Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2023 i Tatler Singapore

TATLER HONG KONG Watch collector Noel Wong was a news reporter covering the Middle East in the weeks following 9/11 before he turned his attention and skills to the world of horology and working with the likes of Sotheby’s, Panerai and A Lange & Söhne. TATLER INDONESIA We delve into the inspiring journey of Linda Anggrea, the visionary CEO behind Buttonscarves. As a trailblazer in the modest fashion industry, Linda has achieved remarkable success. From her humble beginnings to becoming a true game-changer, we explore the pivotal moments and bold decisions that propelled her to the forefront of the industry. TATLER MALAYSIA Hakken, one of Asia’s most successful cosplayers, spoke to Tatler about being inspired by their parents’ love of manga and anime, their journey of self-discovery, their favourite character…

DARREN GABRIEL LEOW A fashion and commercial photographer based in Singapore, Darren Gabriel Leow frequently contributes to Tatler Singapore and other luxury lifestyle and fashion publications, as well as shoots campaigns for various local and international brands. This month, he shot visual artist Sam Lo, who is on the cover ATHUL PRASAD Athul Prasad is a photographer based out of Mumbai who specialises in travel photos and portraiture, and whose photos have been published in Conde Nast Traveller, Architectural Digest and National Geographic. Prasad shot this month’s fashion feature, where he had fun playing with light and shadow to create a cinematic atelier for Rahul Mishra’s outfits. ANNA KOUSTAS Since moving to Hong Kong in 2019, Anna Koustas has become one of the city’s most in-demand event photographers, covering occasions…

“Not your average cinema” has been the tag line of The Projector since it first started. “It was always intended to [be] a space for not just the passive consumption of film, but [also] engagement—be it via thought‑provoking content, ridiculous dress‑up nights, or wild parties,” says its co‑founder Karen Tan. The independent cinema’s recently announced collaboration with Singapore’s leading cinema exhibitor Golden Village is proof of just that. The two industry leaders are coming together to provide a new entertainment experience that is set to launch in December this year. Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure (GVxTP) brings together the blockbusters and mainstream hits that moviegoers have come to expect from Golden Village and the rich selection of international film festivals, alternative films and live events that fans of…

One of Angel Otero’s first drawings was of Hello Kitty. At the age of six, the Puerto Rican artist saw his neighbour, a young girl, drawing a perfect copy of the cartoon character. He was fascinated by what he saw and wanted to try it for himself. “It wasn’t because I was into Hello Kitty or anything,” he’s quick to clarify. “I was just amazed that she was able to draw perfectly from memory, and I wanted to learn how to do it.” Waves were one of the earliest standard motifs the artist was formally taught how to draw—he recalls being told to write the letter “C” and build from that, adapting the curved lines to make swelling bodies of water. “It’s these things I hold onto when I’m thinking…

Rahul Mishra considers himself to be a persuasive storyteller, seeing his words as having a similar effect to a religious leader’s sermon. “If I get goosebumps looking at a flower, everyone else better get goosebumps too after I finish describing its beauty,” the New Delhi-based designer says of inspiring his team. “If I cry, they too have to cry with me.” Mishra sees his work as more than a job: he believes he has a duty to convey beauty, translate its inspiration, and ultimately share his vision. “It’s what I do and I’m fully hands-on about it. “If I can successfully convince those who haven’t seen its beauty [that it’s beautiful],” the designer says referring to that same flower, “then they’ll feel inspired and contribute better. And everybody—from the craftsmen…

The business of beauty is a tough nut to crack—and that is exactly the kind of challenge Nina Kaginda is game for. The Singapore‑based Indonesian It girl recently added beauty entrepreneur to her resume after officially launching Flowhite this year, a body care brand that fills the gaps in the fast moving consumer goods segment, specialising in products designed to cleanse, nourish and illuminate the skin from neck to toe, earlier in February this year in her home country. “I launched the brand in my hometown, Indonesia, as not only do I hold the people close to my heart but also because the market was missing a fresh, efficacious beauty brand that caters to the masses,” says the 34‑year‑old. Kaginda identified several boxes she had to check when she first…

They may be small, but bees are mighty and we cannot live without them. They are pollinators, which contribute directly to our food security and are crucial in maintaining the biodiversity we rely on for survival. Bees are also a symbol of new life, hard work, prosperity and wisdom, which make them a natural inspiration for Chaumet, which has been a “naturalist jeweller” since its beginnings. For more than 240 years, the Paris‑based maison has looked to nature to inform a multitude of its creations, which has led to a number of its most beloved and iconic motifs being based on flora and fauna. The Bee My Love collection centres on the humble bee, which was also the imperial emblem chosen by Napoleon to represent his status as emperor. Over…

From being the art director of this year’s Chingay, the country’s largest multicultural street performance and float parade, and meeting outgoing Singapore president Halimah Yacob at the Istana to completing a new commissioned artwork currently showcased at the refreshed Peranakan Museum, you could say that Sam Lo has had a pretty swell 2023 so far. But what makes this year especially poignant for Lo is that it is 10 years since he was formally charged with mischief after pasting stickers on public property and spray‑painting public roads. Colloquial, tongue‑in‑cheek expressions such as “Press Until Shiok”, “Press Some More” and “No Need to Press So Many Times”, in reference to the national habit of pressing traffic light buttons repeatedly in a misguided belief that doing so makes the lights change faster,…

Hotels don’t typically invite anything remotely controversial, serving instead as sanctuaries and safe havens where guests can forget the outside world. But a growing number of hotels—and hotel groups—are speaking to the intelligence of their guests, and catering to their desire to deepen their understanding of the social, cultural and political nuances of the places they visit. And many of them are opting to inspire those conversations through art. “Great art captures you, animates you, questions you. It can be in a positive or negative way, but it moves you some way,” says Lorenzo Fiaschi, director of Galleria Continua which represents a roster of avant-garde artists such as Ai Weiwei, Eva Jospin, Anish Kapoor and Cai Guo-Qiang. Last year, the gallery partnered with luxury hotel group Belmond to launch Mitico—the…

OLD WINE, YOUNG BLOOD A cocktail pop-up set to the thumping beats of a DJ on the pool level of Soho House Hong Kong might not be the first image that comes to mind when it comes to a 181-year-old Chinese cooking wine, yet for 26-year-olds Elaine Chen and Maia Mah, respectively the regional director and creative director of Fukien Old Wine, it’s exactly this sort of cognitive dissonance that they relish. “We’re headquartered in China with a pretty big sales and marketing team that’s all led by men,” says Chen, whose father bought the then-state-owned distillery of the Fukien Old Wine Group in 1993. “[The head office has] always been very fixed on the chain of command—they don’t really adapt to how society has changed over the past few…

French artist Henri Matisse famously said (or wrote): “Another word for creativity is courage.” Our cover personality Sam Lo certainly embodies this sentiment. Back in late 2011 and 2012, Lo, aided by an accomplice, Anthony Chong Tze Chen, undertook a daring and witty public art project the likes of which had not been seen before in Singapore. The result was their arrest and when brought before the courts in 2013, Lo, who quickly became known nationwide as the “Sticker Lady”, was charged with mischief and sentenced to community service. Over the past 10 years, Lo has used his notoriety to build a respected art practice, and to become both a voice for and a role model to creative outsiders. Today, he is very much an insider while still maintaining his…

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HELD TIGHT Whether you’re off to more summer weddings than you can count or ready for a cultural exploration of a bucket-list destination, there is one cut you can always trust—the halter neckline. The shoulder-baring option is synonymous with elegance, and is equally suited to sleek bodysuits, flowy minidresses and satin gowns—whatever your summer calls for. CRAFTY & COLOURFUL Boho style is returning to the forefront of the world of accessories. With fringed accents, tie-dye patterns and crochet detailing, these bags have been refreshed with new silhouettes and styling that make them feel modern and free-spirited. MAKE A SPLASH Thanks to The Little Mermaid, mermaidcore is set to stay with us all summer long. Designers have been obsessed with sheer clothing and sequins for a while now, so dive on…

EDITOR’S PICK Chanel’s Tweed Royal necklace is a breathtaking masterpiece that exudes sophistication and luxury with its combination of yellow and white gold, diamonds and rubies. Its innovative, versatile design involves a main pear-shaped diamond—a mesmerising 10.17 carats—which can be detached from the necklace and worn as a ring, while the lion head centrepiece can also be removed and worn as a brooch. SMALL TALK NADINE GHOSN The founder of the eponymous jewellery label is known for designs that are characterised by bold shapes, intricate details and high-quality materials. She speaks to Tatler about her journey and shares some advice for budding jewellery designers who did not go to design school How did you begin your journey into the world of jewellery? As a kid I would always gravitate towards…

1 THE SHADES Burberry’s bold Bella sunglasses add drama to any look. The red, sculptural lens is distinctive enough, but what makes the shades unique are the quilting‑inspired details borrowed from Burberry’s Lola bag. 2 THE BALL Make things interesting at your next beach vacation by suggesting a match with this limited‑edition Loro Piana volleyball. It’s quite the collector’s item, being adorned with the brand’s signature Suitcase Stripe, but beyond that, it promises a great game: the ball is made in collaboration with Molten, a Japanese specialist in sports equipment. 3 THE RING Van Cleef & Arpels’ beloved symbol of luck, the Alhambra, welcomes lustrous new rose gold and carnelian creations like this reversible ring adorned with carnelian on one side of the motif and guilloché rose gold set with…

In an era of seamless global travel, managing currencies while abroad can often be a hassle. However, with the advent of innovative fintech solutions, travellers now have access to convenient multi‑currency travel wallets. And one Singapore‑based fintech start‑up, YouTrip, has quickly garnered popularity for its user‑friendly mobile app and transparent approach to currency exchange. The travel wallet allows users to store and spend money in more than 150 currencies at competitive rates. On top of that, the platform allows for instant top‑ups, and has expense tracking and robust security measures to ensure a seamless and secure travel experience. Behind YouTrip’s success is its visionary co‑founder and CEO Caecilia Chu, a Hong Kong‑born entrepreneur with years of experience under her belt. After moving to the US to pursue a degree in…

Annette Lee was born to be a performer. Her first stage, at age 3, was a waiting room in the hospital where she was warded overnight for jaundice. It’s a memory Lee says she cannot remember, but her parents recall her staying up late and belting out songs from the children’s television series Barney & Friends for the people around her. As a teenager, she wanted to become a singer. She started learning how to play the guitar, and covered songs by her favourite musicians, such as Coldplay and Jay Chou. Later, as a Digital Filmmaking undergraduate at the Nanyang Technological University’s School of Art, Design and Media, she wrote and directed her own short films that were screened at both local and overseas film festivals. In 2015, she started…

FLOWER.JPG From the Miley Cyrus hit to the most trending Reels to the rosette obsession seen on the runway, flowers seem to be the star of every show this season, and Jean Paul Gaultier got the memo. Under the guidance of creative director Florence Tétier, the brand’s latest collection—fronted by Kylie Jenner—pays tribute to the French couturier’s unmistakable hijacks and the vibrant beauty of blossoming blooms. The contemporary-meets-2000s-archives collection, which features a mix of body-hugging dresses, conical corsets, semi-sheer tops and daring bikinis, has made its floral-centric presence felt for this hot girl summer. OH, NEW YORK First presented during Fendi’s Resort 2023 New York Fashion Week show, the Fendi by Marc Jacobs collection is officially in stores. The collaboration was put together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the…

EDITOR’S PICK Omega has expanded its Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer collection with three new models: a titanium edition with a laser-ablated dial and two stainless steel options. The watches feature a unique Worldtimer display with a topographic map of Earth viewed from above the North Pole, surrounded by a 24-hour indication. All three watches have scratch-resistant ceramic bezels and are powered by the Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibre 8938, with a water-resistance of 150m. The titanium model features a black and grey dial, while the stainless steel models have green sun-brushed PVD dials with 18-karat Moonshine Gold hands and indexes. TREND Eat your salmon and wear it too! QUICK TIME Roger Dubuis has launched the Excalibur Monobalancier Titanium watch, made from titanium grade five, a metal which is 33 per cent…

New Yorkers trying to navigate past the corner of 5th Avenue and 57th Street would have found it even more gridlocked than usual on the evening of April 27—the city block was packed with shouting fans making heart shapes with their fingers, smartphones waving haphazardly in the air and enough stars on the red carpet (it was actually blue) to make up their own glitzy constellation. After four years of renovation, Tiffany & Co has finally reopened its doors. The brand’s flagship where Audrey Hepburn famously chewed on a croissant in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is now christened The Landmark, and the rebirth—the venue’s first transformation since it opened in 1940—is meant to mark a “new era” for the retailer, according to Alexandre Arnault, Tiffany’s executive vice president of product and…

When Sandrine Zerbib and Simon Wang decided to relocate to Europe from Shanghai, they visited some 70 houses and apartments in search of their dream home—and without success. That was until they saw photos of this magnificent apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, inside an hôtel particulier—a grand townhouse—that dates back to 1668. “We immediately wanted to visit it, as we felt that this was going to be ‘the one’,” says Zerbib, who is the founder of the brand management and digital agency Full Jet. A French native, she spent 28 years in mainland China—mainly in Shanghai—and between the 1990s and 2007 was the president of Adidas Greater China. “And it was love at first sight,” adds Wang, who is a lawyer, originally from the Chinese province of Hebei.…