Introducing Asia's Most Stylish 2020: This Year's Best-Dressed List

October 06, 2020

Cover Find out who made it to Tatler Asia's list! In photo: Liz Uy, Camille Co-Koro, Marga Nograles, Pauline Suaco Juan

The most fashionable men and women from around Asia

The word "stylish" conjures a cornucopia of images. Perhaps it’s an immaculate woman posing grandly in a ballgown, or a popular influencer who can pull off any trend, or maybe it’s someone whose look is so distinctive she can be recognised a mile away.

The men and women featured on this year’s Asia’s Most Stylish list include all of the above and more—they are newcomers and veterans, edgy and classic, maximalist and minimalist, but one thing they all have in common is an undeniable mix of confidence, sophistication and flair.

The Iconoclasts

Trend-defying or trend-setting, these original rebels are never interested in following fashion rules. Their instantly recognisable, distinctive looks have become synonymous with their names.

Kelly Tandiono

Above Kelly in a Patrick Owen dress, Puma sneakers and her own sunglasses (Photo: Mary Fix at Bernstein & Andriulli)

Location: Indonesia

Profession: Actress, model and triathlete

Rayi Putra

Above Rayi in a Gucci outfit and sneakers and his own jewellery and watch (Photo: Mary Fix at Bernstein & Andriulli)

Location: Indonesia

Profession: Musician and member of band RAN

Bernard Chandran

Above Bernard in a Dolce & Gabbana coat, top, trousers, Gluseppe Zanotti boots, and his own rings (Photo: Kim Mun at Hopscotch Photography)

Above Bernard in a Bremen Wong millinery hat and his own top, trousers, and rings (Photo: Kim Mun at Hopscotch Photography, Styling: Sarah Saw, Hair: CKay Liow, Grooming: KF Bong)

Location: Malaysia

Profession: Fashion designer

Jasmine Sokko

Above Jasmine in a Versace jacket, Cartier rings, and her own mask (Photo: Joel Lim, Styling: Jolene Lin, Hair: Edward Chong, Make-up: Keith Bryant Lee)

Location: Singapore

Profession: Singer-songwriter and producer

Yu Yah-Leng

Above Yu in a Salvatore Ferragamo shirt, trousers and her own socks and sneakers (Photo: Joel Lim, Styling: Jolene Lin, Hair: Edward Chong, Make-up: Keith Bryant Lee)

Location: Singapore

Profession: Creative director of branding agency, Foreign Policy Design Group

Grace Han

Above Photo: Robert Nilsson at Halfsmith, Styling: Yali Qian, Hair: KiKi, Make-up: Sharon Xu, Location: Central Studios)

Above Grace in a Michael Kors' coat and her own rings (Photo: Robert Nilsson at Halfsmith)

Location: China

Profession: Supermodel trainer and former Asia-Pacific head of Ford Models

Alicia Amin

Above Alicia in a Salvatore Ferragamo jacket, Dolce & Gabbana coat, and Tiffany & Co jewellery (Photo: Kim Mun at Hopscotch Photography, Styling: Sarah Saw, Hair: CKay Liow, Make-up: KF Bong)

Location: Malaysia

Profession: Model and actress

Sunny Wang & Dizzy Dizzo

Above Sunny and Dizzy in Gucci outfits and stylist's gloves and socks (Photo: Chou Mo, Styling: Saem Xu, Hair: Shang Jie, Grooming: Shin Tsai for Dizzy Dizzo, Hair: Ricky Lin at Eros Taipei, Make-up: Ian Lee for Sunny Wang)

Location: Taiwan

Profession: Actor (Sunny Wang), Musician (Dizzy Dizzo)

Dawn Koh

Above Dawn in a Fendi dress and top and Cartier rings and bracelets (Photo: Joel Lim, Styling: Jolene Lin, Hair: Edward Chong, Make-up: Keith Bryant Lee)

Location: Singapore

Profession: Co-founder of Chalk Farm bakery

Marga Nograles

Above Marga in a Kaayo hand-beaded top made by the Tagakaolo Tribe of Mindanao, Philippines, Kaayo skirt, WH Jewellery bracelets (Photo: Mary Fix at Bernstein & Andriulli)

Location: Philippines

Profession: Founder of contemporary Filipino fashion brand Kaayo Modern Mindanao

Sonia Eryka

Above Sonia in a Selekta Galaktika trousers and her own top and accessories (Photo: Mary Fix at Bernstein & Andriulli)

Location: Indonesia

Profession: Influencer and fashion designer

Jam Hsiao

Above Jam in a Gucci outfit (Photo: Chou Mo, Styling: Kevin Cheng, Hair: Chen Hong Yuan, Grooming: Elephant Lin)

Location: Taiwan

Profession: Singer and actor

Coco Pink Princess

Above Photo: Julien Boudet at Bleu Mode

Location: Japan

Profession: Instagram influencer

Jerry Haha

Above Jerry in a Maison Margiela jacket, vest, trousers, Chanel necklace and his own shoes and bracelet (Photo: Amanda Kho for Tatler Hong Kong, Styling: Rosana Lai, Hair: Vic Lai, Make-up: Karen Yiu, Gloomy Kwok at Hong Kong Make-up Artists, Styling Assistants: Mira Uttamchandani, Agnes Shu)

Location: Hong Kong

Profession: Multidisciplinary artist, DJ and designer

Hannah Quinlivan

Above Hannah in a Gucci outfit (Photo: Chou Mo, Styling: Saem Xu, Hair: Una at Fourhair Concept, Make-up: Jenny Lin)

Location: Taiwan

Profession: Actress

Peggy Gou

Above Peggy in a Kirin jacket, Knorts tank top, Jimmy Choo heels, and Tiffany & Co necklace (Photo: Tak Sugita, Styling: Christopher Kim, Hair: Rina Kang, Make-up: Sunghee An)

Location: South Korea

Profession: DJ and founder of fashion label Kirin

DJ Kulu

Above DJ Kulu in a Celine jacket, shirt, trousers, shoes, tie, ring, Emporio Armani beanie and Prada glasses (Photo: Alex Maeland, Styling: Syan Leung)

Location: Hong Kong

Profession: Fashion photographer turned DJ

Uma Wang

Above Photo: Robert Nilsson at Halfsmith, Styling: Yali Qian, Hair: Kiki, Make-up: Sharon Xu, Location: Central Studios

Location: China

Profession: Fashion designer

Leah Dou

Above Photo by Roy Rochlin/WireImage

Location: China

Profession: Singer

Nilu Yuleena Thapa

Location: India

Profession: Influencer

Paula Insan Hasari

Above Photo: @ottomans.coffee/Instagram

Location: Indonesia

Profession: Influencer

Chitose Abe

Above Photo: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Location: Japan

Profession: Designer and founder and creative director of fashion label Sacai

Naomi Osaka

Location: Japan

Profession: Tennis player

Verbal and Yoon

Location: Japan

Profession: Founders of fashion label Ambush

Wannasiri Kongman and Jesse Dorsey

Above Photo: Darren Gerrish/WireImage for The Standard

Location: Thailand

Profession: Founders of fashion label Boyy

The Classicists

Minimalists who gravitate towards sleek silhouettes and traditional tailoring make timelessness look anything but boring. By introducing twists of unexpected accessories or pops of colour, these men and women are stylish in any era

Donnie Tantoco

Above Donnie in a Issey Miyake jacket and shirt, Officine Générale shorts, Boss shoes, Kuboraum sunglasses (Photo: Mary Fix at Bernstein & Andriulli)

Location: Philippines

Profession: President of Rustan's Commercial Corporation, which owns luxury department stores

Pauline Suaco Juan

Above Pauline in a Lily Jean dress, Harlan + Holden hat (Photo: BJ Pascual, Art Direction: Vince Uy)

Location: Philippines

Profession: Executive director of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, a government body that promotes Filipino products and businesses abroad

Susanti Tio

Above Susanti in a Louis Vuitton coat, trousers, Wanda House of Jewels necklace and her own top (Photo: Mary Fix at Bernstein & Andriulli)

Location: Indonesia

Profession: Mining tycoon

Sena Husband

Above Sena in a Chloé dress and Boghossian bracelets (Photo: Amanda Kho for Tatler Hong Kong, Styling: Rosana Lai, Hair: Vic Lai, Make-up: Karen Yiu, Gloomy Kwok at Hong Kong Makeup Artist, Styling Assistant: Mira Uttamchandani, Agnes Shu)

Location: Hong Kong

Profession: Personal stylist

André Chiang

Above André in a Gucci outfit (Photo: Chou Mo, Styling: Saem Xu, Grooming: Fiona Li)

Location: Taiwan

Profession: Chef and restaurateur

Zhang Enli

Above Zhang in a Dolce & Gabbana shirt and trousers and Vivienne Westwood shoes (Photo: Xiang Sun, Styling: Yali Qian, Grooming: Li Hua)

Location: China

Profession: Artist

Karen Ong-Tan

Above Karen wears a Fendi coat and belt, Hermès boots and Cartier rings (Photo: Joel Lim, Styling: Jolene Lin, Hair: Edward Chong, Make-up: Keith Bryant Lee)

Location: Singapore

Profession: Corporate consultant

Xie Yige

Above Photo: Robert Nilsson at Halfsmith, Styling: Yali Qian, Hair: KiKi, Make-up: Sharon Xu, Location: Central Studios

Location: China

Profession: CEO of luxury brand Tangxindan

Kavita Sidhu & Roberto Guiati

Above Kavita wears Salvatore Ferragami outfit, Cartier earrings. Roberto wears Dolce & Gabbana top, Salvatore Ferragamo coat and trousers (Photo: Kim Mun at Hopscotch Photography, Styling: Sarah Saw, Hair: CKay Liow, Make-up: KF Bong)

Location: Malaysia

Profession: Co-owners of Zenzero Group, a chain of Italian restaurants. Kavita is also a fashion designer, TV and film producer, and actress

Fitria Yusuf

Above Fitria in a Stella Rissa outfit (Photo: Mary Fix at Bernstein & Andriulli)

Location: Indonesia

Profession: Influencer, model, writer and director of infrastructure company PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada

Lee Jim Leng

Above Lee in a Versace dress, Bulgari watch and jewellery (Photo: Kim Mun at Hopscotch Photography, Styling: Sarah Saw, Hair and Make-up: Shallee Lee)

Location: Malaysia

Profession: Group managing director and CEO of Hong Leong Investment Bank

Rosalindynata Gunawan-Bakrie

Above Rosalindynata in a Lanvin outfit (Photo: Mary Fix at Bernstein & Andriulli)

Location: Indonesia

Profession: Designer of childrenswear brands Bubble Girl and Akra

Charles Tong

Above Charles in a Hermès outfit and his own glasses (Photo: Robert Nilsson at Halfsmith, Styling: Yali Qian, Hair: KiKi, Grooming: Sharon Xu, Location: Central Studios)

Above Charles in a Hermès outfit and his own glasses (Photo: Robert Nilsson at Halfsmith, Styling: Yali Qian, Hair: KiKi, Grooming: Sharon Xu, Location: Central Studios)

Location: China

Profession: Vice chairman of the Tomson Group, an investment and real estate company

Boran Jing

Location: China

Profession: Actor and singer

Wanwan Lei

Location: China

Profession: Co-founder of M Woods, an art museum in Beijing

Oscar Wang

Location: China

Profession: Chief Creative Officer of BRDN, and the son of actress and director Sylvia Chang

Virat Kohli

Location: India

Profession: Cricket player

Aishwarya Nair Matthew

Location: India

Profession: Wine director of the Leela, and the daughter of Vivek Nair, the chairman and managing director of the Leela Group of Hotels

Shuhei Nishiguchi

Location: Japan

Profession: Fashion director of Beams

Heart Evangelista

Location: Philippines

Profession: Actress, artist, author and philanthropist

Liv Lo and Henry Golding

Location: Singapore

Profession: Model, TV host and the founder of FitSphere (Liv Lo), actor, TV host and model (Henry Golding)

Jong Kim

Above Photo: Lee Young Hak

Location: South Korea

Profession: Architect

Seo-Hyun Lee

Above Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage

Location: South Korea

Profession: Philanthropist and daughter of chairman of Samsung Electronics Lee Kun-hee

Kanachai Bencharongkul

Above Photo: Tatler Hong Kong

Location: Thailand

Profession: Photographer and managing director at Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok, and the son of Boonchai Bencharongkul, president of DTAC, Thailand's third largest mobile operator

The Interpreters

From up-and-coming actors making waves on the red carpet to breakout stylists and influencers, new “It” girls and guys are shaking up the fashion scene. They are known for their ability to make trends of the moment their own, and their millions of followers are more than eager to follow suit.

Yoyo Cao

Above Yoyo wears a Salvatore Ferragamo jacket, trousers, Cartier bracelet, and her own earrings (Photo: Joel Lim, Styling: Jolene Lin, Hair and Make-up: Manisa Tan)

Location: Singapore

Profession: Influencer and founder and designer of fashion label Exhibit

Kiwi Han Lee

Above Kiwi in a Guicci outfit and stylist's own tights (Photo: Chou Mo, Styling: Saem Xu, Hair and Make-up: OUR Leo)

Location: Taiwan

Profession: Influencer and model

Benjamin Kheng

Above Kheng in a Fendi outfit, Hermès boots, and his own earrings (Photo: Joel Lim, Styling: Jolene Lin, Hair: Edward Chong, Grooming: Keith Bryant Lee)

Location: Singapore

Profession: Band member of The Sam Willows, actor, TV presenter and former national swimmer

Ally Mukhriz

Above Ally in a Louis Vuitton dress, top, boots and Cartier watch (Photo: Kim Mun at Hopscotch Photography, Styling: Sarah Saw, Hair: CKay Liow, Make-up: KF Bong)

Location: Malaysia

Profession: Influencer and granddaughter of former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad

Wil Fang

Above Wil wears a Ermenegildo Zegna x Fear of God coat, trousers, and his own hoodie, sneakers (Photo: Amanda Kho for Tatler Hong Kong, Styling: Rosana Lai, Hair: Vic Lai, Grooming: Karen Yiu, Gloomy Kwok at Hong Kong Makeup Artist, Styling Assistants: Mira Uttamchandani, Agnes Shu)

Location: Hong Kong

Profession: Former marketing executive at Ralph Lauren and Apple, and founder of The DPT Group, which owns Cookie DPT

Chiu Hong Kao & Yi Chen

Above Chiu and Yi in Gucci outfits (Photo: Chou Mo, Styling: Saem Xu, Hair: Fiona Li, Make-up: Kai Beauty)

Location: Taiwan

Profession: Co-owners of Club Designer, a luxury fashion concept store

Angie Ng

Above Angie wears Givenchy outfit and jewellery (Photo: Amanda Kho for Tatler Hong Kong)

Above Angie wears Sacai outfit and jewellery (Photo: Amanda Kho for Tatler Hong Kong, Styling: Rosana Lai, Hair: Vic Lai, Make-up: Karen Yiu, Gloomy Kwok of Hong Kong Makeup Artist, Styling Assistants: Mira Uttamchandani, Agnes Shu)

Location: Hong Kong

Profession: Model and fitness instructor

Scha Alyahya

Above Scha in a Gucci outfit, Jimmy Choo heels and Chopard earrings (Photo: Kim Mun at Hopscotch Photography, Styling: Sarah Saw, Hair: CKay Liow, Make-up: KF Bong)

Location: Malaysia

Profession: Model, actress and TV presenter

Amiaya

Above Photo: Hanna Lassen/Getty Images

Location: Japan

Profession: Twin influencers and musicians

Ginette Chittick

Above Ginette wears a Stella McCartney dress, Roger Vivier shoes and Versace earrings (Photo: Joel Lim), Styling: Jolene Lin, Hair: Edward Chong, Make-up: Keith Bryant Lee)

Location: Singapore

Profession: DJ, lecturer at LaSalle College of the Arts, and co-owner and designer of cult fashion label FrüFrü & Tigerlily