Tatler Tales

To mark 400 editions, former Tatler staffers were asked to dish the dirt on their most enduring memories of their time on the magazine, from mishaps and near disasters to momentous milestones.

Stories ranged from irate socialites calling to ask why they weren’t on a best-dressed list, to nights spent partying with Vivienne Westwood, Paloma Picasso and Sophie Marceau. Memorable moments indeed.

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Only Anson

Anson Chan is a role model for women in China. Not only was she leading calls for pay parity in 1975, but in 1993 she became the first woman and the first Chinese to be appointed Chief Secretary, Hong Kong’s second-highest government position.

In 2007, after six years in retirement, she returned to public service as an elected member of the Legislative Council. In June 2010, she graced the cover of our 400th issue, and the accompanying interview gave a fascinating insight into her intellect, tenacity and drive.

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