Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i Tatler Singapore

TATLER HONG KONG Lawyer Kathryn Weaver, who has adopted two children, discussed interracial adoption, systemic barriers and her mission to reframe how society views family. TATLER INDONESIA Ratna Kartadjoemena is a sustainability advocate and entrepreneur creating meaningful environmental and social change. She co-founded Bicara Udara, a platform that raises awareness about air pollution. TATLER KAZAKHSTAN Saltanat Kazybayeva, race director of the Almaty Marathon, is making the race charitable—it raised more than US$150,000 in 2024—and proves how sports can empower individuals and communities. TATLER MALAYSIA This year’s Front & Female award winners include Aisya Rahman, who created the Women & Wealth Workshops to give women a safe space to turn financial trauma into empowerment. TATLER PHILIPPINES Businesswoman Loida Nicolas-Lewis talked about heading home to celebrate 25 years of Lewis College, which…

CHERYL TAN Based primarily in Sydney, stylist Cheryl Tan works on fashion and celebrity shoots for major titles including Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. Her favourite shoot to date featured US actor Laura Dern in 2020. She styled this month’s fashion shoot. DAN ROBERTS Sydney-based photographer Dan Roberts specialises in fashion campaigns, editorial, portraiture and landscapes. He has shot the Met Gala for Vogue US; worked with Net-a-Porter and Chloe; and once spent five weeks travelling to all of the Disneylands around the world for a project. He photographed Tatler’s fashion shoot this month, and describes it as “incredibly dynamic ... one minute rain, then the next beautiful sunshine with a moody sky. These kinds of days are challenging, but they can also produce the most special moments on location.” DARREN…

POWER IN BLOOM eLVes, the newest women’s fragrance from Louis Vuitton, is a confident ode to modern femininity–bold, free-spirited and instinctively elegant. At its heart is a radiant rose accord–combining Bulgarian rose absolute with gently extracted Centifolia rose, developed exclusively for the maison. This is blended with a rare extraction of lily-of-the-valley, once considered a “silent” flower in perfumery. Fruity notes of blackcurrant, peach, and coconut milk add lightness, while ginger, cinnamon, ambroxan and patchouli bring heat and depth. The vibrant, violet-hued formula is housed in Louis Vuitton’s signature cylindrical flacon, and is available with a matching black lambskin and monogram canvas travel case that is finished with a violet microfibre lining. A NEW SPIN Joyful and modern with just a touch of rebellion, Eau Splendide is the fifth fragrance…

Cool, confident and quietly striking, Rolex’s latest pastel-dial Oyster Perpetual watches bring a refreshing twist to the everyday timepiece. This 41mm model in Oystersteel with a pistachio green dial—rendered in a smooth, matte lacquer—strikes the right balance between subtle and statement. Framed by a newly refined Oyster case and fastened with a robust steel bracelet, this time-only piece remains true to Rolex’s legacy of precision and reliability, now equipped with the calibre 3230. It is a crisp, contemporary classic—elevated by just the right touch of colour. A smart choice for those who appreciate design that speaks softly but stylishly. Pastel watches that are mint to be yours…

At the 43rd Hong Kong Film, best supporting actress Jo Koo made a quietly commanding style statement. Draped in Bvlgari’s rose gold Tubogas and B.zero1 jewels—think pavé diamonds flirting with rubellite and chrysoprase—she proved that subtlety can still steal the spotlight. She also added a B.zero1 Design Legend four-band ring in rose gold with white ceramic, a piece that gives a modern twist to an ancient Roman-inspired design. Jet set in style: resort wear that takes you places…

“Is this your preferred space?” I asked Anthony Ledru, the CEO of Tiffany & Co, as we sit in one of the VIP rooms of the Tiffany & Co 5th Avenue store. “Aside from the trunk partially obstructing the view [about the Louis Vuitton building across]—a remnant from my previous employer’s sister brand—it doesn’t detract from the impressive sight of Central Park.” “Is today a busy day for you?” I asked as he sat down and became more comfortable, “It certainly feels vibrant; it’s Day One of Blue Book 2025. This event brings together the crème de la crème of Tiffany, celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and a touch of glamour. Can you feel the energy permeating the building? And tomorrow is the Tiffany Blue Book event at the MET Museum—a particularly…

Atsuko Okatsuka’s life story reads like a film treatment for a particularly emotional movie fraught with complicated family relationships and identity crises. She was born in Tokyo in 1988 to a Taiwanese mother and Japanese father, who divorced not long after her birth. She was placed in the custody of her father, who lived with her in Chiba, near Tokyo; her mother, who has schizophrenia, and her grandmother moved back to their home in Taiwan. When Okatsuka was eight, her grandmother took her to Los Angeles for “a two-month vacation”, or so her grandmother claimed, and never returned her to her father. “I’ve always thought maybe my grandma had sort of kidnapped me,” she says. She remained undocumented for seven years, until she finally got a green card—and so legal…

Radha Arora and I meet in Tokyo during his first trip to the city in two years. There’s a spark in his eyes as he tells me about the places he had visited over the previous few days: bakeries, artisanal fragrance stores, and local neighbourhoods for leisurely walks. “In Japan, everything is art,” he says in a semi-hushed tone. “Just walking down the street, you see so many cool people, cool concepts … Japan is one of those countries that really allows you the freedom to master your craft.” Arora is in Tokyo to host an event celebrating Rosewood’s entry to Japan, ahead of the opening of Rosewood Miyakojima—a resort located on a tropical island one hour’s flight from Okinawa Main Island. The intimate gathering was hosted under the orange…

When Greig Stables, master distiller of The Glen Grant, is in need of inspiration, he often finds himself wandering through the sprawling Garden of Splendours, located within the grounds of the distillery. “It’s a magical place to go and have a think,” muses Stables on the Victorian‑themed garden filled with exotic plants and fruits that founder James “The Major” Grant collected during his travels in the early 1900s. Stables, who has been with the distillery for two decades, shares with Tatler that the best time to visit is in June when the Himalayan blue poppies are in full bloom. With their striking deep azure colour, the flowers are more than just decorative elements in the garden, they have become the embodiment of Grant’s innovative and adventurous spirit which he acquired…

YAKITORI GLORY TORIKAMI It isn’t every day that one gets to revel in a Michelin-pedigreed yakitori in Singapore, especially when its Japan outlet still requires you to be on a two-month waitlist. That said, Torikami is the real deal brought to you by chef-owner Yuta Shiraishi, who honed his skills at Torishiki, Tokyo’s legendary yakitori temple. There is only one yakitori omakase available for dinner, promising a ballad of 11 skewers featuring meticulously selected fresh chicken, grilled to perfection over premium Kishu binchotan charcoal. Think charred chicken crowned with Échiré butter and seared with charcoal; tender chicken neck topped with fresh wasabi; plump chicken thigh enhanced with a lick of sansho pepper; and utterly tender tsukune meatball with classic egg yolk dip. Complementing the skewers are comforting dishes like the…

BUTTERED UP Butter yellow is everywhere right now. It’s been doing the rounds on the red carpet, from actor Timothée Chalamet’s Oscars look to singer Lauryn Hill’s debut at the Met Gala last month. The shade’s soft but sharp, and that’s exactly the point. This summer, be inspired by the butter-yellow suiting with a preppy twist at Brandon Maxwell or a floaty Genny dress made for city heat. ROOM TO MOVE Let loose for the summer and embrace the ease and comfort of wide-legged trousers. Easy and breezy doesn’t mean underdressed, though—we’ll be wearing this pair from Moussy Vintage with a high-shine, apple-green top from Oscar de la Renta for a look that’s as suited to weekday coffee meetings as weekend cocktails. ALFRESCO ATTITUDE Collina Strada founder and creative director…

PIERCING CLARITY Hong Kong singer and actor MC Cheung wore Cartier’s Clash de Cartier mini pink gold earrings to this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards. It was a masterclass in men’s jewellery finesse: bold enough to catch the eye yet refined enough to sidestep cliché. In 2025, men’s earrings are no longer a rebellious afterthought but a polished statement of identity, confidence and style savvy, and Cartier’s deft craftsmanship makes the piece less accessory, more signature move. WE LOVE WULU The Wulu Mini Solitaire ring in 18-karat rose gold is a modern talisman, representing good fortune and positive energy. A single, modestly sized diamond of around 0.38 carats sits atop it, adding to its minimalist charm. CHANEL OR NOTHING Fala Chen at the Hong Kong Film Awards in April was…

A dish everyone visiting Khiva should try is … shivit oshi—handmade dill pasta tossed in yoghurt and topped with a tomato meat sauce. This noodle dish is primarily found and eaten in Khiva. When I want to impress first‑time visitors, I take them to … Hotel Bankir Khiva’s rooftop at sunrise. The colours, the solitude, and the sound of the call to prayers from the distance can inspire tears of joy. A nearby town worth travelling to is … Yangiariq, home to generations of pottery and ceramic artisans. The humble village hosts a ceramic workshop where you can watch them at work, making ceramic wares the traditional way. One thing you won’t find in a guidebook but should try is … going for an evening walk in Itchan Kala, the walled…

1 THE PERFUME Chanel reimagines the art of perfuming with the Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense purse spray—encased in a glossy white case, which can be worn like jewellery on the wrist or charm on a bag, for spontaneous spritzes on the go. 2 THE NECKLACE Cartier’s Panthères Versatiles necklace, from the third chapter of its Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection, captures the maison’s iconic feline in a fluid yet sculptural form. Crafted in white gold and set with onyx, emeralds and diamonds, the panther coils gracefully around a vivid 10.10-carat Zambian emerald. The design comprises two distinct pieces—a choker and a bracelet—that can be worn separately or joined together to create a dramatic shoulder jewel, with a panther head resting on each shoulder and the breathtaking emerald elegantly…

As Singapore’s cultural cornerstone, the National Museum of Singapore is entering a bold new chapter—one that honours its storied past while embracing fresh ways of engaging audiences. With its neoclassical facade receiving a much-needed restoration and its galleries poised for a complete reimagining, director Chung May Khuen is steering a thoughtful evolution that redefines the museum’s role as the “people’s museum”. The restoration project, which began in 2023, represents more than just structural maintenance for Singapore’s oldest museum. “We are 138 years old this year,” Chung says. “As a national monument of Singapore, we have to follow stringent guidelines.” The meticulous work includes everything from a new coat of paint to installing new air conditioning systems and upgrading infrastructure. But the real transformation lies in what visitors will not see—at…

Haute couture is designed to go with haute joaillerie. This concept, while seemingly obvious, was left uncharted until Chopard co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele unveiled Caroline’s Couture at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. And this sudden leap into the upper echelons of fashion was not the only trick up her sleeve. In March, Chopard unveiled the first pieces from its Insofu collection, a chapter of high jewellery centred around a 1.22kg, 6,225-carat emerald that was originally extracted in Zambia. At the heart of the collection is an elephant-shaped pendant set with 50 carats of the Insofu emerald and two carats of diamonds. Scheufele also announced an accompanying capsule collection by Caroline’s Couture in which she paid tribute to the precious stone’s original rough state. Consisting of five gowns,…

It’s been over a year since Tatler last sat down with Takashi Murakami, ahead of the February 2024 opening of Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto, his first exhibition in Japan in eight years. At the time, the renowned Japanese artist and cultural figure, known for his eclectic motifs from happy flowers to a jagged-toothed cartoon character Mr Dob, had much to look forward to: his aforementioned exhibition; a talk with fellow Japanese artist Shinro Otake at Art Basel Hong Kong; and more shows at London’s Gagosian gallery and New York’s Brooklyn Museum. A trip around the sun later, the larger-than-life 63-year-old returned to Hong Kong to put on a show. We met him at Art Basel Hong Kong where, just steps away from the main exhibition halls, an exclusive curation of…

Whisky has long dominated the world of luxury brown spirits with its bold marketing, but rum may finally be having its moment. The rinky-dink spirit that once fuelled sugary beach drinks decorated with paper umbrellas is now being elevated, as premium rum muscles its way into the consciousness of serious spirits aficionados. Spearheading the rum renaissance is Ron Zacapa—a mahogany elixir born of Guatemala’s volcanic soil and celestial patience—and it arrives just in time, as Singapore’s palates have evolved beyond instant gratification to embrace the discerning. While memories of our first encounter with Ron Zacapa are about as clear as muddy waters, a second rendezvous—this time at an international rum trade show—couldn’t have been more distinct. Who knew a single sip could hint at a future pilgrimage to its source?…