“What I love most about rivers is / You can’t step in the same river twice / The water’s always changing, always flowing ...” just like our definition and understanding of identity—be it cultural, gender or something else—both as individuals and collectively. And while the fashion industry was among the first to recognise and honour this shift, genderless fashion is no passing fad. Here, Tatler speaks to Asian designers, retailers and organisations to understand how it has evolved, where it is in 2023, and what it needs for the future.

Gender-fluid fashion is just one example of the brilliance that is possible when we embrace fluidity. Other examples include seeking out bites other than sushi when you’re in Tokyo—the city is a burgeoning cadre of world-class pizzerias, too! Also, this home tour of a gorgeous tropical modernist Miami home with bold art deco touches; or Hong Kong entrepreneur, photographer and LGBTQ+ activist Kayla Wong, who launched Lang, her online retail platform that spotlights diversity.

Other newsletter highlights this week:

• The best-dressed celebrity power couples from popular culture we all know and love
• With a Full Moon in Aries at the end of September, here is what each star sign can expect next week
• Do companies with co-founders do better than solo-founded ones? Here’s what you need to know
• How to nail dopamine decor, a trend that is characterised by a riot of colour in cheerful tones

Here’s to inclusion and going with the flow, Tatler readers—and, as always, happy Friday!

Heidi Yeung
Digital Editor

Freespace Jazz Fest, the annual musical event at West Kowloon Cultural District, is returning with its fifth edition from October 3 to 8, and October 26.

With more than 100 performances by more than 500 musicians, it might be hard to choose which acts to see. Tatler’s got you covered with our top picks of performers to watch at this year’s roundup.

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Tatler and Tatler GMT are proud to present a brand new experience that celebrates the best in horology, set to take place on September 25-26 at The Londoner Macao, and on September 29-October 1 at Centricity at The Landmark in Hong Kong.

The events will feature the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève—the Oscars of the luxury watch world—as well as a variety of panels and masterclasses with the industry’s leading experts.

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When planning a trip to Tokyo, sushi, ramen and tempura are often at the top of many gourmands’ eats lists. However, unbeknownst to some, the city is a treasure trove for pizza aficionados as well.

From the classic Neapolitan pies boasting blistered crusts to avant-garde creations that push the boundaries of what a pizza can be, here’s our guide to Tokyo’s pizza scene.

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Joseph Lin’s journey into professional basketball in Taiwan was initially tied to Jeremy Lin, his brother who sparked the global “Linsanity” phenomenon in 2012 when he became the first Asian American to be drafted into the NBA.

Now, the Taiwanese-American basketball player wants to make his own mark on and off the courts.

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Nestled along the sun-kissed stretch of the Biscayne Point neighbourhood in Miami Beach, Florida lies this beautiful mid-century modern tropical oasis.

Taking inspiration from the location and setting, this 4,500 sq ft South Florida home is at once both sophisticated and relaxed, with a clever mix of art deco elements and natural materials.

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