In this issue

This month’s edition shines a spotlight on sustainability in everything from investing and dining to travel and art. Our cover story delves into the fascinating developments of digital fashion, what it means and how it could benefit the planet. Also in the issue is a conversation with the mysterious and hugely active NFT collector WhaleShark, a glossary explaining “green” beauty terms, and a story on how those in the wine industry find resilience when natural disasters threaten their bottom lines.

Mission Impossible

Glaciologist Wilson Cheung is expected to soon become the first Hongkonger to conquer all 82 of the 4,000m peaks in the Alps. But he sees inspiring people to reconnect with nature as an even more important mountain to climb

6 mins

Wardrobe of Wonders

Behind the myriad dazzling costumes in every Hong Kong Ballet production is Joanne Chong, the company’s fairy godmother who breathes new life into old dancewear

5 mins

Ultimate Meta-Vision

Explore the new frontier of art at K11 Musea’s pioneering NFT Showcase Metavision, Hong Kong’s most diverse NFT exhibition to date

2 mins

Lean, Green Money Machine

Putting your money to good use and seeing returns—investing within an ESG framework has never been more popular, but careful planning is required to identify issues like greenwashing

5 mins

Next of Kin

How can hospitality contribute to a more sustainable way of living? Matt Reid—restaurateur, producer and environmental entrepreneur—explains how his brand new food hall is more than just a place to eat

6 mins

For Real?

What is virtual fashion, and how might its development impact the industry? Tatler investigates

9 mins

Health on Our Minds

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month in May. We spoke to Hasanal LythgoeZafrullah, founder of Mindish, Hong Kong’s new mental health clinic, and Dr Kimberley Carder, a clinical psychologist at MindnLife, about the benefits of a preventative therapy model

4 mins

For Her Eyes Only

The ultimate ladies’ timepiece, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust has been worn by history’s most influential women

2 mins

Watch This Space

The first NFT watches have been offered to collectors—will they become successful long term investments or do they miss the mark?

6 mins

The Future of Food

Tatler explores whether cultivated meats—grown in a lab from animal cells—are really more sustainable and whether they will find a permanent place on Asia’s dining tables

10+ mins

Out of Clay

Ahead of his first solo show in Asia, artist Ibrahim Mahama tells Tatler how his practice sustains future generations

7 mins

Joyful Resistance

Revenge shopping and navigating a thirdculture identity inform Amir Fallah’s first show in Hong Kong

4 mins

A Bespoke Revamp

A family who are invested in staying put in Hong Kong asked interior designer Joyce Taufer to carry out a partial renovation of their rented home

5 mins

Homecoming King

Potato Head founder Ronald Akili on rebuilding Bali, why he wants you to steal from his hotel, and how to be a better tourist

8 mins

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Tatler is the region’s leading luxury and lifestyle media brand, presenting the very best of power, influence and style. Since 1977, Tatler has connected Asia’s most influential communities with the goal of promoting and developing Asian identity and culture. Tatler focuses on power and influence with greater meaning and purpose, shining the light on a larger cross-section of the people, communities and industries impacting Asia.