In this issue

On the cover this month is Michelle Yong, scion of construction conglomerate Woh Hup, whose subsidiary Aurum has ventured into the world of start-ups and co-working spaces. Together with Foreign Policy Design Group’s Yu Yah-Leng and Bynd Artisan’s Winnie Chan, Michelle shares how she has forged creative new paths for her family business. Another radical business mind featured is watch industry veteran Jean-Claude Biver, who is credited for bringing numerous brands to the highest echelons of horology. Plus, French chef Vianney Massot takes over the third reincarnation of Bacchanalia.

Truly Great Design Is More Than Just Instagram-Worthy Moments

Truly great design is more than just Instagram-worthy moments, hospitality consultant Florian Sander tells Hong Xinyi

3 mins

A Slice Of Life

The inaugural World Food Future for Women conference spotlights females who are making an impact in the food and nutrition space. Hashirin Nurin Hashimi speaks to one of them, Ramya Ragupathi, founder of social enterprise Oh My Goodness!, on its mission for good.

3 mins

Street Smart

Fashion definitely runs in the family for fire protection firm project director Clement Piak.

2 mins

A Place In The Sun

Chanel’s exploration of the harsh French Alpine region uncovers an unlikely plant with exceptional revitalising results for the skin. Elizabeth Lee finds out more about this wonder ingredient in Hong Kong.

3 mins

Rolling Trunks

Louis Vuitton teams up with industrial designer Marc Newson once again for a second luggage collaboration. Terence Lim takes a closer look at the Horizon Soft collection.

3 mins

Girard-Perregaux's Watchmaking - Where Old Meets New

Merging traditional crafts with modern technology is the essence of Girard-Perregaux’s watchmaking ethos. Nicolette Wong peers into the inner workings of the brand at its manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

3 mins

The Wizard Of Time

At nearly 70 years old, watch industry veteran Jean-Claude Biver believes that it is too late to start his eponymous brand. But his wife thinks otherwise, he tells Terence Lim.

5 mins

The Proliferation Of Synthetic Diamonds And Their Possible Appeal

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend—so ladies, you should know your BFF inside out. Nicolette Wong reports on the proliferation of synthetic diamonds and their possible appeal.

4 mins

Can Mischelle Yong Build A New Blueprint For Family Businesses?

Michelle Yong, Winnie Chan and Yu Yah-Leng share with Hong Xinyi and Terence Lim why and how they decided to go against the grain of conventional wisdom to forge creative new paths for their businesses.

10+ mins

How To Achieve A Greener Future

Industry leaders from across the continent joined the Asia Tatler Sustainability Forum at Soneva Kiri in Thailand for three days of brainstorming, workshops and debate. We report on the commitments they made and their hopes for a greener future.

6 mins

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