Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the name Diptyque is well known today as a purveyor of fine scents boasting an array of quality candles and perfumes. But did you know that its origin story diverges from the typical pursuit of a fragrance empire?

In fact, it can be considered one of the world’s first concept stores. Founded in 1961 by a trio of friends, interior designer Christiane Montadre-Gautrot, set designer Yves Coueslant, and painter Desmond Knox-Leet, their initial merchandise comprised fabrics of their design, eclectic discoveries from their worldwide journeys, as well as random knick-knacks, toys and tableware.

Take a trip to Paris with us to discover the journey of this enigmatic brand and how it became what it is today.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

• 5 luxury Asian heritage hotels with enchanting designs and fascinating histories
• Take a tour of this family beach home in Florida that’s a West Coast haven
• Why estate planning is an important thing to think about
• Meet the 10 chefs in our star-studded lineup for Off Menu 2023
• A. Lange & Söhne is hosting a special pop-up in KL

This weekend, take a moment to check out Tatler Asia’s YouTube channel and TikTok.

Cheers,
Sim Wie Boon
Digital Editor

From a personal tropical hideaway lovingly crafted by a Sri Lankan architecture legend to an old ryotei turned boutique hotel, if the walls of these heritage hotels could talk, they’d tell the tales of A-list guests, significant moments in history and more. Here are five exquisite properties that are more than a room for a night but a stylish portal to the past.

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Located just a block away from the beachfront, this spectacular dual-storey Monterey-style family beach house built in 2019 is a coastal dream come true, with a classic pool and sun shelf surrounded by coquina decking.

Discover how renowned interior designer Jennifer Mehditash skilfully blends hints of Portuguese touches, East Coast charm, and West Coast flair to create this tropical oasis right at the doorsteps of West Palm Beach.

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This November, catch ten of the region’s most exciting and talented chefs as they pair up and collaborate to present you with never-before-seen culinary creations made exclusively for Tatler Dining’s annual Off Menu KL food festival.

This year, for the first time ever, we’re bringing five celebrated chefs from across the causeway in Singapore namely, Mark Tai of Cloudstreet, Maxine Ngooi of Tigerlily Patisserie, Nicolas Tam of Willow, Petrina Loh of Morsels and Marvas Ng of Path.

Each chef will team up with five of Malaysia’s very own top culinary talents: Shaun Ng of Hide KL, Loi Ming Ai of Voila Patisserie, Su Kim Hock of Un Poco Loco, Yavhin Siri of Nadodi and Satoshi Uehara of Ushi, to create spectacular never before seen dishes. Get your tickets now.

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In the intricate tapestry of life, we often contemplate its journey and destination rather than its inevitable conclusion. Thoughts frequently dwell on the present and pursuing a better quality of life. Yet, it is crucial not to dismiss the importance of planning for the end of this journey.

Legacy planning, a concept often overshadowed by fear, lack of information, or sheer ignorance, plays a vital role in securing a meaningful and well-organised transition of wealth and assets for future generations.

We speak to experts to understand why estate planning is important and get tips on how to better plan our finances for the next generation.

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Did you know that every A. Lange & Söhne watch is assembled, disassembled, and then reassembled by hand? Here’s your chance to discover why the Glashütte watchmaker is committed to this unusual twice-assembled process, no matter how tedious and time-consuming it can be.

Get acquainted with the best in German watchmaking at the House of Lange exhibition at The Starhill in Kuala Lumpur from November 16 - 29, 2023. The pop-up will take visitors through its fascinating history, elaborate craftsmanship, and the innovations it spearheaded since the 178-year-old manufacture was revived after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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