Indholdsfortegnelse for Nov-22 i Tatler Philippines

TATLER PHILIPPINES As Tatler honours the people who have brought positive change to the country over the last two years, we spotlight mega-influencer and vlogger Small Laude, who believes that everything she has in life is a product of faith, hard work and giving back. TATLER INDONESIA Farwiza Farhan is an environmental activist from Aceh and one of Tatler Indonesia’s Gen.T honourees, whose life mission is to save the Leuser Ecosystem, an area of forest in northern Sumatra. After being included on Time magazine’s Time100 Next 2022 list, she shares her journey to changing her country for the better. TATLER MALAYSIA Asia’s Most Influential honouree Khailee Ng, managing partner at venture capital firm 500 Global, talks about how he’s making the most of an investment in him by his father,…

DANIEL NADEL Photographer Daniel Nadel has worked in both Sydney and London shooting for clients such as L’Officiel, Net-A-Porter and Wonderland Magazine. His personal work focuses on film photography due to his love of the variation and imperfections in how images turn out. Nadel shot this month’s fashion shoot. (p.100) ELIZA ROMUALDEZVALTOS This writer, mother, wife, crafter and columnist earned her master’s degree in Archaeology at the University of the Philippines. She has participated in various archeological digs throughout the archipelago and has led quick response teams to conduct recovery, sorting and storage of archaeological materials from damaged and/or on-going construction work on heritage sites. Currently, she is project editor of an upcoming three volume tome covering the story of the Filipino people. (p.44) FRANZ NAVARRETE This Singapore-based Filipino photographer…

The FIT Couture Luncheon marks the start of New York Fashion Week. Every year, The Museum of FIT raises funds to support all its causes. This year, Maria Chiuri Grazia of Christian Dior is the star of its annual luncheon. Together with Nordstrom as the main corporate sponsor, Chairpersons Julie Mcklowe and Kara Ross toast the designer’s amazing work for the House of Dior. Six years ago, Grazia left Valentino and took the top job as Dior’s first woman creative director where she revolutionised the company and transformed it into one of the most famous brands to date. An advocate for women’s rights, she combines her passion and designs to create a union with her personal beliefs and the codes of Dior. Dr Joyce Brown, FIT president, gave a remarkable…

Food is a catalyst for connection and comfort, a symbol of culture and collaboration that unites across divides. Its nourishment often goes beyond what we eat, as restaurants across Asia are showing by using food as a basis for enterprises that create social change and transform lives. Hong Kong-based social enterprise Gingko House empowers elderly people by giving them job opportunities while feeding people experiencing hunger through its Love Project, a programme that provides free meals to beneficiaries, who include homeless people, low-income families, senior residents and those who are unemployed. Thanks to volunteers and donors, 1,000 rice boxes are given out each day among four venues. “Our main focus is hiring senior citizens with financial and emotional needs,” says Kenneth Choi, Gingko House’s director of business development. Gingko’s story…

When asked what she does as the founder and CEO of Niv Della Beauty Innovations, the company behind the booming Colourette Cosmetics brand, Nina Dizon-Cabrera says: “Technically, everything!” Currently, she spearheads marketing, as well as product and business development. In terms of product development, this social media savvy entrepreneur conceptualises, researches and assesses product prototypes for her brands, while working on the business’s annual projections and possible expansion opportunities. Her being a college dropout has not stopped her from becoming a well-recognised and celebrated businesswoman and beauty magnate, proudly advocating for self-love and inclusivity in the beauty industry. How would I describe my company? Well, Niv Della Beauty Innovations Inc owns Colourette Cosmetics—ahomegrown Filipina make-up brand. Our vision is to inspire Filipino beauty worldwide. Our company’s mission is two-pronged: todevelop…

In a La Germania kitchen, cooking is always a joy. Not only is the appliance visually appealing but its reliability is assured. Moreover, it is easy to use and can last a long time with the proper care. More than 100 years ago, La Germania began its humble history with the Bertazzoni family from the Italian town of Guastalla. This was where machine-maker Francesco Bertazzoni, together with his son Antonio, created a wood-burning stove, which was destined to find its way to all corners of the country. Demand for gas and electric stoves steadily rose through the years; La Germania adapted and grew along with the trend, reaching over 60 countries around the world. The company always innovates and adapts to emerging technologies, and it has successfully done this while…

The Louis Vuitton Artycapucines collection has long been known an object of desire for sharp-eyed fashionistas. Understandable. Every model in the line is, literally, a work of art. Its most recent line sees the designs of six global contemporary artists who released their creativity into the classic silhouette of the LV Capucines. Named after the street where the designer opened his first store in 1854, the Capucines bag has often been a source of inspiration not just for the stylish and but the creative as well. The 2022 release is the Maison’s fourth chapter of Artycapucines and features the works of Daniel Buren, Kennedy Yanko, Park Seo-beo, Amelie Bertrand, Peter Marino and Ugo Rondinone. Previous artists to have been featured include Henry Taylor, Beatriz Milhazes, Zhao Zhao and Vik Muniz.…

Japanese culture and innovation are at the heart of the Grand Seiko ethos. This is clearly evidenced by the timepieces available at the brand’s latest boutique in Powerplant Mall, where along other high-end shopping and dining options, people can now—quite literally—get their hands on a staple Grand Seiko timepiece. “We have been in discussion with Powerplant Mall since the pandemic and they provided us with an excellent opportunity to expand Grand Seiko in one of the most prestigious malls in the country. We believe that the clientele of the mall has a good fit with our brand,” said Karl Dy, president of Grand Seiko. Housed behind sleek glass cases are two new additions to the Grand Seiko Sport Collection. Travel-ready quartz GMT watches boast a stainless-steel case and a dual-curve…

BALAI PALMA At sophisticated private dining concept, Balai Palma, diners are granted a taste of chef Aaron Isip’s culinary brilliance—a prowess that earned him numerous awards in his Paris tenure. The Poblacion home boasts multiple spaces for guests to wander, and their pioneering degustation is equally spectacular: a seafood-centric tasting menu in ten courses, across 17 dishes. Poblacion, Makati City CAFÉ KITSUNÉ A name that resonates through the worlds of music, fashion and most recently F&B, Kitsuné has opened multle international locations of its premiere dining brand, Café Kitsuné, from Tokyo to Brooklyn and now, Manila. Since opening its doors, the stylish café has attracted droves of customers keen to tuck into their Japanese sandos, French pastries and world-famous coffee. The Podium Mall, Mandaluyong City THE LIBRARY CAFÉ BY GOURMET…

MOVE THE NEEDLE Grannycore, but make it luxe: wrap up in knits and knitted accessories that could pass for homemade from a distance (but which, close-up, reveal the sort of workmanship that only comes from influential maisons de couture). HELL-BENT ON LEATHER Embrace your inner cowboy and buckle up in rawhide. OK, tanned. Make it Asia weather-appropriate by pairing a single statement leather piece with cooler fabrics; although now travel is on again, it’s the perfect excuse to update your winter wardrobe with a head-to-toe leather look. MOVEABLE ART The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the feet are a gallery for art and innovation. At least, that’s what we’ll be telling people when we show off yet another pair of irresistible new-season shoes. FLYING COLOURS Bomber…

US$1.4 BILLION Singer and cosmetics mogul Rihanna joined this year’s Forbes billionaire list thanks to her Fenty Beauty brand of skincare and make-up which, in addition to music, helps put her net worth at an estimated US$1.4 billion. US$ 4.2 billion Falguni Nayar, founder of e-commerce platform Nykaa, is worth US$4.2 billion, making her the richest self-made woman in India. She set up the company as a cosmetics retailer in 2012; it now carries more than 4,000 beauty, wellness and fashion brands. US$13 MILLION With a combined 64 million followers across social media platforms, Huda Kattan is one of the most successful beauty influencers. Her make-up brand Huda Beauty and recent skincare line Wishful contributed to her earning US$13 million in 2021. US$600 million Kylie Cosmetics is the most followed…

Editor's Pick Amrita Katara Watch and Jewellery Editor of Tatler Hong Kong A note of caution: the new additions to the Panthère de Cartier collection may consume you with their fierce brilliance. The collection’s star piece is the Panthère jewellery watch in white gold and diamonds. A sparkling panther head bites into the diamond-encrusted bezel bars, concealing a clasp that can be unlocked by pressing the panther’s ears. The white gold version has the option of a diamond-set dial; rose gold and yellow gold versions of the novelty are also available. Cartier Panthère de Cartier collection CRYSTAL MAGIC There are autumnal vibes in Swarovski’s Harmonia collection for fall-winter 2022, with oversized cushion-cut crystals coloured in golden hues. Giovanna Engelbert, global creative director, has expanded on the brand’s signature design philosophy,…

SUMMERTIME The Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 calls to mind wild summer meadows, transporting its wearer to sunnier days. Designed with a striking floral-motif dial, the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 comes in three variations—a white Rolesor version, combining Oystersteel and white gold, an Everose Rolesor version (pictured) and an 18-ct yellow gold version. These new versions of the Datejust 31 are equipped with calibre 2236 and allows the timepiece to display hours, minutes, seconds and even the date. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 Everose Rolesor MOONSHINE Panerai’s Luminor Due Luna reinterprets the distinctive shape and features of the Luminor collection by refining its form to make it equally suited for the casual and the elegant. It features the poetic moon phase complication, which is brand new to the Luminor Line. Visibly…

FERDINAND R MARCOS, JR PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Since winning with the largest vote count of any presidential candidate in Philippine history last May 2022, President Ferdinand R Marcos has undertaken major steps to accelerate the Philippines’ recovery from the setbacks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic over the past two years. He appointed an impressive Cabinet, particularly his economic team, hailed by many as some of “the best and brightest” officials in the land. He also continued the robust infrastructure spending program of his predecessor with what his Cabinet Secretaries call the “Build, Better, More” (BBM) infrastructure agenda while also promoting stronger public-private partnerships (PPPs) for various key projects—all of which have been designed to recover and even surpass the country’s pre-pandemic growth trajectory. President Marcos has also taken…

LIGHT READING An icon of the MDF Italia brand, the modular Random bookcase now comes in new wood finishes, breathing fresh life into its distinctive design. With its versatile shelves and shapes, this open cabinet is sure to enliven a wall or two in your workspace. Available at Studio Dimensione BARELY THERE Sleek and robust, the Ala floating desk by Pianca is artfully attached to a wooden, wall-hanging panel. Harnessing the timeless appeal of an uncluttered space, the contemporary piece is equipped with drawers and full extension glides. Available at Modularity Home TIMELESS GRACE Inspired by the lithe and klismos seat of the ancient Greeks, the Caracole Be My Guest Chair is a nod to the striking silhouette with a luxe, modish touch. As a contrast to its concave backrest,…

VIP clients were whisked off by Tiffany & Co to the food and fashion capital of Tokyo for the ultra-rare and exclusive reveal of the new high jewellery Botanica Blue Book Collection. Bags packed, flights selected and a posh itinerary planned, sisters Alice Eduardo and Small Laude were thrilled for what was in store. Eduardo and Laude were the only two invited from the Philippines. “Japan has always been a good idea and what a thrill to have been able to bond with Jacqueline, Small, Jen and Philip and make memories fit to keep in that blue box wrapped with a white ribbon,” Eduardo enthuses. The exquisite new Botanica Blue Book collection is a premium selection of high jewellery not available in-stores, but only for top clients in private, appointment-only…

Leave it to DJ Abdel Aziz to keep the party going with a fresh sound that can make anyone dance. The former resident DJ of The Pool Club, Yes Please and Belle & Dragon does not limit himself to one style and prefers to play around with genres, enabling Aziz to attract a wider crowd. Performing music for almost a decade, Aziz has learnt a great deal in the industry. “Music paved the way for a lot of my great life experiences. I could say that I have been through places that I never imagined to be in the first place. Music also opened my eyes to various opportunities and connections,” he shares. Two of the DJ’s most memorable nights were when he played music at Anne Curtis and Erwan…

In many ways, the history of HSBC as a premier banking institution has mirrored our own as a nation. When its founding bureau, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, was first established in Hong Kong circa 1865, it took only 22 days for the bank to appoint an agent in Manila in the personage of Russell Sturgis and Co, a leading merchant house. While this unfortunately went bust after ten years, HSBC’s directors were not perturbed. In November of the same year, they set up an office in Binondo, the country’s centre of commerce at the time. From financing the sugar trade in Iloilo to contributing to the inaugural Manila-Dagupan railway in 1883, the local unit of HSBC rose in prominence and eventually outgrew its initial office. In 1903, it…

In many countries, if not all, the world of construction and engineering is typically perceived to be male-dominated. Over time, however, countless game-changing women have managed to break the glass ceiling, either rising to the top of their respective companies or building their own. “I would get asked about this a lot. There would often be comments like, ‘Why did you choose to be in this field? Why not fashion or beauty?’ But I always think that it’s an initial curiosity rather than a lack of respect,” shares Michelle Umali, founder and CEO of South Constructech, a Valenzuela-based construction firm bolstered by its ISO certification and “AAA” classification from the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board. Umali’s striking foray into the industry was not without roots; concurrently, she is also the third-generation…

COSY UP Supermodel and toddler mum Gigi Hadid can now add “creative director” to her profile, after she launched her own knitwear brand, a line called Guest In Residence dedicated to cashmere. Drawing inspiration from cold days in New York, the luxury line features colourful unisex sweaters and cardigans, and cozy pyjama-style sets that offer a reassuring sense of home. To illustrate cashmere’s timelessness and intergenerational appeal, pieces for the brand’s first campaign, “Yearbook”, were modelled by a diverse group of people from newborns to 100-year-olds. A LIMITLESS LIFE Louis Vuitton is remembering the late Virgil Abloh in a book about the brand’s former men’s artistic director who passed away in November 2021. Written by Abloh’s close collaborator Anders Christian Madsen, the book collects intimate narratives and images, and personal…

The world of beauty and aesthetics is getting more and more competitive. As fashions, lifestyles and even standards of what’s ideal come to pass, those who want to stay in the game must learn to evolve and reinvent themselves while remaining most anchored to the needs and desires of keen consumers. Following this pattern is the story of global industry leader Merz Aesthetics®. Its humble beginnings started in 1908 when Friedrich Merz, a 24-year-old chemist in Frankfurt, Germany, set out to create a specialised pharmaceutical company that would later be known as a pioneer in various healthcare fields. In the years to come, his eponymous marque would grow to spur several independently operating businesses in aesthetics, therapeutics and consumer care. A family-owned institution since its inception, Merz Aesthetics® has made…

Alphabet City Elegance, influence and relevance—three words that have come to epitomise Tatler Philippines over its 21-year-long history. Style-watchers and design aficionados leaf through its pages every month to stay abreast of what’s new in the world’s fashion capitals or architectural marvels rising elsewhere around the globe. Always at the heart of the country’s culture, lifestyle, social and luxury setting, the magazine continues to bring inspiration to its readers as well as recognise people who make a difference. Alphabet City is a series in 26 parts. Each month, Tatler invites an artist to create a work that celebrates the best of the Philippines, from A to Z…