Malaysia Tatler – August 2019

34 malaysia tatler. august 2019

RUMOUR

MILL

PAGEANT RIVALRY

While beauty contests

are synonymous with

charm and finery, it

is still a competition

after all. This was

proven by two beauty

pageant contestants

who are embroiled in

a social media battle.

The women attack

one another through

posts and comments

that are more

revealing than the

swimsuit competition!

CAT FIGHT

The spouses of two

close-knit high-

society cousins like

to put on a show

to hide their private

spat. Due to a

dispute about mutual

connections, the

women are hostile

towards each other

behind closed doors;

however, they act

cordial and can

be seen smiling

through gritted

teeth in public.

Blancpain’s ocean conservation efforts receives

recognition at the Asia Dive Expo 2019

MARKING TIME

FOR THE OCEAN

H

aving made a mark
as the world’s first
modern diving watch,
Fifty Fathoms by
Blancpain, also birthed
an exciting partnership between the brand
and ocean explorers back in 1953. The maison
connected with oceanographers, underwater
photographers and deep-sea pioneers through
its creation, which led Blancpain to partake in
conservation and protection of the deep blue.
A product of passion created by Blancpain’s
CEO at the time, Jean-Jacques Fiechter, who
himself was a pioneer diver, Fifty Fathoms
can be brought to a depth of 300 metres
without breaking, which is why this watch is
a trusted companion for divers in discovering
the mysteries of the underwater world.
The maison’s work eventually led to the
Asia Dive Expo recognising its good work
by handing the inaugural Dedication to

Ocean Conservation award to the brand in

Singapore, with Blancpain’s regional brand

manager for Southeast Asia, Emmy Tellier

expressing gratitude on behalf of the brand to

supporters of the manufacture’s endeavours.

With the Ocean Commitment programme,

Blancpain has helped support major

scientific expeditions such as the Pristine

Seas Expeditions from 2011 to 2016. The

unwavering five-year support has resulted

in the programme becoming one of the

world’s leading ocean conservation initiatives

where 14 expeditions were undertaken to

study marine ecosystems.

Blancpain’s efforts in improving oceanic

awareness through impactful partnerships

plus its endeavours in ocean exploration and

preservation are some of the reasons why its

drive to protect marine life and biome will

continue. For more info on the programme,

visit blancpain.com.

GREAT DIVE

Emmy Tellier

receiving the

award on behalf

of Blancpain

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