Brace yourselves, football fans, Inter Miami CF is coming to Hong Kong.

Tatler Asia has partnered with David Beckham, president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF, and Inter Miami CF to bring a star-studded football line-up to Asia’s World City for a special exhibition XFEST match on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

The team, which will be headed by eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and include legendary players such as Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, will play against a specially invited Hong Kong Team. Tickets for the unmissable football event in Hong Kong in 2024 go on sale on December 15 and can only be purchased through the official ticket seller, Klook. Further information on tickets and XFEST can be found here.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

• 14 terrace houses in Malaysia with amazing renovations
• Here’s what went down at Tatler Ball 2023 in KL
• Adele Lim on the future of Asian representation in Hollywood
• What did Asia’s Most Stylish wear to Tatler Ball 2023?

And if you have some time, do check out our digital mall guide for The Exchange TRX.

Cheers,
Sim Wie Boon
Digital Editor

Once disregarded due to insufficient lighting and ventilation, the last two decades have witnessed a growing trend among younger architects, designers, and homeowners choosing terrace houses and converting them into dual-purpose living and workspace. In this spotlight, we showcase 14 such houses that have undergone remarkable transformations, now boasting ample light, cool interiors, and a harmonious biophilic connection.

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The dazzle of Christmas lights, the shimmer of ball gowns and the rapid clicking of shutterbugs—these are just some of several details heralding the Christmas season and with it, the annual Tatler Ball—a night of giving, of celebrating and enjoying the finer things in life. Themed ‘Silver Frost Gala’, this year’s Tatler Ball saw the grand ballroom of the St Regis Kuala Lumpur transformed into a winter wonderland of silver, gold and sparkle.

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For years, Asians on screen were exoticised or reduced to clichés. With monumental achievements, including the seven‐Oscar sweep by the Michelle Yeoh vehicle Everything Everywhere All at Once, it is clear that the entertainment industry is at a turning point.

The spotlight on Asian representation in Hollywood is brighter now than ever, yet these victories in visibility are undeniably hard‐won milestones in a long struggle for cultural recognition. They also come at a time of rising anti‐Asian sentiment during the Covid‐19 pandemic.

Malaysian producer, director and screenwriter Adele Lim opens up to Tatler about her focus on inclusive storytelling and what lies ahead for Asian representation in Hollywood.

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Like clockwork, we welcomed the festive season with our annual Tatler Ball ast Friday night, themed ‘Christmas Magic Sparkle’—and it was certainly nothing short of magical. Hailed as one of the grandest events on the Malaysian social calendar, the lavish evening is that time of the year when the Tatler community holds no punches with their sartorial splendour, particularly from our ever-voguish Asia’s Most Stylish 2023 honourees.

Never shying away from the avant-garde and always true to their own distinctive individuality, these local fashion elites are the ones to watch for their trailblazing style vision and best believe they brought their A game to the affair.

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