For anyone who values sustainability in fashion and loves vintage finds, Vestiaire Collective should probably be a well-loved source. The Paris-based luxury resale site has played an important role in the pre-loved luxury fashion space since 2009. This week, we’re featuring Sophie Hersan, Vestiaire Collective’s co-founder and fashion director, as our newsletter cover star. Read our interview with her as she shares how the website was birthed after she decided to confront her overconsumption of clothing.

“It didn’t make sense anymore how the industry was run by excess and overproduction,” she tells us. In 2021, the company was valued to be at least US $1.7 billion—and to think this billion-dollar idea for the company came out of a closet.

Before you go off to enjoy the much-anticipated long weekend, read our list of ideas on how you can celebrate Vesak Day in Singapore this year—from fun activities for the kids in Sentosa to visiting some of our country’s most stunning Buddhist temples. 

Have a good one! 

More headlines in this week’s newsletter: 

• How to decorate your home according to your horoscope
• Tatler Singapore kicks off the inaugural Tatler Watch Club event with Panerai
• Asia’s beauty industry leaders are making us all look better
• ‘Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938’: Everything you need to know about the K-drama

Cheers,
Andrea Saadan
Digital Editor

Father’s Day is coming up on June 18 so it’s time to shine the spotlight on the most important (and sometimes, underrated) men in our lives. While it may be a challenge to find something dad wants, the best Father’s Day gifts do exist—you just need some inspiration. To help with your gift hunt, we have a list of presents perfect for every type of dad.

Read our gift guide here.

The home is a deeply personal and intimate space. Oftentimes, we build our space based on stylish trends or what works for others, instead of following what we personally need to feel truly nourished. But perhaps we should take a closer look at how our star signs help guide our design decisions in our homes to create a harmonious space that caters to our needs and well-being. To start, we recommend looking at your Moon sign first, followed by the Sun and Rising signs.

Read story here.

Karana, a whole-plant-based meat startup from Singapore using jackfruit as its main ingredient, has expanded to New York City. 

The company is known for its minced jackfruit, made into dishes and products used by restaurants. In the Big Apple, it launched in partnership with Plantega, a plant-based bodega chain, on May 25.

Read story here.

Held at the beautiful Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the French Riviera, the annual Amfar Gala is one of the hottest tickets at the Cannes Film Festival. It’s easy to see why: the black-tie event, which aims to raise funds for AIDS research, includes a glitzy red carpet full of celebrities, a fashion show curated by French fashion icon Carine Roitfeld, and a live auction for sports cars, dazzling jewellery, luxury experiences and art.

See the best-dressed stars here.