Innholdsfortegnelse for Aug-21 i Tatler Philippines

TATLER PHILIPPINES Tatler Philippines speaks to Iza Calzado, an actress and the co-founder of feminist media and events organisation She Talks Asia, and her husband, Ben Wintle, founder of food delivery app Booky. The couple share lessons they learnt from contracting Covid-19 in the early months of the pandemic and how it changed their perspectives on life. tatlerphilippines.com TATLER INDONESIA Beatrix Santi Anugrah, the founder of fashion and fabric brand Narasi Wastra, speaks to Tatler Indonesia about the importance of promoting and preserving traditional Indonesian textiles—and the artisans who make them. tatlerindonesia.com TATLER MALAYSIA Tatler Malaysia talks to advertising industry veteran Kit Ong, who recently switched gears to filmmaking and writing stories for children. These are not your typical childhood fairy tales, but instead address complex issues like domestic violence…

The pandemic is a good enough reason for many couples to cancel or postpone their wedding, but not Paulo Bautista and Dani Osmeña. It wasn’t a big deal to them as they’d never dreamt of a huge wedding with hundreds of guests; they simply wanted an intimate gathering. “We wanted our wedding to be about sharing the moment with people we love,” Paulo says. “The videographer is the only person that we did not have a personal connection to,” Dani adds. Grand or intimate, wedding preparations still take time and effort. Given the current situation, Paulo and Dani’s big day would pose different challenges and demand more time. However, the couple, who have known each other since high school, managed to plan the wedding of their dreams in a span…

“We’re a basketball family, so it came with the culture; it stuck with me and only grew from there”— BIGBOY CHENG There can be a mad scramble in buying prized sneakers When highly limited designs are released in the market fans rush to the outlet or to join raffles which grant them access to purchasing a pair. Over the years, the rise of hip-hop and celebrity culture has played a role in the sneaker obsession. Today, however, it can also be the younger generation’s desire for uniqueness that drives them towards it. Usually, these prized pairs are collaborations between two premium brands, such as Dior and Prada. There are also pairs designed by pop culture figures like rapper Travis Scott and Grammy-winning artist Billie Eilish, to name a few. People…

THE PENINSULA MANILA Experience dining at The Peninsula Manila’s Spices Under the Stars. Sample contemporary grill-all-you-can temptations like their famous grilled tandoori chicken tikka masala or tamarind glazed lamb spareribs and free-flowing beverages. Visit the restaurant’s little pocket garden to dine al fresco as you watch a view of a clear night sky from 6pm to 11pm every Wednesday to Sunday. www.peninsula.com ART CUBE GALLERY Introducing promising young artists, Art Cube Gallery showcases the varying personalities, styles and stories that make this month’s exhibit quite unique: Marrie Saplad’s monochrome pieces and combination of colour composition that captivates viewers; Ciane Xavier’s characters that explore the human soul, vulnerability and power to prod the viewer’s mind; Kobusher’s contemporary style as seen on his deconstruction of cartoon icons; and Maribel Magpoc’s paintings of…

What started as a small partnership with a mother-daughter duo from the T’boli tribe of Lake Sebu in 2016 has now become a sustainable enterprise. Founded by Marga Nograles, Kaayo, which means “goodness” and “kindness” in Visayan language, has since permeated the local fashion scene with its iconic creations such as the T’boli jackets and the tangkulo (a triangular handbeaded cloth used as a scarf) that highlight the craftsmanship and age-old weaving traditions of Mindanao. Tatler speaks with the Davao-born designer about her new projects, current favourites and source of inspiration. What are your sources of inspiration in life and in design? I find inspiration in everything. Waking up to another day, spending time with family, a good meal, a good work out, time with friends, happy hours, sunsets, nature,…

At the age of 17, Tania Bardhan was introduced to Ayurvedic astrology by her grandfather. “He was a brilliant mathematician and educator,” she recalls. “He had a deep interest in astrology, and he showed me that it wasn’t just about looking to the stars and foreseeing the future; it was about math and science, and you had to get your calculations right.” Ayurveda’s growing influence in the world of wellness is hard to miss, as the healing system spreads its ancient roots to spa treatments, yoga studios, skincare products and even stylish teas. Last year, New York City It-man and frequent Wes Anderson collaborator Waris Ahluwalia introduced House of Waris Botanicals, a collection of teas and elixirs that draw heavily on Ayurvedic principles. “We’re creating blends that give us the…

Bold, radiant, enigmatic—no one runs out with words when describing Cartier’s stunning jewelleries. In the renowned maison’s over a century-old history, it has dressed the world’s crème de la crème and most importantly, the British royal family. Since then, its iconic jewelleries and tiaras glittering with finest gems have bewitched, beguiled and bewildered the world. Indeed, Cartier has defined what high jewellery is and even with the passing of time, has evolved without diminishing in lustre. Cartier embodies what sets high jewellery apart from the rest—an ingenious creativity realised with superb savoir-faire. Being true to its commitment as a responsible jewellery brand, Cartier constantly strives to improve its tradition of excellence and develop its ethical, environmental and social practices and responsibilities. For the revered brand, high jewellery is “an expression…

Believing snakes to possess protective properties, Boucheron’s founder gave his wife a serpent-shaped necklace for their wedding anniversary back in 1888. The maison, now under the watchful eye of creative director Claire Choisne, has since reimagined the brand’s famous serpent motif, which is the centrepiece of its Serpent Bohème collection worn by Chinese actress and Golden Horse Award winner Zhou Dongyu. Zhou, one of the brand’s ambassadors, is best known for her roles in Under the Hawthorn Tree (2010) and Soul Mate (2016). More recently, she starred in Better Days (2019) alongside Jackson Yee.…

HIDDEN TREASURE Two 40 mm references have been added to Omega’s sophisticated De Ville Trésor collection of classic men’s watches. Made using yellow gold or the watchmaker’s own 18-carat Sedna gold, these watches come with silver-coloured or oxblood dials. Both versions are powered by in-house Master Chronometer movements that ensure timekeeping accuracy. Choose between a slate or burgundy alligator-patterned leather strap. END OF AN ERA Earlier this year, Patek Philippe’s head honcho Thierry Stern announced he was preparing for the launch of a limited final edition of the watchmaker’s iconic Ref 5711/1A. After a 15-year run, this beloved luxury sports watch is being discontinued. The latest and last model abandons Patek’s signature blue for an olive sunburst dial. A version with a diamond-set bezel has also hit shelves for those…

Annie Darling Watches & Jewellery Director of Tatler Asia Reverso owners: hold onto your hats! Jaeger-LeCoultre has just unveiled the world’s first four-faced watch, which can be yours for a staggering US$1.35 million. The watchmaker is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its historic Reverso collection this year, so this new world record couldn’t be more perfectly timed. Named Hybris Mechanica Caliber 185 Quadriptyque, the watch has taken six years of research to develop and perfect. The timepiece’s new movement boasts 11 complications and 12 patents, making this Reverso the most complicated ever made.…

Normally, you would agonise over what you would want to do in life, shifting interests through the years, chucking childhood dreams that turn out improbable, then finally settling for an achievable career be it by choice or by consequence. But not for Fabrizio Buonamassa Stiglianni. When asked what he would be doing if he were not designing, Bulgari’s creative director for the watches division was, for a moment, tongue-tied. “Honestly, I don’t know,” he candidly admits. “I was born with a pencil and a pen in my fingers. I have to think about that [question].” From his office at the Bulgari headquarters in Rome, Italy, Fabrizio shares with Tatler that he has always enjoyed drawing since he was a young boy growing up in Naples. “I must be four or…

When you are faced with a life and death situation, people say it makes you reassess the way you have been living. For Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle, this was their truth. “When I got sick with Covid-19 in March 2020 I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it. Everything was so uncertain. It made me reflect and I thought, what can I do better? What do I need to let go of? How can I improve not just myself, but also the relationships around me? I felt awakened to a new me,” Calzado says. Fans, friends and family were shocked by how badly Covid affected the actress despite her fitness level. “Yes, I was healthy. But I was over training and not sleeping well. I was working…

SAFARIS WITH ANDBEYOND Located in countries famed for their rich biodiversity, AndBeyond’s lodges in Asia, Africa and South America connect travellers with the natural world and endeavour to protect and conserve the surrounding wildlife. The sustainable travel pioneer, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021, offers birders of all stripes guided excursions and plenty of resources, including top-of-the range Swarovski Optik binoculars, across its properties. For dedicated ornithologists, the company recommends South Africa’s Phinda Reserve, set within an area teeming with 450 bird species—from tropical to classic Savannah species—more than enough to engage novices and experts alike. andbeyond.com FIRST LIGHT WALKS WITH BELMOND Nature plays an important role in Belmond’s stable of 40 hotels, especially when it comes to its properties in some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations, such…

After his presidency in 2016, Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III withdrew from the public eye. No one was surprised; privacy has always been a cherished privilege in the Aquino family. His deteriorating health was thus unbeknownst to many outside his circle of family, friends and loyal aides and the announcement of his death on June 24 no less a shock to the nation. In an official statement, the family shared that the only son died peacefully in his sleep due to renal disease, secondary to diabetes. At age 61 when he died, he was apparently undergoing medical treatments for a lot of major health issues concerning his heart, lungs and kidney. A populace in grief did not hold back its emotions. Both social and traditional media were deluged with heart-warming…

ARTHUR TSELISHCHEV Ukrainian What do you do in the Philippines? (I am an) interior designer, artist, fashion photographer, model and a DJ. How long have you been living in the Philippines? Six years. What do you love most about the Philippines? I just always feel this magnetism and so many signs kept showing me that I belong here. I do believe that everything has a reason and all the events in my life for the last couple of years have led me here—as well as by the nicest people in the world. So, if I really need to choose one thing that I love most here, it would be the people. (They are) extremely creative, progressive and open minded. VANESSA MATSUNAGA Brazilian- Japanese What do you do in the Philippines?…

Jaton Zulueta founded AHA Learning Center, a free after-school programme providing low-income Filipino students “with an ecosystem of opportunity and support” to supplement their public education. In response to Covid-19, AHA has brought virtual lessons to over three million students, trained more than 110,000 public school teachers and produced over 200 hours of educational radio and TV. Honoured as an Obama Foundation Leader in 2019, Jaton has also established a coding training programme. Currently, we are running an innovative programme called Teaching at the Right Level, which helps students who are several grade levels behind in their numeracy and in their literacy get to the level that they need to be in 50 days. I saw the potential in public school students who deserved the opportunities private school students had.…

Nothing else empowers fashion designer Sassa Jimenez more than making women look and feel exceptional through the help of her colourful and enigmatic pieces. Her style, which she describes as “feminine mixed with comfortable everyday pieces”, has been channelled in the works she has done through the years. The 34-year-old artist is no stranger to the glitz and glamour on the runway. Her designs have been featured in several magazines and events across the Philippines; in 2009, she was selected as one of the presenters at the country’s most-anticipated, bi-annual Philippine Fashion Week. In an interview with Tatler, Jimenez shares how her love for fashion blossomed and what keeps her inspired when she is off the runway. “I started when I was about 19. It wasn’t until I was in…

SUBTLE ENERGIES One of the original and most prominent modern Ayurvedic brands, Subtle Energies was started as a clinic of natural therapies in Sydney by Farida Irani in 1993. During her many trips to India, she came across essential oils not heard of in western aromatherapy and no longer used by Ayurvedic doctors. She has revived these ancient concoctions with Subtle Energies’ line of aromatherapy, natural skincare and wellness products. KAMA AYURVEDA Founded by four friends in Delhi in 2002, Kama Ayurveda is on a mission to revive Ayurveda in a modern way. To ensure authenticity, its line of skin and haircare products are developed in partnership with the 100-year-old Arya Vaidya Pharmacy in Coimbature, Tamil Nadu. MAULI RITUALS British natives, but with Indian heritage, husband and wife Anita and…

The fine jewellery designer on her love for enamel and layerable chains Tell us about your latest collection, Ada. This is our first chain collection. I’ve wanted to introduce a custom chain design to our clients for a while. Ada is unique, true to my brand’s aesthetic, and it looks great with all our signature finishes, including gold and enamel. What was most difficult when designing this collection? It took time to finalise a silhouette that had the right proportions and weight. Describe the Ada chain in three words. Bold, luxurious, substantial. What inspires you? I’m a born-and-bred New Yorker and am proud to have lived here my entire life, with the exception of college. From the people and the pace to the architecture and art, New York City is…

ANIMAL INSTINCT Cartier’s SurNaturel collection transports us to a magical world where nature takes on extraordinary new forms. Inspired by a peacock, the pictured high jewellery necklace is brought to life using geometrically shaped emeralds and opals, which are marbled with green smudges to depict this majestic bird’s colourful plumage. ETERNAL LOVE A four-petal flower is the focus of attention in Bulgari’s Fiorever collection, embodying the timeless beauty of Rome. The line’s name is the result of a playful combination of the Italian word for “flower”, fiore, and the English word “forever”. A symbol of energy, positivity and joy, this bloom is crafted using white or rose gold, and is set with a precious solitaire diamond at its centre. WITH THE GRAIN Forms is known for its distinctive designs, and…

Based in Los Angeles, this award-winning designer is fuelled by the power of gemstones What inspires you? A stone’s colour and glow, shape and size, cut and how the light reflects off of it. My goal is always to design in a way that complements the stone I’m working with. Describe your clients in three words. Sophisticated, tasteful, cool. Tell us about your French bulldog. My latest collection, the Lucky Talisman, is actually inspired by and named after my spirited bulldog. This collection features the 12 animals of the lunar zodiac. It brings luck and joy to its wearer, as a true talisman should. Tell us about the first jewellery piece you designed. It was my Diamond Circle necklace, which showcased my love for simple, wearable pieces that are chic…

Tell us about the new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition AMG. This watch looks fantastic. I’m really excited about all the materials that have been used. Coming from racing, these are materials that I’m really familiar with. The titanium case is especially great. It’s extremely hard but also very lightweight and scratch resistant. Why is it important to you that this watch is scratch resistant? Being in a racing environment, I don’t always protect my watches the way I’d like to. In a second life I could probably apply to be a watch tester. In the cockpit, it gets very hot and you experience high G-forces. Every time you go over a bump, for example, the suspension of the car is designed for performance and not for comfort so when you…

When did you become interested in watchmaking? My first horological memory is of my father’s wristwatch, which I was allowed to play with. It gave the sense of being an adult and awakened my desire to have a mechanical watch of my own as soon as possible. Tell us about your first watch. At the age of 17, I bought my first vintage car, which I restored and still have, and my first watch, which unfortunately was stolen shortly afterwards. The brand didn’t matter to me at the time and it doesn’t matter to me today. It was my first watch and I’m proud of it for this very reason. Which is your favourite A Lange & Söhne watch? Every new product development is, in a way, like a child.…

Serial entrepreneur and globetrotter Jeremy Jauncey has always shown a sincerity in advocating environmental conservation. His passion has led him to partner with various brands and organisations that promote sustainable living and other causes that help nature cope with the adversities brought by modern man. Such as the Italian luxury watch manufacturer Panerai. This year, the 34-year-old CEO of Beautiful Destinations, a travel marketing and media company he built in December 2012, has taken another step towards saving the environment. He has partnered with Italian luxury watch manufacturer Panerai in celebration of World Oceans Day. “I have loved Panerai for as long as I can remember and it is a huge honour for me to join the Panerai family,” says Jauncey. “I’m excited to support their sustainability efforts and to…

Champagne is an unusual wine category in that most people like it, but few, even serious wine lovers, think deeply about what they like about it. It’s frothy and celebratory—plus expensive, which tends to make us like things more; sometimes it’s pink; and most people know they should get more excited if they’re handed a glass of Dom Pérignon than of Moët Brut Imperial. But beyond that, most of us are happy to assume that champagne is champagne. The way champagne has historically been marketed bears some of the responsibility. Champagne bottles, labels and advertisements tend towards the beautiful, luxurious and atmospheric rather than the informative. However, if you’re willing to pay a little attention, there is easily as much variation among champagnes, even if you limit yourself to major…

NINA AGUAS As the current executive chairperson of Insular Life and the first woman to hold the position in the 110 years of the company, Aguas drives the biggest and largest Filipino life insurance company. In this issue, she gives an overview of what the post-pandemic office will be like. (p.38) How do you balance work and life in a pandemic? Work-from-home (WFH) has its merits as it allows you to bi-locate and multi task. It provides flexibility to indulge in one’s personal passions easily. What are your hopes for 2021? For the world and humankind to be Covidfree. I yearn to be free; free to choose to be home or to be out; free to engage and discourse face to face; meet up with family and friends for poetic…

Mention the words “steamer trunk” and almost instantaneously people start thinking about long-ago voyages aboard steamships sailing across the globe—an image both romantic and awe-inspiring even in these days of high-speed travel. The steamer trunks we know today as elegant leather crates embellished with polished metal locks and accents were the invention of a malletier (luggage maker) whose name continues to be synonymous with bags and luggage of exceptional quality and craftsmanship: Louis Vuitton. Born August 4, 1821, Vuitton is credited for crafting a steamer trunk that would be a viable alternative to the heavy, round-lidded chests commonly used for storage and travel in the mid-19th century. Renowned in Paris for the excellence of his craftsmanship, Vuitton earned a commission to make luggage for the Empress Eugénie de Montijo, wife…

Despite growing up in New York, Blue Marble founder and designer Anthony Alvarez is deeply bonded to his Filipino roots; this is evident in the locally inspired pieces he successfully brings to the fashion runways of Paris. In his latest spring-summer 2022 collection, Alvarez incorporated in his work the nostalgic beauty of Manila and the liberating scenery of Siargao. The spring-summer 2022 invitation, with images of a Seventies love bus and a Mindanaoan vinta boat, is inspired by the Filipino culture he has pictured through the words of his grandmother. “Growing up in New York, my grandma used to tell me stories recounting her flower-child souvenirs of Manila, the legendary love bus and this bohemian lifestyle,” Alvarez tells Tatler. “I had this idea of a celebration for the collection and…

Hot on the heels of Hermès and the introduction of its game-changing lipstick collection last year, the house of Valentino is starting its own beauty line with a launch that has kept the fashion world bright-eyed with excitement since it was announced in April. While Gucci Beauty keeps things Gucci with its retro-kitsch, grandma’s-attic aesthetic, and Dolce & Gabbana Beauty’s packaging nods to the Italian label’s bold prints, the new Valentino Beauty designs stay true to house codes with red lacquered packaging marked with a V. (This is, after all, a designer so closely associated with the colour, he started a second brand called Red Valentino.) It’s a hefty collection, featuring 50 lipstick shades under the label Rosso Valentino (there are multiple shades of red, of course), experimental eye make-up…

Panthers first became a pervasive presence in western art and design in the early 20th century, but the animal’s most famous association has arguably been with the storied house of Cartier. A diamond- and onyx-mounted bracelet watch depicting a panther’s markings was debuted by the maison in 1914, and the creature has since gone on to star in the jeweller’s numerous Panthère for Cartier creations. This collection is the embodiment of independent women, so it comes as little surprise that British actress Annabelle Wallis, who shot to fame as Grace Burgess in Peaky Blinders, has been photographed wearing numerous pieces from the iconic line.…

What’s the inspiration behind your jewellery designs? My jewellery is inspired by the world around me. I’m Brazilian, so I grew up surrounded by nature, colour, beauty, carnivals and energy. Which is your favourite Graziela jewellery piece? That’s easy! Twenty-five years ago, I designed a pavé cross that was blessed by Pope John Paul II. I truly believe it protects me from all negative energy. What have you been working on recently? The Color Rhodium Amazon collection and the Renaissance Pearl collection. The former is an expansion of a few pieces I designed in 2020. They come in 18-carat gold, which is coated in the most beautiful rhodium. My Renaissance Pearl collection mixes the power of pearls with modern designs. It’s fresh, wearable and innovative. What kind of woman wears…

What trends should we be keeping an eye on? There’s going to be a renewed focus on unusual complications. Lots of brands are already reinterpreting tourbillons in lots of different ways. We’re seeing more skeletonised movements, which is interesting because of lot of watchmakers are beginning to open up their existing creations so we can see what’s ticking below. What advice do you give to first time Roger Dubuis buyers? We’re the future of watchmaking, so you’re stepping into a world that doesn’t exist yet. We’re separate to the crowd of classical, fine watchmakers and we’re writing the future. How has the last year been for Roger Dubuis? Very interesting. It’s a good time for watchmaking. We’re witnessing the evolution of technology, case materials and the very idea of watchmaking…

While humans have largely stayed home over the past year, there have been plenty of anecdotal reports of animals reclaiming their habitats or even extending their territory. The David Attenborough-narrated documentary The Year Earth Changed, which chronicled the profound changes in the natural world in 2020, featured penguins exploring pavements in Cape Town, deer returning to their ancient grazing patch in Nara, Japan and a leopard staking its claim on terraces at a safari lodge. For city dwellers, waking gently to the sound of birds chirping has been one of the few upsides of lockdown, when traffic noise was replaced by the calming consonance of nature. Being stuck in one place also gave people time to explore their immediate surroundings, seeking solace in urban parks or nearby nature reserves. “I…

1 WINE AND DINE Wine Art from EuroCave is a modern wine bar that allows you to display and store your vinos in style. This exclusive two-in-one product has innovated from the previous design, Sowine, which was released in 2008. The Wine Art can preserve two bottles of wine for up to 10 days. Its automated vacuum sealing system keeps open bottles protected from oxidation until they’re ready to be served again. Available at EuroCave Phils 2 SITTING PRETTY The elegant Alva dining chair from Philux’s Mod Collection has a Mid-Century Modern feel. Its classic solihiya (woven rattan) detailing, wooden frame, angular silhouette and upholstered seat allow the chairs to blend with any home décor. You may even have it personalised in multiple wood, finish and fabric options. Available at…

A polyglot who speaks 22 languages, an ophthalmologist, a novelist, playwright, painter, sculptor, journalist, a patriot, etc etc—Philippine national hero José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda or simply, José Rizal, is undeniably a jack of all trades, and a master of all. Born to an affluent family, Rizal went to prestigious schools in the country and abroad, and later became a proponent of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for the Philippines during the Spanish colonial times. In 1982, he was exiled to Dapitan in Mindanao, perceived as the leader of a brewing revolution. He was executed on December 30, 1896 in Bagumbayan, now the Luneta. Alphabet City is a series in 26 parts. Each month, Tatler invites an artist to create a work that celebrates the…