Tatler Singapore

TATLER HONG KONG Vicky Lau, winner of the 2023 Tatler Dining Chef of the Year Award, speaks to Tatler about her journey from design to cooking, and her eternal love for all things soy. TATLER INDONESIA Entertainers, entrepreneurs, politicians: Maia Estianty, Chuchu Liu, Lusyani Suwandi, Amelia Anggraini, Nafa Urbach and Ashanty may have very different lives but, as they explain to Tatler, the six friends always make time for each other. TATLER MALAYSIA Su Kim Hock of Restaurant au Jardin in Penang—one of Malaysia’s first Michelinstarred restaurants—is Tatler Dining’s Chef of the Year. He shares how his work is celebrating his home island’s unique food scene. TATLER PHILIPPINES US-based Filipina artist Jana Benitez, whose perspective has been refined through a study of religions including Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity, discusses how our greatest inspiration can come from within. SHANGLIU…

I have no idea where the first two months of the year have gone. The thing with writing monthly editor’s notes is that it is a steady marker of time’s inexorable march, and I find it almost rude that I’m writing the March edition when I haven’t even had the time to wrap my head around 2023 yet. One of the reasons the weeks feel like they’ve flown by could be the fact that our corner of the world has been abuzz with activity. March is a big month for us; we’ve made this our Front & Female issue in honour of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated worldwide on March 8. If you’ve been binge‑watching Netflix’s Bling Empire: New York, you’ll recognise our cover star Tina Leung. The It girl opens…

1 THE BAG In the spirit of newness, spice up your bag collection with Loewe’s Paseo bag. Its soft pleats and knotted handles are sure to intrigue. 2 THE NECKLACE Like ripples dancing across water, the rare and extraordinary 50‑carat oval diamond anchoring this breathtaking Graff necklace scintillates in the light. 3 THE SHOE Embellished with crystal disco balls, Manolo Blahnik’s Elsaka satin sandals are a celebration all on their own. 4 THE WATCH Hint at your rebellious spirit with Richard Mille’s RM 66 Flying Tourbillon, a glam‑grunge timepiece featuring a red gold openwork hand on the dial flashing the ubiquitous rock ‘n’ roll salute.…

AGATA SERGE Agata Serge is known for her New York street fashion shoots and collaborations with singers and actors including Christina Aguilera, Halsey and Dave Franco. She photographed Bling Empire: New York’s Tina Leung for Tatler this month (p.120). JASPER YU Jasper Yu believes in living a fulfilling life, with photography as his chosen vocation to feed his soul. As adroit with the camera in portrait or interior photography, Yu has captured many stunning faces and spaces over the years. For Tatler this month, he shot Choo Oi‑Yee, the CEO of private market investment platform ADDX (p.46). JAMIE NONIS Jamie Nonis likes to talk to strangers. For more than 20 years, the independent journalist, host and podcaster has enjoyed a front‑row seat discovering first‑hand what makes interview subjects, from Oscar‑winning actress Nicole Kidman to Olympic…

Zadon has previously collaborated with the likes of Tosh Rock, Yung Raja and Fariz Jabba. The hip-hop artist is currently working on a new mixtape, one that he says will cross different genres. With the help of producers and artists from all over Asia, he says the aim is to have different sounds and styles in one project. “[My sound] is a unique blend of trap, R&B, hip-hop and traditional Chinese music,” says Zadon. “I hope for my lyrics to blend elements of Chinese culture and language with modern hip-hop themes. Overall, I would say it’s versatile and ever-changing.” Passionate about injecting his heritage into his music, Zadon is a prominent supporter of Singapore’s nightlife scene, encouraging partygoers to scope out more local events. “Singapore’s music scene is diverse and vibrant. Pop music…

When Karen Loon first entered the workforce, the fourth‑generation Asian Australian noticed that there were neither female nor Asian partners in the assurance division of her firm, Price Waterhouse (now known as PwC) in Sydney. Soon after, the chartered accountant embarked on a two‑year secondment with the firm in Singapore, where, conversely, there were several female partners—some of whom were working mothers. This was a big plus and motivation for Loon, who decided to move to Singapore to build her career and has been based here since. She worked her way up within leading financial institutions and by 33, made partner at PwC. Currently, she is a non‑executive director and an independent director at Bank Pictet & Cie (Asia), a board member of Insead’s International Directors Network and a member of the…