Living your best life... for yourself and others
You know how we’re always being told by social media to “live your best life”? First of all, yes, we totally should; we all deserve to live happy and fulfilling lives. But seen from a different angle, and that catchphrase is a good reminder to live our best life for all those around us—which would include the environment, wouldn’t you agree? Bryant Lu, the vice-chairman of Ronald Lu & Partners Asia, talks to Tatler about when he first became aware of the importance of sustainability and how “irresponsible behaviour can damage the environment”. He also shared with us why success is not guaranteed in a family business, and how the pandemic gave him a new zest for life.
There are many other ways to live your best life. For Henry Golding, it’s the joy he gets from filmmaking and travelling... even if it does involve scooping panda poop. For Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com, it’s all about championing gender-equity in a male dominated industry through pioneering policies. And for quite a few fabulous and multi-talented Bollywood actresses, it’s about playing strong and inspiring roles to carve a path for future generations of women in India’s entertainment industry.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- How Mercury retrograde in Virgo will affect every star sign and what you should look out for
- The Macallan’s first female master blender on what it takes to rise to the pinnacle of whisky
- Laurent Dordet, Hermès Horloger’s CEO, on how the brand has found success in high-end watchmaking
- Here are 5 superfoods you already know of and how you can incorporate them into your diet
Go and live your best life, Tatler readers, whatever that looks like for you—and happy Friday!
Heidi Yeung
Digital Editor
LIFESTYLE
What to expect for the upcoming Mercury retrograde
How Mercury retrograde in Virgo will affect every star sign and what you should look out for
The upcoming Mercury retrograde in Virgo will last from August 24 to September 16. For those who don’t know, Mercury rules over communication, intellect and travel, and these areas of our lives are more likely than usual to experience disruptions during this time
From love and work to health and travel, what does this cosmic event have in store for you?
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding recalls his best memories of travelling and filmmaking—including scooping panda poop.
Tatler’s astrologer tells us about the shift of energy in the air next week, and why that calls for us to slow down, adapt and take a nap if needed.
Starstreet Precinct, Wan Chai’s artsy neighbourhood offers more than just weekend wandering. Here’s what we love about this area.
FRONT & FEMALE
Meet Macallan’s first female master blender
Kirsteen Campbell, master blender at The Macallan (Photo courtesy of Edrington for Tatler Dining Hong Kong)
When Kirsteen Campbell, who in 2019 became the first female master blender in The Macallan’s 200-year history, talks about how she discovered how outstanding her sense of smell is, one can’t help but think of the origin story of a superhero.
Earlier this month, Campbell tells Tatler about the essential skills for making whisky, how time factors into her craft, and what breaking the glass ceiling means to her.
MORE FROM FRONT & FEMALE
Bollywood has been largely male-dominated, but recent films led by women playing inspiring characters have changed the history of Indian cinema.
Discover how Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com, is championing gender-equity in a male dominated industry with pioneering policies.
Documentary Maria reveals the tragedies and suffering faced by women in the aftermath of the Philippines’ war on drugs.
STYLE
Laurent Dordet on Hermès’s success in watchmaking
Laurent Dordet, Hermès Horloger’s CEO (Photo: courtesy of Hermès)
When Morgan Stanley’s Top 20 Swiss Watch Company Ranking 2022 was released earlier this year, one name stood out—the French luxury brand Hermès.
Laurent Dordet, the CEO of Hermès Horloger, who has been with the brand since 1995 and took over the watch division in 2015, tells us about Hermès’s meteoric rise and the values that guide its watchmaking.
MORE FROM STYLE
Get to know these 9 trending Korean skincare products that are truly worth the hype.
Follow these luxury watch accounts on Instagram for fun, insights and expertise.
From minimalist to Barbiecore, this year’s biggest shoe trend, aka ballet flats, comes in various styles for various tastes.
HOMES
Embrace serenity with these Japandi-style plants
Greenery is essential to a Japandi-style interior (Photo: FermLiving)
Japandi-style interiors fuse the serene elegance of Japanese aesthetics and the cosy minimalism of Scandinavian design.
Discover the perfect green companions that effortlessly enhance this style’s soul-soothing ambience.
MORE FROM HOMES
Visit a dark and moody home in Penang by Chaos Design Studio, which comes with an elegant mancave.
This six-storey townhouse in Shenzhen, China, conveys the owners’ refine taste through a thoughtful curation of art and design.
Penang has more than its share of artistic cafes housed within heritage buildings and old houses.
DINING
Here are the superfoods you should be eating
Açai bowl, one of the more popular superfoods to dominate the market (Photo: Unsplash)
While the term “superfood” is often misused, there are actual foods out there that are outstandingly dense in nutrients.
From the trendy açai to the reliable pistachio, we round up the best superfoods that you can easily incorporate into your diet.
MORE FROM DINING
The chef of 28 Wilkie, Seth Lai, shares his favourite eats in Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital.
Francis’ sommelier, Simone Sammuri, shares his most memorable pour and what’s hiding in his cellar.
Shape definitely matters! Here’s how to pair your pasta with sauce to get the best flavours and texture.
AROUND ASIA
SINGAPORE | Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax at these beach bars and clubs in Sentosa Island.
PHILIPPINES | Noah Solutions’ founder on why being inclusive is adding depth to the men’s self-care market.
MALAYSIA | As Women’s Aid Organisation turns 40, meet its four millennial directors who are advancing Malaysian women's rights.
