Tatler Hong Kong2 min readCorporate Finance
Wealth Builders
Founder and general partner, S28 CapitalAsia’s Most Influential 2021 Over the course of a decade in venture capital, Kent Ho has invested in more than 70 pioneering companies, backing such successful companies as Palantir, JD.com, Coupang and Zoom. A
Tatler Hong Kong2 min readArchitecture
In The Neighbourhood
Just a cheeky 30-minute flight from Bali, Sumba is Indonesia’s (sort of ) secret paradise. The largely undeveloped island boasts rugged coastlines, white sand beaches, wild horses and, as of last year, Cap Karoso. Heading the design was GFAB Architec
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Talter THE SCENE
PHOTOGRAPHY HUMPHREY NG (MURAKAMI) IMAGE COURTESY OF SWKIT AND HONG KONG BALLET (SWAN LAKE) ■
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Modern Metamorphosis
Swan Lake’s heart-wrenching love story of the swan queen Odette and Prince Siegfried, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s beautiful choreography, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic music have dazzled audiences around the world since its 1887 premiere a
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The Last Word
First impression of Hong Kong when you arrived in 1961? So busy; what was nice about it was that there was no MTR, so you had to take the ferry and walk. Favourite Hong Kong building? HSBC Favourite thing to do in Hong Kong? Crossing the harbo
Tatler Hong Kong3 min readSmall Business & Entrepreneurs
Kickstarting the Future
When we think of the people who are propelling the world into the bright future that we all hope for, we look to the inventors, the entrepreneurs, the changemakers and the engineers of exciting new technologies. But a share of the glory also belongs
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Good Knight
Today, when we talk about the qualities of a gentleman, chivalry is often a word that comes into play. Extending far beyond contemporary clichés such as opening a door for a lady, it’s a concept that dates back to the knights of medieval times, in Eu
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Night At The Museum
On March 25, a day before Art Basel Hong Kong officially opened to VIPs, M+ hosted The Party at M+, a grand affair for international guests and art patrons, to kick off Art Week. When 3,000 people gather at M+ museum, you know it’s for something spec
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Tatler FEATURES
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Icon Inceptor
A Spartan handshake isn’t exactly what you would expect when meeting Henry Steiner. Rather than taking your hand, the nonagenarian will graspw your forearm and urge you to do the same. It’s a gesture said to have been conceived during ancient Greek t
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Shape Shifter
Pushing boundaries is an everyday occurrence at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the global practice built by the visionary Iraqi British architect Zaha Hadid. Just ask Sara Klomps, who has been with the firm since 1998. “Our creative process has always
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The Art and Heart of Jewellery
On March 27, an exclusive fireside talk curated by Tatler Hong Kong at Art Basel Hong Kong delved into the interplay between artistic expression and jewellery, while exploring the emotive narratives that surround cherished keepsakes. Moderator Ahy Ch
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Found In Translation
There’s far more to be found in translation than lost. This isn’t only applicable to spoken and written languages, but also to the gamut of creative media: music, films, literature, food, fashion and visual arts. After painting for decades, in 2021,
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The Gentlemen’s Code
It was one of the best experiences at London Fashion Week in February: the return of Dunhill after a four-year break from runway shows. Taking place at The Duveen Wing of London’s National Portrait Gallery, inaugurated by King George V and Queen Mary
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The Wish List
Metallics were the main event on many runways this season, with gold taking pride of place at Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford and Miu Miu. The epitome of glamour and opulence, gold is the ultimate must-have of the season, not only when it comes to show-stoppi
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B Is For Brunch
Snack on the flavours of yesteryear with the Back to the ’80s dim sum brunch at Chinesology. Featuring bygone classics like siu mai with quail egg, egg yolk cornstarch pudding, and fried wonton with sweet and sour sauce, it’s a nostalgic look at what
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Icons Only
There are very few people who can get the Tatler community out of their homes at 10.30pm on a Wednesday night. On March 27, partygoers from around the city headed to Dragon-i—the legendary fashion and culture hotspot founded by Gilbert Yeung—for a Dr
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Constructing Cohesion
Betty Ng was already one of the most respected architects in the region when Collective, the international architectural firm she co-founded in 2015, won the tender to build the auction house Christie’s new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong. “It
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Don’t Let It Stop
The Centre for Heritage Art and Textile (CHAT) is celebrating its five-year anniversary with a special exhibition, Factory of Tomorrow, which charts the former textile mill-turned-art institution’s genealogy. The exhibition features works by 19 Asian
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She’s A Natural
Designer to the stars, lauded entrepreneur, author of 13 books—Kelly Hoppen is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate, and was even before the term was coined. More impressively, she has been at the pinnacle of the design industry for the last 45 years, wi
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Designed to Win
Call it fate. In 2017, the lives of two women—Nicole “Nic” Mott, an advertising, retail and tech industry professional, and Debbie “Deb” Wong, a TV chef—were about to intertwine in the most unexpected way. In 2015, Mott’s husband received a job offer
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Life’s A Beach
If you grew up in Asian hubs such as Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong, the idea of a weekend dash to Phuket is nothing new. The island—also known as the Pearl of the Andaman—has been a go-to getaway, serving up familiar comforts of Thai sala-inspired
Tatler Hong Kong4 min read
A Higher Calling
Twelve years ago, Alia Eyres, who was then a corporate lawyer in a large global firm in Hong Kong, experienced an epiphany. “I still remember the moment,” she recalls. “I was in a coffee shop in Pacific Place and I was waiting for my coffee and readi
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Starry Night
Ahead of Art Basel Hong Kong on March 21, The Wemp Foundation founder Adrian Cheng and Natalia Vodianova Arnault of Naked Heart France co-hosted The Children Ball at the Rosewood Hong Kong—a spectacular night dedicated to raising funds in support of
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Editor’s Pick
The Corum Golden Bridge Dragon watch features a stunning 18-karat gold dragon that writhes around an in-house baguette movement, a hallmark of the collection. This 43mm timepiece merges Swiss precision with Asian artistry, offering a movement consist
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It’s a Crafted World
The Shanghai Exhibition Centre was the stage for a treasure hunt in late March. Loewe held Crafted World, its first-ever exhibition paying tribute to its Spanish heritage, celebrating 178 years of craft-making and all the memorable results of a decad
Tatler Hong Kong3 min readLeadership
Finding Meaning
With a passion for cultivating talent and collaboration, Alfons Mensdorff-Pouilly leads Jebsen Group, which includes four business lines: Jebsen Motors, Jebsen Beverage, Jebsen Consumer and Jebsen Capital. With more than 200 brands in the portfolio,
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Against the Current
Hong Kong director Ray Yeung has been defying expectations most of his life. “I [used to be] a good Chinese boy, so I did law to make my family happy, but that was never really something I wanted to do,” he says. So after just two years in the legal
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Conversation Starter
What brings 1880 to Hong Kong? In partnership with Swire Properties, we are building a new concept in Taikoo Place with 1880 at the centre. The whole project is built over 50,000 sq ft across four floors. It consists of five restaurants, five bars,
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Fashion Picks
Still dreaming about Maison Margiela’s spring-summer 2024 artisanal show? Experience a touch of its magic in the form of sunglasses: the latest chapter in the ongoing eyewear collaboration between Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster. Designed by the f
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