Jul-20

Tatler Philippines

Philippine Tatler provides exclusive coverage of the best local and international events. The magazine provides our highly affluent and cosmopolitan readers with essential information on the finer things such as arts and culture, business, travel, trends,

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Around Asia
After a long and successful career working with Hong Kong stars such as Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui and brands such as the Mandarin Oriental, designer and artist Alan Chan opens the doors to his pop-up private museum and discusses his dreams to open
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We round-up some of the most remarkable men and women who have put the Philippines on the map in the competitive world of sports and fitness. Tatler Online brings you a list of tips sourced from industry experts on how to keep one in tip-top shape b
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2020 Isn’t Cancelled
This is the fourth issue we have done under quarantine. Our offices have just reopened and there are signs of life coming to the fore, especially from the retail sector, businesses, restaurants and yes, traffic. We are waiting for things to really go
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Philippine Tatler
info@tatlerphilippines.com Editor-in-Chief ANTON SAN DIEGO Managing Editor CHIT L LIJAUCO Features Editor MARITESS GARCIA REYES Senior Features Writer MJ JOSE Fashion Editor MONIQUE MADSEN Motoring Editor JAMES DEAKIN Writer MARA LAGDAMEN Contributi
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Contributors
An author, journalist and TV show personality, she currently helms Tatler Homes Philippines as its editor-in-chief. Her byline has appeared in a number of publications locally and internationally focusing on food, lifestyle and travel. A mother of tw
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Still Life
When the pandemic started, I felt anxious just like everyone else. I was worried about my family and my professional life when cancellation emails, as well as postponed exhibitions and travels, began filling my inbox. When the Enhanced Community Quar
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Book With a View
A man like Kevin Kwan needs no introduction. His books are part of the exclusive list that has made it to the New York Times’ and Time Magazine’s top picks for summer reads. He is also the mind behind the sensational trilogy that’s brought us beyond
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The Otherworldly
A fast-evolving global leader, South Korea has grown exponentially over the years. Today its capital city, Seoul, is home to a plethora of major art organisations. The country enjoys the highest number of collectors per capita in Asia and the reputat
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The Virtual Route
Regarded as the first museum dedicated to modern Filipino art, the Ateneo Art Gallery was established through Fernando ZÓbel’s bestowal of his collection of works by post-war artists. The museum has since expanded its exhibitions, with neo-realist, a
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Break the Scene
Armed with a smouldering dream, Filipino-French designer and entrepreneur Anthony Alvarez has come a long way. His interest in fashion since childhood has greatly inspired him to establish his own clothing brand. “Growing up, my mother always loved t
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Staying Fit
Exercise can provide much needed solace in these strange disquieting times. Sticking to a workout routine is said to not only benefit our physical health but our mental state as well. Here are some of our Tatler friends who have been keeping their #f
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Ties that Bind
Motherhood is all about that indissoluble bond that connects the mother with the child. For Junie Peña and her 25-year-old daughter Natalia, what binds them together is that burning passion for things that they love to do. Junie, who is currently on
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Service de Luxe
A haven for vacationers over 20 years, Discovery Suites remained open during the quarantine to serve the community. It was one of the 33 hotels in the country that extended a home to frontliners and provided meals for them with its “Food for the Hero
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Sweet Indulgences
Indulge in epicurean treats from this upscale chain committed to curating and serving only the best range of products. Order yourself some sumptuous goods such as their brûlée French toast and New York buttermilk waffle that are rich and luscious in
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Tatler Tales
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN It has been close to 90 days since the community quarantine and everyone has moved from disbelief, anger, frustration and depression to acceptance. And after keeping fit or cooking or bingeing on food and TV shows, what has everyone
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Paolo Bugayong
Can you describe what you do in your current profession? As the CEO of the company, I oversee all the projects and partnerships we enter into with other businesses. I make sure that in every decision we make in expanding the business, we also take ou
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Luxury Builders
As far as old-time and long-time residents of Eastern Metro Manila can remember, the landscape of their section of the metropolis has been shaped significantly and distinctively by one name: Ortigas. It began with more than 4,000 hectares of friar la
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Tatler Style
Images Yau Ho Yi; Daisy Walker (JW Anderson) ■
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The Wish List
As you venture back outside, let your shoes take centre-stage, starting with a pair of bedazzled boots. We’d take a fresh-pressed palette of pastels any day but we’re partial to peach this month—a sweet, subtle pop to your earthy look. You can cou
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Tatler Report
In celebration of its iconic Antigona bag’s 10th anniversary, Givenchy is launching the Antigona Soft, a supple, foldable version of the classic pentagonal shape. The original tote was inspired by Antigone, a resilient heroine from Greek mythology. I
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Wed
London-based designers Amy Trinh and her Central Saint Martins classmate Evan Phillips started Wed in 2019. A line of subversive bridal designs and ready-to-wear, the pieces use upcycled fabric from a 300-year-old family mill in England that provided
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Type Anderson
“I know this sounds ridiculous, but recently I’ve been fascinated by the sound the wind makes when it goes through trees,” says Jonathan Anderson in a deep drawl, surprisingly sonorous given the sweet mien his baby-blue eyes and boy-band hair suggest
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The Future of Retail
In many parts of the globe, stores were forced to shutter down in compliance with government regulations, as lockdowns became imperative to arrest the spread of Covid-19. In the Philippines, the entirety of Luzon was placed under Enhanced Community Q
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On Pointe
Photography by Yau Ho Yi. Styling by Rosana Lai. Styling Assistants Mira Uttamchandani, Agnes Shu Hair Ken Hui at ii Alchemy Hair Assistant Juno Make-up Megumi SekineMake-up Assistant Jacqlyn Tan Talent Qingxin Wang, Feifei Ye, Zhiyao Chen, all from
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Personal Best
The apparel industry is facing perhaps its greatest reckoning since the invention of ready-to-wear, as designers and retailers rethink everything from how they produce and show collections to how they intend to sell luxury goods in a post-pandemic wo
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Water Proof
In 1991, French synchronised swimmer and water ballet choreographer Muriel Hermine approached Make Up For Ever founder Dany Sanz looking for waterproof make-up that could withstand wear through water show performances. Sanz developed a range of produ
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Taking Notes
The current world pandemic has halted all social activities across the globe and has necessitated social distancing measures. In the Philippines, as the lockdowns are being eased and businesses are slowly opening under specified community quarantines
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Tatler Report
Everyday jewellery is an easy and foolproof way to add an extra edge to your look. All you need is a pair of Pacharee’s hand-sculpted earrings and you’re good to go. The Thai-Swiss designer works almost exclusively with baroque and keshi pearls, and
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Did You Know?
Marquise-cut diamonds date back to the 18th century, when King Louis XV commissioned a jeweller to design a shape that resembled the lips of his mistress The term ‘carat’ is used to describe a gemstone’s weight, and the word originates from the car
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How To Wear Men’s Jewellery With PERPETUA IP
With more options than ever when it comes to wearing men’s jewellery, stylist Perpetua Ip shares her list of dos and don’ts. When buying jewellery, you should look for... Pieces that show off your personality. Wearing jewellery can be a way for men
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Lang Lang & Gina Alice
“Life is short, but music will last forever—just like diamonds, as timeless symbols of love,” says Lang Lang. The Chinese pianist and his wife, Gina Alice, who is also an accomplished musician, have entered into a partnership with jewellery house De
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The Diamond Hunter
Growing up on the British Isles, as a schoolboy I was always interested in minerology, so when my family was posted to Brazil, I was quickly drawn to the world of coloured gemstones after being introduced to my mother’s favourite jeweller. It was my
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Nailed It!
In carpentry, the nails are what hold things together. In the world of fine jewellery, it is the muse of the Cartier atelier. The Juste Un Clou brings forth an honest interpretation of its designer’s devotion to all things nuts, bolts and screws. The
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Tatler Report
A Lange & Söhne’s first dedicated striking watch, the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater, made headlines when it was unveiled in 2015. The wristwatch uses technology that was originally developed for the brand’s awe-inspiring Grand Complication watch. The deci
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J12 Paradoxe Diamonds by Chanel
Equipped with a self-winding movement manufactured exclusively by Chanel, this new J12 is powered by the Calibre 12.1 The J12 collection has become an icon for contemporary watchmaking largely because of its radical choice of colours and innovative
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Band of Brothers
The Altiplano Ultimate Concept breaks the boundaries of horological microengineering. Over the years, Piaget has set numerous world records for watch slenderness, and this year’s Altiplano sets another milestone with its Calibre 9P. It is one of the
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5 Watches to Collect Right Now
Sporty but also elegant, the Nautilus is very versatile and can be worn to every occasion. But if you want to own one, your chances are slim—you’re probably more likely to win the lottery. Waiting lists are as long as five years, but you can buy one
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Did You Know?
1 Three sharks are killed by humans every second, in comparison to five humans being killed by sharks every year 2 90% of sharks have disappeared from the Mediterranean 3 By targeting sick or wounded fish, sharks play an important role in keeping eco
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Small Talk GREGORY BRUTTIN
You’ve added to the Excalibur Huracán, a line that’s made in collaboration with Lamborghini. Tell us about that. This year we’re releasing two Excalibur Huracán models. One is inspired by our partner Lamborghini’s “mantis green” paint and the other
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Small Talk JOSH SROLOVITZ
How often should we get our watches serviced? This depends on the type of watch and how it is being used, but the general rule of thumb is every four to six years. A watch should undergo a complete overhaul to ensure the accuracy and water resistanc
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Choose to Win
A Rolex was famously strapped to the wrist of Tenzing Norgay in 1953 when he and Sir Edmund Hillary became the first men to summit Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. Rolexes were also tested to a depth of nearly 11 km on two famous submarine expe
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Time is Money
I’d like to express my deepest sympathies to the three unlucky travellers who recently made the news while flying into Hong Kong from Doha. They reportedly were the victims of one of the biggest inflight thefts in history, having discovered two watch
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Senator Migz Zubiri
Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri had a stellar record in Congress and was an excellent candidate for senator in the 2007 polls. Although proclaimed by the Commission on Elections, the young politician won the last seat by only a small margin over his collea
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5 Important Watches That Got Away
In 1969, astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface as part of the Apollo 11 crew wearing Omega wristwatches. Unfortunately, upon its return, Aldrin’s Speedmaster was stolen while en route to the Smithsonian Institution.
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Angie Tham
Urban traffic in the Philippines has become untenable. However, counterintuitively, brilliant ideas and practical solutions are often met with opposition. Game changers are not always welcome and, in this case, even referred to as “persona non grata”
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Dr Hayden Kho, Jnr
Once voted by a popular social media site “the most hated man in the country”, Dr Hayden Kho Jnr has made a complete turnaround in his life and embraces the lessons from the very public and salacious scandals that plagued him over a decade ago concer
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Hidilyn Diaz
The Zamboanga-born Olympian and airwoman began her journey as an athlete at 11 years old. Inspired by seeing her male cousins exercising, she started using ipil-ipil (leucaena leucocephala) sticks and then cement weights and jeepney mag wheels before
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Joy Mendoza
There are few things more vile than robbing a child of its innocence. At age 15, Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza was attacked and raped by seven men at gunpoint in her own home. Her house was robbed by 10 armed men who tied up her siblings, looted the premises a
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Her True North
How success is measured varies from person to person, and from moment to moment. There are times when we aim for large scale achievements such as accumulating accolades or breaking world records. There are also times when we applaud our day-to-day ac
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Thrilla in Manila
It was 10am in Manila on the first day of October 1975. The sun was unforgiving. Despite the intense heat, the aluminium-roofed Araneta Coliseum (then referred to as the Philippine Coliseum) was exploding with cheer, jampacked with more than 36,000 p
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Out of Office
Creative director and founder of All is Amazing and one of the most in-demand party photographers in Kuala Lumpur How do you describe your office? My number one goal was cozy multi-functionalism. It can be a photo studio, it can be office space,
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A Swan’s Song
When the Russian choreographer Michel Fokine created the 1905 solo ballet dance The Dying Swan for prima ballerina Anna Pavlova, he meant for it to be a symbol of everlasting struggle. Danced to “Le Cygne”, the 13th and penultimate movement of The Ca
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Tatler’s Guide to Going to Outer Space
Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 cult sci-fi classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey, predicted that by the start of this millennium there would have already been Pan Am-operated shuttles in space staffed by hostesses wearing “grip” shoes in order to saunter down the z
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Space In Numbers
566 people have travelled to space 12 people have walked on the moon 7 people have travelled to space as tourists 438 is the longest number of consecutive days spent in space by an individual 100 kilometres is the shortest distance between Earth
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Grand Maison
When it comes to interior design, there are cookie-cutter homes, and then there are dwellings that have a little something special. This property definitely falls into the latter camp. Located on the famous Avenue Foch in the 16th arrondissement in P
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Green Living
Designed for exterior use, the Sabi sofa by Francesco Rota offers the utmost comfort seating. The stainless steel structure features a base made out of Sassafras wood and plastic spacers. Its upholstery is available in Thuia fabric or handwoven with
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Ask The Expert: Rosemarie Ong
What features in fixtures will be added or highlighted because of the lifestyle change caused by Covid-19? Everyone is prioritising health and hygiene. Homeowners are now upgrading their bathroom and kitchen fixtures to touchless f lushing and fauce
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“Cin Cin!”
The Covid-19 crisis has affected an unthinkably broad swathe of the planet, but it has been especially cruel to Italy. For anyone whose passions include art, fashion, culture or cuisine, Italy is not just a nation, but also an idea that is suffused w
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12 Trailblazers Who Have Overcome Adversity to Reach Their Personal Best
The son of a pedicab driver and a market stall attendant, Eko Yuli Irawan didn’t dream of much beyond tending to goats, which he did every day after school to help his family make ends meet. Seeing potential, a local coach let Irawan train for free a
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One More Thing...
“Fashion is a moveable feast. It can transport you, allow you to be whoever you want to be through the act of performance. We all perform somehow, in life” ■

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