February 2020

Tatler Malaysia

THE essential guide to the very best in life, Tatler Malaysia runs the gamut of high-end living, from cool parties to fine dining, from international fashion to luxury travel

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Around Asia
Entrepreneur Liv Lo discusses the inspiration behind her fitness website, FitSphere, where users can subscribe to yoga-inspired exercise classes that strengthen the heart, burn fat and build lean muscle, and talks about life in the spotlight with her
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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
I find this anonymous quote really funny yet true: “‘I wish I had never gone travelling.’ Said no one ever!” Indeed, travel broadens one’s horizons and the voyage of discovery opens up our hearts and minds as we experience new cultures. While some pe
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The Continuation Of A Legacy
From 2018 to 2019, four influential figures in architecture, music, dance and literature have each chosen a student for a year of creative collaboration and an exchange of knowledge; where Sir David Adjaye (architecture), Zakir Hussain (music), Cryst
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See The World
When Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir was in Pakistan for the first time, she had a tough time looking for credible information to make the right preparations. This made her realise that travel too is a gendered domain. From her experience, she was inspi
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Eric Cheng
From one business idea, to a team of five, to over 700 employees regionally, Carsome is Southeast Asia’s largest used car trading platform, and has since boosted its transaction to 4,000 cars per month regionally. Launched in 2015, co-founders Eric C
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Just Say Yes!
Prepare a brief of the reception and take note of the objectives and expectations of parties involved. Weddings are a personal soiree as opposed to a corporate event, so focus on details that will make the reception special, such as having a memorabl
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Louder, Bolder And Full Of Swagger
Having released their first album Zaba in 2014 and their second album, How to Be a Human Being in 2016, Glass Animals is a British four-piece band that began with four childhood friends who shared a love for music. “I never even thought about playing
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Gastronomic Access
Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Nadodi takes you on a tantalising journey across borders with its exquisite dishes. Paying homage to our nomadic ancestors who first settled in the Malay Peninsula and Singapore back then, the restaurant presents
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Power Vision
Fuchsia, powder pink and even peach, we’re reclaiming the feminine palette as the colour of the season! Spruce up your outfit with the folksy silk square scarf by Tory Burch which merges the beauty of nature with an illustrated storybook flair. Or gi
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Reflections of Style
The 35-year-old who supervises the aircraft servicing company Zigma found himself to be in luck as his day-to-day consists of working in the aviation industry. “Aircraft are like toys for men, I love working with these giant machines. But, my other p
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The Packing List
1 Trunks by Louis Vuitton. 2 Straw hat by Saint Laurent. 3 Pinstripe blazer by Brunello Cucinelli. 4 Sandals by Celine. 5 Lace top by Celine. 6 Lace dress by Dior. 7 Red mules by Bottega Veneta. 8 Round trunk by Louis Vuitton. 9 Tote bag by Christian
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Ready, Jetset, Go
You know the drill—whether you’re sipping on an icy drink while enjoying the ocean breeze, or hunting for raved about eateries in a foreign country, there’s always a time where everyone suffers the occasional bad skin (and hair) day. Many are the fac
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Felicity’s Indulgence
Felicity Jones has been a big fan of the La Crème, which she has been using since she became Clé de Peau Beauté’s global brand ambassador two years ago. She enthused, “The cream is magical and works wonders to revive my skin after a long, exhausting
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Beam Me Up, Glossy!
The latest addition to the iconic Dior Lip Glow Oil range is infused with cherry oil, making it a non-sticky, nourishing formula that protects, softens and revitalises your lips. Equipped with an intensive colour reviving technology, the Lip Glow Oil
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Begin from Within
As time goes on, the daily stressors that we put our hair through wears at it and damages our strands and scalp. To combat that, the Sublimic formula contains four key elements: hair reforming, self-moisturising, daily shielding, and is equipped with
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Girls In The Picture
Appearing before a ballroom crowded with stars including Tom Hanks, Christian Bale and Robert Pattinson, Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmüller stood onstage flanked by fellow Hollywood heavyweights Sophia Loren and Isabella Rossellini. Wertmüller made hi
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Go Local, From Coast ToCoast
In the first three quarters of 2019, Malaysia welcomed 20.1 million international visitors. The numbers don’t lie; Malaysia is still a destination of choice for foreign vacationers who can’t get enough of our unique, multicultural state and its abund
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Connect to Change
Whitney Houston once sang, “I believe the children are our future...” This then brings us to an important question: Does apply Yayasan Kit—an NGO that provides a safe space and exposes children (regardless of their backgrounds) to as many opportuniti
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The World Is Your Oyster
Blame Robinson Crusoe. His 300-year-old story of shipwreck, misery, God, cannibals, slaves and savages has, over the course of time, morphed into a dream castaway experience. The deserted island mirage, with sunny days and balmy nights, swaying palm
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Lee Sinje
When I was pregnant with my twin boys four years ago, I realised I wanted to spend time with them while they were still young and needed me most. As I step into my 40s today, it’s a really important new stage in my life. I had taken the opportunity t
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An Odyssey of Time
Founded in 2010 by Swiss entrepreneur Marco Simeoni, Race for Water is an initiative that supports scientific research on the ecological balance of the deep ocean. And after its first expedition in 2015, the foundation then set off on yet another fiv
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Band of Gold
HOW DID THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN YOU AND HEARTS ON FIRE COME ABOUT? I kept in contact with a dear friend that I used to work with back in the day at another bridal company. It came full circle (almost 10 years later) when she became part of the desi
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Golden Days
Jewels and gems—we’re not ashamed to say we love them all, and often find ourselves in the company of those who share our enthusiasm. But every once in a while, there comes a set of show-stopping pieces that command our attention and capture our imag
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Love & Light
Although it was a hot day in Sydney, Australia, VIP guests from around Asia Pacific attending the private preview of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Romeo & Juliet high jewellery collection were unfazed by the weather. Guests sipped on chilled champagne to cool
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Life’s A Beach
In the age of social media, it is hard to gauge the true depth of a friendship by what you see on your feed—especially among celebrities, socialites or public figures. It’s no secret that behind the selfies, hugs and wide smiles captured through glit
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Taste of Success
While Indian restaurants are a dime a dozen in town, the same can’t be said of Sri Lankan cuisine, which is what makes A Li Yaa (Sinhalese for ‘elephant’) such a culinary gem. The elegant restaurant serves the whole spectrum of Sri Lankan specialitie
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An XC-ellent Ride
Among carmakers there’s one brand that has made a magnificent comeback. Having had an illustrious past, with a renowned reputation of having created among the safest cars in existence: Volvo. Perhaps one of the reasons for the brand’s decline was tha
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To Cleanse & Reveal
While the invention of smoke-free alternatives is a step in the right direction, an opportunity for non- eyes opened to the possibility of a world without smoke is vital as well. Curated by the founder of Wei-Ling Gallery and Wei-Ling Contemporary, L
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Stories For The Soul
Can you describe your library at home or your digital library? Digital reading is great for holidays, but I savour physical books. The artwork, the smell of ink on old paper, the cracking spine of a new book... I love children’s books so I have a cor
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Holistic Hostmanship
How many of us can attest to having practised meditation from prepubescence? For Pitikan Amphai, it was pencilled into her school timetable—immediately following prayers. “Although as a child, I was rarely engaged in these moments of mindfulness, as
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Report Travel
Calling all peripatetic oenophiles: the newly established WS New York is the drinking den of your dreams. Located next to the Vessel at Hudson Yards, the private members club has a 15,000-bottle wine list assembled by master sommelier Michael Engelma
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Scaling To Grow
As CEO and co-founder of Cornerstone Partners Group (CPG), Jason Chong is constantly flying around the world to wheel and deal for the company. “I think I’ve seen the insides of an airplane and airport more than the interiors of my office!” exclaims
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Flying High
Get the full royal treatment with three of the world’s best first class experiences, where nothing is too much to ask Emirates’ new first class suites onboard its B777-300ER aircraft are the first in the industry to be fully enclosed, with sliding d
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The Restorative Power Of Getting Away From It All And Doing Nothing Should Not Be Underestimated
What do you get for US$100,000 at Banwa? For a start, it buys you a night at this six-hectare slice of paradise in Palawan, a two-hour helicopter or seaplane hop from Manila. On it are six contemporary villas accommodating up to 22 people, with floor

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