Tatler Singapore Magazine - October 2022

In this issue

Betty Chen, the life patron of the Chinese Women’s Association in Singapore, where she served as president for 26 years until 2016, is on the cover of our 40th anniversary Legendary issue. The nonagenarian discusses some of her proudest achievements with the organisation, how her mother inspired her to champion women’s rights, and what keeps her curious about the world. Plus, Carmen Ow walks down memory lane recalling some of life’s iconic moments, including those with Tatler Singapore.

Duty of Care

Can a patient-centric experience change the way we approach breast cancer? One intrepid doctor and her team think so

3 mins

Meet Me at the Bar - Cooking with Dignity

Koh Seng Choon is the founder of Dignity Kitchen, a social enterprise providing culinary training for people with disabilities in Singapore and in Hong Kong

4 mins

Christine Amour-Levar - Tour de Force

In her new book, social entrepreneur and philanthropist Christine Amour-Levar discusses the life lessons she gleaned from leading hundreds of women on phenomenal expeditions around the world. She shares what it takes to continually inspire those around her

5 mins

Charles de Vilmorin

The new name to watch in fashion is bringing his futuristic vision to couture and Rochas

4 mins

The Filter Factor

Creators in the beauty sphere are continuing to push the boundaries of online filters, using them for creative expression and as practical tools, and changing the way we approach make-up

5 mins

Bois Dormant, The Power Of Unlocking Specific Moments In Time With Just An Inhale

Bois Dormant, the latest addition to Celine's Haute Parfumerie fragrance collection, offers an olfactive master class in the power of unlocking specific moments in time with just an inhale

3 mins

A Perfumer's Garden

Henry Jacques's artistic director Christophe Tollemer lends his magic touch to the maison's first stand-alone Parisian boutique, establishing an old-world-meets-modern-luxury design aesthetic

2 mins

A Quiet Place

What does spirituality look like in the metaverse? Sabrina Villard, the first shaman to build a virtual world, lets us in

4 mins

A Class Above

Bulgari goes for gold with its latest Octo Finissimo novelties launched at this year's Geneva Watch Days

3 mins

One Lady's Legacy

Betty Chen is many things: a devoted family woman, a loyal friend and a lifelong philanthropist who served as president of Singapore's Chinese Women's Association for 26 years. The nongenarian, who will turn 96 next month, imparts lessons on life and tells us how she stays young at heart

6 mins

Founder's Spirit

The innovators. The founders. The fighters. The independent thinkers. The underdogs. One common thread binds them all: a unique brand of daring to go where no one has gone before. Meet three of them from this year's Gen.T List

8 mins

Neighbours Across Borders

Mei Mac has landed the lead role in the Royal Shakespeare Company's new stage adaption of My Neighbour Totoro. To her, this recognition means a chance to champion representation through an adaptation of the much-loved movie

5 mins

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For 38 years, Tatler Singapore has been the ultimate authority on high society and the luxury lifestyle; defining and covering the world’s most important, influential and exciting people, products, parties and places.