Tatler Asia launches its annual Asia’s Most Influential List for 2023
Greetings!
We’re on our last leg of November 2023, and by now you’ve probably heard all the buzz on Tatler Ball. It is, after all, one of the most-awaited society events of the year. In attendance at Shangri-La the Fort were plenty of our esteemed friends, including those on this year’s Asia’s Most Influential List.
Held before the launch, the Tatler Ball pre-empted the release of our annual List of tastemakers, luminaries, changemakers, and leaders. And what better way to enter the last month of year with an impactful homage to some of the Philippines’ best and brightest? Launched across all Tatler Asia regions, we’ve put together a List of people who you’ve no doubt heard of this year—they’re the ones who’ve made the news, and shape the news.
Read up on all the wonderful things they’ve accomplished that have no doubt brought pride—and a whole lot of excitement—to the Philippines and around the region.
Here are other stories we’d like to share with you:
- Mark Bumgarner shares the story behind the gown that won the hearts of the Filipino people
- The Philippine Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale bids farewell with a roundtable discussion addressing global environmental challenges
- Understanding the design concepts behind these 4 famous museums in New York City
- Galerie Hans Brumann opens in Makati with an inaugural exhibition featuring Impy Pilapil and Jörg Stähli
Join us and our friends across Asia—from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand—in celebrating some truly amazing people.
Until the next one,
Ryanne Co
Gen.T & Lists Editor, Tatler Philippines
STYLE
Mark Bumgarner on the Apo Whang-Od-inspired gown of Michelle Marquez Dee
Miss Universe Philippines, Michelle Marquez Dee raised the Filipino flag at El Salvador last November 19 (18 to the rest of the world) for the greatest celebration of women every year—the Miss Universe pageant. Dee strutted to the Top 10, ultimately wowing the masses when she revealed her custom-made Mark Bumgarner piece during the evening gown competition.
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LIFESTYLE
Galerie Hans Brumann opens in Makati, features Impy Pilapil and Jörg Stähli
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SINGAPORE | These ice cream parlours in Singapore offer sinfully delicious sweet creations that are worth melting for.
HONG KONG | These 20 individuals are championing the progress of women and have been nominated for the Front & Female Awards Hong Kong 2023.