Pioneer, visionary & inventor
Our July cover star Dr Dennis Lo has done some incredible things. Not only has he revolutionised prenatal care for millions of women around the world with the genetic testing technology he invented, the same technology also shows promise in advancing the detection of cancer. You kind of wonder if maybe he’s from the future!
Or maybe he is just constantly looking to the future. Much like we were when we launched Phoenixes of Tomorrow, Gen.T’s first NFT collection supporting meaningful causes across Asia; or like Henry Tse when he envisioned a better, safer and more inclusive future for the trans community in Hong Kong.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- Asian celebrities pay tribute Coco Lee, who has died at 48
- Rahul Mishra on his duty to create employment and “worshipping at the temple of couture”
- Here are the new additions to Hong Kong’s dining scene this month to keep your tastebuds satiated
- From Bhutan to Bali, here are seven hotels in Asia that redefine the very essence of escapism
Whatever the future may hold for you, Tatler readers, for now, I wish you a very happy Friday!
Heidi Yeung
Digital Editor
STYLE
Exclusive: Rahul Mishra on duties of fashion designers
Rahul Mishra working at his atelier (Photo: Athul Prasad)
Rahul Mishra sees his work as more than a job: he believes he has a duty to convey beauty, translate its inspiration, and ultimately share his vision with his team.
“It’s what I do and I’m fully hands-on about it. If I can successfully convince those who haven’t seen its beauty [that it’s beautiful], then they’ll feel inspired and contribute better,” he tells Tatler ahead of his 2023 fall/winter show at Paris Couture Week.
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The new Tweed de Chanel line intertwines precious stones, meticulous craftsmanship and rich heritage together in an impressive collection.
Real-life Barbie: 7 times Margot Robbie’s outfits paid tribute to the Mattel doll during her press tour
Nadine Ghosn on seeing Karl Lagerfeld and Beyoncé wear her jewellery, confronting her fears and building her brand without formal design training.
DINING
Hong Kong’s newest restaurants and bars to visit
The bar at Maggie Choo's (Photo: Handout)
Hong Kong is home to one of the most competitive dining scenes in the world, with the wealth and density of restaurants and bars in the city offering diners a near-endless choice of options to choose from, whether it’s for a casual weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
From Singaporean chilli crab to a Thai beef salad-inspired cocktail, there’s plenty of new additions to Hong Kong's dining scene this month to keep your tastebuds satiated.
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From Antwerp to Tokyo, here are five beautiful restaurants where the interior design is as memorable as the meal.
Celebrity chef Mauro Colagreco will be bringing a marine-inspired dining destination to Duddell Street in Central later this year.
Priceless Experiences: Mastercard and Lubuds Group expand their line-up of valuable dining offerings.
GEN.T
Hong Kong’s trans community’s fight for dignity
Henry Tse, founder of Transgender Equality Hong Kong, an NGO supporting the trans community (Photo: Henry Tse)
In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and near-constant frustration with being treated like a second-class citizen, Henry Tse founded Transgender Equality Hong Kong (TEHK).
The activist explains how even after winning a court appeal in February 2023, he is still fighting to change local policy and perceptions of the trans community in Hong Kong.
MORE FROM GEN.T
These young leaders from the Gen.T List are improving and saving lives with cutting-edge technologies, treatments and healthcare solutions.
Femtech company Kindred redefines safe spaces in women’s reproductive health by providing transparency, convenience and flexibility.
Planto founder Ankit Suri explains why a centaur company with sustainable growth is rarer than a unicorn in our Crazy Smart Asia podcast.
HOMES
Inside an art lover’s colourful dream apartment
Nancy Magoon’s vibrant living room (Photo: courtesy of Genevieve Garruppo)
When American patron of the arts Nancy Magoon found her dream “blank canvas” apartment in the Upper East Side of New York, she knew exactly what she wanted out of the space.
Magoon had purchased the pied-à-terre so she could spend more time with family during her visits to the city, while supporting the arts at the same time. She also envisioned the apartment as a space she could fill with even more art.
MORE FROM HOMES
Tatler Homes visited Inside Design Shanghai 2023, which showcased an eclectic mix of international and Chinese brands.
Here are seven architecturally distinctive hotels in Asia that transcends the ordinary and redefines the very essence of escapism.
The three-day Knowledge of Design Week Hong Kong 2023 event offered guests the opportunity to hear from luminaries in the creative world.
LIFESTYLE
Violinist Hilary Hahn on ‘feeling like Taylor Swift’
The superstar violinist tells us why choosing a musical instrument is like choosing a pet (Photo: Getty Images)
American violinist Hilary Hahn returned to Hong Kong on July 4 for a one-night-only performance with the New York Philharmonic—the oldest symphony orchestra in the US—with the orchestra’s music director Jaap van Zweden at the helm as conductor.
Hahn spoke to Tatler from Taipei in late June to share why she feels playing the violin is like playing with air, and why you can’t “plan to win” a Grammy.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Coco Lee dies at 48: Asian celebrities pay tribute to the pop star who struggled with depression in life
From Discovery Bay’s music carnival to TeamLab’s debut exhibition in Hong Kong, here are events you don’t want to miss this month.
Art veteran Catherine Kwai on leaving finance and why being self-taught was a blessing in disguise.
AROUND ASIA
SINGAPORE | Artist Sam Lo reflects on identity, art and pride 10 years after his brush with the law.
MALAYSIA | Gen.T’s first charitable NFT collection to raise funds for at-risk children in Malaysia.
PHILIPPINES | Pia D Bagamasbad, PhD shares her journey to healing the Philippines during the pandemic.
