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'Street Fighter' impresses with its visual impact, references to its source material and excellent choreography. With strong portrayals from its leads—Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters and Callina Liang as Chun-Li, the film is a throughly entertaining watch from start to finish. But its fun, campy atmosphere clearly struggles to make up for its inconsistent tone and plot, resulting in a film that leaves a lot to be desired. Regardless, it is easily one of the best fighting game adaptations in recent memory and warrants a visit to cinemas. Photos: Paramount Pictures
Filipino literature has always been rife with themes of mythology and supernatural struggles. But more than cautionary childhood tales, book recommendations from this genre illuminate current social conditions with a more palatable and entertaining twist. As the Halloween season approaches, Tatler has rounded up prominent Filipino horror writers whose tales blur the line between fictional worlds and the horrors of reality. Read more on TatlerAsia.com or click the link in our bio. Cover photo stylised by Celine Dabao
You never know which conversation might change your perspective, challenge your thinking or lead to your next big idea. At the Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026, we're bringing together 300 curated founders, investors, creators and leaders from across Asia. But making the most of the room isn't about meeting as many people as possible. It's about having conversations that matter. So skip the rehearsed introductions. Ask better questions. Be curious about people whose experiences are different from your own. Swipe for a few ways to make your next conversation count. 27–28 October 2026 Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand Be part of the room. Apply for your place via the link in bio. The Tatler Gen.T Summit 2026 is presented in partnership with @tourismthailand, @siamparagonshopping, @jaibyonesiam, @ap_thai, @cpfood, @elephants.inc, @nespresso and @robertmondavi
Long before the Kardashians built an empire around sharing their lifestyle, @krisaquino was already laying her life bare for millions on TV. “If I hadn’t opened up my life, who would care about me now? I did it before the Kardashians! I really became part of the families of so many Filipinos to the point that people would wonder, ‘wala na bang ibang artista ang ABS-CBN’ [Are there no other artists at ABS-CBN]?” The Philippines’ undisputed “Queen of All Media” greeted the team for the Tatler cover shoot with her unmistakable voice—effortlessly commanding the space despite being away from cover shoots for years. Yet behind the striking couture lay a gruelling physical battle; Kris was navigating deep bone pain. Still, she pressed on for her dear friend, designer Michael Leyva. “I haven’t worn gowns and heels in a long time... and considering all these wires coming out of my body. But I think this is going to be one of my best [covers]”. Read the full cover story on Tatler's October 2026 issue. Available on Shopee, Lazada, Zinio, Magzter, and Pressreader, or at newsstands today! Photography by @markednicdao Words by @matetreyes All outfits and styling: @michaelleyva_ Makeup by @rbchanco Hair by @jonathanvelasco__ Set Design by @justine_arcegabumanlag Production by @isabelvmf and @doweeu Logistics: @johannahreglos and Ysobel Zamora Location: @shangrilafort
Hollywood icon Lucy Liu is redefining what it means to age beautifully. As the new Asia Pacific ambassador for the Merz Aesthetics ‘Proudly Becoming’ collection, she visited Seoul to share her empowering perspective on individuality, self-care and skin longevity. Swipe through to read her most inspiring insights on preserving who you are right now. Your time is now. Read our full interview with Lucy Liu at the link in bio.
Set against the lush landscape of Studio City, this Los Angeles home by SLS Properties takes a darker, more elemental approach to Californian living. Charred wood, lava stone and warm limestone create a sensual palette, while expansive glazing and a 24-foot indoor planter dissolve the boundaries between architecture and nature. Across its open-plan interiors and five bedrooms, the home balances drama with intimacy, creating moments of calm through light, greenery and texture. Outdoors, a pool and fire pit extend the home’s resort-like atmosphere, offering the family a private escape from the city.
Ahead of its public opening in 2027, the Coconut Palace, formerly Tahanang Pilipino, has undergone restoration, preparing to first welcome delegates of the upcoming ASEAN Summit. Brought to life by National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa and declared an Important Cultural Property by the National Museum of the Philippines, the palace stands as a tribute to Filipino heritage. Its design embraces organic form and native provenance with recurring hexagonal motifs echoing trimmed coconut trunks and a breathtaking chandelier composed of 101 meticulously arranged coconut shells with brass trimmings. Across its 11 rooms, the upper suites act as showcases of the diverse regions of the Philippines. Above all, it stands as a celebrated home for Filipino craftsmanship, honouring the enduring allure of materials that are unmistakably our own. Read more on TatlerAsia.com or tap the link in our bio. Video by PJ Tavera Edit by PJ Tavera and Yohann Deloso
Studio Vero has transformed this 1,700-square-foot pied-à-terre in Belgravia into an art-filled sanctuary that balances old-world character with contemporary elegance. Earthy tones, antique furnishings and sculptural pieces create a calm, layered atmosphere, while works by artists including Lee Johnson, Rosa Roberts and John Hoyland bring moments of vivid colour and personality throughout. From the Art Deco-inspired dining room and its bespoke English oak joinery to the serene primary suite and exuberant botanical guest bedroom, each space reveals a distinct design story. Rooted in British craftsmanship and shaped around the client’s discerning taste, the London home feels both deeply personal and unmistakably of its place.
If you are trying to decide what to queue up next, here are some of the films and returning series landing on Apple TV in October and November 2026. Read the full list on TatlerAsia.com or tap the link in our bio. Photos: IMDb
The growing demand for Philippine indigenous fibres like piña and abacá reflects a renewed focus on bespoke design and heritage. However, translating this interest into a sustainable industry requires addressing distinct vulnerabilities in the supply chain, ranging from weather impacts on crop yields to the intensive manual labour required for thread extraction. To secure the future of these traditions, advocates, designers, and weaving communities are working to build structural independence, ensuring the sector can sustain itself beyond temporary interventions. Read our latest series of articles exploring the realities of textile production, the Filipino designers championing local materials, and the true value of artisanal processes at the links in our bio. Cover photo: Manlilikha ng Bayan Samporonia Madanlo from Caraga, Davao Oriental weaving dagmay using abacá (Photography: Kat Palasi); Images: Courtesy of HABI: The Philippine Textile Council
Your watchlist for the rest of 2026 is filling up fast. 'The Terminal List' gets its second season, Michelle Yeoh stars in 'Blade Runner 2099', and season three of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' drops in November. Read the full list of arrivals on tatlerasia.com or tap the link in our bio. Photos: IMDb
In New Delhi, Spaces Architects KA has reimagined the family home as an immersive exploration of form, material and art. Curvilinear surfaces, a semi-transparent entrance and a circular staircase leading to a double-height living room establish an architectural language that favours curiosity over convention. Across the home, stone inlays, sculptural furniture and digital artworks create a dialogue between the physical and the contemporary. Sliding doors connect the family lounge to an outdoor terrace, while the monochromatic basement offers a more restrained atmosphere, centred on a jacuzzi beneath a tensile fabric installation. Art is woven into the architecture itself, from recessed niches and textured backdrops to expressive murals and unexpected touches of colour in the private rooms. With a restrained palette of warm whites, muted beiges and soft greys, the Art House reveals its details gradually, balancing bold experimentation with the practical rhythms of family life. Photography by Bharat Aggarwal
Netflix is packing the final months of 2026 with a heavy mix of big-name returns, literary adaptations and new features. The slate covers everything from a seven-part 'East of Eden' series starring Florence Pugh to the final season of 'Emily in Paris'. Read the full list on TatlerAsia.com or tap the link in our bio. Photos: IMDb
We talked to photographers about the vacations or trips that have made the most impact on them, asking each to share their story through photos. Here we hear from Sonny Thakur: “My bride and I brought home more than a few memories from our month-long honeymoon in Italy. We’d long decided that our dream stays—Numeroventi in Florence and Casa Lawa in Sicily—were worth saving up for. Soon after our intimate wedding, we found ourselves expanding our pasta-shape vocabulary and driving through sleepy Italian towns. Along the way, our most unforgettable memories, unsurprisingly, involved food. Our most unforgettable memories, unsurprisingly, involved food: the unbelievably fresh produce from the markets, which we brought back to photograph in our 16th-century loft-turned-makeshift photo studio; and the sweetest seafood pasta, served to us by our sailboat captain off the coast of Sant’Alfio.”
"I see myself just as a medium." For renowned architect Conrad Onglao (@conrad_onglao), great design begins with listening. He opens up about translating personal lifestyles into living spaces in this episode of #TatlerInConversation. Watch the full episode on YouTube: @tatlerph.