Port of Call
Mark Twain once said: “Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbour. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This quote perfectly encapsulates the appeal of sailing as a mode of travel, one which in this era of social distancing has become all the more attractive. Is there anything more desirable than the privacy and relaxation of being onboard your own superyacht?
Suffice to say, the arrival of luxury yacht brand Sanlorenzo to Singapore’s shores comes at an opportune time. A beacon of Italian shipbuilding creativity, Sanlorenzo chose to locate its Asia flagship office in the city, with a space conceived as a reference point for owners and yacht lovers, as well as represents a strategic hub for the Asian market, strengthening the development of the brand through a direct presence.
Located in Sentosa Cove, the brand’s first-ever physical office in Asia is designed by esteemed Italian architect Piero Lissoni, who also serves as the art director of Sanlorenzo. The space expresses Lissoni’s signature minimalist approach, blended with touches that convey the allure of life at sea.
“I decided to furnish it with a selection of contemporary design
The interior of the Sanlorenzo SX112 yacht is designed by Piero Lissoni as is the new Asia flagship store, which conveys the brand’s sleek and sophisticated aesthetic pieces and furniture, shielding the strong light that comes from the large windows with light curtains,” says Lissoni. “I also created a tribute to the world of shipbuilding by choosing the typical metal walls of containers for the two walls of the project, and these are interspersed with the windows.” So take in Sentosa’s sea breeze, dream up your custom-made vessel and finally embark on that yachting journey.
Homegrown singer-songwriter Charlie Lim is one of the first to contribute a specially curated playlist for Tatler Tunes on Spotify
To help people cope during the Covid-19 crisis, Rupert Till, a music professor at the University of Huddersfield in the UK, curated three different playlists on digital music service Spotify. “Like most people, I’m locked away at home much of the time... no one is sleeping well as we’re not getting out enough and my diet is not as healthy as I’d like, but music can change our environment through the day,” said Till.
Singer-songwriter and Gen.t 2019 honouree Charlie Lim agrees: “Music is a form of therapy and many of us don’t realise how powerful it can be.”
With the numerous benefits of music to the mind, body and soul— it soothes even the savage beast, as they often say—tatler Singapore has launched Tatler Tunes on Spotify. Specially curated by local personalities—musicians, athletes, architects, chefs and entrepreneurs included—a new playlist will be added to the collection once every fortnight, allowing listeners to discover new music genres outside their usual favourites, along with an insight into the musical tastes of the respective personalities.
Many in the Tatler community have expressed interest in putting together a playlist but to start, we have enlisted Lim; Jazz Association (Singapore) associate music director Tan Weixiang; and singer, actress and host Joanna Dong.
“Music can speak to us in profound ways. Sometimes, my emotions are so complex, I can’t find the words to express myself, so when I discover a song with a melody or lyrics that encapsulate what I am feeling, it makes me feel much less alone,” says Dong. “A curated playlist can be a collection of your personal anthems; listening to it on repeat subliminally reminds you of the positive messages that give you the strength to keep going.”