Celebrating quiet ambition
Women excel at quietly but surely breaking down barriers and paving the way for others after them. Take Awich, Japan’s queen of hip-hop, for example. Not only does she embody quiet ambition with her persistence and talent, she has done so while juggling single-motherhood and gender-based adversity. Before her show in Hong Kong last month, she talked to Tatler about being proudly Okinawan, how tragedy has shaped her, and how music has healed her. Then there is the Cartier and Women exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, which honours successful women in history, and the culinary world celebrating powerful Asian female duos.
Quiet ambition isn’t an exclusively female trait, of course. In Hong Kong alone we can find many variations of quiet ambition. Take for example, Asian craftsmanship, which is experiencing a renaissance that is influencing the global luxury market; or the humble congee that is so good it made its way to the top of the list of best breakfasts in Hong Kong for a Tatler Hong Kong’s senior dining editor.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- GHD’s CEO Jeroen Temmerman offers lessons on leadership
- Here is where to drink during Asia’s 50 Best Bars in Hong Kong
- How Hong Kong firm In Situ & Partners restored a classic Paris apartment
- Meet the Phoenixes of Tomorrow, Gen.T’s first NFT collection supporting meaningful causes across Asia
Tatler readers, please have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend ahead!
Salomé Grouard
Deputy Digital Editor
DINING
Editors’ pick: The best breakfast spots in Hong Kong
A breakfast with friends (Photo: Getty Images)
Rise and shine, it’s breakfast time! As the first meal of the day, breakfast has the power to set the tone for the day ahead.
To help you find your new favourite breakfast spot, we asked the team at Tatler Hong Kong to share where they go to grab a breakfast that never fails to hit the spot.
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Wondering where you should grab a drink during Asia’s 50 Best Bars in Hong Kong? Here’s our round-up.
Meet the Asian female duos of the F&B industry who are proving that a lighter touch doesn't mean any less of an impact.
Here are the new additions to Hong Kong’s dining scene this month to keep your tastebuds satiated.
LIFESTYLE
5 times BTS’s Jungkook broke the internet (and we loved it)
Jungkook posing for the release of his single ‘Seven’ (Photo: Instagram / @bts.bighitofficial)
BTS’s Jungkook’s new and high anticipated single Seven, which was released today, is expecting to break streaming records. Why? Because the K-pop band’s youngest member has mastered the art of going viral.
To celebrate this new track, Tatler revisits other times Jungkook broke the internet.
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AI art meets Van Gogh at this Macau exhibition that pushes the boundaries of digital art.
Discover quiet luxury, focus on your wellbeing and reclaim your peace of mind in Kyoto, Japan.
Celebrating Coco Lee: Tatler honours the Hong Kong icon through 5 of her career-defining achievements.
STYLE
CEO of GHD shares his advice on being a good leader
Jeroen Temmerman has been CEO of GHD since 2018 (Photo: courtesy of GHD Hair)
In an industry as competitive as beauty, it takes a lot to stay ahead of the game, and Jeroen Temmerman, the CEO of GHD, knows it.
During his recent visit to Hong Kong, he sat down with Tatler to talk about innovation, the joys and pitfalls that come with being CEO, as well as what it takes to be a good leader.
MORE FROM STYLE
Hong Kong Palace Museum director reveals how the ‘Cartier and Women’ exhibition came about and the decision to focus on the female perspective.
Birthstone guide for July: Why rubies are said to balance its wearer’s qi and protect them from harm.
Looking to level up your beauty game despite the heat and humidity? Here are the skincare and make-up items you’ll want this month.
POWER & PURPOSE
5 local LGBTQ+ organisations you can support
The Harmonics Choir HK (Photo: courtesy of The Harmonics Choir HK)
Hong Kong is home to a number of platforms and initiatives working hard on behalf of the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community. These groups champion equal rights, offer vital support and add to Hong Kong’s rich cultural tapestry. But they can’t do it alone.
Here are five noteworthy groups with active initiatives you can support today.
MORE FROM POWER & PURPOSE
Luxury expert Daniel Langer looks at the rise of Asia in the global luxury market, and why we should pay attention.
What is perimenopause? Here’s what you need to know about this stage of life, and how to make it a positive journey.
These automotive-industry captains are leading the charge to the future of mobility.
HOMES
How a Hong Kong firm restored a classic Paris home
The home features a mix of contemporary and classic design details
This family residence in Paris’s chic 16th arrondissement is located inside a Haussmannian apartment building. Yet prior to a renovation by a Hong Kong-based architectural and interior design firm, it had few original features associated with the iconic building design.
Now, after the revamp, this home with stunning views of the Eiffel Tower, boasts classic details as well as modern elements.
MORE FROM HOMES
The luxury homes inside what is set to become the world’s tallest residential tower in Dubai can now be yours.
From Mumbai to Singapore, discover the breathtaking architectural designs of the most beautiful Apple stores in Asia.
Design Shanghai director Zhuo Tan shares her thoughts on supporting emerging designers in mainland China and beyond.
AROUND ASIA
SINGAPORE | 10 new restaurants and bars that are trending in Singapore this July.
PHILIPPINES | Meet 6 Filipinos who are breaking boundaries and shaping society by going beyond their comfort zone.
MALAYSIA | These 5 modern homes make a convincing argument for multiple generations living under one roof.
