Innholdsfortegnelse for Dec 2016 i Tatler Singapore

PHILIPPINE TATLER FAIRY-TALE WEDDING ON THE COVER OF THIS FESTIVE ISSUE ARE Justin Pitt and Cristalle Belo, who talk about their fairy-tale romance and beautiful Italian wedding. This issue also celebrates the lives of eight standout men and women who reveal how their extraordinary experiences have shaped them. And in the spirit of giving, the magazine presents the ultimate Christmas gift guide featuring some of the country’s top purveyors of fashion and home furnishings. SHANGLIU TATLER ART OF FASHION Jewellery designer Bao Bao Wan graces the cover this month, revealing how a passion for design, high fashion and gems shapes her wearable works. Elsewhere, the chairwoman of Fosun Foundation, Wang Jinyuan (pictured), elaborates on the development of Shanghai’s new cultural centre. THAILAND TATLER ROYAL REGATTA Phuket Tatler honours the late…

WITH THE PARTIES YOU ARE THROWING, GET-TOGETHERS you are attending—the holiday season is truly the time to eat, drink and be merry. Moreover, with a full spread on the dinner table, from roasts and mince pies, to pudding and eggnog, who can resist? We are most likely to give into temptation and indulge ourselves—or should we say, overindulge? Nothing wrong in giving yourself a little treat; all it takes is some smart eating. “Don’t give up entirely during the holidays. Any small wellness moves you maintain reduce the effort required to regroup afterwards,” says Como Shambhala nutritionist Eve Persak. “If all bets are off during the festive season, then give yourself advance notice that life will be different afterwards. Strategise your diet. Rather than adopting a fad regime, consider making…

While online shopping makes it convenient for us to purchase the objects we desire at the click of a button, nothing beats a visit to the boutique to touch and feel the lush material of a gown, take a whiff of the captivating scent of a leather handbag or even getting the undivided attention of a personal shopper. We only want the best for our Singapore Tatler friends, so that’s why we invited the likes of Sharon Heng, Jilly Wang and Dana Cheong to experience the personal shopping experience at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The session kicked off with a presentation of key autumn/winter 2016 trends by assistant digital editor Jolene Khor, before the ladies, accompanied by their personal concierge, hopped onto buggies and embarked on a shopping…

It was the Australian World Orchestra’s debut concert in Singapore at the Esplanade Concert Hall, and judging from the rousing applause it received at the end of the October evening, the ensemble had left a lasting impression. No surprise since it brought together the world’s best classical musicians, who just happen to be Australian, from the greatest orchestras around the globe. Led by its founder and chief conductor Alexander Briger, the orchestra started the show with Ravel’s magnificent Boléro, before launching into the world premiere of The Witching Hour, a concerto for eight double basses by Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin, and wrapping up with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 5. In the audience were government and business heads of Singapore and Australia, including Australian high commissioner Philip Green. The concert marked an…

The year-end holidays are a time for family and friends to come together, to create new memories and reminisce over festive memories past. Nespresso creates the opportunity for loved ones to gather for feasting and merrymaking, over that perfect cup of coffee, customised for each guest’s preference through the marriage of its exceptional Grand Cru coffees and the simple elegance of Nespresso machines. Nespresso sources for only the finest gourmet coffee crops from the world’s most renowned coffee growing regions. These then become the extraordinary blends and single origin coffees Nespresso lovers have come to expect and enjoy. Only the top one to two per cent of the world’s coffee meets Nespresso’s quality standards. The stringent controls for taste and aroma mean that only the best beans make the cut,…

Arriving at Havana’s open-air Paseo del Prado in a fleet of multicoloured convertibles, guests at Chanel’s Cruise show found themselves in a beautiful and vibrant location at a historic turning point in international relations. Everything about Karl Largerfeld’s collection screamed French-Cuban entente cordiale, and what better symbol of this than the beret? Intrinsically Gallic yet inescapably Che Guevara. Lagerfeld sent pearl-studded versions shimmying down the runway alongside floral-trim fedoras and spectator shoes. The 1950s cars of Cuba appeared as prints on several pieces, while denim jackets came with clusters of Chanel-themed pins. In lieu of a traditional finale, the show ended with a lively conga line of dancing models and musicians. All in all, a real coup. BECAUSE WE GET THE SUN 365 DAYS A YEAR DARE TO WEAR…

THAT SKIN THOUGH This is the Clé de Peau Beauté La Crème like you’ve never seen before. The formula behind this high-performance cream may be unchanged—it contains Illuminating Complex EX, inositol, rosemary extract and citrus unshiu peel extract responsible for the replacement of imperfect skin tissues—but its packaging sure has. Inspired by the jewellery motifs from the roaring decade, the kaleidoscopic bottle underwent a facelift so to speak, not unlike the upgrade your skin gets upon using the luxurious product. Aside from revealing vitalised, moisturised and firmer skin, the holiday edition (read: in extremely limited quantities) of Clé de Peau Beauté’s iconic winner will surely bring that coveted radiance to your dresser. TATLER TIP Don’t let the name play you for a fool. La Crème is rich in supreme ingredients…

Eyes—Make ‘em Pop Nothing says “party” more than a shimmering, well-defined eye. Start with an opaque cream or beige shade as a base, then use metallic brown or grey shades on the outer corners of your eyelids to create depth. For a more precise tip to your winged liner, draw the flick towards your eye instead of away from it. YOUTH BOOSTERS 1 The History of Whoo’s bestselling product, Bichup Ja Saeng essence, features an upgraded formula that works to create flawless skin 2 L’Occitane’s Divine Harmony serum focuses on diminishing lines and wrinkles and improving facial contours 3 Jurlique’s Nutri-Define Restorative Hydrating Emulsion is a luxurious yet lightweight revitalising day cream…

1 HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Despite the trunks’ associations with the high life, they began with very humble origins. When Louis Vuitton first arrived in Paris in 1837 from his native village of Anchay in eastern France, his first job was as a layetier (trunk maker) at the atelier of Monsieur Maréchal, where his responsibility was to pack everyday objects and voluminous items such as dresses and gowns into crates. It was here that he honed the art and craft of trunk-making and packing, before he finally started his eponymous brand in 1854. 2 UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP Today, the trunks continue to be crafted and assembled by hand at the original trunk-making workshop in Asnières. They are made using materials such as gaboon and beech wood, a combination that absorbs shock and allows…

OVER THE YEARS, die-hard modern horology enthusiasts have come to eagerly await the annual masterpiece by MB&F. This time, the creation is every man’s high-speed, adrenaline-pumping boyhood fantasy encapsulated in a watch: the Horological Machine No 8 (HM8) Can-Am. It is the eighth and latest edition in a long line of Maximilian Büsser’s flagship Horological Machine collection, which was launched in 2007 with the pioneering HM1 that propelled the brand into international stardom. An audacious endeavour by the entrepreneurial Büsser and his collective of incredibly talented independent watchmaking friends, MB&F was born as an artistic concept laboratory for a singular purpose: for the realisation of creative, radical and complex masterpieces of the highest calibre. Inspired by science fiction, the Horological Machine family fuses traditional fine watchmaking and cutting-edge technology with…

FOR THE ANIMAL LOVER FOR THE CHIC ESCAPIST FOR THE BON VIVANT…

If you have never considered gifting a lighting product for Christmas, the stunning designer lamps at The Lighting Gallery by Million would certainly change your mind. Small in size, yet big in aesthetics, we highlight some of the season’s specials that are perfect as Yuletide gifts. In particular, Artemide, Marset and Danese are covetable European brands exclusive to The Lighting Gallery. From Italian brand Artemide are table and bedside lamps in various exquisite designs that will suit just about any personality. A good match for the chic minimalist is the Quaglio-designed La Petite, which features an archetypal lampshade balanced on a tilted stem, with a simple geometric composition. Then, there is the Hoshigame lamp, a collaboration with the Miyake Design Studio, which boasts the qualities of in-ei (Japanese for shadow,…

LET THERE BE LIGHT Get your festive glow with the Essential Deluxe Set. Clarifying essentials such as the First Care Activating Serum EX, Essential Balancing Water EX and Essential Balancing Emulsion EX will give you stunning clarity and radiance. HALT THE CLOCK Slow down the effects of time with the Timetreasure Deluxe Set. Age-defying powerhouses such as the Timetreasure Renovating Serum EX and Timetreasure Renovating Cream EX will help restore skin’s youthful beauty. GLOW FROM WITHIN For the dewy translucence of Korean A-listers, invest in the Makeup Set, comprising the Perfecting Cushion Brightening, Essential Lip Serum Stick and a duo of purifying cleansers. SULWHASOO • 01-72/73 Capitol Piazza, tel: 6844 9766 • B2-02 Ion Orchard, tel: 6509 9979 • Selected department stores, including Tangs, Robinsons, Takashimaya D S and Metro…

“SHAAAAAARK!”, SCREAMED a voice through the loudhailer. My vision swiftly focused on a frenzied seal that broke the surface of the water and soared into the air, the jaws of a great white shark sickeningly close to its tail. This was an arresting sight barely 2m from our boat. In a heartbeat, the seal dove underneath its predator and appeared at its tail—and blind spot—and shadowed its every move. The life-and-death situation had taken a comical twist as the seemingly hapless seal outsmarted the feared carnivore. Such was the splendour of the waters off the Western Cape province of South Africa, where the ocean teems with the Marine Big Five (dolphins, penguins, seals, whales and great white sharks). The town of Hermanus, in particular, is regarded as one of the…

“Every December, I look forward to the parties we throw at home because the food would always be scrumptious and my mum would bake these amazing traditional, whisky-infused fruit cakes.” “When I was dieting, the fizziness of sparkling water kept me full. Now, I don’t diet but instead exercise to keep fit. However, my go-to drink is still San Pellegrino’s sparkling mineral water. Or a smoothie from Lins Smoodees at Valley Point Shopping Centre.” “I’m fascinated with kefir, a cultured milk product that a health nut friend of mine just clued me in on. It contains probiotics and is said to be great for gut health.” “My mum’s business advice to me: have the right intention and put your heart into it. I’m not as psychologically strong as her and…

In an evening filled with brilliant cultural performances, heartwarming speeches and endless photo taking, logistics powerhouse Poh Tiong Choon Group (PTC) celebrated its auspicious 66th anniversary with a 100-table dinner in the presence of staff, partners, suppliers, family members and friends. Hosted by its chairman and chief executive Poh Choon Ann, the gala was also a joint celebration of his 80th birthday. True to his Chinese roots, the businessman made special reference in his opening address to the company’s benefactors including the evening’s guest of honour, Ow Chio Kiat, executive chairman of luxury property developer Stamford Land Corporation and Singapore’s non-resident ambassador to Italy, saying, “Without them, we would not have the success we enjoy today.” Poh also thanked his 92-year-old brother Poh Sin Choon in the audience, highlighting that…

Our society friends joined Singapore Tatler and TWG Tea for an exclusive preview of the luxury tea brand’s Perfume of Tea collection at its Takashimaya boutique. The range of candles featured six new scents including Five O’Clock Tea, which perfumes the whole room with the aroma of English garden flowers; and Macaron Noir Tea, a perfect blend of jet-black macarons and black tea that smells as sweet as the French dessert. TWG Tea co-founder Maranda Barnes shared some fun facts about the tea-scented candles: “It takes 6kg of tea to make one candle, and we use this traditional process called ‘infusion’ to preserve the subtlety of the leaves.” And what better way to experience this luxe range than a high tea spread paired with TWG Tea’s signature blends. TEA WITH…

Versatile cuts, summery hues and feminine silhouettes—these are the words that would best describe the first cruise collection by French luxury swimwear and lingerie label Eres with Belgian fashion designer Véronique Leroy. The 19-piece line was showcased during an intimate high tea session hosted by Singapore Tatler and the Chanel-owned brand at a pop-up store just across its boutique at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. And as models sporting the collection’s covetable one-pieces, bikinis and beach accessories strutted around the room, guests could be seen making a mental shopping list that they would check off later. TAKING THE PLUNGE The Eres x Véronique Leroy cruise collection features swimwear and beach accessories in modern timeless designs…

LABEL LOVER SANAYI 313 When shoe designer and Parsons School of Design graduate Serena Uziyel returned to Istanbul after honing her cordwaining techniques in Milan and Florence, she joined forces with brothers Enis and Arnir on their venture, Sanayi 313, a Turkish concept boutique that combines interior furnishings, fashion and food. Uziyel, who came on board from the shoe design department of Zara (she had previously done stints at luxury brands Devi Kroell, Judith Leiber and Escada), wanted to launch a collection of shoes and bags that struck a balance between modern style, traditional Ottoman weaving techniques and Italian shoemaking. The result is a brilliantly bonkers collection of raffia slides, sandals and clutches festooned with pompoms, tassels and studs. With an aesthetic that somehow suggests Leandra Medine and Anna Dello…

“Trends have to work for you, not against you” HER WALK-IN WARDROBE IS THE STUFF of every fashion maven’s dream. Suffused with natural light, it features a floor-to-ceiling mirror, a white stone island and is filled with neatly arranged apparel, jewellery, bags and row upon row of shoes. Carrie Bradshaw, eat your heart out. Since hanging up her tailored suits and fitted dresses a couple of months ago, ex-banker Doreen Koe Pattijn now has a greater freedom with her sartorial choices. These days, she might be clad in shorts and a linen top while walking her dog, or pounding the pavement in a Lucas Hugh activewear ensemble. But embracing a more active lifestyle doesn’t mean she has compromised on her style, which she describes as “classic chic with a playful…

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A legacy in joaillerie can be a boon to watchmaking, as it endows timepieces with a delicious smattering of artistry and elegance LIKE COOKIES AND MILK, bacon and eggs, there are some duos that are simply made for each other. Perfectly fine on their own, their appeal is infinitely enhanced when they are together, like watches and jewellery. They both sit on the high-end of the luxury scale and, importantly, there exists a large area of cross-pollination between both products. Several jewellers have thus ventured into horology, as both highly specialised crafts require patience, dexterity and a healthy dose of creativity—albeit of a different nature. With strong collections that have emerged from both their watch- and jewellery-making ateliers, brands like Cartier, Bulgari and Harry Winston have demonstrated that a legacy…

The beautifully restored Capitol Piazza isn’t just the newest shopping experience in town, it is also a truly unique destination offering discerning shoppers a selection of distinguished brands exclusive to the mall and even to the region. In fact, there’s no need to travel to Europe for your next shopping spree when Capitol Piazza has already brought you some popular names. Discover stylish and exquisite handcrafted leather shoes and accessories by one of the finest shoemakers in the world, Carmina Shoemaker. Renowned for using the traditional Goodyear welt-construction technique, fine leathers, and with strict quality control, this is the first time that the fifth-generation Spanish label has opened a boutique in Singapore. Famed for its artistic gold and artisanal enamel creations, Viennese jeweller Freywille debuts one of its most incredible…

Always trusted by well-heeled jetsetters for its premium travel, business and lifestyle accessories, Tumi is set to delight again with its first aluminium luggage collection, 19 Degree. Representing the pinnacle of travel gear, this new range combines the lightness and durability of the high-tech metal with cutting-edge design innovation and luxurious detailing to elevate not just a customer’s journey, but also his identity as a savvy and discerning traveller. The design of the 19 Degree collection draws inspiration from the fluidity of nature and the precision of architectural lines, resulting in a modern masterpiece of meticulously crafted aluminium with strategically sculpted angles. With Tumi’s innovation, travel luggage transcends the utilitarian, and offers a unique blend of fashion, art and design that enhances a traveller’s varied experiences on the move. One…

MIAMI, flORIDA, IS A VERY special place for me, not least because it’s where I opened my first retail boutique (we now have four across the US). The city’s energy is unbeatable; it always feels positive, upbeat and optimistic. The combination of the incredible weather and art deco architecture always puts a smile on my face. I generally try to catch the sunrise and start my day with an ocean swim, after which I grab an organic juice from Jugofresh or Manna Life and head to my South Beach boutique to spend time with the team and meet clients. Once lunchtime arrives, we’re spoilt for choice. One of my favourite restaurants, if I’m in the mood for Cuban, is Cafe Versailles in Little Havana. The Mandolin Aegean Bistro and Joe’s…

“We are facing the fourth industrial revolution, dominated by information technology, nanotechnology and biotechnology. It’s a digital economy, and competition will be very fierce” TO UNDERSTAND INDONESIAN magnate Mochtar Riady, it helps to know a little bit about the three women who have shaped his beliefs. The founder and chairman of global conglomerate Lippo Group, now 87, was born to Chinese immigrant parents in East Java, but as a young boy spent a few years in his family’s ancestral village in China’s Putian county, where he grew close to his grandmother. “I remember her taking me to a nearby mountaintop one day so that we could look down on our village, and she told me that the people here were poor because they had no opportunity to get a good…

Continuing its #supportlocal initiatives, Rimowa partnered homegrown fashion label Ong Shunmugam for an exclusive six-piece capsule collection. Friends of Singapore Tatler were invited to the luggage maker’s Mandarin Gallery duplex store to discover the Women on A Mission collaboration, which sees designer Priscilla Shunmugam putting her touch on Rimowa’s Classic Flight Cabin Multiwheel cases by upholstering them with fabrics sourced from six Asian countries: China, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia and Mongolia. The luggage interiors feature equally charming prints by Singapore-based visual artist Rizibë, illustrating the travel adventures of a female character that reminds us of Shunmugam herself. MATCH UP Priscilla Shunmugam also designed a complementary womenswear collection to match the luggage…

As the finale to the Singapore Tatler 34th Anniversary Ball, we gathered a bevy of our Tatler friends for an intimate evening that saw the unveiling of Long Exposure, a specially curated photo exhibition of the signature society event of the year. Set at Ion Sky, the by-invite-only affair showcased evocative photographs taken in the lead up to the ball as well as highlights from the night itself. A video of the 2016 Singapore Tatler Award recipients sharing their thoughts on their newly conferred accolades was also screened that evening. Following the event, the installation was moved to level two of the shopping mall, where it was open to the public until November 10. WHO’S THAT GIRL? Meet the ever-bold Liz Quek, with her game face on for Halloween…

There aren’t many watchmakers today that can boast a stellar line-up of watches for both genders. While the wristwatch might have first made its appearance on the dainty wrist of a woman, these timekeeping instruments were, for a long time, the purview of men. After all, timepieces are often the only forms of accessories a man can enjoy. Nonetheless, there have been some watchmakers with enough foresight to cater to the fairer sex, and one of them is Breguet. Alongside its plethora of collections that appeal to masculine sensibilities, Breguet has also diligently offered its female fans an extensive range of timepieces, recognising that women want both aesthetics and mechanics. The Tradition Dame 7038 is a stellar demonstration of this winning combination of good looks with intelligent engineering. The Tradition…

FOR THE INSPIRATIONAL MUM “I love my mum Marvina—she is one of the greatest role models in my life. She takes the effort to care for herself, and in doing so, she inspires me to always be and look my best. Gorgeous at any age, she goes for extra moisturising products to keep her skin smooth and supple. She would definitely love the Shiseido Future Solution LX Replenishing Treatment Oil.” FOR ME, MYSELF AND I “Christmas is an important time to love and reward yourself after a year of hard work. A deeply nourishing cream is my beauty essential, as my eye and lip areas are susceptible to fine lines. I like the multiple benefits of the Shiseido Future Solution LX Eye and Lip Contour Regenerating Cream.” FOR THE BELOVED…

1 SPARKLING LEGACY When Girard-Perregaux launched the Cat’s Eye collection in 2004, it was one of the first women’s collections to place as much emphasis on aesthetics and mechanics. Its oval shape was exquisite, and it didn’t feature the ubiquitous quartz movement as seen in most women’s watches of that time 2 TOP CAT So well-regarded was this collection that it bagged the ladies’ watch prize that year at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the most prestigious award of the horological industry 3 STRAIGHT UP Originally introduced as an oval, horizontal shape, the Cat’s Eye Majestic, launched earlier this year, is presented in an elongated form. This shape was used within the collection only once before, with the Cat’s Eye Tourbillon with Gold Bridge 4 SIZE MATTERS How does…

“One thing I value above all is work ethic. I have zero tolerance for ill-discipline” SCIENTIST PAR EXCELLENCE In Juliana Chan’s books, the biggest crime a teammate can commit is to cut corners and take the easy way out. Says the mother of two, “One thing I value above all is work ethic. I have zero tolerance for ill-discipline —that is a deal-breaker for me.” The 33-year-old assistant professor, who is jointly appointed at the Nanyang Technological University’s School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, specialises in nanomedicine, which uses nanoparticles to design futuristic drug delivery systems for the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular disease. At the heart of this scientist, who has several patents under her belt, lives an accomplished scribe. The…