Meet the honourees from the Gen.T List 2023
The start of a new month brings with it endless potential, and if you want to know how much hidden potential is in our neck of the woods, you need look no further than the just-launched Gen.T List 2023. From sustainability and entertainment to healthcare and the arts, and much more besides, here are this year’s Leaders of Tomorrow.
Personally, I’m so proud to have known one of the Hong Kong honourees since she was 16 years old, (Hey, Anushka!) and her inclusion reminds me how great things can start small. Rachel Platten’s Fight Song comes to mind: “Like a small boat / On the ocean / Sending big waves / Into motion”.
From the two Asian female surfers whose advocacy for eco-tourism rippled through the surfing community and then beyond to the growing movement in the fashion industry to appreciate, not appropriate, cultures—even our smallest efforts can create big changes.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- Exclusive: Tatler and David Beckham take over Macau for the grand opening of The Londoner
- For expectant mothers who are sick of maternity clothes made for function and not fashion, we got you
- Advice from a mental health professional on how to seek a therapist who best suits you
- Next time you go to Bangkok, don’s miss out on the floating markets just nearby
Tatler readers, I hope you are inspired to have a great weekend, and happy Friday!
Heidi Yeung
Digital Editor
GEN.T
Meet the veterans who helped decide who makes the list
(L-R) Tim Yap, Dean Ho, Proud Limpongpan, Junie Foo, Katy Yung (Illustration: Raphael Quaison)
The Gen.T List is about recognising and celebrating the next wave of leaders, changemakers and disruptors; the most promising individuals from each industry and market that we cover.
To do that, the Gen.T team works with a panel of insiders and experts from a wide range of fields to identify these talents. We call them the Tribe: meet them here.
MORE FROM GEN.T
Hong Kong-based entrepreneur Brandon Ng shares how sustainable energy will be a worldwide concern in the latest episode of our Crazy Smart Asia podcast.
How to find a therapist that fits your needs? Stephanie Naval, who founded the Philippines-based mental health platform Empath, shares her thoughts.
Take a look at the Gen.T community in their business finest for a dinner and panel discussion in partnership with digital payment platform PayPal.
STYLE
Why representation matters within the fashion industry
Christian Dior’s 2023 pre-fall collection fashion show at the Gateway of India in Mumbai (Photo: Getty Images)
From Gucci to Dolce & Gabbana, the fashion industry has incited controversy in the past with how they incorporate elements of various cultures in their designs—but some brands are trying to get it right by exercising respect and collaboration. Here is how to differentiate between appreciation and appropriation, and why that distinction matters.
MORE FROM STYLE
Here are 5 maternity and baby clothing brands in Asia that blend function with fashion to offer a variety of stylish outfits for mums and mums-to-be.
Ferragamo announces NCT’s Jeno as the Italian luxury brand’s first global male ambassador.
Savoir Rêver 2023 transports dreamers into the surreal and fantastical world of Louis Vuitton.
FRONT & FEMALE
When sustainability and surfing cause waves together
Camille Pilar, co-founder of Clean Beach Café (Photo: Michael Eijansantos)
Historically, surfing has been linked to the respect and celebration of Mother Nature, and therefore sustainability—but that has changed.
Tatler talks to two female surfers advocating for sustainable tourism and encouraging eco-friendly practices within the surfing community and beyond.
MORE FROM FRONT & FEMALE
Exclusive: Guerlain’s creative director of make-up, Violette Serrat, reflects on her journey with the French luxury brand and being a working mother of two.
Spain recently adopted a law seeking to introduce menstrual leave for those suffering from period pain and to combat workplace taboos surrounding menstruation.
Meet these Asian doctors and entrepreneurs who are driving innovations in skin, hair, makeup and more.
Exclusive: Tatler and David Beckham take over Macau
David Beckham with members of the Tatler community at The Londoner Macao (Photo: Anna Koustas/Tatler Hong Kong)
The grand opening of The Londoner Macao from May 23 to 25 was a celebration for the books.
Its brand ambassador David Beckham was in the city for the occasion, while guests from all over the Tatlersphere—including VIPs based in Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, mainland China and Hong Kong—mingled with the star and enjoy the incredible offerings at the new hotel.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Step away from the city and visit these 5 bustling floating markets near Bangkok to tantalise your taste buds (on a boat).
Exclusive: On May 18, members of the Tatler community celebrated French May Arts Festival’s 30th anniversary with an A-list gala dinner.
Collectively known as In My Sight, Keung To and other Mirror members will hold solo concerts from July—here’s what we know so far.
Inside a chic Hong Kong home with beautiful views
The 1,600 sq ft apartments features a balcony with outdoor furniture from Everything Under The Sun (Photo: Handout)
When Emma Maclean of Hong Kong-based interior design company EM Bespoke first visited this apartment in Hong Kong’s coastal neighbourhood of Stanley, its architectural features and plentiful sunlight immediately stood out to her. She then revamped this luxury home by adding features that celebrate its natural light and picturesque scenery.
MORE FROM
Here are some fun decor ideas on how you can personalise your home based on your star sign.
The Succession heir apparent’s three-story New York City penthouse with a spectacular view and spiral staircase is now on the market for US$29 million.
Look to these expert tips for ideas on how you can decorate a rental property and make it into a beautiful space, no matter its size.
AROUND ASIA
MALAYSIA | A day in the life of Han Chong, the founder and creative director of fashion brand Self-Portrait.
SINGAPORE | Here are 5 exciting events to look forward to if you’re visiting Singapore this June.
PHILIPPINES | Filipino fashion designer Pepito Albert, whose works ranged from traditional barongs to splendid gowns, has died at the age of 63.
