Sometimes if you want something done right …
Did you know that many everyday objects were simply not designed with women in mind? For example, safety features in cars are typically built to protect an average-size man. But you would think that something like sex toys made for women would have involved a woman’s input. Apparently not. In fact, it was “industry standard to put a vibrator on the tip of your nose to feel what a clitoris would feel” ... yeah. Thankfully, women have since stepped in to take the lead, and there are now women-led brands and initiatives that prioritise female pleasure, mental health and wellbeing.
In the spirit of inclusion, we’d also like to celebrate others with a “here, let me” attitude. From environmental advocates who founded projects or organisations that are saving our oceans, to women in Asia who are using surfing to raise awareness for sustainability, gender equality, body positivity and more, enjoy learning about those who are taking matters into their own hands.
Other newsletter highlights this week:
- The Japanese restaurants the team at Tatler Hong Kong go to for a sushi fix
- From life lessons to words of advice, dads of the Tatler community on how fatherhood surprised them
- The Karl Lagerfeld in Macau celebrated its grand opening on June 10 with a rock-chic-themed evening
- Frederic Joye of Arcanys on how sports can be key to fostering inclusivity in the workplace
Have a bangin’ weekend, Tatler readers, and happy Friday!
Heidi Yeung
Digital Editor
Gen.T
Meet the advocates who are saving our oceans
The Gen.T community is raising awareness about our seas' well-being (Photo: Getty Images)
In 2008, the United Nations named June 8 World Ocean Day; the US went a step further, declaring June National Oceans Month.
While we don’t believe caring for the planet should be limited to a single day or even month, we’re making the most of the occasion to draw attention to the figures within the Gen.T community who are fighting the good aquatic fight through their sustainability and impact projects and organisations.
MORE FROM GEN.T
From singing Barney and Friends songs as a child to performing for 10,000 people at the Esplanade: Annette Lee details her rise to becoming one of Singapore’s rising stars.
Press Start Academy, founded by Vincent Siu, is hosting an event to showcase how games and immersive learning can tackle real-world issues.
Meet the rising sports stars from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines who are taking the world by storm.
DINING
Here are Hong Kong’s best Cantonese restaurants
A colourful plate from Duddell’s (Photo: courtesy of Duddell’s)
From upscale dining establishments to family-run crowd favourites, explore the top Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong—36 to be exact—as chosen by the Tatler Dining Guide. Did your favourite make the list?
MORE FROM DINING
From omakase to basic crowd-pleasers, discover the Japanese restaurants the Tatler Hong Kong team go to for a sushi fix.
For the Dragon Boat Festival 2023, indulge in the best glutinous rice dumplings in the city. Here is where to find them.
Vietnam’s booming food scene was recognised with its first Michelin stars this week, with four restaurants selected by the prestigious dining guide.
POWER & PURPOSE
Meet the Asian women riding the wave of activism
Filipina surfer Maricel Parajes rides waves wearing a Maria Clara dress, a traditional Philippine garment, for Archie Geotina’s Pearls project (Photo: courtesy of Archie Geotina)
From Hawaiians battling for their sovereignty to long-haired hippies safeguarding the planet, surfers have been politically active for centuries.
Now, young surfers in Asia are raising awareness of issues including body positivity and gender equality, and challenging postcolonial legacies.
MORE FROM POWER & PURPOSE
There is no manual for becoming a father—but we do have papas in the Tatler community with pearls of wisdom to share ahead of Father’s Day.
Arcanys’s Frederic Joye explains how sports can foster inclusivity in the workplace.
Discover how Maggie Grout is making education more accessible through 3D-printed schools.
LIFESTYLE
Tatler’s ultimate Father’s Day gift guide
Say thanks to the father figures in your life with a gift that suits his style (Photo: Getty Images)
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift to celebrate the father figure in your life?
From the creative to the unexpected, here are some gifts and experiences that will acknowledge their tastes and make them feel special.
MORE FROM LIFESTYLE
From Michelle Yeoh to Gigi Chao, here are the celebrities and Tatler VIPs who attended the grand opening of The Karl Lagerfeld in Macau.
Discover the style and substance of the new EQS SUV from Mercedes-EQ, built for the all-electric era.
As part of this year’s French May festivities, The Hong Kong Jockey Club offered music and gourmet experiences alongside horseracing.
HOMES
Inside Nelson Chow’s beautiful oceanfront apartment
Nelson Chow at home with his dog Yoda (Photo: Harold de Puymorin)
Tatler visits NC Design + Architecture founder Nelson Chow in his Repulse Bay home—a feng shui master-approved sanctuary featuring shades of blue that celebrate the spectacular sea views.
MORE FROM HOMES
Zi Wei Wong of Supernormal Design Studio shares six tips for creating a living room inspired by nature.
Five of the best hotels to visit in Japan for stunning design and a beautiful modern ryokan experience.
An apartment designed around a tree? Yes, it’s possible—check out this sunlit, minimalist apartment in Singapore with nature at its centre.
AROUND ASIA
SINGAPORE | Discover the ten best gourmet wine bars in Singapore.
PHILIPPINES | Meet the Filipino queer model who walked for the house of Mugler’s return to the runway.
MALAYSIA | We turn to our readers to find out where the best cafés in the Klang Valley are.
