Tatler Singapore Magazine - August 2024

In this issue

The August issue showcases three incredible musicians, all of Asian descent, that have or are making significant contributions not just to the music scene but to popular culture in general. In our cover story, Jackson Wang discusses his colourful collaboration with fashion mogul Mobolaji Dawodu. Grammy award winning Gen Z singer-songwriter Laufey opens up on her meteoric rise to stardom. And Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain shares tales from his storied career. Plus profiles of three Paralympic athletes representing Singapore in this year’s Olympic Games.

Powering the Future

Led by co‑founder and CEO Rusydi Khairul, Reactor School cultivates entrepreneurial mindsets, equipping youth with the skills and opportunities to tackle global challenges

5 mins

Spreading Joy

Through fashion, newly minted Rolex Awards for Enterprise Laureate Denica Riadini-Flesch simultaneously empowers rural women and tackles environmental issues in Indonesia

4 mins

Oh Chu Xian

Why the founder of deep tech start‑up Magorium thinks the answer to our plastic problem is not a full ban, but a better way of managing our waste

2 mins

New World Order

Fetish gear and antique tableware branded with Nike logos make up just some of this artist's incisive commentaries on consumerism and globalisation today. Eduardo Enrique reveals what makes him tick

4 mins

Good Game

Three Singapore Paralympians—a world champion and two first‑timers—heading to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which takes places from August 28 to September 8, share how overcoming the mental barrier is the biggest challenge in their respective journeys to the pinnacle of sports

7 mins

Rhythm Master

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who performs in Singapore this month, sits down with Taéler to discuss the highlights of his storied career, his musical mentors and why he refuses to be referred to with the honorific Ustad’

8 mins

A NEW DAWN

Superstar and style icon Jackson Wang emerges from his dark past with a new phase marked by his latest colourful collection, created in collaboration with fashion mogul Mobolaji Dawodu

5 mins

Journey Through Time

The quintessential tool watch for frequent flyers, the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master IT continues to evolve with the times while maintaining its distinct character

4 mins

Future Classic

Matthieu Hegi, the artistic director of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, delves into the creative journey behind the maison’s latest Escale watches

3 mins

Peak Performance

After a more than decade-long collaboration, Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal cap their inimitable RM 027 collection witha final timepiece that is lighter and tougher than ever before

3 mins

Dazzling Dichotomy

Armed with an evolutionary focus on redefining what it means to be a woman and fashion designer from Asia, Lisa Von Tang shows how small steps can make significant impact

4 mins

When in Rome

Tatler Singapore visits the Eternal City, the home of Bvlgari, for the unveiling of the house's most extraordinary collection of high jewellery to date, created in celebration of its 140th anniversary

6 mins

The Real Milano

The beauty of Italy's cosmopolitan metropolis can be found in its contrasting yet complementary traits, as Pomellato demonstrates in its latest high jewellery collection, The Dualism of Milan

3 mins

NEW NOSTALGIA

Grammy-winning Gen Z singer-songwriter Laufey refuses to be put into boxes and talks the importance of going off the sheet music’ in both performance and life

4 mins

FOREIGN POLICY

The robust presentation of art by Asian artists and those of Asian descent at the Biennale Arte 2024 in Venice brings a shift to the typically ethnocentric gaze of the world's oldest international art exhibition

8 mins

CROSSING BORDERS

On the 90th anniversary of Nikka Whisky, Taller explores the enduring legacy of Taketsuru Masataka, its founder and the pioneering godfather of Japanese whisky, and the cross-cultural love story that shaped Nikka Whisky's indomitable spirit

5 mins

MAN OF THE HOUR

Beautiful Destinations founder Jeremy Jauncey talks about his first experience with culture shock, the undeniable power of social media, and his upcoming role as co-chair for the Tatler Best of Asia event

5 mins

Powder Paradise

Club Med’s Hokkaido havens invite us to experience a winter escape that combines the thrill of world-class skiing with cultural exploration and unparalleled luxury

4 mins

THE GREENER SIDE OF PARADISE

The future of luxury travel is constantly evolving as travellers look for memorable experiences that feed the soul while nurturing the planet.

5 mins

A Sanctuary at Sea and Shore

Epitomising luxury sea travel with all-suite rooms, exquisite dining and personalised service, Regent Seven Seas Cruises also sets the gold standard by offering unrivalled experiences ashore and aboard their world-class elegantly appointed ships.

8 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.