For the past fifty years, Derby champion and renowned horse trainer Tony Cruz has made some of the city’s dreams come true thanks to his legendary performances as a jockey and then as a mentor. This week, he reflects on his remarkable journey at The Hong Kong Jockey Club in an exclusive interview with Tatler.

Celebrating the legacy of trendsetters such as Cruz is part of Tatler’s DNA—and we’re proving it each year through our Asia’s Most Influential list. This year, our guests will be invited to the Tatler Ball at the Londoner Macao to discover this exclusive list. Tatler’s first-ever region-wide ball, which will take place on November 24, promises to bring together the most influential figures, cultural luminaries and industry leaders from across the city and continent, creating an atmosphere that truly embodies the essence of Asia. And while the event is invite-only, you can soak up a similarly festive atmosphere over the same weekend at the Tatler Cocktail festival at BaseHall. 

Other newsletter highlights this week:

• These inspiring women from around the world and across ages have blazed a trail and helped to drive the progress of women.
• Meet Eny Bawse, a domestic worker who’s highlighting the mental health challenges in her profession and urging employers to have empathy.
• With both the Sun and Mars experiencing shifts next week, Tatler’s astrologer Casey Chan explains what it means for each star sign.
• Is vintage jewellery worth investing in? Experts explain why old is gold among collectors, auction houses and enthusiasts.

Dear Tatler readers, with so many happenings coming to you by the end of 2023, make sure to pace yourself and set boundaries—it’ll only mean you appreciate the events even more. Until next time, have a happy Friday and a great weekend!

Salomé Grouard
Deputy Digital Editor

Tatler Ball has long been one of Hong Kong’s most exclusive black-tie soirées, kicking off gala season and bringing together the city’s most notable figures.

This year, the highly anticipated event, the Tatler Ball at The Londoner Macao, will see the launch of Tatler’s annual Asia’s Most Influential list that honours the people driving change in Asia and beyond.

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Eny Bawse learnt English by watching Ted Talks. Her busy schedule as a domestic worker—first in her native Indonesia, then in Singapore and finally in Hong Kong—meant her only choice was to listen to these talks during her free time (ie right before going to sleep).

Earlier this week, Bawse took to the TedXTinHauWomen stage to shed light on the unique challenges faced by domestic workers, and the acute need for employers to offer empathy and resources.

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The Tatler Gen.T Summit, the region’s premier event uniting Asia’s most influential entrepreneurs live and in person, took place in Hong Kong from November 9 and 10 at the iconic M+ museum.

If you missed the first day’s panels on everything from leadership and mindfulness to Web3, or the second day on the Tatler Catamaran, read our rundown of the event and what we learnt from our inspiring guests.

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Trends may come and go, but style is forever, if the frenzy around vintage jewellery is anything to go by.

From Cartier’s Tutti Frutti to Van Cleef & Arpel’s Ballerina clips, experts explain why old is gold among collectors, auction houses and enthusiasts.

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When it comes to buying a home, it can feel like there are a million things to consider: location, size, accessibility, and so on. However, recent research has shown that aesthetics is important to every homebuyer.

From the UK’s ornate Victorian-style homes to Greece’s classic white buildings with blue-domed roofs, here’s the list of the ten most beautiful property types we wish we could own.

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