Entrepreneur Vivy Yusof on how she’s embracing change to further her fashion empire
Vivy Yusof, the influential figure in modest fashion, has made a mark with her entrepreneurial journey. Starting as a blogger, she co-founded FashionValet in 2010, which grew into a successful e-commerce platform for local fashion brands. Now, after 12 years, Vivy is embracing change by shifting her focus from FashionValet to her in-house brands, dUCk and Lilit.
Vivy's transparency and connection with her community have played a vital role in her success. She emphasises the importance of staying uncomfortable as an entrepreneur and constantly striving for growth. Despite the challenges, our June Youth & Innovation Issue cover star remains determined to make her mark in the global modest fashion industry.
Also in this week’s newsletter:
- Meet Satoshi Kuwata, the winner of this year's LVMH Prize for Young Designer
- Discover how Prof Chooi Gait Toh of IMU is going against the grain of conventional teaching
- Find out what's being served in this year's In the Mood for Food 2023 festival
- How is multidisciplinary artist Heather-Dewey Hagborg warning us about the dangers of AI?
Cheers,
Sim Wie Boon
Digital Editor
STYLE
Satoshi Kuwata, founder of genderless brand Setchu, wins the 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designer
Satoshi Kuwata is the 10th winner of the LVMH Prize for Young Designers (Photo: LVMH Group)
Satoshi Kuwata, the 39-year-old founder of the genderless brand Setchu is the winner of the 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designers award. His functional designs take inspiration from classic objects and a fusion of Japanese and Western concepts. Kuwata’s prize includes a €400,000 endowment and mentorship from a team of LVMH experts for one year, both of which aim to provide opportunities for Kuwata’s next steps in the fashion industry.
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POWER & PURPOSE
Meet the woman who has devoted her life to developing the field of dentistry in Malaysia
Prof Chooi Gait Toh, professor of Restorative Dentistry at the IMU (Photo: Daniel Adams)
In favour of more practical, real-world training over rigid memorisation of formulas and facts, Professor Chooi Gait Toh, the Vice-Chancellor of the International Medical University (IMU) isn't afraid to go against the grain of conventional teaching when she set up IMU’s faculty of dentistry. For her, student-centred learning, interdisciplinary collaborations, and community engagement are key to creating a prestigious institution.
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As the travel industry reawakens, passengers return to find that their favourite carriers have a few new things up their sleeves. Find out how these Asian airline industry leaders are spearheading the resurgence of air travel.
DINING
Discover all the dishes to expect at this year's In the Mood for Food 2023 festival
The full lineup of dishes you'll see at In the Mood for Food 2023 (Photo: Daniel Adams & Emran Shaqif)
Back for the second year in a row, In the Mood for Food is Tatler Dining's annual street food festival will showcase the flavours of Malaysia through global street food dishes from June 23-25, 2023. From a sweet and delightful spin on rojak to a Super-Ring encrusted chicken sandwich as well as a vegan lei cha panipuri and more, tantalise your tastebuds in this exciting affair.
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LIFESTYLE
Multidisciplinary artist Heather-Dewey Hagborg on the dangers of under-discussed science
Heather Dewey-Hagborg (Image: Transmedia Archive)
When it comes to scientific innovations, how far is too far? Biohacker and multidisciplinary artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg sheds light on the overlooked aspects of science that we should be keeping an eye on.
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In conjunction with Mother's Day 2023, Volvo Car Malaysia and Tatler brought a group of mothers to an exclusive retreat at A Little Farm on the Hill.
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AROUND ASIA
HONG KONG | To celebrate the highly anticipated SuperNature Macao exhibition by teamLab, Tatler spoke to the art collective's co-founder Toshiyuki Inoko about digital art and what inspires him.
SINGAPORE | Whether you prefer trekking or cycling, these beautiful trails and parks in Singapore will bring you closer to nature.
PHILIPPINES | Planning a trip to the Philippines soon? Take an opportunity to walk around famous sites such as Fort Santiago, Casa Manila, Museo de Intramuros, and more with this recently-launched Intramuros day tour pass.
