Luxury Living
News about property sales in Singapore tends to grab headlines now and then—especially when it comes to Good Class bungalow transactions, a unique high-end luxury property type in our land-scarce city-state. Our newsletter cover story lists 12 record-breaking Good Class Bungalow sales from the last 10 years. From the much-talked-about Ridout Road area to Nassim Hill, we take a closer look at these expensive sales.
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- Meet the Phoenixes of Tomorrow, Gen.T’s first NFT collection
- President*s Design Award: The 8 winners of the 2023 edition
- Margot Robbie’s stylish moments through the years
- All the musical acts to look out for at Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023
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Andrea Saadan
Digital Editor
LIFESTYLE
Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, returns with exciting new journeys in Malaysia
A peek inside the Eastern & Oriental Express lively dining cars.
Alternative modes of transport are finally getting their share of the spotlight as travellers embrace the romance of slow travel, with luxury sleeper trains making a triumphant return to bucket lists around the world. Making a triumphant return is the Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, as it has just been announced that it will launch two new seasonal journeys in 2024 after a four-year hiatus—this time with epic itineraries through Malaysia.
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Teasers for ‘Seven’ by BTS’s Jungkook went viral: 5 other times the K-pop star broke the internet.
Post Malone, Jackson Wang and more: Musical acts to look out for at Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023
What to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023, happening this month in Seoul.
HOMES
President*s Design Awards 2023: How Designer of the Year Tan Kay Ngee embraces Asian influences in his architectural work
Tan Kay Ngee, founder of Kay Ngee Tan Architects (Photo: Wong Wei Liang / 328 Productions)
A scholar, educator, and architect, Tan Kay Ngee has sustained a notable body of work in Singapore and globally over nearly four decades. The 67-year-old was named one of two recipients for this year's prestigious President’s Design Awards. For Tan, the award signifies an important milestone. Speaking to Tatler Homes Singapore at the Kay Ngee Tan Architects shophouse office in Duxton Hill, Tan describes architecture as a fascinating profession.
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Design Shanghai’s head honcho Zhuo Tan, on supporting emerging designers in mainland China and beyond.
Elevate at home lounging with the colourful and sustainable furniture from Paola Lenti.
Meet the 8 winners recognised for their impact at the 2023 edition of the President*s Design Award in Singapore.
Singapore design studio Monocot selects timeless Vitra classics from W. Atelier to consider for your next decor makeover.
POWER & PURPOSE
These mavericks and pioneers are challenging the status quo in Asia
Karen Tan, co-founder of The Projector (Photo: Karen Tan)
As the largest region in the world, Asia is home to an incredibly diverse population. But even then, we need people to constantly push the boundaries on behalf of minorities and marginalised groups, or simply to challenge the status quo socially, culturally, creatively or politically. These honourees from Asia's Most Influential are known for being pioneers and mavericks who break the rules in ways that makes our collective progress possible.
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The heads of Asia’s luxury car dealerships are changing the way consumers experience high-end vehicles.
Tatler remembers Coco Lee by revisiting some of her most memorable and trailblazing moments.
In an exclusive interview with Tatler, 63-year-old entrepreneur and philanthropist George Goh reveals he started planning his candidacy in 2016.
STYLE
Margot Robbie’s stylish moments through the years
Margot Robbie’s stylish moments through the years. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images)
Before she was Barbie, Margot Robbie already filled the shoes of so many iconic characters—she was the unpredictable and fun-loving Harley Quinn, the irresistible Naomi Lapaglia, and the feisty Tonya Harding. The actress’ charm is her ability to inject a unique trait that makes every character remarkable.
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The Only Watch 2023 auction celebrates its 10th anniversary with a selection of one-of-a-kind timekeepers.
Bulgari’s Mediterranea high jewellery collection boasts stones like vivid sapphires reminiscent of the Mediterranean Sea.
From Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton debut to Dior’s scenography, Tatler recaps the highlights of Paris Fashion week menswear shows.
Nina Kaginda launches Flowhite to boost skin radiance with quality ingredients and cool packaging, one luscious body care ritual at a time.
GEN.T
How this banker joined the sustainable-food revolution and got his groove back
How this banker joined the sustainable-food revolution and got his groove back.
When Blair Crichton started out, a career in sustainability was hardly possible. Now he is the co-founder and chief commercial officer of a company at the frontlines of fighting climate change by providing smart food choices.
MORE FROM GEN.T
Meet the Phoenixes of Tomorrow, Gen.T’s first NFT collection supporting meaningful causes across Asia.
The Blue Water Heroes Awards 2023 recognises individuals who are helping to protect and conserve Southeast Asia’s coastal and marine ecosystems.
The future of learning is in the good hands of the next generation of leaders who are changing and equalising the playing field through education.
Proceeds from Gen.T’s Friends of Phoenixes NFT collection will go towards five important causes across Asia.
AROUND ASIA
HONG KONG | Editors’ picks: The best breakfast spots in Hong Kong, from indulgent buffets to a good ol’ cha chaan teng.
MALAYSIA | How far is too far when joking about tragedy? 3 Malaysian comedians weigh in.
PHILIPPINES | 6 Filipinos who made a mark by going beyond their comfort zone and chasing their dreams.
