Cover This highly anticipated, invite-only black tie affair is back this December with a new venue and other thrilling details to wow our guests (Photo: Tatler Malaysia)
This highly anticipated, invite-only black tie affair is back this December with a new venue and other thrilling details to wow our guests (Photo: Tatler Malaysia)
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This highly anticipated, invite-only black tie affair is back this December with a new venue and other thrilling details to wow our guests
With less than two weeks to go to December, we’re counting down the days to this year’s Tatler Ball on December 1–one of the most anticipated events of the Malaysian social calendar. From its ultra-exclusive guest-list to stunning red carpet gowns, glittering jewellery, a gourmet dinner spread, and an impactful silent auction in support of local charitable organisations, the 2023 Tatler Ball in Kuala Lumpur promises to be a night like no other of opulence, celebration and goodwill.
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As we prepare to bid 2023 farewell and embrace the new year with flair, the Tatler Ball has evolved to a new level of sophistication. It boasts a new five-star venue in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, pampering beauty perks for our esteemed guests, and more enchanting details that will make it our best ball yet. Here are eight things to know about how this year’s ball differs from the rest.
Next stop: The St Regis Kuala Lumpur
The Grand Ballroom of The St Regis KL (Photo: The St Regis Kuala Lumpur)
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For the first time, Tatler Ball in Malaysia will be held at the decadent Grand Ballroom of The St Regis Kuala Lumpur. A haven for art lovers in Malaysia, this luxury hotel near KL Sentral boasts an exquisite private art collection, including a specially commissioned monumental horse sculpture by Columbian artist Fernando Botero and Barnaby Hosking’s three-dimensional Birds and Butterflies installation, inspired by Perdana Botanical Gardens.
Fun fact: The St Regis Kuala Lumpur is home to one of the world's first grand ballrooms to have a seamless and immersive LED projection system that can transform the look and feel of the space in a heartbeat. In addition to this, Tatler Ball guests will be treated to delicious canapés and an exquisite feast prepared by The St Regis Kuala Lumpur's executive chef Keith Hooker, executive sous chef Azizi Taslim and their team.
Sparkling stunners: Red-carpet jewellery with Chopard
Rizman Nordin wearing Chopard L.U.C XPS watch
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No black tie event is complete without fine jewellery and watches from our esteemed Tatler Ball partner, Chopard. The Swiss jewellery and watchmaker always delivers when it comes to making an impeccable red carpet appearance, dressing a select group of Tatler Ball guests this year with glittering pieces from its high-end collections. Look out for these riveting showstoppers among the best red carpet looks at this year’s ball.
A proper pampering by Beauty & Co. and ĀMANÏ Wellness
Above Ung Yiu Lin and Elizabeth Lee-Yong at the Beauty & Co photowall at Tatler Ball 2022 (Photo: Tatler Malaysia)
Ung Yiu Lin and Elizabeth Lee-Yong at the Beauty & Co photowall at Tatler Ball 2022 (Photo: Tatler Malaysia)
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From lavish facials to immaculate make-up looks, the ladies of Tatler Ball are known to pull out all the stops when it comes to their red carpet appearance. As a special treat for these belles of the ball, Tatler Ball’s official wellness partner Beauty & Co is proud to host an exclusive ‘Beauty & The Biohacker’ suite takeover at the St Regis Kuala Lumpur’s award-winning Iridium Spa, two days before Tatler Ball. Presented by Beauty & Co. and ĀMANÏ Wellness, Tatler Ball guests can pre-book a session to receive complimentary lifting and brightening facials along with bio-hacking treatments to look their very best for the ball. Tatler guests are also invited to enjoy complimentary pre-ball treatments from now till November 28 at the Beauty & Co wellness space at The Gardens Mall.
A pre-dinner pick-me-up by Bacha Coffee
For the first time, world-renowned luxury coffee maker Bacha Coffee will have its very own bar at Tatler Ball, serving up pre-dinner delights such as coffee-based cocktails, coffee mocktails, and espresso martinis, all served in Bacha’s exquisite glassware. Guests will also find a delightful surprise from Bacha Coffee in their gift bags to take home after the ball, as well as enjoy warm croissants after dinner.
A scent-sational bathroom experience
For one night only, luxury home and products brand Rituals Malaysia will grace Tatler Ball with its signature Sakura blossom scents, from fragrant scent sticks and candles at every table to a takeover of the St Regis Kuala Lumpur ladies and gents’ bathrooms with sweet-smelling, sakura-themed decor.
In addition to this, Tatler Ball beauty partner Armani Beauty has also set up a dedicated makeup counter in the ladies’ room for lipstick touchups with red-carpet flair. After all, it wouldn’t be Tatler Ball without a mandatory bathroom selfie or two!
Another photo-worthy corner for your consideration: Armani Beauty's all-red Armani Prive Holiday Concierge booth, located at the foyer. Tatler Ball guests will also take home a sweet-smelling memento of this memorable night in their gift bags, packed with a special surprise from Armani Beauty and a Rituals candle and body scrub.
Toys for tech-lovers
Tatler Ball would not be complete without the sounds of smartphone camera shutters clicking away to capture memorable moments in high definition. For the first time, Tatler Ball partner Oppo will host its own Oppo Lounge at Tatler Ball, decked out in stunning LED decor and showcasing the sleek Oppo Find N3 Flip and N3 Fold smartphones.
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Did you know? Oppo will be gifting the winner of Tatler’s 2023 Impact Award with a stellar new Oppo N3 Fold, known for its superb low-light photography capabilities and its expansive foldable 7.82-inch AMOLED screen.
Your chariot awaits
Auto-lovers, this one’s for you. BMW Malaysia, the official car partner for Tatler Ball, will showcase a stunning BMW i7 for the first time, displaying the luxury EV in a mesmerising setup in the ballroom itself for guests to snap photos to their heart’s content.
A select group of guests will even be chauffeured in first-class fashion from their homes to the St Regis Kuala Lumpur in the i7, enjoying sublime comfort in its ultra-spacious interior while a dedicated driver navigates the Friday evening city traffic.
Art with heart
For the first time, Malaysian-owned international art gallery Heritouch Gallery will make its way to Tatler Ball this year with a stunning live art performance by renowned Malaysian artist Ben Chong. Titled Chasing Myth, the 120cm by 90cm art piece by Chong will be one of the 11 amazing items up for bid in Tatler's charity silent auction in the early part of the evening. Art lovers will doubtless flock to Heritouch Gallery's designated area of art pieces on display, to round off the whole experience beautifully.
A Christmas Tree to remember
Above Photo: Tatler Malaysia
Photo: Tatler Malaysia
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Don't worry, there's plenty of time to gather around the Christmas tree for those merry group photos. Expect fairy lights galore and bursts of silver, gold and green at Tatler Ball, made exceptional with a beautifully adorned Christmas tree by Pavilion Collection.
Tatler Ball 2023 is proudly sponsored by Chopard, Oppo, BMW Malaysia, The St Regis Kuala Lumpur, The Exchange TRX, Bacha Coffee, Rituals Malaysia, Pavilion Collection, Beauty & Co., Armani Beauty, Hennessy, Moet, Minuty, Royal Selangor, Heritouch Gallery, and The Datai Langkawi.
Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
