Honouring tradition and empowering the new generation
Piano player Lang Lang, who played at King Charles’s coronation concert earlier this year, urges the city’s young musicians to pursue international opportunities and emphasises the importance of mentorship in their journey. He also explains to Tatler how Asian musicians are faring on the global stage.
To continue this movement, Lang Lang advocates to share both good and bad experiences with the next generation—and this delicate balance between heritage and innovation can transpire thought different industries. Including in the world of fragrances, according to Diptyque’s Laurence Semichon; in the tech industry with Nicholas Worley’s digital legacy platform that immortalises memories of loved ones; and with singer Laufey who blends Gen Z mentality with jazz.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- Check out our new Hong Kong City Guide for ideas on what to do, eat and see in our vibrant and beautiful home.
- Treat yourself to one of these 5 spa treatments in Hong Kong to help you reset, recharge and rejuvenate before the new year.
- As hotel bars are having a renaissance moment, discover the best ones around Hong Kong.
- According to Tatler’s astrologer, next week has a lot of big feelings in store—here’s what your star sign can expect.
Dear Tatler readers, use this festival season to connect with the different generations around you. Until next time, have a happy Friday, and Merry Christmas!
Salomé Grouard
Deputy Digital Editor
POWER & PURPOSE
Keeping your loved ones’ memories alive forever
Nicholas Worley with his three sons Hunter, Kaleb and Kai (Photo: Zed Leets / Tatler Hong Kong)
In a world where time moves swiftly and people and events are forgotten, Nicholas Worley, founder and CEO of Inalife, is challenging the passage of time.
His digital legacy platform can bring families closer by helping members connect with each other, share lasting memories and send time-delayed messages to future generations.
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LIFESTYLE
From TikTok to the Grammys: Meet Jazz singer Laufey
Laufey performing in New York City in December 2023 (Photo: Getty Images)
Laufey wasn’t expecting to be a musical sensation, but her debut single caught the attention of icons such as V of K-pop band BTS, American singer Billie Eilish and British singer Dodie.
In November this year, she received a Grammy nomination for the best traditional pop vocal album. Tatler caught up with Laufey to discuss her jazz idols and how she got into music.
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STYLE
Diptyque’s Laurence Semichon on the best ways to wear a perfume
Laurence Semichon, the senior vice president of fragrance and cosmetics at Diptyque (Photo: courtesy of Diptyque)
In the world of candles and perfumes, Diptyque has been a force to reckon with since 1961. And Laurence Semichon, senior vice president of the fragrance and cosmetics for the brand, is one of the people carrying on the maison’s rich legacy.
Tatler sat down with her to talk about her favourite fragrance, Diptyque’s new flagship store, and how the brand stays relevant.
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DINING
Here are the best hotel bars in Hong Kong
The Argo, Central (Photo: courtesy of the Argo)
From a mahogany-clad bar serving cocktail recipes from the 1920s and 1930s to the world's highest bar that boasts aerial views, Hong Kong has some of the world's best hotel bar.
As these institutions are having a renaissance moment, here are some of Hong Kong's best hotel bars.
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Here’s how the Tatler Cocktail Festival 2023 celebrated the best and brightest of Hong Kong’s bar industry.
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HOMES
Top material and colour trends to refresh your home in 2024
The Art Deco-inspired Savoy bed from Savoir Beds (Photo: Savoir Beds)
If you’re looking forward to renewing your abode in 2024, you may be wondering which materials are going to impress your guests, or which colours to opt for when giving your walls a fresh coat of paint.
We were wondering all of those same things too, so we reached out to renowned designers, creative directors and brand experts. Here’s what we found out.
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AROUND ASIA
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MALAYSIA | Read our top recommendations for museums to check out in Kuala Lumpur.
