Women in the Spotlight
This month we feature alpha women whose work and lives are so undeniably dynamic that traditional conversations about gender and power don’t really play into their stories at all.
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Rebellious Spirit: Josie Ho On A Lifetime As A Habitual Rule-Breaker
The Scene
Rock star, actor, producer and provocateur—the unstoppable Josie Ho wants to get the last laugh
Tatler Hot List: 16 Women Fighting For Fairness in Asia
The Scene
From challenging gender norms to putting the spotlight on issues like the #MeToo movement and period poverty, a new generation of activists, authors and entrepreneurs are driving conversations about freedom and equality across the region
Lorna Simpson’s New Hong Kong Show Explores Life Under Trump
Lifestyle
On the eve of her exhibition at Hauser & Wirth, African-American artist Lorna Simpson discusses race and politics under the Donald Trump administration—and how his regime has inspired her chilling, biting new work
Behind The Scenes: Things Got A Little Wild At Josie Ho's Cover Shoot
The Scene
Don't call her a princess. Josie Ho wants you to see the real her
The Woman And The Sea: Female Free Divers Take Conservation To New Depths
Lifestyle
Female free divers are going to great depths to challenge the limits of human ability, save marine life and return to the source
Meet Judith Neilson, The Billionaire Philanthropist Championing Chinese Contemporary Art
Lifestyle
Billionaire arts patron Judith Neilson, who owns one of the world’s largest collections of contemporary Chinese art, reflects on the first decade of her non-profit White Rabbit Gallery in Sydney—and reveals what she’s working on next
Ladies First: Shiatzy Chen Founder Madame Wang On Working With Family
Style
We chat to Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia, the founder and designer behind Taiwanese fashion house Shiatzy Chen on how it is working with family and the responsibility of sharing Chinese culture with the world
Womanspreading: How Women Are Taking Space With Dramatic Dressing
Style
Bold ballgowns and voluminous shapes are suddenly storming runways and red carpets everywhere, a literal representation of women asserting their physical space in the world. As we discover, it’s more than just a fashion statement
Frances Cha Explores South Korean Culture With Her Debut Novel, If I Had Your Face
Lifestyle
A debut novelist depicts the modern edge of Seoul and the societal pressures faced by young women through the lens of four remarkable characters
Ladies First: Net-a-Porter Global Buying Director Elizabeth von der Goltz On The Importance Of Setting Examples For Women
Style
A leading fashion executive shares her hard-earned wisdom from her rise to the top—and the ways she's lifting others up with her
Solo Female Travel: The Highs And Lows Of Travelling Alone As A Woman
Lifestyle
Over the last decade, women of all ages have travelled alone more than ever before. We discover the draws of a solo sojourn with a journalist who describes how seeing the world on her own serves as a learning experience like no other
Don't Put A Ring On It: Why Modern Women Are Choosing Freedom And Independence Over Marriage
Lifestyle
As women make strides in their education and their careers, members of a younger generation would like everyone to stop asking when they’re getting married, already
Ladies First: Sisters Behind Matteau Swimwear On Women Designing For Women
Style
The sisters behind swimwear label Matteau share their thoughts on designing for women, along with tips on how to find the perfect fit
Ladies First: Crazy Rich Asians' Fashion Stylist Andrea Wong On The Importance Of Building Self-Confidence
Style
When the former editor-in-chief of Elle Malaysia was selected to be the stylist for blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians, at first she didn't believe it. But then she realized that not giving themselves enough credit is a problem that many successful women face today
