Innholdsfortegnelse for Dec-20 i Tatler Philippines

TATLER HONG KONG Entrepreneur Danny Yeung stars on the cover of this month’s issue. Yeung is the co-founder and CEO of Prenetics, which manufactures DNA testing kits and this year also pivoted to making Covid-19 tests, thousands of which Yeung has donated for free throughout the pandemic. tatlerhongkong.com TATLER INDONESIA Actor and film producer Nicholas Saputra discusses his career on camera and his activism off-screen: Saputra is an avid environmentalist who backs awareness-raising films with his production company, Tanakhir Films. tatlerindonesia.com TATLER MALAYSIA Asra Jehan uses her accessories brand, Royal Sembilan, to give artisans a platform to showcase their work. She is particularly dedicated to supporting the dying art of tenun, a traditional weaving technique historically found throughout Southeast Asia. tatlermalaysia.com TATLER PHILIPPINES On the cover of Tatler Philippines is…

RUSSELL JAMES Russell James is an Australian fashion, beauty and celebrity photographer who has worked with the likes of Gigi Hadid, Liu Wen, Rihanna and Hugh Jackman. For Tatler, James photographed investor, film producer and art collector Wendi Murdoch and artist Cai Guo-Qiang (p.176) CHRISTINE DE LASSUS Christine de Lassus is an internationally renowned fashion stylist and creative consultant who has collaborated with photographers including Irving Penn, Steven Klein and Patrick Demarchelier. Her work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and L’Officiel. In this issue, she styled Wendi Murdoch and Cai Guo-Qiang (p.176) MARK NICDAO For this month’s cover, legendary photographer Nicdao captures one of the Philippines’ most prominent actresses and philanthropists, Angel Locsin. The Manila-based artist-photographer has an impressive portfolio that exudes his interactive and…

“Homosexual people have a right to be in a family,” stated Pope Francis in a clip released from his upcoming documentary, Francesco. “They are children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable over it.” These groundbreaking words expressed by the head of the Catholic Church resonated profoundly with the congresswoman for Bataan’s first district, Representative Geraldine Roman. “With his statement, the Pope is teaching us that one is truly Christian not by being more right or righteous, but by being kinder and more compassionate,” she shares. “The underlying message is not about doctrine but about love for fellow human beings, including LGBTQ persons.” Following in the political footsteps of her parents, both former congressmen, Roman ran in 2016 and…

Once again, Hermès releases a limited-edition lipstick collection that flatters the lips and helps the environment at the same time. Three warm shades of pink for the cold autumn-winter season are packaged in refillable tubes, for sustainability and in respect of the environment. In its second Rouge Hermès Limited Edition collection, the brand continues to present the coalescence of art and functionality through a new collection of three different shades. Taking inspiration from the works of some of the pioneering artists of modern art like Charles Sheeler, John Register, Arduino Cantàfora and Jean Hélion, these three lipsticks come in soft hues and tones that emit a warm glow from autumn until winter. All three shades display the subtle yet vivid colour of roses to help you stand out. Brighten a…

Health, both physical and mental, is the thing I am most grateful for this year. I’ve been investing a lot in both to help me, my loved ones and fans deal with the challenges of Covid. Keeping active every day has been a vital part of dealing with the difficulties of lockdown; talking about the challenges that I or the people around me are facing has been a blessing for me. I’ve been an advocate of exercise and a balanced, healthy life for a long time and it’s during hard times like now that I am most grateful for the benefits these bring. — PIA WURTZBACH This year was tormented by hardships and difficult lessons. I am, however, humbled and grateful to have been able to help many communities that…

WHITE NOISE Dark and dramatic, a mix of smoky quartz, amethyst and diamonds dominates the fine jewellery pieces produced by Vara of London. Launched by Mayuri Vara, who splits her time between London and Hong Kong, the jeweller’s Serpentina Linea line makes use of thin slivers of gold, which coil around the wearer in the form of a snake that’s paved with rows of diamonds. FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION Say goodbye to losing your AirPods: Misho has unveiled a series of earrings that will hold them in place. Available at Lane Crawford, they come in three styles: two sports-inspired sets called the Minimal/Active Tall and Minimal/ Active Tiny Pods, and one everyday staple called the Pebble Pod, which wraps around the headphone to secure it. SONG OF THE SEA Hong Kong-based…

ANNA OPOSA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF MERMAID, SAVE PHILIPPINE SEAS Mermaids are real and they’re here to save the Philippine seas—and Anna Oposa is one of them. As the co-founder and Chief Mermaid of Save Philippine Seas, Oposa is dedicated to conserving the country’s marine resources through education and various community-based projects. Oposa has founded other leadership programmes and served different organisations that help preserve environmental resources. Her passion and dedication have been growing as her inspiration is right in front of her. “The youth leaders and community champions [whom I’ve had the privilege to work with] continue to inspire me, make me laugh, sometimes cry and give me hope,” she says. Hope, in fact, has greatly helped lead her towards the many achievements of the programmes she has participated…

Among the many skills people have decided to focus on amid the pandemic is cooking, resulting in more time in the kitchen. Any tips on how to utilise space for aspiring cooks and chefs? Smart interior accessories that can enhance storage and workflow efficiency are made available as a bespoke solution to answer to specific needs of the user. Flexible drawer accessories just like those seen in Boffi K14 kitchen can easily compartmentalise your everyday items. Not only do these solutions create a well-kept and organised kitchen, but they also answer to the need for aesthetic satisfaction which can help induce creativity when cooking.…

ELVIRA MANAHAN If there was one woman in society who was larger than life, it was Elvira Manahan. I remember watching her on her television talk show Two for the Road, mesmerised by her humour, elegance and that infectious, signature laugh. She was a true nonconformist that even her irreverence was admirable. Elvira Ledesma Manahan was born in Silay City, Negros Occidental to Simeon Ledesma and Conchita Bermejo. She moved to Manila to stay with her grandmother and studied at the Holy Ghost University (Holy Spirit). At 16, she married Armando Eduque and got pregnant with him. One fateful day during World War II, there was an air raid; and the story was that Eduque ran after their dog and did not return home for days. Elvira went out to…

American actress and singer Ashley Park has been a star on Broadway for years, appearing in productions such as Mamma Mia!, The King and I and Mean Girls, the latter of which earned her a Tony award nomination for best supporting actress in 2018. This year she has made her mark on the screen, appearing as Lily Collins’ quick witted and fearless best friend, Mindy, a nanny with a hidden singing talent, in Netflix’s hit Emily in Paris. What was the audition process like for your character Mindy? In June 2019, I received an email from my agent to audition in New York. A few weeks later, I was rehearsing for a play in Massachusetts and my agent called to tell me that [series creator] Darren Star wanted to call…

FASHION MASKS Stand out in a sea of blue-toned surgical masks with fashion masks in different colours and designs. To easily spot you too! WEBINARS Virtual seminars— from investments to howto’sare being offered left and right by experts, and people are simply lapping it all up. ZOOM If you have not joined one, you are a recluse to the core. Zoom is the leading video communications application for conveniently connecting with everyone—family, work, school, friends. It even spawned a new word: Zoombombing, the inevitable and unwanted disruption during Zoom calls. PIVOT A buzzword to mean a business change, which companies hit by the vitiating effects of the pandemic had to make in order to survive. PLANTITO/ PLANTITA Young and old alike who discovered their green thumb while stuck at home,…

PICTURE THIS Ever the champion of merging art with fashion, Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson takes inspiration from American artist Ken Price for a Christmas capsule for the festive season. Price, who was most active in the Sixties, painted on ceramic sculptures. His images of palm trees and the Los Angeles cityscape can now be found on Loewe’s Hammock and Puzzle bags, recreated using intricate leather marquetry, as well as on easy shirts and denim looks. WANDERLUST For its first patterned suitcase, Rimowa has launched a camouflage style with a metallic sheen made possible by innovative aluminium anodising techniques and painstakingly finished by hand. The special edition comes in two colourways—green and pink—and in a compact cabin size for when your travel bubble dreams come true, hopefully in time for…

When were you first introduced to jewellery? I was about six or seven years old and had strung together a bracelet made of plastic pearls and gold beads. I didn’t know what a clasp was, so I tied it onto my mother’s wrist. She took it to the jewellers and had it replicated with small Akoya pearls and gold beads with a proper clasp. Tell us about your new capsule collection. Nature has always been a powerful source of inspiration for my jewellery. I’ve designed ten pieces that are set with stunning diamonds. Each gemstone is so precious, I decided to design unique settings for each piece to ensure I did the stones justice. Do you have a favourite piece? It would have to be the rose-cut Cocoon ring, which…

What should we know about Geneva Watch Days 2020, which happened in August? We’re really excited about this new concept, which is a departure from traditional watch fairs like Baselworld and Watches & Wonders. It’s a digital fair, meaning 50 per cent of activity is conducted via Zoom and other online platforms. It was also open to the public, unlike previous watch fairs. What makes Geneva Watch Days special? The fact that this fair is open to the public means any collector visiting Switzerland could see our novelties at the same time as retailers and professional watch experts. Tell us about the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph Skeleton. This is Bulgari’s sixth world record in six years and it demonstrates the very best of complex watchmaking. It’s the flattest tourbillon chronograph…

RONNIE CHAN Hang Lung Group tycoon Ronnie Chan hit headlines around the world in 2014 when he gave US$350 million through his family’s Morningside Foundation to Harvard University, which at the time was the largest donation ever received by the institution. But that wasn’t even Chan’s total giving for the year: he also donated US$20 million to the University of Southern California. And Chan gives time as well as money: he is chairman of the nonprofit educational institution the Asia Society Hong Kong Center and chairman emeritus of the Asia Society’s global board, as well as chairman of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society, which aims to improve the quality and quantity of philanthropy in Asia. LI KA-SHING Billionaire Li Ka-shing was given the nickname Superman because of his…

Wendi Murdoch is passionate about a great many things—fashion, food and film among them. She’s also obsessive about technology, and can list from memory facts and figures about the hottest start-ups from Silicon Valley to Shanghai. But most of all, Murdoch loves artists—none more so than Cai Guo-Qiang. “I have many great pieces from Cai,” she says in her rapid-fire English. “They’re in my living room, my bedroom, my hallway. They’re in my home in China, my home in the US. I love to be with his art. It makes me happy.” She pauses. “I’m very honoured to have them.” Cai, sitting next to her, beams. We’re gathered around a table in Cai’s studio in New York’s East Village shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps into the city. This immaculate,…

Ana De Ocampo Wildflour: Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin pie packs a lot of the warmth and sentimentality that we associate with the holidays. The playful spices, the autumnal hue—each slice feels like a reassuring hug. Available for order at any Wildflour branch. You may also visit their Instagram page at @wildflourtogo or website at wildflourtogo.com Margarita Forés Cibo di Marghi: Truffle Chicken Galantina A homemade Chicken Galantina has always been a heartwarming staple in any Filipino home. My Chicken Galantina is inspired by my Wawa Ester’s Bahay na Puti Galantina, but I’ve enhanced it and brought it to a different level with Italian truffle and mushroom essence. It’s simple, hearty and sparkles with richness and much warmth! It is absolutely perfect for this holiday season’s home celebration tables. You can order…

TOM EPPERSON This photo represents the Epperson family in so many ways. It is a family tradition that we do a creative family portrait both for Christmas and for the New Year. Christmas for our family means being together, being creative and silly. We love doing fun and unconventional family portraits because they encapsulate each of our personalities and also our family dynamics. Every year we pick a theme and it is up to each person to wear what he or she feels is best for the concept. This year has not changed that much for us with regards to Christmas; if anything, this pandemic has brought us even closer together. MARC HENRICH GO For many people, holidays are about travelling to new places and exploring new things away from…

You are at the end of a difficult year, and you deserve a reward for all your patience, sacrifice and hard work. You’ve dreamt of it for quite a while: a much-needed break, a precious moment spent with perfect company—and sparkling diamonds to complete the picture. This year, Tiffany & Co is making this dream come true. Dazzle among the crowd this holiday season with diamond-studded bijoux from Tiffany & Co Feel the magic of Christmas with the brand’s favourite classic pieces. The Tiffany Enchant dragonfly brooch in platinum evokes enchanting secret gardens and scrolled iron gates with its luminous diamonds. Another platinum piece is the Tiffany Keys crown key pendant with pave diamonds that also comes in 18c yellow gold, a stunning colour that matches the festive season. The…

BRIAN POE LLAMANZARES My New Year’s resolution is to give more to those in need. I’ve learnt to be more grateful for the things I have. We had a great start organising and growing Ang Panday Bayanihan Foundation. I want to keep the momentum going and help as many people as possible! We will survive and thrive if we can all learn to come together and give a little bit for our fellow countrymen and women. CAT JUAN LEDESMA My New Year’s resolution is to spend more time in nature in the hopes of finding my centring in this unbalanced world. To raise my children in a home where the news, gadgets and screen time are given healthy boundaries and more reverence given to the outdoors. TANYA MORENO DE LA…

When the unparalleled Tessa Prieto-Valdes graced the December 2002 cover of Tatler Philippines, she dressed up as a fully ornamented Christmas Tree. Understandably so, the tree being the best symbol of the season for her. “The tree is the central point of my themed decor. Since I change themes every year, I make sure it matches the look with its ornaments, lights and colour scheme. I normally spend half my decor budget on my tree because it always sets the mood of the season!” The 18 years that passed have been good for the Sea Princess (her moniker, from the title of her lifestyle column for the Philippine Daily Inquirer). She and her husband, Dennis Valdes, have celebrated three anniversaries in this span of time: 15th in Africa, 20th in…

How does InvestEd work? We are addressing the education financing problem through our innovative Success Loan Program. Our programme serves college students through study now-pay later loans. Each loan is packaged with an InvestEd education-to-adulthood coach, whose aim is to guide a student borrower towards job security and financial freedom. Through technology, we’ve been able to operate our Success Loan Program completely online and have received thousands of loan applications across more than 2,000 schools. What motivates you? Like the students that we serve, I get up every day to pursue my dreams. My aspiration in life is to fix one seemingly unsolvable problem in society. I guess that’s my dream because its working on something that’s going to last beyond my lifetime. Making money along the way…

For the House of Gucci’s latest collections, Creative Director Alessandro Michele purposefully maintained facets of the brand’s original designs and updated the icons with unique fresh details to bring the look to the present. The Gucci Horsebit 1955 bag features the lines and forms that were conceptualised over six decades ago. These details have been blended with a modern spirit, highlighting how perfectly the Horsebit fits into contemporary fashion. The Dionysus on the other hand has a defining signature look: the tiger head. All variations of the bag, from shoulder to mini, come in a range of luxurious materials and colours. Like the Dionysus, an archival Gucci symbol can be seen on the beautiful GG Marmont line of soft matelassé leather bags. These traditional house emblems honour the history of…

READY, SET… 1 LA PRAIRIE The five-piece Platinum Rare Haute Rejuvenation Ritual is designed to smooth, lift, firm and brighten skin. Each product is infused with platinum for collagen production, and La Prairie’s Exclusive Cellular Complex. 2 DRUNK ELEPHANT Cult beauty label Drunk Elephant teamed up with luggage brand Monos to fill a carry-on trunk with ten bestsellers including the TLC Sukari Babyfacial and B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum. 3 CROWN AFFAIR The Set by New York haircare brand Crown Affair includes a comb—hand-carved in Switzerland, obviously—and a brush handmade in Italy. It also includes a hair oil, towel, scrunchie and three-minute version of an hourglass, as a reminder to take your sweet time while staring at your hair. 4 TATCHA Based on the beauty rituals of Japanese geisha, Tatcha’s skincare…

Tell us about your latest line. I wanted to modernise the Middle Eastern evil eye, which typically comes in turquoise, so I decided to design it with pink and blue sapphires, as well as emeralds, surrounded by my signature baguette-cut diamonds, which act as eyelashes. What’s been your biggest achievement to date? When I was asked by Harrods to have my own standalone boutique, which opened in October. Who would you love to see wearing your pieces? A mother, daughter and grandmother. What’s your favourite gemstone? Diamonds. If you weren’t a jeweller, what would you be? A chef. I love cooking and eating fusion food. What music do you listen to? Charles Aznavour and Leonard Cohen, to calm my soul. How have you been spending this year? I’ve been locked…

The Rolex Datejust has captured the imagination of enthusiasts since its initial launch in 1945. As the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window on the dial at 3 o’clock, the Rolex Datejust has become an enduring aesthetic that collectors and aficionados cherish to this day. In 2020, Rolex reinvents the classic Datejust using the signature of the brand’s hallmark Rolesor watch. In its essence, Rolesor is a marriage of balance and quality. Its trademark feature since 1933 when the name was registered, is the ingenious combination of 18ct gold and Oystersteel, both of which are interspersed within various segments of the watch’s design. This “meeting of two metals” creates a refined aesthetic that also establishes equilibrium between lustre and strength. Gold, praised for its…

CAMBODIA Suwanna Gauntlett Gauntlett, founder and CEO of the Wildlife Alliance, fights for the protection of the rainforest and wildlife. Melita Hunter Hunter, co-founder of the Song Saa Foundation, protects the habitat and marine life of the Koh Rong Archipelago. CHINA Chang Sun Chang, founder of Black Soil Group, promotes a modern agriculture business with improved productivity by consolidating land and scaling up operations. Charles Chen Yidan Chen, one of the co-founders of Tencent, whose Yidan Prize Foundation established the world’s largest education prize, provides educational innovators and pioneers with recognition and support. Guo Jianmei Guo, a lawyer, author and human rights activist, provides thousands of disadvantaged women in China with free legal aid and counselling. She was also awarded the Right Livelihood Award in 2019 for her pioneering work…

BERBER LODGE MARRAKESH, MOROCCO There is something to be said for staying in the heart of the medina in Marrakesh—I love Jasper Conran’s L’Hotel—but there is also something special about the languid experience of staying in a shady oasis on the city’s outskirts. The latter is particularly perfect at Swiss designer and architect Romain Michel Meniere’s Berber Lodge. With some help from his long-time friends at the white-hot Studio KO, he has created a destination for chic habitués of the city—a stay there makes you feel as though you are part of the city’s chic expat set. berberlodge.net PLAYA GRANDE BEACH CLUB, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC The owners of this Caribbean confection on one of the Dominican Republic’s most dramatically beautiful beaches definitely had fun in the design process. Less a hotel…