Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2018 i Tatler Singapore

On the cover is equity trader-turned-philanthropist Emily Lam-Ho, who talks about how she has succeeded in business on her own terms. Inspired by female mentors, she is now working with non-profit organisations to empower women. The anniversary issue features three impressive entrepreneurs on the cover: Marlienna Suwito, the mastermind behind 7 Stars health drinks, actor and producer Yoshi Sudarso, and Vanessa Ong, CEO and co-founder of Jamu Jamu Co. The multifaceted Dian Lee is not only a businesswoman, daughter, wife, mother and certified yogini, she’s also an advocate of unity in a new Malaysia. We trace her evolution from an impulsive youngster to Malaysia Tatler’s Most Stylish Woman. Led by cover star, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, an advocate of the slow food movement and ethnic couture, this issue features shapers…

FANCY A SURFING HOLIDAY THIS YEAR END? WHILE YOU TAKE your pick from the world-class resorts of Fiji or lesser-known surf spots in Nicaragua, two things are for certain: you want to soak up the sun and ride the waves in style. Linley, the eponymous luxury gifts and bespoke furniture brand by David Linley, the nephew of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, has just the tool for you to make a bold statement: the Fistral Surfboard, which was exclusively created with British marquetry artist Emma Wood. Named after the iconic Fistral Beach in Cornwall, England, the stunning surfboard is fully functional in an eco-friendly way—it sports a timber fin enclosed in glass that is integrated seamlessly with the rest of the board for incredible manoeuvrability as you ride the waves. Its…

1 MEET THE MAN Richard van Oostenbrugge is one of the most decorated Dutch chefs of his generation, with accolades including French restaurant guide Gault & Millau’s Chef of the Year 2014 for the Netherlands. Formerly of two Michelin-starred Bord’Eau Restaurant Gastronomique in Amsterdam, he is known for his distinct brand of modern European fare flecked with influences and ingredients from around the world, but without sacrificing on taste. This has propelled his own Restaurant 212, which opened earlier this year, to the forefront of his native country’s growing food scene. He aims to do the same in Singapore with table65. 2 NEW REACH Table65 is chef van Oostenbrugge’s first foray into Asia and with the restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa, he aims to do away with the stereotypical formalities…

CELYN PAN IS A CITIZEN OF the world, and she often dresses the part too, mixing and matching different style influences. The China-born co-owner of indie multi-label boutique L’armoire in Mandarin Gallery credits her eclectic taste to her extensive travels—she’s out of the country at least once a month. The French capital, she enthuses, is her favourite city. “Paris gets all the latest collections first, but I also love how the Japanese embrace their local designers, and it’s not just about the typical luxury brands. “I’ve seen how people in different countries perceive fashion. For example, in Europe or Japan, people spend a lot of time on their clothes to show off their personalities,” the 29-year-old explains, adding that her husband and boutique co-owner Rocco Wu has provided her with…

THE ROSE DE GRANVILLE WAS BORN of a particular species of wild rose that blooms on the cliffs of Normandy. As you can imagine, growing in rough conditions, the rose must have had a particularly robust constitution. Over the course of 15 years, the scientists studying the flower at Dior Science confirmed their suspicions: the rose has 20 different micronutrients that aid in maintaining the skin’s youth and integrity. Vitamins E, B3, B5 and C, for instance, act as antioxidants, while Omegas 3, 6 and 9 contribute to strong epidermal structure. Certain minerals and trace elements, phytonutrients and an amino acid also aid in protecting the skin’s matrix, strengthening its natural repair systems, and boosting the skin’s vitality. In order to extract the micronutrients from the rose, however, Dior had…

SUBTLETY HAS NEVER BEEN Roger Dubuis’ strongest suit. The brand is not shy about displaying its flair for innovation with the numerous unconventional, highly complex and often flamboyant watches that it has steadily launched over the years. The Excalibur Spider Ultimate Carbon is yet another horological stunner that reaffirms its penchant for showmanship. The only difference is that the brand has pushed its game up a notch by imbuing the watch with a level of luminosity like never before—borrowed from a total of 195 diamonds that are set all over its form. There is clearly no fear that this scintillating watch will go unnoticed. While we were dazzled by the multitude of diamonds that goes all the way across the straps, our attention is also drawn to something uniquely contrasting…

Laura Natalie was born from the idea of starting a brand that provided exquisite crocodile bags with a twist, incorporating unique personalised touches for their owners. Made for the woman who prizes quality and individuality in everything she wears and carries, the bags of Laura Natalie represent the ultimate in luxury, design and craftsmanship. Each bag is unique and made from the finest, responsibly sourced crocodile and alligator skins. All its bags and accessories are painstakingly hand-stitched by experienced Italian and Singapore artisans with knowledge of traditional techniques. While every bag is different, because no two skins are the same, there is one constant in all Laura Natalie creations—uncompromising quality. Laura Natalie also offers bespoke services, where its in-house designers will create a one-off design customised to a client’s requirements.…

SINGAPORE LAURENCE LIEN WHY HIM? Laurence is the grandson of the late banking tycoon and philanthropist Lien Ying Chow, who in 1980 gave away almost half of his wealth to set up the Lien Foundation, which has been chaired by the younger Lien since 2009. The foundation’s work continues the patriarch’s commitment to the community to this day, having disbursed some $120m in areas such as aged care, early childhood education, water and sanitation in the past decade alone. THAT’S NOT ALL In 2015, Laurence co-founded the Asia Philanthropy Circle, where he is CEO, as a platform for regional collaborations among philanthropists in Asia. GOH CHENG LIANG WHY HIM? Goh has interests in real estate, property development and logistics, and his holding company, Wuthelam, has a 39 per cent stake…

DON’T CALL ME MRS ROGERS: LOVE, LOATHING & OUR EPIC DRIVE AROUND THE WORLD By Paige Parker IN 1999, PAIGE PARKER SET OFF ON A ROUND-THE-WORLD TRIP WITH THEN-FIANCE JIM ROGERS. THE COUPLE CROSSED SIX CONTINENTS OVER THREE YEARS, AND this adventure is the subject of her new book. But first, Paige introduces readers to where she was from—“a small-town girl from the all-American city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina”. Her hometown had a population of 50,000, and was a geographical nexus between northern and southern US, “a place for people looking to go elsewhere”, as Paige puts it. Go elsewhere she certainly did. After visiting over a hundred countries during her adventure with Jim, the couple relocated to Singapore in 2007. By then, their eldest daughter Happy had already…

Any self-respecting gourmand in Singapore would know of Long Beach Seafood Restaurant. Since its humble beginnings in 1946 at Bedok Rest House, the seafood restaurant chain has gone on to leave an indelible mark on the country’s culinary scene, most notably as the creators of the original black pepper crab in 1982. The restaurant was also the first to serve Alaskan king crab in the mid-1990s. Long Beach has since expanded to a total of five outlets around the island—from East Coast to Jurong and, most recently, Stevens Road in central Singapore—each serving a number of dishes unique to the branch, along with local seafood delicacies. The restaurant’s hallmark specialities include sweet and savoury chilli crab served with fried mantou buns; fragrant steamed live Scottish razor clam with minced garlic…

The gastronomic pleasures of Christmas are indeed tempting, and perhaps even more so at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel where the festive eats are infused with flavours that range from the traditional to the unconventional and unique. You are in for some amazing treats best enjoyed with friends and family. SEASON’S GREETINGS Those who are up for something new will find it hard to resist these unusual takeaway specials—from the lavender roast turkey with orange, apple and cinnamon stuffing to log cakes in flavours such as raspberry gula melaka coconut, and roasted pistachio cream cheese. For traditional flavours, take your pick from familiar favourites such as the traditional roast turkey with chestnuts, duck foie gras stuffing, cranberry and port wine sauce, and honey and clove glazed ham with cinnamon pineapple…

It was a celebratory night at the MTM Skincare dinner in October, where guests dressed head-to-toe in white to witness the launch of the beauty brand’s new Re-White line. While the collection is specifically formulated to smooth the skin and prevent unwanted pigmentation, it can also be further customised to create even more powerful potions. MTM Skincare managing director Kelly Keak shared the history of whitening and brightening in the beauty industry, as well as the brand’s decades of experience in creating efficacious products that are custom-blended for each individual’s skin needs. MIRACLE MASK After applying the MTM Skincare Re-White Mask, the model’s complexion was visibly brighter and more lifted…

There were plenty of laughter and witty jokes thrown across the table at an intimate whisky pairing dinner Singapore Tatler co-hosted with The Macallan in October. Conviviality filled the private room at 28 Wilkie as guests indulged in free-flowing drams of exquisite whisky. Four types of The Macallan whisky—Double Cask 12 Years Old, Sherry Oak 12 Years Old, Triple Cask Matured 12 Years Old and Triple Cask Matured 15 Years Old—were served alongside dishes such as Sakura ebi cappellini and Hokkaido A4 Wagyu beef. When it came to dessert, The Macallan team whipped out the brand’s pride and joy, the Rare Cask expression, to end the evening on a high.…

“IT IS FASCINATING HOW KNOWLEDGE ADVANCES, PARTICULARLY IN THE SCIENCES” 1 THE KINGDOM OF SPEECH I recently read this book by Tom Wolfe and enjoyed the parallels he makes between Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace versus Noam Chomsky and Daniel Everett. It is fascinating how knowledge advances, particularly in the sciences. 2 HUACO This is a type of Peruvian pottery dating back to the Inca period. It is one of the objects I am most attached to because it has been in my family since I was a boy, when we lived in Peru. I have many fond memories of this wonderful country. 3 EPICURUS, LEONARDO DA VINCI AND THOMAS JEFFERSON If I could travel back in time to meet one of history’s greatest minds, it would be a tough…

THE HOGMANAY GALA BALL is Edinburgh’s most glamorous New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by The Balmoral hotel. The affair, which will take place on December 31, promises an evening of drama and opulence, where guests will be first welcomed with champagne and canapes at the lavish Holyrood Suite. After which, executive chef Jeff Bland will serve up a decadent four-course dinner, accompanied by a selection of fine wines, at the Sir Walter Scott Suite. A live ceilidh band will chime in the festival mood of the evening, to get guests dancing into the new year as the Scottish city’s renowned fireworks display light up the sky above the iconic Edinburgh Castle. roccofortehotels.com RAISE YOUR GLASSES Located just 50min away from Singapore, The Sanchaya resort in Bintan has tailored a luxurious…

SAY TECHNOPRENEUR, AND YOUR mind may conjure up the image of a hoodie-clad man-child in the vein of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. After all, so many of the tech world’s boldfaced names these days take pains to cultivate the casual demeanour most associated with youth. Not Sahba Saint-Claire though. An Australian who has lived in Singapore for 27 years, he spent more than two decades in the banking sector before turning entrepreneur in 2014 at the age of 47. Now the co-founder and CEO of Singapore-based biometric solutions company Touché, Sahba hasn’t adopted athleisure chic; more pertinently, having held leadership roles in institutions such as JP Morgan and Standard Chartered, he has come into the start-up game with a wealth of experience. “We are not a team of 20-year-old engineers with…

This season, designers stripped fashion to its original function—as a safeguard against the elements. From fireman vests to knitted ski masks, this trend was most apparent on the scaffolding runway of Calvin Klein 205W39NYC’s show, but other luxury houses matched the brand’s enthusiasm with leather-lined bike helmets (Berluti) and bungee rope backpacks (Givenchy). Hi-viz orange not your hue? What about camouflage tees and parkas from Off-White and Louis Vuitton respectively? You know what they say—better safe than sorry.…

PERFUME IS PERHAPS THE MOST intimate part of anyone’s beauty and grooming routine. A fragrance gives insight into the wearer’s personality and sense of style, and is closely linked to his or her memories and emotions. Its importance cannot be overstated. That is why a bespoke perfume such as one created by haute parfumerie Henry Jacques is one of life’s ultimate luxuries. The house has been creating bespoke fragrances since its inception in 1975, materialising each client’s wildest perfume dreams. Each fragrance Henry Jacques creates employs the time-honoured traditions and techniques of haute perfumery and is free of the trappings of trends and fads. When creating your own bespoke fragrance, your journey begins with a consultation at the Henry Jacques boutique, where your scent palate, style and personality are mapped…

Patek Philippe is one of the most venerated watchmakers in the world today, with a long history of mechanical innovations. By the early 20th century, it had created the first Swiss wristwatch, patented the perpetual calendar mechanism, and sold the first-ever split-seconds chronograph. But it was the year 1932 that would prove to be the most significant in Patek Philippe’s history. This was the year that it was purchased by Jean and Charles Henri Stern, and the brothers launched its first iconic collection: the Calatrava. The Stern brothers came from a family of dial makers, and they understood the value of impeccable design. The launch of the Calatrava was one of their first milestones as heads of Patek Philippe, and the collection has come to not only become one of…

WHAT IS IT? The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is making science sexy so young students are inspired to pursue it. Spawned by the Breakthrough Prize, which celebrates the best work in the areas of fundamental physics, life sciences and mathematics, the junior contest encourages students aged 13 to 18 to reflect on challenging concepts or complex theories in the same arenas, and to bring those big ideas to life in short, engaging videos. The annual challenge is a collaboration between the Breakthrough Prize Foundation which organises the Breakthrough Prize founded by Yuri and Julia Milner, Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, as well as Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, and the Khan Academy, a non-profit organisation that provides free education through online means in various languages to anyone, anywhere, always. HOW DOES…

On the opening evening of JeweLuxe Singapore 2018 in October, Singapore Tatler hosted several society friends at the annual watch and jewellery festival held at the Tent@Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. With some 80 brands participating, guests were kept excited throughout the evening with the brilliant diamonds and coloured gemstones on display, and homegrown designer Lai Chan’s oriental-inspired fashion showcase. On the shopping front, Alex Low had his eye on a classic diamond-set tennis bracelet from German jeweller Heinz Mayer, while Kyoko Abe was fascinated by a pair of fern-shaped ear cuffs from local brand Jaipore by Ritu Aurora. But the one with the widest smile on her face was Peggy Jeffs, who had snapped up a pair of cape gooseberry earrings with gold leaf from Thai marque Lotus Arts…

As Takashimaya Shopping Centre celebrates its silver anniversary in Singapore this year, the shopping mall also took the opportunity to honour Kim Robinson for dressing the tresses of many stylish women for more than two decades with a photo exhibition showcasing 25 of the celebrity hairstylist’s most iconic cuts. The man himself made an appearance at the cocktail reception, where he shared entertaining anecdotes, including a story of his first meeting with the legendary Audrey Hepburn, while backstage at a Givenchy fashion show in Paris. MANE STAR The exhibition featured Kim Robinson’s most famous cuts through the years…

If one had listened in on the tunes being played at this party held at Como Cuisine in October, they would have thought that a pop “concert” was in progress. But it was merely Mukesh and Roshan Valiram playing “Name that Tune” with their guests during the baby shower held for Baby Valiram, who is due this month. Aptly, the songs in the game featured the word “baby”. The couple had decided not to find out the gender of their new addition, hoping to be surprised when he or she arrives. Guests indulged in a sumptuous spread that included chicken tikka parcels and eggs royale, but not before they penned down well wishes and useful parenting tips for the family. MADE WITH LOVE Mukesh and Roshan had personally worked with…

BOSSY PANTS Standing close to the award-winning photographer hired to snap her best friend’s pre-wedding pictures, one young miss instructed the increasingly irritated man on the different angles he should take for his next shot. She even scoffed at some of the pictures as they were reviewing them, causing him to stomp off halfway. FASHION DILEMMA It’s not easy travelling with a style influencer. For one gentleman, the difficulty lies in deciding whether to travel light—so his Instagram-famous wife can have his share of the 30kg luggage allowance—or give in to her persistent whining about not having enough outfi for the trip to show her followers, even if it was just for three days. CLAWS OUT Despite proclaiming herself a feminist, this matron displayed an opposing stance when she scoffed…

ONGOING CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND 2018 This annual Christmas extravaganza returns to the Gardens by the Bay with a magical maze of mirrors winding through the Supertree Grove, along with a Slice of Savour featuring gourmet comfort food and artisanal cocktails. Till December 26. christmaswonderland.sg WHERE CHRISTMAS TRULY SPARKLES French jeweller Cartier brings Southeast Asia’s largest pop-up decorative Ferris wheel to the heart of Ion Orchard’s Christmas Park, which will be dressed in festive trees, lights and baubles. Also don’t miss the digital exhibition Virtually Versailles on the Palace of Versailles, at Ion Art and Ion Sky, till January 6, 2019. ionorchard.com GLOWING OCEAN The Sea Aquarium transforms into a mystical wonderland with luminous sea creatures, stunning light art installations, and divers in LED suits swimming among marine life. Scuba Santa will…

Brands out of South America have been making a lot of noise lately (Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz's eponymous brand comes to mind) and are in great demand. The fashionable crowd’s eyes have been opened to the extravagant and romantic silhouettes for which the region is famous, and Silvia Tcherassi’s creations are among them. Born in Baranquilla on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Tcherassi started out as an interior designer before spending the next 25 years in fashion. Her designs, ranging from pret-a-porter to bridal, have been warmly embraced in Europe, where they have graced the catwalks of Milan and Paris, and the designer was named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France for her contribution to the fashion industry. Tcherassi is known for elegant daywear, such…

When it comes to turning heads at year-end bashes, go big with the sparkle and shimmer. The bedazzled eye was back in full force on the season’s biggest runways, amping up the drama. Take the metallic accents at Akris, where strips of gold leaf decked models’ heavily lined lids. Or the scattered touches of multicoloured glitter that hinted at the shape of a butterfly’s wing adorning the brow bones. To give those disco balls a bit of competition, frame your winged eyeshadow with studded Swarovski crystals a la Prada’s galaxy-inspired look and you’ll be ready to end the year with a bang.…

THE CHANEL SUBLIMAGE STORY began in 2002, when the brand first started cultivating vanilla planifolia in an open-sky laboratory in Madagascar, the plant’s motherland. Inspired by Louis XIII’s 17th-century King’s Garden, which contained plants that were used for pharmaceutical research, Chanel looked to botany to develop its premium skincare range. The fruit of its intensive labour produced Planifolia PFA, an active ingredient extracted from vanilla’s fruit, seed and leaves, and used as the foundation of the Sublimage range. Today, vanilla planifolia is one of the two core ingredients in the new Chanel Sublimage L’Essence Fondamentale. The other active ingredient is the solidago virgaurea alpestris, whose journey to discovery started back in 2010. Then, Nicola Fuzzati, director of active ingredient development and innovation for Chanel Research, its research and development facility…

INTIMATE CONNECTION Chanel’s jewellery has always been inextricably linked to the life and work of its founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Her first magazine cover in 1910 featured an illustration of her donning a hat with a bird with coloured feathers, and the plume has since become a signature motif of the maison. Today, it is reinterpreted in its Feather high jewellery collection (above). Mademoiselle Chanel also adored the lion, which is now a recurrent motif in the contemporary Sous le Signe du Lion high jewellery collection (opposite), representing Coco’s courage, strength, and influence over the world today…

MICHAEL JACKSON’S Thriller album had just been released, the first-ever CD player was sold in Japan, and Time magazine’s Person of the Year was the personal computer. The year was 1982, and technology was changing the world—the world of watches included. The entire industry of mechanical watchmaking was in the midst of a revolution, all thanks to the advent and popularity of quartz-regulated watches. It was during this revolution that one of Omega’s most popular timepieces was reborn. The Constellation Manhattan was small, elegant and distinctive—an excellent ladies’ watch, in other words. It became so popular that it actually overtook Omega’s famous Speedmaster and Seamaster collections in terms of sales volume. As the story goes, the designer of the watch, Carol Didisheim, was trying to puzzle out the ever-present issue…

Président The tourbillon with three bridges existed in the form of pocket watches until 1991, when the very first wristwatch version was created for Girard-Perregaux’s 200th anniversary. Neo-Tourbillon The brand gave the original tourbillon with three bridges a modern facelift in 2014, while retaining its signature architecture. La Esmeralda Created in tribute to La Esmeralda pocket watch tourbillon of the 1880s, this wristwatch released in 2016 features design cues taken from its classic beauty. Classic Bridges This year, Girard-Perregaux introduced a duo of surprises to the Bridges collection—an aesthetically pared-down, “tourbillon-less” and therefore, more accessible interpretation in 40mm and 45mm that features just two bridges.…

Ref 565 and Ref 570 (1938) The original Ref 96 measured only 31mm in diameter, which was small even for its time, so Patek Philippe brought out the Refs 565 and 570 (pictured) to broaden the collection’s appeal. Identical to the Ref 96 in aesthetics, these watches featured larger 35.5mm cases and would have been considered oversized for that era. The Ref 570 was largely produced in precious metals. The Ref 565, on the other hand, was intended to be a more practical model, and was constructed mainly in steel. It also had both the bezel and lugs integrated into the case for a smoother design, and was the first large water-resistant Calatrava thanks to its screw-down caseback. Its soft iron inner case also provided better resistance to magnetic fields.…

THERE could have been a giant pyramid in California. In the late 1800s, James Lick, a property tycoon who had become California’s richest person, wanted to leave a legacy and took inspiration from Egypt’s pharaohs. The Pyramids of Giza have long sparked the collective imagination, with some experts positing that they were built as afterlife launchpads, designed to send the soul of departed rulers shooting up into the stars. And, like a modern-day pharaoh, Lick wanted to be buried inside his creation, perhaps harbouring a hope that his soul would be sent on an eternal voyage through the cosmos. However, Lick was talked out of it by an astronomer friend who suggested that a more philanthropic legacy would be to fund the establishment of a world-class observatory. Perched atop San…

From poignant plays that discuss social issues and powerful initiatives that help the disadvantaged, to astute business acumen that propels a family enterprise to greater heights, the accomplishments of the recipients of this year’s Singapore Tatler Awards are truly inspiring. They tell us what drives them forward and the legacy they hope to leave behind KWEK LENG BENG Singapore Tatler Diamond Award 2018 MY BIGGEST INFLUENCE The person who has had the most significant impact on me was my late father, Kwek Hong Png. He was a true entrepreneur with vision and gravitas, and very disciplined and pragmatic. He had taught me many things that has shaped my business philosophy and how I lead my life. One of the most important values he stressed on was to be fair and…

CHERILYN TAN Co-founder and CEO of Asia Law Network and Tessaract.io SUSTAINABLE IMPACT My motto as an entrepreneur is ‘solve a real problem and build a great team, and the rest will follow’. I believe it’s important to identify with the business I’m building, so I can take it to greater heights. The ‘big hairy goal’ for me is to build something that impacts not just the communities around me, but the generations to come. AGAINST THE GRAIN I took a huge risk when I decided to plunge into the legal technology field and start Asia Law Network, because I’d no prior knowledge of the industry. But I realised I’ve done this before. An accountant by training and engineer at heart, I’ve ventured into F&B, taken over a…

It’s that time of the year again to make merry and throw caution to the wind, while indulging in a little holiday fun and feasting. But here’s the question: where can one find the best festive eats and, more importantly, the best settings to enjoy the celebrations with family, friends and colleagues? Look no further than Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore for everything you desire. 1. BUFFET AWAY The Line’s 16 theatre kitchens offer highlights such as roasted turkey, lobster coconut curry and Christmas macaron tower, just to name a few, while the live outdoor BBQ station serves tantalising festive meats. 2. DINNER FOR TWO Sit down to a couple’s meal at Origin Grill, which has specially curated Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve menus that showcase fresh, authentic flavours and local…

Frothy gowns in lace and tulle, paired with sparkling diamonds and precious stones—what’s not to love? Singapore Tatler guests, including Generation T honourees, sat front row at this runway show featuring dresses from Jessicacindy Hartono’s eponymous bridal line. As the models floated by, guests appreciated up-close the artistry of the jewellery creations from the international constellation of brands and designers featured in the annual JeweLuxe Singapore festival. BE DAZZLED Models swanned down the runway which was lined with watch and jewellery displays from over 77 brands and designers…

A single look at the vintage diamond and ruby creations on display at the Harry Winston gala dinner in October, and one would understand why it is the jeweller of choice for Hollywood stars and high society figures. The gemstones have a certain allure and, when combined with the American jewellery house’s envelope-pushing design aesthetics, they would elevate any woman’s outfit. This is perhaps in the same manner how its high jewellery collections and vintage pieces added a dose of sophistication to the simple gowns donned by models during a fashion showcase at the dinner to celebrate the reopening of the Harry Winston salon in Singapore. The runway show was brought to a rousing finale with local jazz singer Alemay Fernandez aptly crooning Marilyn Monroe’s Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best…