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TATLER HONG KONG On the cover this month is acclaimed Hong Kong film director Ann Hui, who was recently honoured with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the Venice Film Festival. Hui’s latest film, Love After Love, is based on the 1943 short story Aloeswood Incense: The First Brazier by Eileen Chang. tatlerhongkong.com TATLER INDONESIA Actor Wulan Guritno stars on the cover and discusses her career on camera and her behind-the-scenes activism: Guritno is actively involved in the Gelang Harapan movement that raises funds for many charitable causes, including the arts and performance industry affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. tatlerindonesia.com TATLER MALAYSIA Fashion designer Shaleen Cheah has returned to Malaysia after spending 14 years in Dubai, where she started her eponymous label, which is inspired by Cheah’s Malaysian…

WIG TYSMANS Legendary photographer, Wig Tysmans has engaged in a creative conversation with artists, musicians and friends over the last 40 years, resulting in a series of nudes that capture the spirit of their collaboration. This month, he shares six photographs featured in a group show titled Not Visual Noise with the theme “Himself, Herself, Themselves” in Full Disclosure (p. 44). Here, he renders the subjects comfortable in their own skin, celebrating facets of their person that the photographer sees mirrored in himself. Though he remains firmly behind the camera and never boldly in front of it, the dialogue continues. MARK NICDAO One of the country’s top photographers of his generation, Nicdao takes snapshots of beautiful couple Solenn Heusaff and Nico Bolzico with their adorable daughter, Thylane Katana, for this…

As the scare over the deadly coronavirus spread fast in the first quarter of the year, so did sanitisers and disinfectants quickly disappear from the market shelves. A forward-thinking business mind saw the fast-rising demand and immediately went into action. For her foresight, Olivia Limpe-Aw joined the prestigious list of Asia’s Power Businesswomen for 2020 by Forbes, a short list of 25 across the region and one of only two Filipinas. “I believe our Covid-19 response was what the Forbes Asia people focused on in making their final decision,” said Limpe-Aw, chairman and CEO of Destileria Limtuaco. What the oldest distillery in the Philippines did under the leadership of this fifth generation would most likely be a case study in business schools from hereon in. Even before the declaration of…

With travel restrictions putting a pause on those pleasant out-of-town trips to his Tagaytay establishments (Antonio’s, Antonio’s Breakfast and Balay Dako), Chef Tony Boy Escalante and his team had to think of a way to respond to this unforeseen setback. In-dining operations had stopped for months so, to connect to their patrons, they upgraded their deli. “Breakfast at Antonio’s and Balay Dako already have physical deli stores where guests can buy homemade products like jams, delicacies, freshly baked pastries, breads and meats too,” shares Escalante. Now, they are offering some of these deli products online, for the Manila crowd, through selected distributors. Added to the fare are newly developed ready-to-cook frozen products but, to clarify, not takeaway ready-to-cook kits. Loyalists will, however, be thrilled to know that available are two…

HAPPY JUBILEE Paul Smith celebrates his brand’s 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the British designer launched a capsule collection featuring archival prints from 1988 to 2002 for which the designer is known, like the now-ubiquitous spaghetti and green apple graphics. Find them on new sport jackets and velvet suits for men and women, all lined in the house’s signature rainbow colours. WALK WITH ME New season, new shape. Maria Grazia Chiuri designs another future-classic tote for Christian Dior, Dior St Honoré, named after the French Maison’s flagship store address in Paris. In a roomy size and in box or grained leather, the bag comes in subtle, easy-to-wear hues like black, blue and beige, and is meant to be so versatile it could pair with any piece from…

What did you want to achieve with Contemplation? I wanted to suspend time. I wanted to capture and transform the beauty of simple moments, such as the passing of a cloud or the feel of a feather, into pieces of jewellery that will last forever. What’s your favourite piece? There’s more than just one. The Goutte de Ciel, the Nuage en Apesanteur and the Fenêtre sur Ciel necklaces really give life to the dream of wearing a piece of sky. These three pieces put technical innovation at the service of poetry. What kind of woman wears Contemplation? Our pieces are made for a woman who enjoys freedom and independence. She knows what she wants and what suits her personality and taste. She doesn’t wear jewellery to define herself. She wears…

FIRED UP Audemars Piguet has added to its line of highly engineered ceramic chronographs. Harder than steel, ceramic withstands super-high temperatures, thermal shocks and scratches. Tatler recommends the watchmaker’s fierce Royal Oak Offshore, which now comes in numerous colours that are elevated by Méga Tapisserie dials and robust rubber straps. The classic blue and green models come in stainless steel, but this brown model comes with a distinctive pink gold case that beautifully complements the bezel’s brown ceramic, which is used for the very first time by Audemars Piguet. BEST SELLER Patek Philippe’s latest repeating watch is a newer version of the brand’s Minute Repeater Tourbillon Singapore 2019 Ref 5303R-010, which was launched last year and limited to just 12 pieces. While this model isn’t a limited edition, production numbers…

What’s special about the new Endurance Pro? I’m an active individual, so it’s hard not to love everything about this watch. Fashion is obviously very important, and Breitling has nailed the look and evolution of this timepiece. The retro feel of this watch ties it back to its Seventies roots but it’s also been modernised. Something I must mention is how light it is. You don’t even realise it’s on your wrist—it’s brilliant. How do you wear your Endurance Pro? I’m currently wearing the yellow version because it has a strong affinity with leading bicycle races and yellow jerseys within the endurance world. I’ve also ordered the blue one. Conservative but stylish, it’s a statement piece but in a softer way. Plus, blue is my favourite colour. How has watchmaking…

It is picture-perfect. Nico Bolzico and Solenn Heussaff Bolzico, glamorous and successful and now first-time parents, sit casually and comfortably on the sofa, while daughter Thylane Katana or Thylane for short, is happy with her toys in her playpen. Nine years of togetherness have brought them here today. “I think neither of us was looking for anything serious,” Bolzico starts, speaking on their initial meeting in 2011. Heussaff agrees. “It actually started as a fling because Nico was set to be based in another country after three months, but then he fell in love with me,” she shares. “Actually”, Bolzico interjects, smiling, “Solenn fell in love with me first.” The couple’s relationship, prominently featured online, has always been fun to follow. Together with Thylane and their roster of Instagram-famous pets—the…

Two years ago, a painting by Jenny Saville set a record at auction for the highest price paid for a work by a living female artist, but the British painter doesn’t like to think about that too much. “I try to keep my eye firmly on the art; the painting is the same painting as it was before the auction,” she says matter-of-factly, when we meet in her drawing studio in Oxford. The painting in question is the gargantuan, corpulent self-portrait, Propped, created in 1992 and one of five works by Saville to have been exhibited in the Sensation show of Young British Artists (YBAs) that caused such a stir at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 1997. The seven-foot-tall canvas sold for £9.5 million. “That’s crazy money,…

It is hard to imagine Cynthia without Ivy, and vice versa, for these two stylish ladies are inseparable. For years, the Almario sisters have been working together, bringing to the fore some of the most elegant spaces we have seen. Discover their similarities and differences in a quick chat below. What or who inspires you? CYNTHIA ALMARIO : [Philippine] Vice President Leni Robredo. We are working with her in providing an oasis/ shelter for the frontliners and healthcare workers at the Lung Center, Quirino Hospital, and National Kidney and Transplant Institute. I am amazed at how many Angat Pinoy projects and initiatives she was able to implement with limited government funding and donations from the private sector. IVY ALMARIO: Beauty always moves me, whether it’s from nature or a…

In the effervescent world of champagne, some names have become so synonymous with luxury—thank you very much, Jay-Z—that one might wonder just what is so special about the grapes that go into the likes of Cristal, Dom Pérignon or Salon. Is each grape polished by hand; each vine watered only with Evian? In fact, in the somewhat unusual ecosystem of the region of Champagne, the origin of most grapes is not really as proprietary as you might think (through Cristal is an exception). In fact, the big “houses”, or maisons or négociants if you prefer, are actually supported by a network of co-operatives and individual grape growers who, in some cases, might also make wines of their own. These belong to a category known as “grower estates”, a term that…

• Work hard, learn as much as you can. • Don’t expect people to give you slack because you are a woman. If they do, it is a blessing; if they don’t, you are ready for it. • It’s a competitive world out there, prepare yourself for competition and compete to the best of your ability and capability. • Be realistic with what you can and cannot do and believe in yourself. • Listen to your instincts. If something doesn’t feel quite right, it’s best to wait it out. • If you feel very strongly about something and you really want to do it after careful study and analysis, then go ahead but take calculated risks. • Don’t compromise on quality, always take care of your name, your credibility and…

SCARLET SNOW BELO, 5 For the world, my Christmas wish is for God to already bring down the new heaven and the new earth so that there will no more be bad and selfish people. For Mommy and Daddy, it’s for you to have what you really, really want. Like from your heart… And for me, a beagle. And lots of toys. ARCHIE WILSON BURNAND, 4 I wish I can have a lot of elephants in my room ... [I want] to play with Lego and toys. For my brother, I hope he gets a toy phone. I also wish for toy shoes, a toy oven and a toy TV, too! XAVI UY, 3 My Christmas wish is to get a giant bulldozer, a monster truck and a Zamboni! TYLER…

It’s 9am in New York when Francesca Amfitheatrof logs onto Zoom to speak to me about Louis Vuitton’s new high jewellery collection, Stellar Times. She sits in the living room of her Brooklyn apartment, which she shares with her husband, who accidentally walks into frame during our interview, and their two children, who are nowhere to be seen. “Last night was a full moon,” she tells me. “I really feel its energy.” Expressive and quick-witted, there’s no doubting Amfitheatrof’s a Gemini. “I always make the time to read my horoscope,” she says, adding that she has struggled to adjust to the pandemic’s ‘new normal’. “I miss going to museums, to the cinema, to the theatre and to concerts.” As artistic director for jewellery and watches at Louis Vuitton, Amfitheatrof is…

ROSE GOLD Made using polished 18-carat rose gold, this timepiece also has rose gold indexes and comes with a solid rose gold bracelet or an alligator strap, which is fastened using a rose gold pin buckle. OPAL Classified as “phenomenal gems” by the Gemological Institute of America, opals are a group of gemstones that have various optical properties. This opal dial exhibits an iridescent effect and appears to gradually change colour as the wrist moves. 36 This watch’s rainbow-coloured bezel is set with 36 baguette-cut coloured gemstones that weigh a total of 3.63 carats. 5 Good luck getting your hands on this new Tonda Métropolitaine, which is limited to five pieces worldwide. Watches & Wonders Shanghai, which was held for the first time at the West Bund Art Center in…

Over the years, Bulgari has established itself as a watchmaking pioneer. The ultra-slim Octo Finissimo is one of the most iconic new watches of the past decade, while the arrival of the new Serpenti Seduttori earlier this year saw the world’s smallest tourbillon movement. Not one to disappoint, the brand continues to experiment with its most recent releases, which include the super-sporty Aluminium Chronograph. Modern, fun and playful, this lightweight timepiece has a cool Nineties feel to it.…

It’s 2019 and nearly six months of anti-government protests have rocked Hong Kong, with police arresting thousands of people. Chi Hang Wong is at home, depressed, browsing the internet, when he discovers the work of LA-based artist Cleon Peterson, whose chaotic paintings show clashing figures as they struggle between power and submission. “His work spoke to me,” Wong, 31, tells me. Inescapably eccentric, he’s wearing retro, round glasses and a buttoned-up shirt. “A lot of Cleon’s work is painted in black and white and, because of what was happening in Hong Kong, it really hit home.” As fate would have it, Wong received an Instagram message from the artist several weeks later concerning a Rolex Day-Date President about which he’d posted. Wong has two editions in yellow gold, one with…

It’s really come to this. You’ve exhausted every penthouse suite staycation option in the city, and your insatiable appetite for an exotic escape—any escape, really—just won’t stop. So you’re considering camping. Yes, the thing with the tent. And the sleeping bags. Really, it’s a trend happening all over the world, and not just among people who are, how shall we say, frugal. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or a fearless, adventure seeking woman, or you’re simply looking for a new way to enjoy the wild that you can use for social media content, we’re here to help you re-acquaint yourself with the great outdoors in the style to which you are accustomed. That is to say, this is Tatler’s guide to the best camping money can buy. 1 THE ELITE…

“Pieces of gold, the size of walnuts and eggs, are found by sifting the earth in the island of that king who came to our ships,” chronicled the explorer, Antonio Pigafetta, about Raja Siagu upon the Spaniards’ arrival in Butuan during the Magellan expedition. “All the dishes of that king are of gold and also some portions of his house as we were told by that king himself. He had a covering of silk on his head, and wore two large golden earrings fastened in his ears ... At his side hung a dagger, the haft of which was somewhat long and all of gold, and its scabbard of carved wood. He had three spots of gold on every tooth, and his teeth appeared as if bound with gold.” One…

What are you most proud of? Most recently, I am really proud of the team that built MetroMart. In the past four years, we have successfully beat the regional grocery delivery companies who also launched in the Philippines. As a local company, MetroMart has achieved a leading position in the online grocery delivery space and we are among the top five e-commerce platforms in the Philippines. This came with a lot of sacrifice and long nights for people who were part of the journey and I am extremely proud of everyone. Favourite movie? My all-time favourite movie is a 1996 film called Jerry Maguire. As a young teenager, this movie subconsciously taught me the value of perseverance, persistence, relationships, humility and family. I think I’ve watched it nearly 10…

ALL TOGETHER NOW It’s leather weather, and the statement pieces this season are made from a mosaic of our favourite fall staple BAGS OF DESIRE Christian Dior’s Oblique print gets a velvet sheen, now found on its most popular bags in deep shades of burgundy, blue, black and brown. HOT FUZZ Don’t forget your extremities as the mercury dips. These fluffy shoes lined in shearling or faux fur are here to keep your toes toasty BLUE CUES Eschew navy for electric blue, its high-octane cousin that pops against fall’s dark hues. Rochas outfit PROPER CUSHIONING A bag that doubles as a pillow—now that’s what we call an investment piece. BUNDLE OF JOY Since they landed on the runways, these leather dumplings with tasseled drawstrings have been on everyone’s wish list.…

In 1964, Kenzo Takada arrived in Paris from Japan, only intending to stay for six months. Little did he know he’d make the French capital his home for the next 56 years and become one of the most celebrated Asian designers of the last half-century, influencing everyone from Yohji Yamamoto to Rei Kawakubo. “For me, to create is to give pleasure and happiness to others, and also the freedom to be myself,” he once said. Always seen with a smile beaming beneath rounded spectacles, Takada’s optimistic take on life and on fashion permeated his work and touched many who had the privilege of knowing him, and this joie de vivre lives on as one his greatest legacies. “His amazing energy, kindness and talent were contagious,” says Kenzo creative director Felipe…

Hong Kong-based actress Karena Lam has been photographed wearing jewellery from Bulgari’s spectacular Heritage collection, which came to the brand’s flagship boutique in Central for an in-house exhibition. Gifted to actress Elizabeth Taylor by her on-again, off-again husband Richard Burton, an exceptional necklace set with 16 step-cut octagonal Colombian emeralds weighing an estimated total of 60.50 carats adorns Lam’s neck. The necklace’s pendant element is set with a single emerald weighing 23.44 carats and was worn by Taylor on her wedding day in 1964 as a brooch.…

The covetable gleam of a Tiffany & Co. diamond has long been held as an industry standard. As one of the most successful jewellery brands, Tiffany & Co. enjoys both prestige and the trust that comes with it. But of course, trust rarely comes as a given; however, with the company’s high standards, it almost seems inevitable that people would put their faith in these little blue boxes. As a continuation to this legacy of confidence, Tiffany & Co. has announced their latest initiative in the realm of social responsibility. Since 2019, Tiffany & Co. has been openly transparent about the provenance of each of their individually registered diamonds. Whether sourced through Australia, Botswana, Canada, Namibia, Russia or South Africa, each client can now know how and where their Tiffany…

In a new campaign by Montblanc, What Moves You, Makes You, Golden Globe-winning actor Taron Egerton, who starred in Elton John biopic Rocketman (2019), is photographed wearing the brand’s 1858 Geosphere. “Acting is about play, you know?” Egerton says about his profession. “It’s exactly the same as when you’re a kid and you’re holding an action figure or toy car or a set of cups and pretending to have a tea party. It’s all imagination and you’re performing a part. It’s just a little bit more sophisticated now than it was then.” DEM BONES For the first time, Franck Muller has housed its Revolution 3 triple-axis tourbillon movement in its signature Vanguard case. Known for complex complications, Franck Muller launched the world’s first tri-axial tourbillon in 2004. Designed to reduce…

The RM 72-01 is Richard Mille’s biggest release this year and the first watch in the brand’s history to come equipped with a flyback chronograph that is designed and assembled in-house from start to finish. A flyback chronograph enables the restarting of the watch’s timer function while the chronograph is running. This exciting timepiece is powered by the automatic Calibre CRMC1, which comes with 50 hours of power reserve.…

A watch is more than just a time-telling accessory—it can reflect one’s personality, taste and lifestyle. And the Pasha de Cartier is all about adventure, energy and holding a strong point of view, in fashion and in everyday life. Launched in 1985, it pays homage to the Pasha of Marrakesh who was a lifelong customer of Louis Cartier. Its design boasts an extraordinary diameter and a unique ‘square in a circle’ pattern on the dial accentuated with bold oversized Arabic numerals—a look that immediately challenged the predominance of round shapes in watchmaking during its initial release. Since then, the Pasha watch immediately became a cult favourite for its ‘off-limits’ approach to design. It has inspired a host of Cartier variations: from the Pasha C, the first to introduce steel in…

“I think we were a bit predestined to end up working together,” the interior designer Gert Voorjans laughs while narrating how his decades-long partnership with fashion designer Dries Van Noten began. The creative duo met in Antwerp, where they both live, in the Nineties, a few years following the breakthrough of the fashion collective Antwerp Six, of which Van Noten is a part of. The Antwerp Six’s distinct radical vision for fashion, which flourished in the mid-Eighties, had established Belgium’s second largest metropolitan city as a notable destination for fashion design. “I was a big fan [of him]. I wanted to be dressed in all his clothes. We shared wonderful musical evenings and cultural events. We carry the same interests and sort of speak the same ‘language’,” he adds. Back…

In the world of haute hospitality, architectural marvels and luxe opulence are aplenty; however, personality is a little harder to come by. Le Bristol, which is something of a cultural phenomenon in Paris, lacks none of these. A palace, a home and a sanctuary in its most literal sense, Le Bristol’s rich history is an introduction to an almost storybook-like institution catering to all the quirks and caprices of its very special guests. Le Bristol’s rich history is an introduction to an almost storybook-like institution catering to all the quirks and caprices of its very special guests The hotel’s founder, Hippolyte Jammet, first acquired the address at the rue de Fauborg Saint-Honoré at the turn of the 20th century. While humble in its origins, Le Bristol soon came to be…