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How is it the end of the week already? If you haven’t done so yet today, take a deep breath now—that’s better.
In a hectic and results-driven city like Hong Kong, it’s very easy to keep running on adrenaline and forget to slow down and take in the world around us. Which is a shame, because once we do, we are reminded of what a wonderful city we live in. From the endless list of things to do and areas to explore to the incredible people in it—or coming to it soon, like our cover star Charlotte Dos Santos—Hong Kong is full of wonders.
This week’s newsletter highlights:
- Vriko Yu’s startup, Archireef, produces 3D-printed clay tiles that are saving Hong Kong’s coral reef
- Body Banter’s Stephanie Ng on overcoming an eating disorder and the unhealthy side of healthy eating
- Balming Tiger, the South Korean hip hop collective that performed at Clockenflap, thinks K-pop is due for shaking up
- Getting to know Tatler Dining’s Sustainability Champion for 2023, Ashley Salmon, a little better
This weekend, remember to give yourself a little time to breathe—and Happy Friday!
Heidi Yeung
Digital Editor
SUSTAINABILITY
How 3D printing is saving Hong Kong’s coral reef
Vriko Yu, co-founder and CEO of ArchiReef (Photo: Affa Chan/Tatler Hong Kong)
Vriko Yu was born and raised in the Hong Kong countryside, so nature conservation has always been close to her heart. “I saw the natural beauty of Hong Kong, but I also saw the aggressive development of the city,” she says.
This led to her studying biology and seeing first-hand how fragile Hong Kong’s underwater ecosystems are. Her startup, Archireef, produces 3D-printed clay tiles, which act as a substrate for coral to grow on, and support myriad other lifeforms.
MORE FROM SUSTAINABILITY
Meet Belinda Ng, who founded the podcast SustainaPod, for young people to engage in dialogue with sustainability practitioners.
From Tiffany & Co to Cartier, here is how some jewellery brands have made great strides in sustainability.
Lifestyle changes sustainability entrepreneurs Sonalie Figueiras and Yasmin Rasyid think we should all be making.
LIFESTYLE
Balming Tiger is here to redefine K-pop
Eight of the 11 members of alternative K-pop band Balming Tiger (Photo: courtesy of Balming Tiger)
Before the self-proclaimed “first alternative K-pop band” released their latest single SOS earlier this week, Balming Tiger had a chat with Tatler about why K-pop is in need of shaking up.
Also, why their collaboration with BTS’s RM was so important, and why they “have a crush on Hong Kong”.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
Need new Korean dramas to binge-watch? From superhero stories to hopeful medical dramas, there’s something for every K-drama fan on this list.
Artist Natalie Lo Lai Lai shares with Tatler the ecological concerns she explores through her work, and why she decided to become a part-time farmer.
Celebrating the return of Art Basel Hong Kong, Tatler and UBS hosted an exclusive brunch and panel discussion on art collecting.
STYLE
The designers behind Rotate are besties in life and fashion
Founders and creative directors Jeanette Madsen (left) and Thora Valdimars (Photo: courtesy of Rotate Birger Christensen)
Rotate Birger Christensen, the rising Scandinavian label that was featured in Emily in Paris, is showing the world that daring style, retail success and sustainability can all co-exist.
Meet the two best friends behind the brand whose designs are coveted by It-girls everywhere.
MORE FROM STYLE
Looking for a new bed or collar for your beloved pet? Here are some of the best luxury accessories your furry best friend deserves.
From e-waste to elegant jewellery: why electronic waste is worth its weight in gold.
From TV heartthrob Meerqeen to original sartorialist Wak Doyok, these are the most stylish Malaysian actors who should be on your radar.
POWER & PURPOSE
Understanding the unhealthy side of healthy eating
Stephanie Ng, founder of Body Banter (Photo: courtesy of Stephanie Ng)
Meet Stephanie Ng, the mental health advocate, psychologist and founder of Body Banter whose own battle with body image issues compelled her to give young people in Hong Kong who are going through the same struggles support and a voice.
“It’s very important to remember that eating disorders don’t develop overnight,” Ng says, and stresses the need to fight against the stigma and victim blaming that surrounds disordered eating.
MORE FROM POWER & PURPOSE
From Michelle Obama to Jacinda Ardern: this is how fake news is weaponised against women in the public eye.
IMS Digital Ventures promotes fairness and equitable trade by digitising the most laggard sectors such as mining, whisky distilleries and agriculture.
Peering into the vastness of space, these astronauts, scientists and engineers help find the answers to the mysteries of our very existence.
DINING
Roganic head chef Ashley Salmon gets to the root of it all
Roganic’s head chef Ashley Salmon is Tatler Dining’s Sustainability Champion for 2023 (Photo: Affa Chan/Tatler Hong Kong)
As Tatler Dining’s Sustainability Champion for 2023, Ashley Salmon has left an indelible mark on Roganic, the forward-thinking restaurant founded by Simon Rogan.
We get to know Salmon—and his humble beginnings—a bit better after his win.
MORE FROM DINING
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023 awards ceremony will take place in Hong Kong in July, the first time that the highly-anticipated event will be held in the city.
Eating and drinking are two of the best things you can do in Japan’s buzzy capital—Fat Cow head chef Shingo Iijima clues us in on his favourite spots.
From Filipino food to teppanyaki, there are plenty of new additions to Hong Kong’s dining scene this month to keep your appetite satiated.
AROUND ASIA
PHILIPPINES | Actress and eco-warrior Nadine Lustre on how she plans to save the planet.
MALAYSIA | Any time is a good time for nasi lemak, and here are the best nasi lemak in Malaysia, according to chefs.
SINGAPORE | Ocean Purpose Project founder Mathilda D’silva shares how the reason behind her passion for ocean conservation is a personal one.
