Fashion
Rosana Chloe Lai
EDITOR
United Kingdom
Former fashion director of Tatler Asia. Warning: I have a penchant for puns.
United Kingdom
Former fashion director of Tatler Asia. Warning: I have a penchant for puns.
Fashion
The Hong Kong designer who made history at Paris Fashion Week spring-summer 2023 speaks to Tatler about the pivotal moments.
Don't call Pierpaolo Piccioli an artist. He insists. "It's provocative to say this, I know, but fashion is not art to me," the designer says in a hushed, thoughtful tone, his Rs curling through a thick Italian accent. "Fashion needs to work with the body, there is a practical purpose, but art is free from constraint."
Kim Jones serves as artistic director of Dior Men and Fendi womenswear, but he's not one to rest on his laurels; with a collaborative capsule with Sacai dropping this month and six ready-to-wear collections in the making, he proves to be a tireless fashion force
Former Lanvin creative director Alber Elbaz returns with an unconventional take on luxury called AZ Factory, where fashion is anything but a grind.
Even when the shows cannot go on, Dries Van Noten remains stubbornly optimistic about fashion's future Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered. You've Successfully Subscribed At first, it looks like an exorcism.
Celebrating his 50th anniversary, Paul Smith launches a foundation imparting his wisdom to young talents, in the hope of cultivating good manners and good times Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered. You've Successfully Subscribed Paul Smith apologises for standing me up.
By Rosana Lai An ardent student of philosophy, Brunello Cucinelli contemplates how looking to the past can help the fashion industry-and humankind-map out a better future Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
By Rosana Lai From channelling Hitchcock to collaborating with Luca Guadagnino, Salvatore Ferragamo creative director Paul Andrew is rekindling the brand's long-standing love affair with Hollywood for spring Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
By Rosana Lai Shoppers who've been stuck indoors are finding solace in a new offering from their favourite designers-say hello to haute homeware Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered. You've Successfully Subscribed "I like my money where I can see it-hanging in my closet," Carrie Bradshaw famously professed in Sex and the City.
From Area NYC to SR Studio LA and Yuima Nakazato, a new class of couturiers are breathing life into the craft Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered. You've Successfully Subscribed Challenging the status quo, a new class of couturiers is breathing life into the historic craft with a common mission to diversify and democratise.
Fashion's most eagerly watched designer, Jonathan Anderson-who helms JW Anderson and Loewe-is a proud overachiever, but his most winning trait might just be his determination to share the spotlight
Chloé's creative director, Natacha Ramsay-Levi, harbours a deep love of history but she's not afraid to shake up the future
Irish-Cantonese fashion designer Simone Rocha is a proud hybrid of two cultures-one of many dualities she explores in her ambitious collections Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
By Rosana Lai Tomo Koizumi, the Japanese designer behind fashion's buzziest kaleidoscopic gowns, found fame abroad, but now he's taking time to discover his roots Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
For his first collection as creative director of Kenzo, Felipe Oliveira Baptista reaches back to the brand's nomadic roots while drafting new values for its future Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered. You've Successfully Subscribed It was an especially sunny morning in February during Paris Fashion Week.
Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones reflects on his most memorable designs in a new book on the history of hat-making at the house of Christian Dior Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
Co-founder of Ambush and jewellery director for Dior Men, Yoon Ahn has been taking the fashion scene by storm, thanks to some choice collaborations, famous friends and her sharp intuition Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
Alessandro Sartori of the legendary house of tailoring Ermenegildo Zegna and Jerry Lorenzo of streetwear label Fear of God are launching one of fall's most anticipated menswear collaborations. Turns out the unlikely duo have more in common than you might expect Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen uses the latest technology to create poetic collections inspired by everything from the depths of the ocean to solar systems.
The new head designer of Issey Miyake, 36-year-old Satoshi Kondo aspires to make his mark on the Japanese house without forsaking its storied history
By Rosana Lai Bold ballgowns and voluminous shapes are suddenly storming runways and red carpets everywhere, a literal representation of women asserting their physical space in the world. As we discover, it's more than just a fashion statement Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
By Rosana Lai With India emerging as the next fashion frontier, budding designers like 2020 LVMH Prize nominees Supriya Lele and Priya Ahluwalia are proud to showcase the country's values through a modern, global lens Sign up for our newsletters to get all our top stories delivered.
Beloved at home and in Hollywood, martial-arts star Donnie Yen ponders his most important battle yet--the fight to leave the legacy he imagines
A leading fashion executive shares her hard-earned wisdom from her rise to the top-and the ways she's lifting others up with her
By Rosana Lai In 2019, celebrated South Korean DJ Peggy Gou started a record label, Gudu, and fashion label, Kirin-but for the creative polymath, this is just the beginning Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get all our top stories delivered We're on Facebook and Instagram.
By Rosana Lai Marrying Pierpaolo Piccioli's romantic creations with historic Chinese opulence, Valentino staged an unforgettable haute couture show in Beijing Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get all our top stories delivered We're on Facebook and Instagram.
With manufacturers and consumers becoming increasingly aware of the fashion industry's potential to wreak havoc on the environment, we gathered a group of sustainability trailblazers with intimate knowledge of the supply chain for a round-table discussion of some of the most pressing issues facing the industry.
A look into the fashion scene of Chengdu
Lane Crawford collaborates with The Woolmark Company to create two worldwide exclusive athleisure capsules with emerging designers Particle Fever and Helen Lee. Each collection incorporates innovative techniques using Australian Merino wool to showcase the versatility and importance of the sustainable fibre in the future of fashion.
So you bought a pair of thigh-high boots (after reading our epic guide, of course), but now you're stumped by what to wear with them. Don't worry-we haven't...
Pacific Coast News, Splash News Online, Startraks Let's list all the reasons we're jealous of Miranda Kerr. There's her supermodel figure, superstar hubby Orlando Bloom, super-cute dimples -and of course, her super-stylish sunglasses. The KORA Organics owner is rarely spotted out without killer frames that serve as a statement item in her outfit.
Beauty & Wellness
Glamour is the goal in all that you do. You're always spotted at the right place at the right time and are always immaculately dressed. The next thing for you in fragrance is Byredo's innovative and undeniably elegant Kabuki brush. Sweeping this powdered perfume along your neck will become a welcome addition to your refined, ladylike routine.
I simplified my routine to the bare basics - cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise - but I became religious about maintaining it both morning and night. I learned not to just rely on quick pick me up beauty products to 'fix' things.
Celebrity makeup artist Rosie Jane Johnston recommends wearing as little as possible and wash it off as soon after the workout as possible. But, if you must put a little coverage on, opt for mineral makeup which is slightly more breathable and usually contains anti-inflammatory ingredients.
We all know that beauty comes from within but this trend takes that thinking to a literal level. Ingestible skincare is essentially beauty supplements that contain ingredients (much of which are derived from nature) to boost health as well as improve your skin and hair.
Lane Crawford Luxury Is Now Online. Shop Your Way, Anytime, Anywhere.
Celebrity
He already loves Parks and Recreation, and now Rob Lowe is adding "wildlife rescue" to his growing list of interests. As part of Procter & Gamble's Dawn Saves Wildlife campaign, the Golden Globe nominee will be narrating a documentary web series called The Big Picture, highlighting the rescue efforts of the Marine Mammal Center and the International Bird Rescue, which saves wildlife from oil spills using Dawn dish soap.
Leave it to a pair of dogs to upstage Jennifer Lawrence and all of her glamorous glory in Vogue's September issue. In her Mario Testino-snapped shoot, the cover girl hugs two dogs at once, looking decidedly at ease for a cat lady. But sharing the spotlight with her furry friends was probably a relief for Lawrence.
The sun beat down on Florida's Canaveral National Seashore, a quiet beach untouched by condos or civilization - just the way Debbie Salamone liked it. The then-38-year-old, who lived on the coast as a teenager, waded into the water one August afternoon in 2004, floating on her back and jumping in the swells with a friend who enjoyed the waves nearby.
As the world celebrates the birth of William and Kate's new prince, meet the famous tots (Blue Ivy! Kingston! Maddox!) who are sure to rule Hollywood some day Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Subscribe Now
From rocker tees and jeans to glam gowns, see how the new mom stylishly transformed her look from day to night during her first pregnancy
“Are you here for the *Chicago Law casting? OK, please sign in here and hand me your head shot,” the receptionist says in a faint murmur.
Dining/Lifestyle
It's getting a little hard to differentiate between all the steakhouses in Hong Kong these days... but here's one that I'll remember not only for its steaks but also its awesome appetizers! Adding yet another quality steakhouse to their long list of restaurants, Dining Concepts has opened Mario Batali's Carnevino, just a few floors above ...
When I heard that Café Gray Deluxe was doing an afternoon tea set inspired by Cle de Peau Beaute's 30th Anniversary, my first thought was, "They're putting La Crème moisturiser in their pastries!" Thankfully, this was not the case; instead they have created an elegant and rich collection of goodies, just like the cosmetics brand ...
Tired of having the same martini at the same Soho bar that plays the same electro beats? Then it's a good thing we've rounded up the hottest five new bars and clubs in Hong Kong for you to bring your party to... you never know, one of these might end up as your new Christmas ...
Nothing allows out-of-towners to get to know a city better than sampling its best restaurants - but of course, not just any restaurant will do! You're looking for somewhere that showcases the very best food, the country's signature cuisine, a wow-worthy setting and perhaps even the city itself courtesy of some sparkling skyline views...
It can be incredibly daunting to find a flat in a place like Hong Kong where the ceilings are low and the rent is sky-high, so congratulations on finding a new place! Now the next thing on your agenda is to decorate it. As building alterations aren't an option in rentals and you probably don't ...
As adults, we have a tendency to amp up the volume when listening to music in a busy space - whether it's to drown out the constant sound of renovations from the neighbours upstairs, the thunderous vibrations of the subway, or simply just getting into the groove when listening to your favourite song (cue the chorus of "oh Mum, you're sooo embarrassing!").
Creative Non-Fiction
To all the plans that will never be: I hope in a parallel universe they're unfolding happily, without ever having to realize they never were. Each entitled to their own misfortunes and misgivings, neither better nor worse off than our reality. When I broke up with my ex-boyfriend, the words that were exchanged were terse.
When I first moved back home, I was determined to land myself a freelance gig before I met up with any of my friends to deflect the inevitable "So what are you doing now that you're home?" question. That way, I can be all casual and say, "Oh I'm doing some freelancing."
Shopping for books one day, I was drawn to the title, Love May Fail (by Matthew Quick), the idea that love, the deepest, most profound emotion that one can feel or offer, may still fail. But the word "may" is what my intrigue hinges upon, it is what makes this phrase beautiful, because it means love could just as easily triumph.
Satire
EVANSTON - Since the beginning of Fall classes, students have reported to the Evanston Animal Control Bureau an alarming increase in the number of large, nocturnal creatures wandering around campus. Many students, aware of the abundance of wildlife in the area, have shrugged these unidentifiable fiends off as raccoons, due to the black circles around the creatures' eyes.
EVANSTON - With doomsday approaching at the end of 2012, people and communities are desperately seeking ways to do good and collect some positive karma. Northwestern University's Panhellenic Association (PHA) is no exception. At the last Greek Life Summit, the Panhellenic board decreed that the sororities had to diversify their new pledge class, encouraging them to select members that are drastically different from the existing sisters.
EVANSTON - In the spirit of celebrating diversity at Northwestern, the dining halls prepared a themed dinner in honor of Chinese New Year. There was a large variety of Chinese food to choose from, including Beef Lo Mein, Chicken Lo Mein, Shrimp Lo Mein and Pork Lo Mein.