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Two Peas in a Pod
Putting on the strokes to joyful murals and works of art, artist collective Ripple Root shares how, after nearly 10 years of working together, its vision remains the same, if not stronger
Grace Ann Chua
The accidental entrepreneur who is fostering a more cohesive society through meaningful gatherings shares her motivations and how she got started
Over the Counter
Counter dining is not exclusive to Japanese gastronomy. We round up some fabulous non-Japanese restaurants to get close to the action— whether you are looking to be impressed by culinary showmanship or just want to dine alone
HAUTE SPOTS
Geoff Ang, one of Singapore’s top fashion and commercial photographers, surprised his friends, fans and clients when he moved to Bali during the Covid‑19 pandemic. The celebrated lensman shares his favourite activities on the Island of the Gods
WHAT THE FIZZ?
One of Singapore's most celebrated sommeliers, and now proprietor of champagne-focused bar Convivial, shares his passion for bubbly and selects four champagnes to sample
GOING PLACES
Restaurateur Simon Kim of the Michelin-starred Cote offers insights into opening his Korean steakhouse in Singapore as well as his expansion plans in the near future
REACH FOR THE STARS
Jimmy Lim, whose father ran a zi char restaurant, helms the first-ever Singaporean restaurant to be recognised with the Michelin Guide's highest honour
ALL FOR ONE
Go-big-or-go-home holidaying reaches its peak with these buy-out-only properties
BEYOND THE BEACHES
Turquoise hues, white sand, over‑the‑water private villas, and romantic sunsets— the Maldives remains the ultimate tropical paradise destination
GAINS, NOT SHAME
From being fat-shamed by personal trainers to receiving unsolicited advice from strangers, Asian models, activists and influencers share what they have to endure on their journeys to become stronger and healthier
STORIES TELL
Meet the budding Singaporean authors taking the young adult genre - and the world by storm
FLIR THE SCRIPT
The tides are shifting in Hollywood—and at the centre of this wave of change is Adele Lim. The Malaysian producer, director and screenwriter opens up about her focus on inclusive storytelling and what lies ahead for Asian representation in Hollywood
TRIPLE THREAT
Hollywood funny man Randall Park steps behind the camera for his directorial debut with indie film Shortcomings. Now one of the industry’s most versatile players, he traverses genres and mediums in his work while taking an authentic approach to his roles and storytelling
By the Glass
Coravin founder and inventor Greg Lambrecht introduces its latest industry-changing device in wine preservation
INTO THE LIGHT
At Dom Pérignon’s Révélations 2023 in Kyoto this June, chef de cave Vincent Chaperon offers a peek into the champagne-making cycle with a preview of the Assemblage 2022 and a first taste of the soon-to-launch Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009
A TASTE OF HOME
Between food historian Khir Johari's Best of the Best Book triumph for his epic tome on the evolution of Malay cuisine in Singapore and the exciting new Malay fine-dining restaurants taking the city's culinary scene by storm, are we finally seeing a Malay cuisine renaissance?
ROOTING FOR CHANGE
The future has reserved a space for Asia's remarkable culinary heritage, where innovation does not renounce its past but, rather, roots for it
ROOM FOR EVERYONE
These hotels offer programmes and facilities that make the world and its wonders accessible to all guests
FUTURE-PROOFED SOLUTIONS
From allowances for women who want to freeze their eggs to accommodating measures for new mothers, CEO Jane Sun’s policies at Trip.com are progressive and pioneering and reflect her mission to not only run a company that cares but that puts gender equity at its core
RAISING A DYSLEXIC DREAMER
Notes from a discerning mum on helping her son turn his learning challenge into a superpower
RAISING Hope
Mint Lim is on a mission to educate children around the world, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. But for the founder of School of Concepts, and now Cartier Women's Initiative fellow, her path to becoming a social entrepreneur was an unlikely one that began with learning the alphabet
Family Jewels
Vihari Poddar founded her eponymous jewellery brand in 2006, but her family's history in gems goes back at least four generations. The founder of Vihari Jewels discusses the struggles of those who came before her and how she is honouring them while paving her own way
The Keeper of Icons
Pierre Rainero, the image, style and heritage director at Cartier for the past two decades, discusses the design style of the maison, pulling inspiration from its archives, and the philosophy that guides him in his role
World of Wander
Inspired by the journey of a lifetime, Van Cleef & Arpels's new Le Grand Tour high jewellery collection is an invitation to explore and escape through its innovative and exquisite masterpieces
Special Mission
Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué reflects on the most impactful initiatives he has introduced since stepping into the role five years ago, from exclusive owner experiences to sustainability programmes
Tokyo Time
Naoya Hida crafts timepieces that push the boundaries of traditional mechanical horology. Working from his atelier in Tokyo's Setagaya ward, Hida-san creates each piece with immaculate attention to detail, obsessively perfecting every component to create vintage-style watches coupled with cutting-edge technology
Watch This Space
After a two-year delay, the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition finally arrived in Tokyo, showcasing more than 500 watches and objets—and Taller was there at the opening of this highly anticipated exhibition
The Highest Peak
The enduring legacies associated with the first ascent of Mount Everest continues to benefit the region’s communities today with the support of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative
EDITOR'S PICK
The Japanese are the original quiet luxury fans, and Tatler loves how Patek Philippe's limited-edition World Time Reference 5330G-010 Tokyo 2023 fuses innovative watchmaking with Japanese flair, breaking new ground with an automatic date display that adjusts itself backwards or forwards when the wearer switches time zones. The patented differential system turns the date hand forwards when the outer train moves and backwards when the inner train moves. The plum purple dial and midnight blue strap with contrasting plum stitching pay tribute to Japan's paired-back yet elevated aesthetic sensibilities.
Now Trending
Elizabeth von der Goltz, the fashion expert leading luxury retailers Browns Fashion and Farfetch, built a career on predicting what women want to wear. She tells us what is in and out in the fashion industry