Singapore Tatler – November 2025

Summary

Anurag Srivastava — on building ventures and values with intent — fronts the November 2025 Singapore Tatler cover theme "Tatler Most Influential," the annual list of Asia's most impactful leaders across business, innovation and social change. The 160-page issue covers Singapore's pizza revolution, the transformation of Angel to Unicorn, and a deep dive into sleep's effect on executive performance.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / The Scene / Style / Watches / Jewellery / Features / Regulars

p.120 · Tatler Most Influential 2025
Asia's most impactful leaders across business, innovation and social change. The 26-page portfolio profiles 50 individuals with specific achievements, revenue figures and social impact metrics. Close with: the list includes 12 first-time honourees under age 35 — cross-reference their organisations against your investment watchlist; 3 of the 2024 honourees' companies exited within 12 months.

p.32 · Pizza Revolution
Singapore's Neapolitan pizza scene evolves from food-court staples to wood-fired excellence. The feature tracks 6 pizzerias opened in 2024-2025 with specific flour sourcing and dough fermentation times. Close with: the pizzeria using Caputo Nuvola flour ferments its dough for 48 hours — this creates a hydration level of 70 percent versus the standard 60, producing a lighter, more digestible crust.

p.34 · A Shared Vision
Social enterprise models gaining traction in Singapore. The feature covers three businesses that donate a percentage of revenue to specific causes. Takeaway: the most effective model donates 10 percent of revenue rather than profit — profit-based models contributed only 2.3 percent of revenue on average across the featured businesses.

p.84 · Grounded Brilliance
Patek Philippe's Calatrava line examined through six references, from the 5226J to the 6119G. The article traces the design lineage back to the original Ref 96 from 1932. Close with: the Ref 6119G with the 30-255 PS manual movement winds 30 percent smoother than the earlier 215 PS — test both at a boutique before buying pre-owned.

p.146 · Sleep Status
The science of sleep and how high performers optimise their rest. The feature covers sleep-tracking device accuracy, melatonin timing and ideal room temperature ranges. Close with: the optimal temperature for REM sleep is 18-20 degrees Celsius — above 23 degrees, REM duration drops by 20 percent regardless of total sleep time.

p.150 · Playing the Long Game
Three family offices in Singapore discuss multi-generational wealth strategy with specific asset allocation models. Close with: the most conservative family office allocates 35 percent to real assets (real estate, infrastructure) and only 15 percent to equities — a model that survived the 2022 downturn with only a 4 percent drawdown.

p.156 · Wilderness and Wonder
Conservation-focused travel lodges in Southeast Asia. The feature rates 5 lodges by sustainability certification level and community revenue sharing percentage. Takeaway: the lodge in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains shares 25 percent of room revenue with the local community — book directly to ensure the full share reaches the village.

p.60 · Divine Intervention
The autumn-winter 2025 couture collections reviewed with specific garment counts and construction hour data. Close with: the Schiaparelli piece required 2,400 hours of hand-beading — at 150 SGD per hour labour cost, the beading alone represents 360,000 SGD of the garment's value.

p.72 · Winter Circus
Fashion's most theatrical collections for the 2025 holiday season. The 6-page spread covers Galliano's Maison Margiela, Loewe and JW Anderson. Takeaway: the key investment piece is a reversible sequin jacket — sequins on one side, matte silk on the other — which the stylist notes delivers two entirely different outfits for the price of one.

p.88 · A Journey Through Time
Independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen's 30-year career retraced through his most important 10 timepieces. Each reference includes production year, total units made and current auction range. Close with: Voutilainen's V-8R movement uses an 8-day power reserve from a single barrel — only 45 pieces exist, making it the rarest of his production watches.

p.40 · A Legacy Distilled
The story of Singapore's last remaining traditional distilleries producing samsu, the Chinese spirit. The feature covers two distilleries that have been operating since the 1940s. Takeaway: visit Liang Liang Distillery on Tuesdays when the master distiller conducts the fermentation check — he can tell the alcohol content by the sound of the bubbling.

p.50 · Redefining
Singapore's private member clubs are shifting from exclusive networking to community impact. Three clubs with sliding-scale membership fees. Close with: the club offering income-based membership tiers starts at 180 SGD per month for those earning under 60,000 SGD annually — the most accessible private club model in Singapore.

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Editor's Take

The Tatler Most Influential 2025 portfolio is genuinely useful — it names specific revenue figures, exit values and social impact metrics that allow readers to calibrate their own networks. The weakest link is the "Winter Circus" fashion spread, which commits the cardinal sin of describing 4 collections across 6 pages without a single price point, construction hour count or purchase source. The issue suits entrepreneurs and family offices best, though the pizza and samsu features prove the lifestyle section can deliver real utility.

Strengths
• Most Influential portfolio names revenue figures and exit values for each honouree
• Sleep science feature identifies exact REM-optimal temperature range
• Independent watchmaker article gives specific production unit counts

Weaknesses
• Winter Circus fashion spread lacks any prices, hours or purchase sources
• Pizza feature spends 2 pages reproducing a brand list instead of technique

Verdict: Recommended — Most Influential list carries the issue; lifestyle features are hit-and-miss on utility.