These Asia’s Most Influential honourees are in the business of making people look good and feel good, creating successful brands that are recognised beyond their borders.
The fields of fashion, design, beauty and wellness all have one thing in common: They are in the business of helping people look good and feel good about their appearance, their surroundings and, ultimately, themselves. Tatler's Asia's Most Influential list recognises the many different contributions of these talented individuals from all over the region, as these visionary professionals and entrepreneurs help enrich lives by setting trends, promoting well-being and enhancing spaces, often working just behind the scenes whilst their work takes centre stage.
Federico Tan, Advisory Council (Hong Kong)
It’s not easy to land on a description for Federico Tan—tastemaker, fashion insider, marketing whiz, entrepreneur, cultural connector—or all of the above. The founder of marketing and communications agency Advisory Council has worked with galleries and artists to launch exhibits and collaborate on projects, and with musicians like Pharrell Williams and Ciara. But it was in fashion that he got his start: he helped launch Diesel in China, as the brand’s head of marketing in Asia, before striking out on his own—and here he remains, working with leading brands that include Miu Miu, Loewe, Gucci, Adidas, Sacai and Moynat. Tan has also been actively involved with Belowground at the Landmark Atrium, a space that serves as a bridge to connect luxury retail with contemporary culture.
