Cover The founders of Yuán (Photo: courtesy of Yuán)
The founders of Yuán (Photo: courtesy of Yuán)
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Here’s your one-stop destination to find out what the members of the Tatler community are up to, from starting new business ventures to hosting meaningful celebrations
Each month, we'll be bringing you the latest updates and intriguing insights from the inner circles of the Tatler community. Discover who and what is making waves: from community projects, celebrations and new business ventures.
For our second edition, go inside a fabulous party thrown by an Asia's Most Influential honouree; discover which Tatler A-listers hosted an intimate soirée at The China Club and why a Gen.T honouree is partnering with other female founders.
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Lois Tien partners with two female founders to launch Yuán: The Apartment
Above Kate Low, Lillian Pau and Lois Tien (Photo: courtesy of Yuán)
Kate Low, Lillian Pau and Lois Tien (Photo: courtesy of Yuán)
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Mark your calendars: this month, there will be a new retail destination in town. Yuán: The Apartment will be located on the top floor of PMQ and will house three distinct female-founded brands: Perk by Kate, Rhapsody in Gold and Sol the label. Perk by Kate, founded by Kate Low, hails from Singapore. The brand aims to elevate lingerie through craftsmanship and designs, from elegant lace to comfortable everyday essentials.
The second brand, Rhapsody in Gold by Lillian Pau re-imagines Chinese character jewellery to capture emotion, auspicious meanings and memories into modern 18k gold heirlooms. The brand is dedicated to preserving the beauty of handcrafted jewellery as well as celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Chinese characters. Finally, Sol the label, founded by Gen.T honouree Lois Tien, continues to champion sustainability through “SelfWear”, a new category of loungewear and sleepwear encouraging customers to focus on comfort and self-care. The store will house a broader collection of self-care, sleepwear, sleep essentials and leisurewear from Sol.
Tien says: “We believe that well-made products are the ultimate outlet for self-expression and we are excited to offer our customers a one-of-a-kind shopping destination that embodies ease, luxury and conscious living, celebrating them and the luxuries they deserve.” Yuán opens its doors to the public on April 20.
Jonathan Cheung, Ed Tang and the Tate International Council host a soirée for Maria Balshaw
Veronica Chou and Olga Re Rebaudengo
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The founders of independent art advisory company, Art Bureau, Ed Tang and Jonathan Cheung and members of the Tate International Council hosted the creative community for an intimate soirée cocktail at The China Club on March 27. The event was in honour of Maria Balshaw, the director of British art institution, Tate, who had flown in for art week. Notable faces among the crowd included Ed Tang’s sister, Victoria Tang-Owen, Princess Alia Al-Senussi, Dee Poon and Uli Sigg, who were on hand to support Balshaw and other members of the art community in Hong Kong.
Ivan Pun hosts Weizza Gin launch party—a grand finale to Hong Kong’s Art Week
Tina Leung, Princess Alia Al-Senussi, Feiping Chang, Jonathan Cheung, Ivan Pun, Ingrid Chen Mandonnaud, Justin Ng, Aaron Cezar, Christian Albu and Elena Kan celebrate the launch of Weizza gin
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Being at the forefront of Myanmar’s cultural revitalisation, entrepreneur Ivan Pun has now drawn from the country’s botanicals to create Weizza gin, a gin brand paying homage to his home country. During Art Week in March, the brand took over The Lawn at The Upper House from March 18-29 with its Weizza House Lounge, and on March 29, to conclude its pop-up series, the founder held a fabulous party which was attended by the city’s A-list. Guests enjoyed free-flowing Nomad caviar and Weizza cocktails, toasting to an epic week of celebrations and the end of Hong Kong’s Art Week.
Donatella Versace and John Legend shake up Macau for the grand opening of the Palazzo Versace
Chrissy Teigen, Donatella Versace, Daisy Ho and John Legend
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Palazzo Versace opened the first of its luxury hotels in Asia within the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau in March. The hotel is evocative of an Italian Palazzo, and Versace’s Milanese heritage and signature flair are immediately evident. For its grand opening on March 23, the brand's chief creative officer, Donatella Versace, personally flew in for the occasion and hosted a fabulous celebration, made only more exceptional by the A-listers in attendance. Her entourage included Chrissy Teigen and superstar John Legend.
Guests passed through the Jardim Secreto where renowned harpist, Yu Dan and the quintet from Macau Orchestra gave musical performances, before entering The Grand Pavilion for Versace Signatures, a curated display of iconic Atelier Versace and Versace ready-to-wear designs.
The evening concluded with a banquet dinner of Chinese cuisine accompanied by traditional entertainments, such as a drum performance by a group of young talents from Macau, followed by a surprise music performance from Legend, who serenaded guests with songs including his classic ballad All of Me. In attendance were Daisy Ho, Timothy Fok, Versace global ambassador Rosy Zhao, Laurinda Ho, Beatrice Ho and Gigi Chao. The opening marks the second Palazzo Versace to exist, the first one was opened in Dubai in 2015.
As Content Director at Tatler Hong Kong, Tara shapes the brand's editorial vision across social, digital and print, and reports on Asia's most influential figures — from CEOs and leaders across business, style and the arts. In her dual role as Head of VIP, she also drives the planning and execution of Tatler's flagship IPs, curating star-studded events and building the relationships and communities that define the brand. Born and raised in the Middle East, she honed her craft in Dubai, crafting communication strategies for luxury brands across the Gulf. Follow her on Instagram @tarasobti.
