Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2025 i Tatler Malaysia

TATLER HONG KONG Architect and artist William Lim and designer Katerin Theys spoke about how they’ve joined forces to create Night Safari, a limited-edition series featuring silk drapes that can be donned as clothing or hung as wall art. TATLER KAZAKHSTAN Opera star Aigerim Sharipbek, a graduate of the Institut für Klavierkunst Vienna, spoke to Tatler about her musical and professional journey. “I don’t consider myself an opera diva yet, but I hope to perform truly major roles soon,” she says. TATLER MALAYSIA Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, who at Paris 2024 made history as the first Malaysian semifinalists in badminton women’s doubles in an Olympic event, are igniting hope for female players. They shared how they face challenges with a positive mindset. TATLER PHILIPPINES Karen Salutan Krukover spoke to…

The iconic brand of Nobu, founded by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, renowned actor Robert De Niro, and film producer Meir Teper, has made an undeniably incredible impact across the world of gastronomy. All of these names were brought together through love and passion for food, and each of their individual skills has led to Nobu maintaining its prime position within the fine dining industry. Born and raised in Saitama, Japan, Nobu’s journey is one of discovery and innovation with his travels exposing him not only to diverse culinary traditions but also to the stark realities of poverty and hunger—experiences that continue to shape his philanthropic efforts. The distinctive fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavours that defines Nobu’s cuisine emerged serendipitously. When Nobu moved to Peru in 1973 to open a…

As we live in a time where digital noise clamours for attention, Kuala Lumpur Reads (KL Reads) offers an oasis of stillness, a retreat into the literary world amidst the lush greenery of Perdana Botanical Garden. The silent reading community, initiated by Victoria Navina in mid-2023, has evolved into an emblem of slow, communal living—an act of “quiet defiance” against the relentless demands of modern life. KL Reads traces its origins to a moment of serendipity. One evening in May 2023, Navina stumbled upon an Instagram reel showcasing Cubbon Reads, a silent reading collective in Bangalore, India. The simple yet powerful imagery of people lost in books in a public park captivated her. Inspired, she spoke to the community’s curators, Shruti Sah and Harsh Snehanshu, to commend them on the…

Just as she does on screen and on the runway, Deva Cassel exudes a quiet magnetism on set. While her brown, typically wild curls have been smoothed out and put into an updo for her Tatler cover shoot, her signature strong brows, piercing hazel eyes and sculpted pout remain unmistakable. Even her name, Deva, or “heavenly” in Sanskrit, carries an air of quiet grace, one that she wields with instinctive ease. Draped in the sculptural novelties of Cartier’s Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection, Cassel moves gracefully through the suite in Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel, where a balcony offers a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. Her presence in front of the camera is both effortless and refined, marked by a confidence shaped by her early start in modelling and,…

FLORAL REVIVAL Dior Prestige introduces Le Nectar Intégral, an ultra-concentrated serum made with 96 per cent natural-origin ingredients and the resilient Rose de Granville. The formula blends three rose extracts (aqueous, oily, substantial) for intense regeneration, delivering a fresh, nourishing, and velvety finish. Accompanied by Le Nectar Premier, a corrective serum targeting deep wrinkles with revitalising Rosapeptide Premier, and Le Baume de Minuit, a densifying night cream enriched with Midnight Rosapeptide to boost collagen and skin density, this collection revitalises and replenishes skin for a youthful, resilient appearance in just one month. LIMITLESS GLOW SK-II unveils the GenOptics InfinitAura Essence, its most advanced brightening formula designed to enhance Aura Skin with smooth, radiant, and youthful results from day one. Harnessing PITERA and the Infinite Aura Complex, it targets dullness and…

SETTING SAIL The Eilean yacht was a 70-foot ketch built in 1936 that gained fame when it featured inEnglish rock band Duran Duran’s music video for their hit Rio, then fell into disrepair. Former Panerai CEO Angelo Bonati discovered it in Antigua in 2006 and had it restored. Now, Panerai has created a stunning tribute to this vintage beauty: the Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition PAM01643, limited to just 30 pieces. The watch features a 45mm Brunito steel case with unique bronze elements salvaged from Eilean itself, crafted through a careful process of amalgamating restored and new bronze. The grainy beige dial evokes the yacht’s sails, while the P.5000 hand-wound movement provides an impressive eight-day power reserve. Each piece comes with an exclusive Sicilian experience, such as a Mount…

BY THE BROOCH The Buccellati Opera Tulle brooch features a delicate tulle pattern crafted in warm yellow gold, beautifully contrasted by a vibrant green enamel backdrop. Whether you decide to layer it with other brooches, pin it on a bag, highlight a belt or secure a shawl with it, it’s a wardrobe staple guaranteed to elevate any outfit. RISING STRENGTH The iconic Force 10 collection by Fred enters a new era with Force 10 Rise—a radiant and feminine line inspired by the brand’s maritime heritage. Celebrating strength and resilience, the collection features bold, graphic designs with a contemporary twist. The signature cable and buckle motif returns, adorned with diamond pavé and framed by three rows of pink or white gold for a striking band ring. Completing the collection are versatile…

The hospitality industry is fiercely competitive. But there is one battlefield on which hotels have laid down their arms: they are coming together in the name of sustainability. After all, if they don’t take swift action to combat the ever-increasing threats of climate change, there’s a chance there won’t be an industry to compete in. In October 2024, Desa Potato Head in Bali opened a 2,000 sq m waste-processing facility, the Community Waste Project, in Denpasar near the Suwung landfill—the island’s largest. While hospitality and tourism are more or less Bali’s lifeblood, they are also the biggest culprits in crimes against its environment. “When you have over 3,000 guests having a good time, generally you’re going to create waste,” says Daniel Mitchell, who has worked as Desa Potato Head’s creative…

Reinvention, resilience, and reckoning—in the continuity sense—are what shape the stories within this month’s stories: a rising star defining her own legacy, a quiet movement reclaiming the joy of reading, a restaurant reshaping the way we think about food, and a nation confronting with the realities of climate change. The sustainability theme may seem disparate at first glance, but if there is a common thread, it is the pursuit of longevity, of leaving behind something greater than ourselves. With her role in Netflix’s The Leopard, this month’s cover star is Deva Cassel (p.60), the daughter of cinematic greats Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel. She steps into the limelight as an artist in her own right and shares what her journey has been like. While she may have inherited a name,…

Under the golden glow of Parisian skies, Roger Vivier’s spring-summer 2025 campaign, “Un Air de Paris,” unfolds like a love letter to the city’s effortless chic—and the women who embody it. Creative director Gherardo Felloni casts a poetic lens on heritage and modernity, blending generations, cultures, and unapologetic glamour. But the maison’s vision doesn’t stop at Parisian borders: K-pop sensation Yeji, newly appointed brand ambassador, adds a touch of bold energy that bridges continents. The campaign features Parisian icon Ines de La Fressange, flanked by her daughters, writer Violette and actress Nine d’Urso. Shot within opulent salons and against the Seine’s shimmering backdrop (hello, Pont Alexandre III!), the trio redefines timelessness. Dressed in Roger Vivier’s iconic Belle Vivier slingbacks and the new Belle Vivier bag, they prove style is both…

SOFT SPOT Fashion’s been in a tactile mood of late, with suede proving popular for outfits as well as accessories. No longer just a relic of the Seventießs, it’s back with a polished twist—slouchy bags at Jacquemus, sharp midi skirts at Paco Rabanne and short dresses at Gucci. Earthy, textured and undeniably cool, it’s proof that some throwbacks deserve a front-row seat in the present. D IS FOR DIOR The D-Journey bag, Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest creation for Dior, stole the spotlight at the maison's spring-summer 2025 show. Offering a masterclass in balancing style and practicality, this bag is all about sleek functionality. Whether you go with the petite option in the maison’s Oblique jacquard or a larger, smooth leather version, it seamlessly transitions from office to after-hours gatherings. THE…

There’s a quiet revolution happening on wrists around the world, and it’s rewriting the rules of luxury watchmaking. Despite the demand for centuries-old legacies, a new breed of watchmakers is emerging, challenging the established order, one crafted timepiece at a time. We’re talking, of course, about microbrands—but what exactly are they? Simply a smaller, budget-friendly alternative to the titans of horology, or a distinct category redefining the essence of luxury? The truth is layered. For Piano Chow, founder of independent Hong Kong watch boutique The Lavish Attic, when thinking of a luxury watch microbrand, “The first thing that comes to mind is that it should be a mechanical watch [which are traditionally considered expensive]; then, defining the ‘luxury’ aspect involves considering both value and volume.” According to Chow, the limited…

Tell us how you got into jewellery design and your journey to establishing your own brand. I studied literature because it was a great passion for me. But when I finished studying, I [realised I wanted] to study jewellery. I [then] started working as a creative designer and creative director for an Italian-based company that produced jewellery for big brands [such as Bulgari, Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton]. At the time, fashion brands were starting to add jewellery to their merchandising, so they really needed our help, because they didn’t know about it. We were able to help them develop their collections. After five or six years, in 2007, I decided to quit the company to [start] my own brand, and merge my love for jewellery and my love…

The Malayan Tiger stands as one of Malaysia’s most powerful national symbols—proudly displayed on the country’s coat of arms, featured in the logos of national institutions like Proton and Maybank, and woven deeply into the cultural fabric of the nation. Yet despite its prominence on emblems and in the national consciousness, this majestic predator faces a devastating reality: fewer than 150 remain in the wild. This stark contradiction—a national icon celebrated everywhere yet disappearing from its natural habitat—represents one of the most urgent conservation crises in Southeast Asia. The animal that has long symbolised strength and sovereignty for Malaysia now desperately needs the nation’s protection to survive. For Dr Wan Nor Fitri Wan Jaafar, a visionary senior lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the race to save…

At the beginning of the year, the whole world’s thoughts turn to promises of new beginnings. Dreams of new habits, fresh routines, time carved out for self-care and improvement—and many of these dreams fade as the months roll on, calendars fill up, and the optimism of January is replaced with the world-weary resignation of a Wednesday afternoon in April. But Bihzhu, a Malaysian singer, actor and all-round creative, has found a way to combat that resignation, to keep a thread of excitement running through the months. And it started, as many of these things often do, with a break-up. And with a very good friend. “In January 2017, I was going through… a little break in my relationship,” Bihzhu tells us. “Of course, I was feeling kind of down and…

Instructions: Read each question and choose the answer that best describes you. Add the number of As, Bs, Cs, Ds and Es you select. Check the results section on the next page to see your learning style. 1. When learning something new, what do you prefer? A) Watching videos or studying diagrams to understand. B) Listening to explanations or lectures.C) Reading instructions or taking detailed notes.D) Practicing or doing hands-on activities.E) Discussing with others or thinking about how it applies to real life. 2. How do you usually recall information? A) By visualising images or diagrams.B) By recalling what you heard.C) By thinking of notes you’ve penned.D) By engaging in a task physically until something “clicks.”E) By explaining the concept to another person. 3. When working on a project, what…

As more young people graduate, they face unprecedented uncertainties in securing future-proof career paths. Rapid technological advancements, shifting economic landscapes, and the evolving needs of industries make it increasingly challenging to predict which skills will remain relevant. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the green economy will significantly reshape the global labour market, with some jobs disappearing entirely and new roles emerging in the years to come. In this article, we explore some of the key findings from the report and spotlight degree programmes that will ease preparing graduates for a dynamic and unpredictable workforce. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights several critical trends expected to shape the workforce over the next decade. The first is increasing automation and…

Charterhouse International Secondary School 62, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala LumpurCharterhouse is dedicated to nurturing the potential within each individual, preparing them for success in an ever-changing world TYPE: International Secondary School CURRICULUM: IGCSE and A Level (Cambridge and Edexcel) ESTABLISHED: 2021 LANGUAGES: English ANNUAL FEES: RM89,000 to RM92,000 WEBSITE: charterhouse-htms.edu.my CONTACT: +603 2702 5270 EMAIL: admisssions@charterhousehtms.edu.my Accreditations and awards: Charterhouse Malaysia is a proud member of the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). These prestigious accreditations affirm the school’s commitment to delivering a world-class British education, maintaining the highest standards in teaching, learning and student welfare. As an accredited British international school, Charterhouse Malaysia provides a rigorous Cambridge IGCSE and A Level curriculum, ensuring students receive the…

OLIVIER YOAN French photographer Olivier Yoan has worked with brands such as Calvin Klein, Jimmy Choo and Roger Vivier. He is also the creative director of online platform The Ené, a directory of eco-conscious businesses and retailers around Europe. Yoan photographed this issue’s fashion shoot in London. (p.76) JULIA QUANTE Based between Paris and her hometown Berlin, former fashion journalist Julia Quante stumbled into styling 13 years ago. Since then, she has styled for high fashion, jewellery, luxury cars and cosmetics brands, with her work appearing in both major titles and independent magazines. She styled this month’s fashion shoot for Tatler. (p.76) DARREN GABRIEL LEOW Singapore-based fashion and commercial photographer Darren Gabriel Leow frequently contributes to publications such as Tatler and Forbes, and collaborates on campaigns for brands such as…

Corporate sustainability has evolved dramatically over the past decade, transcending the realms of optional CSR initiatives to become a fundamental business imperative. As global challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality intensify, corporations find themselves at a crossroads: adapt their business models toward genuine sustainability or risk obsolescence. The most forward-thinking companies now recognise that true sustainability requires more than environmental window dressing—it demands a holistic reimagining of their core products, operations, and social impact. At the heart of Philip Morris Malaysia’s (PMM) transformation lies its ambition to create a “smoke-free future.” For its managing director, Naeem Shahab Khan, this isn’t just a tagline—it’s a recalibration of the industry’s role in public health. “The most important part is how you reduce the impact of what we’re producing,” he…

When it comes to foldable smartphones, there are mainly two ways to go about it—a flip-type foldable or a book-style foldable. Despite growing up in an era where the flip phones dominated (the early 2000s), personally, I feel the book-style foldable to be more ergonomic and sleek. This probably lends to some bias when it comes to my experience with the newly launched Oppo Find N5 smartphone but there is no denying that its a really handsome device. A bold new flagship, the Find N5 is a significant upgrade to its Find N3 counterpart, which was launched in 2023. Touted as the world’s thinnest book-style foldable, my experience with it did not disappoint at all, as it truly stands as an innovative engineering feat with refined elegance and sophistication that…

Beauty pageants, Sharmeen Looi explains, were an exercise in resourcefulness during her college years. “It’s funny to think about it now,” she reflects. “I’d join competitions every semester and sell the prizes if they weren’t cash.” Winning 12 titles, Looi eventually transformed these wins into a side hustle that funded her Mass Communication degree. Here, one sees the blueprint of Looi’s future: identifying opportunities, leveraging resources and executing with precision. Today, as co-founder of the e-commerce marketplace iMotorbike, Looi is glowing from the news of another win. In January 2025, iMotorbike completed a US$10 million Series A funding round. The investment will fuel iMotorbike’s expansion into new regions while strengthening its footprint in Malaysia and Vietnam. Buoyed by this latest achievement, Looi reflects on the values that have propelled her…

Audemars Piguet celebrates 150 years with the new Calibre 7138 perpetual calendar movement, adjusted entirely by the crown, replacing traditional correctors. The crown has four positions for winding, setting, and adjustment. The movement debuts in three models: Code 11.59 in white gold, Royal Oak in steel, and Royal Oak in sand gold. The streamlined dial features the date at 12, month and leap year at 3, moon phase at 6, day and 24-hour at 9, and week of the year around the edge. A red mark on the 24-hour counter indicates a no-correction zone from 21 h to 3 h, and the moon phase features a realistic depiction based on a NASA photo. Openworked dials to close the deal in style…

Cartier’s Nature Sauvage Chapter 3 debuted at Haute Couture Week in Paris, showcasing the maison’s tribute to wildlife through high jewellery. The standout Echina necklace features a central emerald framed by diamond-paved lacework, coral-studded emeralds, and sapphires, reflecting Cartier’s signature ribbed beads from the 1920s. The collection captures the spirit of Cartier’s animal artistry in breathtaking style with three remarkable feline necklaces taking centre stage: a yellow, orange, and brown diamond tiger with onyx; a white gold panther resting on a 26.53 carat Ceylon sapphire; and a versatile white gold panther necklace with emerald, onyx, and diamonds. Serve up style: these quirky tennis bracelets are a grand slam ace…

What does it mean to be sustainable? How viable is it for a restaurant to be 100 per cent sustainable? With diners increasing their awareness about environmental impact and waste reduction, the term “sustainability” is often thrown around more than it should be. More restaurants have pushed for these practices, but this becomes an issue when sustainability is performative rather than genuine, used to attract customers or awards. While it is hard to measure or ascertain sustainability, these two restaurants are championing true environmental responsibility. Locavore NXT, located in Bali, Indonesia, is a playground helmed by Ray Adriansyah and Eelke Plasmeijer that melds nature and dining, with a food forest, mushroom fruiting chamber, hyperlocal foraged ingredients, and more. Meanwhile, Mora, helmed by Vicky Lau, proudly uses local ingredients in its…

Marcos Kueh is a Sarawakian textile artist known for his intricate works exploring cultural identity and postcolonial narratives. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, he merges traditional Bornean storytelling with contemporary textile techniques. Kenyalang Circus—a long-term project since 2016—addresses the exotification of Bornean identity as it questions how external portrayals shape self-perception, from anthropological museums to tourism advertisements. Woven Billboard: Ibu Pertiwiku (2024) is a part of Kenyalang Circus, adding to the series of giant woven posters and billboards that typically depict mythical creatures inspired by colonial-era stereotypes of the mysteries within Borneo’s rainforests. Positioning himself as the “ringmaster” of this metaphorical circus, Kueh critiques the commodification of identity. Woven Billboard: Ibu Pertiwiku stands 10 metres in height, suspended like a cascading waterfall, as a nod…

A familiar refrain echoes through conversations between parents: “Just wait until they become teenagers.” It’s a phrase that suggests impending doom, as if adolescence is merely a phase to be endured rather than understood. But according to Sangeeta Sidhu, a licensed counsellor and founder of Safe Space with Sangeeta, teenagers aren’t a “terrible bunch”—they’re simply misunderstood. “They are misunderstood by adults who forget that they were teenagers once upon a time,” Sidhu explains during our interview. This disconnect has only widened with the advent of social media, creating a generational gap that leaves many parents perplexed by their children’s behaviour. Sidhu feels that many adults fail to recognise the magnitude of change adolescents experience. Between 13 and 19, teenagers undergo a profound metamorphosis—physically, emotionally, and socially. “From toddlers to the…