Taking over a family business comes with its fair share of challenges. In today’s fast-paced business landscape in Singapore, second-generation entrepreneurs are emerging as dynamic leaders who build upon the legacies of their predecessors while adding a touch of innovation. One shining example is Su-Mae Chia, a former corporate lawyer who left her career to join her family business, HDI Family of Companies, a bee-wellness brand selling supplements. Like her, many of HDI’s customers have witnessed the beneficial effects of these products and have always requested a line of bee-ingredient-based skincare.

Rather than relying on her family’s success, Chia decided to carve her own path as a second-generation entrepreneur. So in 2016, Chia launched Bskin, a skincare brand that uses natural and ethically sourced bee-based active ingredients.

More headlines in this week’s newsletter: 

• Scoot cabin crew member Nur Aida Noor Hashim on following her mum’s footsteps
• The most beautiful Tokyo cafes where the design is as good as the coffee
• Cartier unveils a new platinum re-issue of its iconic Crash watch
• 6 best beach clubs in Bali to spend your summer in style

Have a great weekend!

Andrea Saadan
Digital Editor

Bali is known for its stunning beaches, exuberant nightlife, and incredible food. It’s no surprise then that lounging in one of Bali’s many beach clubs is the perfect way to relax by the water, while nibbling on local or international delights and sipping on cocktails. With so many options spread across the island, we round up all the best beach clubs in Bali for good food and drinks.

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Tokyo is heaven for the coffee connoisseur. The dizzying array of cafes in Tokyo ensures you’re never far from a caffeine fix, and some offer more than just a killer espresso but also stunning interiors that can help inspire your next home renovation. Tatler has rounded up six cafes worth venturing to not only for their superior brews but also for their interiors that almost steal the spotlight. 

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The Blue Water Heroes is back for the second year. Organised by ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore and powered by Tatler Gen.T, the annual awards recognises environmental champions who have dedicated their careers and lives to protecting the waters of Southeast Asia and the communities that rely on them. 

The aim of Blue Water Heroes is to raise awareness of the importance of marine and coastal conservation in the region and catalyse the impact of these inspiring individuals through access to capital and networks.  

This year’s Blue Water Heroes is now accepting nominations. Ten finalists will be selected to participate in a pitch competition on October 10 and three of them will be announced as the winners at a ceremony on November 3, 2023, at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore.

The judging panel for this year comprises executives and environmental experts from ONE°15 Marina, Singapore Management University, National University of Singapore’s Tropical Marine Science Institute, and Tatler Gen.T.

The awards are part of the three-day Blue Water EduFest, a first-of-its-kind festival in the region that brings together advocates, conservationists, experts and other key stakeholders of the sector to participate in talks, showcases, beach cleanups and more.

For more information on the selection criteria or how to apply for the Blue Water Heroes, read this article.

Ever since she was a child, Nur Aida Noor Hashim dreamt of joining an airline cabin crew and jet-setting off to a new destination every so often. But the inspiration for this particular career didn’t come from flashy airline commercials, a character in a favourite childhood movie, or even a post on social media; instead, it was her mother’s career as an air stewardess for a local airline in the 80s.

Read their story here.

Vestiaire Collective has launched its Archive Collection, comprising more than 80 “never-worn, museum-worthy” pieces, according to the luxury resale platform. The collection shines a spotlight on grail-worthy designs by three fashion brands: Hermès, Maison Margiela and Jean Paul Gaultier. Fans of Kendall Jenner’s style will be particularly thrilled by Vestiaire Collective’s selection of vintage Jean Paul Gaultier designs, some of which the model has been spotted wearing, like the Cyber Dot dress from the fall/winter 1995 collection.

Discover the collection here.