Tous à Paris!

The Paris Olympic Games 2024 are just around the corner and some of the world’s best athletes are preparing to bring their A-game. Hong Kong, which won six medals at the last Olympics, will try to on this legacy this year, with at least thirty-five Hongkongers headed to France to represent the city.

From veterans such as fencer Edgar Cheung Ka-long and swimmer Siobhán Haughey to new names you might not have heard of but need to know, these are the Hong Kong athletes to look out for in Paris. These Games are a great excuse to travel to Europe and France—and stay at some of these celebs’ favourite luxury hotels. It’s an especially exciting destination as the country has recently been shining a light on sustainability and women’s empowerment initiatives; just look at this year’s Cannes Festival. However, if flying to L’Hexagone isn’t in your plans, perhaps you can bring a little France to your breakfast table; Tatler’s French editors recommend their favourite croissants around Hong Kong.

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Dear Tatler readers, watch out (again) for the rainy weather this weekend, and have a fantastique one!

Salomé Grouard
Deputy Digital Editor

 

LIFESTYLE

Travel like Rihanna, Hailey Bieber and Leonardo DiCaprio

Palm Heights Grand Cayman, one of the luxury hotels that celebs prefer to stay at (Photo: courtesy of Palm Heights Grand Cayman)

Celebrities—they’re just like us, and every now and then they need a high-end holiday where they can enjoy the sun and sea in total privacy. 

We’ve rounded up some celebrity-favourite hotels around the world, where the likes of Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Harry Styles choose to spend their downtime. 

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There’s a need for more neurodiversity and Asian representation in films and TV, says British Hong Kong actor Jemma Moore.

With the arrival of Gemini season, Tatler’s astrologer Casey Chan explains what it means for each star sign.

Here are five things to know about Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc, winner of the Monaco Grand Prix.
 

 

POWER & PURPOSE

Cannes Festival 2024 marked a significant milestone for women and sustainability

Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón and Adriana Paz jointly won the ‘Best Actress’ Award for ‘Emilia Perez,’ making Gascón the first trans-woman to win the recognition (Photo: Getty Images)

As the 77th Cannes Film Festival comes to a close, Tatler takes a look at how the event this year sought to celebrate women’s empowerment and sustainability. 

From Indian director Payal Kapadia making history to using reusable red carpets, here’s how Cannes made it differently this year. 

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MORE FROM POWER & PURPOSE

Thinking of getting a cat or dog in Hong Kong? Adopt or foster pets from these five Hong Kong animal shelters.

Here’s how women can exercise their way to a longer, healthier life. 

Meet six of Asia’s most influential wealth builders who are shaping the future of finance.

 

STYLE

Kate Middleton’s hairstylist on combating frizz in humidity

Rossano Ferretti shares his tips for better haircare

Rossano Ferretti, hair stylist to royals and celebrities including Kate Middleton, Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman, brings his services to the Asaya Spa at Rosewood Hong Kong.

Learn more about his secrets for better haircare in humid climates, combating dryness and more

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MORE FROM STYLE

Explore the second part of our colour analysis by season series, this time focusing on summer and its subtypes.

Tatler takes a closer look at two art deco Cartier clocks that fetched over US$2.3 million at auction in Hong Kong.

When it comes to red carpet bling, Chopard makes sure that the Cannes Film Festival never disappoints: here are the maison’s best jewellery moments on the red carpet this year. 

 

DINING

Photographer David Leung on how he turns bites into beasts

David Leung attributes the beginning of his fixation on pareidolia to a torn retina (Photo courtesy of Gallery by the Harbour)

Seeing faces in your food? You’re not going crazy. 

Debuting 22 new artworks at a solo exhibition at Harbour City, photographer David Leung explains the concept of pareidolia (we didn’t know what it was either) and how it brings another element to the food on his table. 

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MORE FROM DINING

Tatler Hong Kong’s French editors joined forces to bring you to their favourite places for fresh, crispy and buttery croissants.

There are plenty of new additions to Hong Kong's dining scene this month to keep your tastebuds satiated.

These are the best supper spots in Hong Kong, according to chef Vicky Cheng.

 

HOMES

Walk through this designer couple’s Los Angeles home with Japanese design accents

The Zen indoor garden in the middle of the house (Photo: Joe Fletcher)

With its superior views of the Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills, to the Hollywood Hills neighbourhood is a firm favourite with A-listers such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Keanu Reeves, Tobey Maguire, Jodie Foster and Ariana Grande.

Its newest permanent residents are Arya and Michael Martin, the duo behind the LA-based interior design firm and development company Studio OSKLO which specialises in luxury residential properties and select client projects.

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MORE FROM HOMES

Bjarke Ingels Group’s Not A Hotel property builds on the Danish desire for simplicity and the care and perfection of Japan.

How this venture capital firm’s office in San Francisco managed to incorporate disco into its decor. 

Book a table at one of these sustainable restaurants around the world for an immersive experience.

 

AROUND ASIA

SINGAPORE | Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa and Ne-Yo: Here are the 17 most exciting concerts happening in Singapore in 2024.

PHILIPPINES | From Buro to Suka, here are eight fermented Filipino foods you should know.

MALAYSIA | Meet the winners of the Tatler Homes Design Awards 2024, Malaysia edition.