Inside a beautiful unreality
Do you believe in magic? Maybe not, but stepping inside teamLab’s SuperNature Macao will feel magical nonetheless. To celebrate the highly anticipated interactive experience, now a permanent fixture at Venetian Macao, Tatler spoke to its co-founder Toshiyuki Inoko about digital art, the pressure to top himself and what inspires him.
You don’t have to go to Macau to experience magic though. You can find it right here in Hong Kong. Whether it’s within Zizizi, the city’s only women-owned tattoo studio, an indulgent synchronised four-hands mani and pedi, or even just a really damn good slice of pizza—magic is everywhere.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- The Bling Empire cast pays tribute to Anna Shay, a fan favourite loved for her tough love and sense of fun
- Ouch! This Women’s Health With Evolve column looks at what to do when sex is painful or uncomfortable
- From Pride month to dragon boat races, there is a lot happening in Hong Kong this June!
- Before you buy dad another pair of socks for Father’s Day 2023, consider these delicious treats instead
Go out and find your magic, Tatler readers, and happy Friday!
Heidi Yeung
Digital Editor
GEN.T
The Hong Kong honourees from the Gen.T List 2023
(L-R) San Wong, Sravya Attaluri, Florence Chan and Justin Chan (Illustration: Raphael Quaison)
The Gen.T List 2023 had strong representation from Hong Kong, with 35 of this year’s honourees hailing from the city.
Spread across a range of fields and backgrounds, Hong Kong’s honourees demonstrate the territory’s thriving culture of innovation. Here are their amazing stories.
MORE FROM GEN.T
Sundance winner Kayla Abuda Galang and 2023 Gen.T honouree on the pressures of being a Filipino American filmmaker.
Here are seven Gen.T honourees who are using the power of artificial intelligence to improve healthcare, safety in the workplace and more.
5 crazy-smart insights on building a better world, better business and better you—from the guests on past episodes of our Crazy Smart Asia podcast.
STYLE
What stealth wealth is about, from someone who knows
Carolina Cucinelli (Photo: Tatler Asia/ Affa Chan)
Tatler sat down with Carolina Cucinelli, the co-president and co-creative director of of Brunello Cucinelli, to unpack “quiet luxury”, a trend defined by polished and refined designs, a cleaner, minimalistic aesthetic and preference for understated elegance and quality craftsmanship over flashy logos.
MORE FROM STYLE
Top 5 sustainable brands to shop at if recycled fabrics, sustainable practices and carbon-neutral shipping play a role in your fashion choices.
Japanese designer Satoshi Kuwata, founder of genderless brand Setchu, wins the 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designer.
From Christopher Bu to Chung Thanh Phong, here are the 5 Asian designers Fan Bingbing wore to the Cannes Film Festival this year.
FRONT & FEMALE
Welcome to Hong Kong’s only female-led tattoo studio
Meet the six female tattoo artist behind Hong Kong's Zizizi studio (Photo: courtesy of Zizizi)
As far as tattoo studios go, there are no other like Zizizi in Hong Kong. Not only is it the only establishment of its kind in the city run entirely by women, but it also rose to prominence during the pandemic when face-to-face appointments were highly discouraged.
However, Nathalie, Nicole, Sharon, Rika, Kristy and Hei weren’t going to let those challenges keep them from honing their art and breaking boundaries within the tattoo scene.
MORE FROM FRONT & FEMALE
Winner of Miss Universe 2022, Filipino American R’Bonney Gabriel, talks about inclusivity, diversity and sustainable fashion.
This edition of our Women’s Health With Evolve column looks some of the potential causes of pain during sex, which affects many women.
Mother of four and model-turned-celebrity chef Esther Sham has her sights set high when it comes to the perfect family home.
LIFESTYLE
8 Hong Kong events you don’t want to miss in June
June in Hong Kong is going to be fabulous (Photo: Getty Images)
June is Pride month across the globe and Hong Kong will be celebrating the LGBTQ+ community through a plethora of events.
There are also several outdoor events—from a dragon boat championship to a fitness festival—taking place across the city, as well as plenty of indoor concerts and exhibitions happening this month.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Bling Empire castmates’ tributes to Anna Shay after news of her unexpected death at 62 years old.
The synchronised four-hands Bastien Duo treatment at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental spa helps you rediscover the joys of bare, beautiful nails.
Forget tan lines! From Santorini to Mallorca, here are the beaches around the world you can visit in nothing but your birthday suit.
DINING
Tatler Editors’ picks: The best pizza in Hong Kong
A colourful table at Alvy's, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong (Photo: Instagram / @alvyshk)
Nothing beats a fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza, and there are some days when the perfect slice is all you really want. Whether it’s thick crust, thin and crispy or deep-dish, with whimsical toppings or a perfectly-executed classic, we all have our go-to.
To help you discover your new pizza heaven, we asked the team at Tatler Hong Kong to share their favourite pizza spots to visit.
MORE FROM DINING
Father’s Day 2023: From burgers to sushi, where and what to eat in Hong Kong to treat dear ol’ dad.
A food lover’s guide to Fukuoka, which is so much more than just the ramen capital of Japan.
The Macallan collaborates with acclaimed visual artist Erik Madigan Heck to bring the Double Cask Collection to life.
POWER & PURPOSE
Gobi Partners’ Chibo Tang on AI, the Greater Bay Area
Chibo Tang, the Unicorn catcher (Photo: Tatler Hong Kong / Affa Chan)
Venture capitalist Chibo Tang helped fund a generation of startups in the Greater Bay Area—including eight unicorns. But he says there’s more to life (and business) than money.
The 37-year-old talks to Tatler about artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and Hong Kong’s role as a “keystone city”.
MORE FROM POWER & PURPOSE
Pride month: From activists and celebrities to artists and business leaders, meet the men and women who are making the world a richer, more diverse place.
Joanna Hotung, advocate for education and the youth, on blending Asian and western learning cultures, growing up TCK and the future of education.
Bryce Wan and Gabriel Tam share how a desire to diversify and preserve wealth is shaping how HSBC guides clients through the generational transition.
AROUND ASIA
MALAYSIA | Artist-architectural designer Pamela Tan of Poh Sin Studio has transformed her passion for spatial design into exquisite works of art.
SINGAPORE | With healthcare costs rising globally, scientist Dean Ho is focusing on harnessing AI for personalised healthcare and biohacking.
PHILIPPINES | Maxene Magalona—renowned Filipina actress, host, and yoga instructor—on expressing anger healthily and self-healing.
