As we pulled back the red velvet curtains of K11 Musea’s Yè Shanghai restaurant, we were instantly transported to the heyday of the now-defunct State Theatre in North Point. Here in this movie and live entertainment palace that opened in 1952, spinning disco balls cast dazzling colours onto guests’ glamourous suits, gowns and qipaos. The smell of barbecued squid drew visitors to the restaurant’s balcony, where they could also snack on egg waffles and sip sugarcane-juice-infused cocktails before showtime.
Then the lights dimmed and guests took their seats in front of exquisitely presented seafood dishes. Dancers in sparkly tuxedos, floaty ballroom dance dresses and samba costumes adorned with bright orange feathers stepped out from backstage, and showed off their best swing, Latin and ballroom dance moves right next to the tables, as guests cheered and clapped along to Elvis Presley and Beatles songs, upbeat Canto-pop numbers by Leslie Cheung, and iconic wuxia film theme tunes.
The Journe Impact
James Li's journey into the world of horology is both a personal narrative and an exploration of mechanical artistry that led him to discover the creative instinct of Françoise-Paul Journe, the independent watchmaker who has captured the hearts and minds of so many collectors in Hong Kong in just two decades
The Future of Luxury
The Tatler Best of Asia event in November not only saw industry titans from dining and hospitality converge in Bangkok but also featured talks from prominent figures, including Imran Amed, CEO and founder of The Business of Fashion. Here, we look back on the insights he shared on the everevolving luxury landscape
FINDING THE CURE
It took Malaysian haematologist Swee Lay Thein 20 years to discover the gene that led to a cure for sickle cell anaemia; she hopes it will take far less than that for women to be recognised equally in the science industry
Hangzhou Nocturne
Chanel’s 2024/25 Métiers d’art collection in Hangzhou pays homage to Gabrielle Chanel’s imagined visions of West Lake, transforming her romantic fantasy of China into reality
New Moves
Celebrated Tibetan choreographer Sang Jijia, who has been named the new artistic director of City Contemporary Dance Company this year, wants to bring change to the industry in Hong Kong
Comfort Food
A love letter to hotel room service and the in-room dining heroes that offer the ultimate comfort away from home By Coco Marett
TASTE O UNKNOWN THE
Asia’s most exciting food cities aren’t where you think. These under-the-radar destinations are cooking up the region’s next great gastronomic moments
A New Chapter in Hong Kong's Legacy
Hopewell Hotel echoed Wan Chai's rich history of transformation with its soft opening on December 10, 2024. Offering spacious accommodation, versatile event spaces and breathtaking views, the hotel invites visitors to experience the district's storied past while stepping into a new era of elegance and convenience
Torch Bearer
At the launch of Bonham's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, Chabi Nouri, the firm's global CEO, shared her journey, insights into the luxury auction industry and her vision for the future of the house
STYLE WITH SUBSTANCE
Tatler takes a behind-the-scenes look at the home kitchens of three chefs and restaurateurs, where professional precision meets family-centric design
