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Golden Age

Often it’s assumed the appreciation of wine is a skill and pleasure that comes later in life, but Asian millennials are turning that notion on its head, writes Sarah Heller MW

The Next Generation

Changing the world isn’t easy. To celebrate the new wave of young entrepreneurs and self-starters honoured in our Generation T List, we threw a star-studded dinner and party at the Rosewood Hong Kong. Here our local honourees hold up the Generation T List 2019 with their personalised covers

Closing The Loop

Novetex chairman Ronna Chao is pioneering a waterless upcycling process to help alleviate overproduction in the fashion industry. Here, she talks about how family and education have shaped her core personal and corporate values

Crafting A New Path

Paris-based designer Kevin Germanier is known for redefining sustainable fashion by using only upcycled materials. Here, he reveals how a six-month stint in Hong Kong shaped his creative process

We Can Work It Out

Photographer Mary McCartney has long been a passionate advocate of vegetarianism—and now she’s spreading the message in Asia

Mixing It Up

Renowned London mixologist Marian Beke has created six cocktails that offer an unconventional way to enjoy The Macallan’s whiskies, available for a limited time at Popinjays

Into The Wild

It’s no longer enough for Africa’s luxury lodges to offer stylish safaris—now travellers want proof their trips help save animals and ecosystems. Two new properties in Namibia, one of which is backed by Angelina Jolie, lead the way

Deep Thinker

Marine biologist and explorer Sylvia Earle has studied the sea and its creatures for more than 50 years. Now she’s campaigning for a new wave of marine parks

Deep Roots

Cindy Chao’s latest collection of exquisite high jewellery pays homage to her family. Jakki Phillips meets the Taiwanese designer at the European Fine Art Fair, and discovers how heritage shapes her museum-worthy creations

A Way With Words

British artist Harland Miller is most famous for painting covers of imaginary books. On the eve of his first exhibition in Hong Kong, he tells Oliver Giles of the inspiration behind his new works

Traveller's Tale

Jeremy Jauncey, who is Asia Tatler’s new travel editor-at-large, has parlayed a passion for travel into a successful multiplatform business and a force for good —and it all started with an Instagram account, writes Bambina Olivares-Weiss

Queen Anne

Having segued from a high-powered career in banking to influential roles in philanthropy, Anne Wang-Liu talks to Annie Darling about the importance of nurturing the arts and supporting people with cancer, and how travel is opening her daughters’ minds

Making History

While the watchmaker’s association with yacht racing is well known, Rolex’s support of pioneering nautical adventurers—like intrepid solo circumnavigator Francis Chichester—is another story altogether,

Let's Talk Terroir

Beware of holiday romances, writes Sarah Heller MW, as ignorance of terroir can see a new love wither quickly on arrival home

Linked In

The creative director of fine jewellery at Hermès, Pierre Hardy, speaks to Justine Lee about process, creativity and form

Virtual Visionary

It’s no wonder Shanyan Koder has forged an enviable reputation as a trusted adviser to serious art collectors and institutions—after all, she is the daughter of renowned collector Canning Fok. Now the creative London-based entrepreneur is shaking up the art market with a digital revolution. She talks to Christina Ko

Raider Of The Lost Art

Industrial designer Marc Newson has revived an ancient art and translated it spectacularly to his minimalist furniture. He talks to Christina Ko on the occasion of his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong

Paying It Forward

Some five decades after a scholarship gave him his start in business, Merle Hinrich is helping develop the next generation of Asian leaders in trade. He tells Ruth Shapiro how and why

Cracking The Code

The launch in Taipei of an entirely new family of watches signals an exciting new direction for Audemars Piguet, writes Annie Darling

Trails Of Discovery

Jeremy Jauncey shares his top 5 travel picks for 2019

She's Complicated

Watchmaking innovator Richard Mille delivers yet another women’s timepiece of remarkable beauty and complexity. Christian Barker discovers the masterpiece that is the RM 71-01 Automatic Tourbillon Talisman

Joanna Laura Constantine

The wild and whimsical creations of Joanna Laura Constantine, one of Beirut’s best-known jewellery designers, adorn such celebrities as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Jessica Alba, and regularly grace the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and, of course, Asia Tatler. The 36-year-old Lebanese American launched her eponymous brand in New York in 2008 after studying fashion at Parsons School of Design. When Joanna returned to Beirut after graduating to set up her studio, she began to develop designs inspired by the sights and sounds of the Middle East. One of her early collections was titled Byblos after the ancient city in Lebanon, and another, Petra, was inspired by the famous ruins in Jordan. Ten years on and her mood boards continue to reflect her life in Beirut but now have a more urban aesthetic. Last year’s edgy industrial collection, Organised Chaos, saw chokers and cuffs designed using metal nuts and bolts, while the playfully cool Urban Chic range was influenced by streetwear. Here Joanna recommends her favourite places to work, rest and play.

A Beauty Revolution

With his focus on research and development, Foreo founder Filip Sedic is pushing the boundaries of skincare.

Moore Than Meets The Eye

Swiss jeweller Chopard recently achieved a remarkable outcome in its quest for ethical sourcing of raw materials, a landmark close to brand ambassador Julianne Moore’s heart. The Hollywood actress explains to Charlene Co how luxury and sustainability can coexist

How To Save The Planet

From foraging for vegetables to growing our own, from making natural cleaning products to cutting plastic out of our lives, there are many ways we can reduce the pain we cause Mother Nature. Marianna Cerini and Oliver Giles ask some of the city’s most eco-conscious how it’s done.

Race Against Time

Documentary maker Craig Leeson is defying a visceral fear of heights in making a film about an environmental crisis facing the world. He gives Oliver Giles a preview of the project.

Walking The Walk

Environmentalist Markus Shaw explains how an exciting initiative close to his heart would transform the central business district through the creation of a pedestrian-friendly zone.

Building Bridges

On the eve of a gala to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong chapter of the Asian Cultural Council, four of its patrons tell Oliver Giles of its invaluable work supporting the arts.

Hot Potato

With awards accruing at a rate of knots and her London restaurant recently scoring two Michelin stars, Clare Smyth talks to Melissa Twigg about her meteoric rise in what for too long has been a man’s world.

Hot On His Heels

French shoe designer Christian Louboutin talks to Justine Lee about shopping habits, the addictive nature of social media and why it’s a good thing that Hong Kong women are spoiled.