Tatler Ball 2021 in Malaysia: The Best Dressed List

From glamorous gowns and tuxedos to stunning jewellery and watches, take a look the most memorable style moments at Tatler's first ever Christmas Ball

One of the reasons why Tatler Ball is among the most anticipated events in Malaysia is because it is a celebration of style. Each year, the Tatler community takes up the annual fashion challenge with gusto—and this year is no different.

Belles of the Ball

Classic Christmas colours—green and red—were given a high fashion interpretation this year, especially with Tatler Style Award recipient Marion Caunter's gorgeous pine green gown by Christopher John Rogers. Bringing festive cheer, there was also an abundance of statement bows, fairytale silhouettes, feminine ruffles and sequinned suits.

Marion Caunter in Christopher John Rogers

Christine Cheah in Keith Kee and Bulgari

Datin Maureen Ooi in Keith Kee and Suen Jewellery and Celina Wong in Brian Khoo

Photo 1 of 7 Marion Caunter in Christopher John Rogers

Photo 2 of 7 Pauline Gan in Orson Liyu

Photo 3 of 7 Christine Cheah in Keith Kee and Bulgari

Photo 4 of 7 Cherrie Chin in Celest Thoi

Photo 5 of 7 Puan Sri Siew Yong Gnanalingam and Dato' Rosemarie Wee in Isabel Sanchis

Photo 6 of 7 Shasha Hew in Halston

Photo 7 of 7 Datin Maureen Ooi and Celina Wong in Brian Khoo

Datuk Dr Hartini Zainudin in Melinda Looi Couture

Above Dato' Dr Hartini Zainudin in Melinda Looi Couture

Perhaps one of the most on-theme outfits was Dato' Dr Hartini Zainudin's custom dress by Melinda Looi. Paired with a handmade necklace depicting images that her children have painted for her over the years, it celebrates the holiday spirit of family and togetherness.

Above Nalisa Amin in Behati

Above Melinda Looi in vintage Melinda Looi Couture

There were also some style rebels who put a modern and edgy spin on their Christmas outfits, notably Nalisa Amin's provocative mesh dress with ornamental taffeta roses by Behati.

See also: Nalisa Amin on Her Style Evolution

Men of the Hour

Brian Quirk in Tom Ford and Andrew Wong in Rick Owens

Photo 1 of 6 Nazreem Musa in Fizi Woo

Photo 2 of 6 Anson and Nickson Auyong in custom suits by Ian Chang

Photo 3 of 6 Ferhat Nazri in Vivienne Westwood

Photo 4 of 6 Andrew Wong in Rick Owens

Photo 5 of 6 Brian Loo in Dior and Sally Quah in Brenda Kuoh

Photo 6 of 6 Brian Quirk in Tom Ford and Andrew Wong in Rick Owens

The men weren't going to let the ladies have all the fun at Tatler Ball this year. Bringing their A-game with impressive ensembles, classic black suits were given modern updates with intricate prints and unique collars. There were exciting experimental looks involving bright colours, vibrant patterns and velvet creations.

But style iconoclasts Nazreem Musa and Andrew Wong definitely stole the show with their boundary-pushing looks by Fizi Woo and Rick Owens respectively.

A Christmas Sparkle

Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah wearing Cartier

Photo 1 of 6 Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah wearing Cartier

Photo 2 of 6 Gregory and Mandy Ling wearing Chopard

Photo 3 of 6 Robyn Choi and Judith Leow wearing Chopard

Photo 4 of 6 Peony Sim wearing Rafflesia The Pearl Centre

Photo 5 of 6 Datin Maureen Ooi wearing Suen Jewellery

Photo 6 of 6 Vivienne Cheng wearing Swarovski

Lean in to take a closer look at the stunning jewellery and watches that completed these stylish looks at Tatler Ball.

Photo 1 of 5 Daniel Lim wearing Chopard

Photo 2 of 5 Nickson Auyong wearing Chopard

Photo 3 of 5 Jannio Shun wearing Rolex

Photo 4 of 5 Ken Ng wearing Audemars Piguet

Photo 5 of 5 Christopher Tan wearing IWC Schaffhausen

Our favourite pieces included a statement diamond set by Cartier on Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah. Then there is the bold pairing of Daniel Lim's elegant Chopard L.U.C timepiece with a glint of the Swiss brand's Happy Diamonds necklace under his bowtie.

Date Night Done Right

Kavita Sidhu in Alia Bastamam and Suen jewellery and Roberto Guiati in Lanvin

Ben Yong and Elizabeth Lee Yong in Marchesa

Datin Yvette Kang in Balmain and 28 carat emerald necklace

Scha Alyahya in Loewe dress and Bulgari jewellery and accessories, and Awal Ashaari in Bernard Chandran

Roen Cian in Bernard Chandran and Carey Ng in a lehenga by Saimika Trends

Photo 1 of 8 Kavita Sidhu in Alia Bastamam and Suen jewellery and Roberto Guiati in Lanvin

Photo 2 of 8 Lim Wei-Ling in Michael Ong and Yohan Rajan

Photo 3 of 8 Datin Dian Lee in Givenchy dress and Maria Tash and 14 / Quatorze earrings, and Datuk Jared in Paul Smith

Photo 4 of 8 Benjamin Yong and Elizabeth Lee Yong in Marchesa

Photo 5 of 8 Datin Yvette Kang in Balmain dress, Chanel purse and Gianvito Rossie shoes, and Datuk Michael Tang in Balmain

Photo 6 of 8 Scha Alyahya in Loewe dress and Bulgari jewellery and accessories, and Awal Ashaari in Bernard Chandran

Photo 7 of 8 Aaron Chin in Initial and January So in Glamedge Couture

Photo 8 of 8 Roen Cian in Bernard Chandran and Carey Ng in a lehenga by Saimika Trends

There's no better way to end the monotony of lockdown than with a glamorous ball at the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur. These power couples definitely grabbed the chance to take a break from indoor picnics and dinner dates at home to get dressed to the nines and party the night away.

From Datin Dian Lee and Lim Wei-Ling's romantic flowing dresses that swayed on the dance floor to sentimental treasures, such as the gorgeous floral gown that Elizabeth Lee-Yong first wore when she met her husband Benjamin Yong for the first time, there was no shortage of magical moments.

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Tatler Ball 2021 in Malaysia: The Best Dressed List

Belles of the Ball

Men of the Hour

A Christmas Sparkle

Date Night Done Right