Smashing start
She may be no stranger to Asia, having spent a lot of time in mainland China, but until December, Emma Raducanu had never been to Hong Kong. While visiting the city for the first time, the 2021 US Open Champion opened up to Tatler about her time off court, and knowing when to take a break.
Raducanu is an inspiration for young tennis players: not only for her achievements, but also for being a well-rounded human with as much of a life outside of tennis as possible. As the cover star of our January issue, she reminds us of the importance of a balanced lifestyle. And there are many ways by which you could attain that in 2024—by making more time to read impactful books, by setting personal boundaries and learning how to say “no” like Olympic swimmer Siobhán Haughey, and by supporting local businesses that champion social change.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- Take a look at Inter Miami CF’s unstoppable rise as a football team before their game in Hong Kong as part of Tatler XFEST.
- Embrace the new year with the best interior design trends of 2024.
- With the Capricorn season unfolding, Tatler’s astrologer Casey Chan explains what it means for each star sign.
Dear Tatler reader, the concept of “new year, new me” can be very empowering. Make the best of it, but don’t forget everything that’s already wonderful about you. On this note, please have a happy Friday, and a fantastic start to 2024!
Salomé Grouard
Deputy Digital Editor
POWER & PURPOSE
Olympic ice hockey goalie Kimberly Newell on unexpected paths and achieving peak performance
Kimberly Newell
Kimberly Newell began ice skating at the age of two. Today, she is an Olympic champion and the co-founder of Empower Hockey, an initiative that equips female hockey players with the skills they need to succeed.
She shares with Tatler how new experiences help her grow, what’s key to managing the inherent pressures of competitive sport at the highest level and the importance of female role models.
MORE FROM POWER & PURPOSE
2023 has seen a plethora of books about pioneering women or books that relate to the female experience. Here’s our selection.
Tatler talks to seven of the city’s female singers on their 2023 highlights, their 2024 plans, and more.
Visionaries Lindsay Jang, Sidhant Gupta and Anushka Purohit embody the driving innovation of the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
LIFESTYLE
A look at Inter Miami CF’s unstoppable rise as a football team
At an Inter Miami match
Ahead of the Inter Miami CF game during the Tatler XFEST in Hong Kong, we take a look at the team’s spectacle journey.
From signing football legend Lionel Messi under the leadership of co-owners David Beckham, Jorge and Jose Mas, to what fans can look forward to at the highly anticipated match: here’s everything you need to know to be ready for February 4.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
With the Capricorn season unfolding, Tatler’s astrologer Casey Chan explains what it means for each star sign.
From the “Swan Lake” ballet to the Consciousness Festival: here are seven cultural events not to be missed this month.
Celebrating its 20th year, the Macao Open is one of Asia’s leading golf tournaments—and another reason to visit the stunning city.
STYLE
Siobhán Haughey on her Olympic goals, and being inspired by Coco Chanel and Taylor Swift
Siobhán Haughey shares how her view of fashion has evolved since being part of the industry and more (Photo: Tatler Hong Kong)
The Chanel Cruise 2024 collection fashion show that debuted in in Los Angeles in May last year was transported to Shenzhen Bay last November.
Tatler sat down with Olympic medallist and Friend of Chanel Siobhán Haughey at the Chanel cruise 2024 show in Shenzhen to discuss fashion, sports, achievements—and what it means to love oneself “1 per cent more”.
MORE FROM STYLE
Korean actress Mun Ka-young on her approach to beauty, her first visit to Hong Kong and her “inexplicable bond” with the city.
Here’s why Beyoncé, Margot Robbie and Pamela Anderson reign as 2023’s most influential celebs.
From Jennie’s balletcore make-up to Kylie Jenner’s cherry cola lips, these are the up-and-coming beauty trends to have on your radar in the new year.
DINING
Get to know one of Hong Kong’s most in-demand Indian restaurants
Chef Gaurav Kuthari (Photo: Chaat)
Since its opening in May 2020, Chaat has remained one of the hardest tables to book in Hong Kong.
With the departure of the restaurant’s head chef, and chefs Dhiraj Kumar and Gaurav Kuthari stepping up, Tatler sat down with the latter to get to know the Indian culinarian a bit better.
MORE FROM DINING
The F&B industry should leave table bookings to the machines, and here is why.
These restaurants and cafés in Asia are championing social change and empowerment for people with disabilities.
Chicken-less eggs? This restaurant has cracked the code with this tasty alternative for vegans.
HOMES
Embrace the new year with these interior design trends of 2024
The Kohler Statement shower collection exudes quiet luxury (Photo: Kohler)
Moving into 2024, some key design elements have become indispensable in the kitchen, bathroom and wellness spaces, establishing themselves as major trends for the year to come.
Among these are of course sustainability, multifunctionality, and smart technology, as well as a certain sense of refined beauty that makes a space feel instantly classic.
MORE FROM HOMES
From access to nature, to home automation: here are the residential real estate trends in Southeast Asia to watch out for in 2024.
Tatler talked to Woha’s co-founder to learn more about how the brand turned a Singaporean historic remittance house into a brutalist, design-led urban hotel.
Walk inside a luxury London home with art deco touches and a Moroccan-inspired garden.
AROUND ASIA
SINGAPORE | Here’s how museum director Eugene Tan is at the forefront of shaping Singapore’s visual arts scene.
PHILIPPINES | Read through Tatler Philippines’ best “Homes” stories of 2023.
MALAYSIA | Wind down after a long day at these natural wine bars in Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings.
