Pure imagination
Legendary actor and director Sylvia Chang is bringing to Hong Kong this month her latest stage production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Sylvia Chang. In this reinterpretation of William Shakespeare’s comedy, Chang sees herself playing 14 out of the almost 20 characters. No wonder she told us that her “imagination keeps expanding”.
Imagination is the beginning of creation—whether that is character development, crafts, or design. And what our minds and souls conjure, our hands create. In this week’s newsletter, we meet those who bring their imaginings to life. Such as mainland Chinese jewellery designer Wallis Hong, who shows us how he expresses his inner world through his designs. And if you want to feel like you’ve walked into someone’s imagination, have a look at the unique architecture of these five luxury heritage hotels in Asia.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- With the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse coming on October 29, here’s what you can expect for your star sign.
- Your spending habits and your childhood might be more related than you might think.
- The resurgence of vinyls and sound-systems are reshaping our spaces. Find out how.
Dear Tatler readers, this weekend, dive into your imagination and let your creativity resurface. Until next time, have a happy Friday!
Salomé Grouard
Deputy Digital Editor
POWER & PURPOSE
Entrepreneur Jamie Ayala on the causes he champions
Jaime Ayala is an entrepreneur looking to alleviate social and environmental concerns
Jaime “Jim” Ayala, who previously headed the Ayala Corporation and worked as a Director at McKinsey & Company, left corporate life and embarked on his entrepreneurial journey to better communities through his social enterprises, and tackle sustainability efforts and social and urban development.
Get to know what causes the entrepreneur prioritises, ahead of his talk at the Tatler Gen.T Summit on November 9 in Hong Kong.
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Sabrina Fung on the challenges of being a woman in business, family values and the future of retail in Asia.
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STYLE
Chinese jewellery designer on pursuing his dreams throughout the pandemic
Wallis Hong is an upcoming high jewellery designer from China who has been making waves in the world of Haute Joaillerie across the world (Photo: courtesy of Wallis Hong)
Emerging from mainland China, jewellery designer Wallis Hong is making waves in the world of haute joaillerie with his abstract and radiating creations.
The young artist-turned-jewellery designer speaks to Tatler about finding inspiration in slowing down, and moving from self-taught creativity to global recognition.
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The Armoury throws a lavish party to unveil their new luxury retail concept in Hong Kong’s Pedder Building. Here’s what you missed.
Whether in the form of earrings, rings, bracelets or a necklace, try these current pearl jewellery trends to wear this classy gem in a modern way.
From Van Cleef & Arpels’ love for dance to Web3 and storytelling, the brand’s President and CEO tells us about his contributions to the jeweller.
LIFESTYLE
Heritage hotels in Asia with enchanting designs and fascinating histories
Villa Samadhi is a boutique hotel in Singapore
If the walls of some heritage hotels in Asia could talk, they'd tell the tales of A-list guests, significant moments in history and more.
From a personal tropical hideaway lovingly crafted by a Sri Lankan architecture legend to an old ryotei turned boutique hotel, these properties are more than a room for a night—they’re a stylish portal to the past.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
With the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse coming on October 29, Tatler’s astrologer Casey Chan explains what it means for each star sign.
Earlier this week was Oscars-winning director Ang Lee’s birthday, and we celebrated with a look back at some of the movies that defined his career.
The original composer of ‘Butterfly Lovers’, He Zhanhao, shares his history with the piece and how it combines Chinese and western musical traditions.
DINING
Are you ready for white truffle season in Japan?
White truffles (Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi)
Autumn in Japan is a wonderful time to explore the country—and to eat the country’s seasonal produce, including the prized white truffles.
Tokyo-based food enthusiast Tokyo Halfie highlights a few limited-edition white truffle dishes and menus that are not to be missed this time of the year.
MORE FROM DINING
From exquisite dry-aged ox meat to the newest caviar tart in town, here is the Hong Kong restaurant news you should know about.
Here are the 5 best restaurants in Shanghai, according to Singaporean celebrity chef Jereme Leung.
From Bangkok to New York, here are six beautiful bars where the interior design is as memorable as the drinks.
HOMES
Tokyo neighbourhoods that design-lovers should explore
The rooftop area of Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park features an infinity pool (Photo: Tomooki Kengaku/ Courtesy of Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park)
From the Imperial Palace’s traditional buildings to the avant-garde architecture of luxury boutiques in Ginza and the blockbuster creations by Japanese legends like Kenzo Tange, design seekers are certainly spoilt for choice.
Here are our picks of areas in Tokyo to visit for a satisfying fix of architecture and design.
MORE FROM HOMES
Located just a block away from the beachfront, this spectacular family beach home in Florida is a West Coast haven.
As listening and collecting vinyls grow widespread, superior sound systems and analogue apparatuses become focal points in our domains.
Check out this three-storey house in Singapore that’s replaced a two-storey home, and contains wonderfully choreographed sequences.
AROUND ASIA
SINGAPORE | The best restaurants and bars to visit at Singapore’s Cuppage Plaza, according to Japanese chefs and bartenders.
PHILIPPINES | Check out these Filipino brands that are leaving behind a legacy and have stood the test of time.
MALAYSIA | Meet Alfred Perera, the man behind the oldest bar in Malaysia’s most historical city, Ipoh.
