imposed restrictions geared towards keeping them safe and contagion-free, how can they keep themselves well and healthy? Katherine Alejar, CEO and chief innovator of i3, answers this concern with an excellent solution from France: the far infrared ray (FIR)- generating Vital Dome. “[Given the restrictions imposed by Covid-19], I haven’t been able to go to my usual gym for a workout,” Alejar says when asked…

WHY KNOT? Graff is known for its diamonds. The London-based jewellery house cuts, polishes and sets its gemstones in-house into striking structures that are reminiscent of starry night skies, architectural designs and swirling galaxies. The jeweller’s newest collection, Tilda’s Bow, focuses on white diamonds, which are mounted into three-dimensional bows that are extraordinarily lifelike. Choose from a variety of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. BIOGRAPHY OF A CITY The Escale à Venise 70-piece high jewellery collection takes inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel’s trips to the Floating City, which occurred more than 100 years ago. Divided into four chapters, this latest line was designed by Patrice Leguéreau, director of the Chanel fine jewellery creation studio, who dramatically weaves camellias, lions, stars, pearls and chains into gold forms set with pink spinels, pearls,…

When did you first meet Karl Lagerfeld? I first met Karl in 2001 when he came to visit my shop in Paris. A friend I know through work referred him to me because he knew Karl loved jewellery. What would you talk about? We talked about my jewellery, of course, as well as my background as a specialist for the influential 20th-century designer Suzanne Belperron. What’s your most memorable moment with Karl? When he became one of my jewellery customers in 2006. Do you wear his fashion designs? Yes, I own pieces from the very first collection he ever designed for Chanel. Tell us something we don’t know about Karl. I think that, in order to protect himself from others, he created this persona that was very different from who…

Bulgari is largely inspired by its Italian roots. In what ways has this impacted this year’s novelties? We are an Italian brand but, more important than that, we come from Rome. We’re a unique brand in the world of luxury that comes from the Eternal City. This inspiration is particularly present in our Divas’ Dream collection, for which we showcase great savoir-faire. Tell us more about this year’s Divas’ Dream watches. This collection is about the very best in métiers d’art. This year, we have an amazing dial that’s decorated with peacock feathers. We also have tourbillon and skeletonised versions, which are similarly adorned with feathers and diamonds. Which is your favourite Divas’ Dream watch from this year’s releases? The Divas’ Dream Peacock Dischi has a dial that’s just absolutely…

MIGUEL PASTOR Architect Dear younger Miguel, Don’t take things too seriously. You often take things too personally and you are quite sensitive. In school, you always made sure you would study hard and achieve academic excellence. Sometimes, you would miss out on being with friends and engaging in social activities to prioritise my studies. Social skills were something you weren’t able to cultivate earlier on. In the real world it ’s all about having good relationships and a good network of friends and contacts which will get you through many important situations. Value friends you have growing up. They will be your source of strength, inspiration and guidance, who will keep you grounded as you navigate through life. I continue to survive this pandemic through the support of family and…

TINA OCAMPO Designer for Celestina Maynila New York Describe your entertaining style? How do you entertain at home? My style of entertaining is always creative, comfortable and experiential. I always have the intention to awake the senses of my guests whenever they are at home. What is the theme of your set-up? I went out to my garden and saw this native clay cooking device I just bought from our recent visit in La Union. I thought of repurposing it to become an interesting container to fill with ice and keep the bottles of wine and champagne at a refreshing temperature. I chose a spot in my garden with prolific summer flowers cascading down to dress my bar so I don’t have to go out and buy cut flowers in…

If, as Mark Twain had said, “The Creator made Italy from designs by Michelangelo”, then it comes as no surprise that among the most romantic of Italian regions is the painter’s very own Tuscany. The rolling hills, the rich perfume of olives: these are just a few of the sensory pleasures to be encountered amidst the sweeping vistas of the region. For many, the locale’s rich history and sensual implications have become more than mere ticklish fancy. It’s love, it’s ardour and it’s captured the minds and hearts of artists, epicures and intellectuals. The ten provinces of Tuscany—Arezzo, Florence, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa and Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Siena—all capture an elusive yet distinct essence, one that truly speaks of the region’s noble history and opulence. Though each province carries…

What does “regenerative travel” mean, and how is it different to sustainable travel? Simply put, being sustainable and eco-friendly means not doing harm or reaching net-zero carbon emissions, while regeneration is looking to restore and replenish the environment and fix the damage that has occurred. Regenerative travel is about creating better conditions for the environment and for the community. Bill Reed, principal at Regenesis Group, who worked with my co-founder on the vision for his resort Playa Viva, explains it well. He says, “You’re not going to make a sustainable planet with 100 million certified LEED Platinum buildings or 100 million living buildings. They don’t make a green planet. They make buildings that are less damaging to the planet. But it doesn’t heal the damage that’s already been done or…

Harana is a traditional way of courtship where a suitor serenades his love outside her window. Inspired by the folk music of Spain and the mariachi sounds of Mexico, the word harana is derived from jarana, a guitar-like string instrument from the latter. While it first become popular in the early Spanish colonial period, this centuries-old tradition is still being practiced in some parts of the Philippines like in Maguindanao where it is called kapanirong. Alphabet City is a series in 26 parts. Each month, Tatler invites an artist to create a work that celebrates the best of the Philippines, from A to Z…