Tatler Hong Kong

TATLER HONG KONG Mention skipping to most people, and they’re more likely to imagine a school playground than a strapping athlete whose moves the members of BTS would be jealous of. But Cheung Pakhung, one of the fastest rope skippers in the world, wants to challenge that preconception, and show that his sport builds strength, agility—and interpersonal skills. TATLER INDONESIA Greysia Polii is an Indonesian athlete and entrepreneur. She currently ranks 13th in badminton globally, and she’s also on Tatler Indonesia’s Gen.T list for 2022. Greysia founded her own fashion brand, Fine Counsel, which makes a line of athletic wear for women. In this issue, she shares her ups and downs as an athlete and entrepreneur. TATLER MALAYSIA Through her start-up Cell Biopeutics, research scientist Dr Jezamine Lim Iskander has set herself a goal of…

Happy New Year! It’s January—that time of year when many of us are overcome with a sudden and aggressive need to undo 31 days of mince pies and boozing. Whether this takes the form of Dry January, a new gym membership or a juice fast (which, speaking from experience, is a terrible idea in the middle of winter), it’s usually some sort of drastic physical reset that we do to mark the beginning of a wellness journey that ends abruptly and unceremoniously at Chinese New Year. Might I suggest something slightly different this year? The theme for our January issue is Well-being, and while predictable, we’d be fools not to address something that so many are so fervently wishing for at this time of year. While we do have content on physical…

CONNIE BERG Connie Berg is a New York-based fashion stylist with more than a decade of experience. Her work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and L’Officiel, among others. For Tatler, Berg styled Mia Kang for the cover story. (p.128) 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. For this issue, Yoan photographed the fashion shoot in London. (p.76) LARA JADE Lara Jade is a New York-based fashion and beauty photographer, whose work has appeared in luxury fashion publications worldwide and whose clients include Monique Lhuillier, Estée Lauder and Graff. She photographed model Mia Kang for this month’s cover story, and says, “Working…

January is the time for a refresh, and there are few better motivators to make positive change than the start of a new year. Whether it’s about looking and feeling your best or ironing out some niggles that have been bugging you, it’s worth launching into 2023 with a clean slate, ready to handle whatever the coming months throw your way. Here are some Hong Kong businesses that will give you a hand in your new start. MIND YOUR HEAD If you’ve been struggling emotionally or are having issues with your partner or family that could do with an expert leaning in on, this is a chance to seek help. Oasis Hong Kong Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy comprises a multidisciplinary professional team of therapists, including counsellors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists…

Since opening its first establishment a decade ago, Black Sheep Restaurants has become an influential force in the Hong Kong dining scene. To celebrate the group’s tenth anniversary, its founder Syed Asim Hussain threw a glitzy dinner for 100 guests on November 18. The black-tie affair was held at The Magistracy, Black Sheep’s latest opening, which is located inside Tai Kwun and occupies one of the oldest surviving court buildings in Hong Kong. Designed by architect Joyce Wang, it draws inspiration from the stately interiors of some of London’s oldest restaurants, while also paying homage to historic details inside the space. Chefs and creatives working across establishments at the restaurant group pulled out all the stops for the evening and delighted guests with their offerings. At Botanical Garden, which forms part of…

Para Site’s annual gala proved that fundraising can—and should—be a blast. The November 23 event at the St Regis Hong Kong’s Astor Ballroom drew the city’s biggest art connoisseurs in celebration of the contemporary art centre. The theme of the evening was “swimming pools”: think blue striped table covers, swimming cap centrepieces, plates adorned with gold medals and tables named after cities that have hosted the Olympics—plus an Olympic podium photo backdrop that made every Instagram lover’s dream come true. Before dinner, Hong Kong art legend Frog King delivered a quirky performance that had guests wearing face masks (not the ones you think) while waving hula hoops over their heads. The ten-minute show ended with a lot of laughs and a group photo with the artist. Though the spirit of the evening was…