Juno Mak on his latest film ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ and why Chanel fosters avant-garde projects

Chanel is known for its classic image: after all, its founder popularised the LBD, the tweed jacket and the ballet flat. But would it still be classic if you wore that jacket backwards or fastened two of them together at the buttons to form an entirely new silhouette? At Tatler’s shoot with our cover star Juno Mak, the Hong Kong filmmaker, actor, singer and record producer dared to get this experimental—and then some. Pulling a straw hat and Tibetan skirt from his own wardrobe, the multihyphenate proceeded to command the set in a Chanel silk puffer jacket from the 2024/25 Métiers d’Art collection—worn inside out.

“Generally, Chanel is very elegant; but if a man wears it, perhaps it can be quirkier. When I was first trying [the clothes] on, I decided I wanted to embrace this clash,” Mak tells Tatler.

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Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza, presented by UBS, marks its highly anticipated return to Hong Kong this May after seven years. Running from May 21, 2025 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, the show is the first stop on its Asia Tour with jaw-dropping acrobatics and a visually stunning and technically ambitious production. Kooza runs for 125 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission.

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Can make-up be a powerful tool of self-empowerment? The answer might surprise those who’ve dismissed it as merely superficial cosmetics.

In a world where self-expression can be limited by cultural norms, political restrictions, or societal judgments, for some, makeup has emerged as an unexpected hero in the fight for identity and voice. Far beyond concealing blemishes or enhancing features, cosmetics have evolved into powerful tools of resistance, cultural reclamation and personal empowerment across diverse communities worldwide. 

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Kamala Harris, Keanu Reeves, Zendaya, Charlie XCX, Naomi Osaka and Lenny Kravitz all have one important commonality: they are celebrities from mixed backgrounds. However, the way they embody their mixed heritage and the way they are perceived by society differ vastly—that’s partly due to how multifaceted their realities are. According to British Punjabi journalist Isabella Silvers, this complexity is not adequately represented in society today.

“Discussions around race and power dynamics have become more visible in recent years,” Silvers tells Tatler. “However, there’s often an oversimplification of what it means to be mixed. Our voices are too often seen as a second-best option in these debates. I wanted to change that.”

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The confectionery world was set ablaze by the explosive popularity of the “Dubai chocolate”, a distinctive treat that rapidly captured global attention. Spearheaded by the Can’t Get Knafeh of It bar from Dubai’s Fix Dessert Chocolatier—which combines knafeh [spun pastry dough], pistachio and tahini paste—the creation quickly became a viral sensation, capturing the attention of food enthusiasts worldwide.

Its popularity has not only driven immense demand for the original Dubai chocolate, but has also led to a proliferation of copycat versions and inspired creations across the globe, as chocolatiers and even major brands attempt to capture a piece of this viral success. Behind this global phenomenon is Sarah Hamouda, the British-Egyptian founder of Fix Dessert Chocolatier, whose initial inspiration, born from a pregnancy craving, has unexpectedly led to the worldwide sensation that is Dubai chocolate.

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Located just two hours from central Tokyo, Toji is Not A Hotel’s latest property—a collection of five luxury villas perched on a mountain in the expansive natural beauty of Minakami, Gunma Prefecture.

Set in a region offering year-round outdoor pursuits such as skiing, rafting and golf, Toji marks the company’s seventh property within its growing portfolio of 33 unique accommodations across Japan.

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