TaFF is happy to introduce Joe Zee, Global Artistic Director for Tatler Asia Group, as our TaFF Talks guest speaker. Based in Los Angeles, he oversees the visual identity of the company across all brand, print, and digital platforms.

Joe Zee is an internationally acclaimed style expert, host, TV producer and fashion industry veteran. His impressive background includes being the Creative Director at ELLE Magazine, fashion director at W magazine and Editor-in-Chief and Executive Creative Officer at Yahoo! Style. He is also known for his work with Entertainment Tonight, FABLife and Celebrity Style Story. As the star host of Sundance Channel's popular series All On The Line with Joe Zee, he guides struggling talented designers with his creative eye, business savvy and industry connections, to help them succeed in the fashion industry.

Join us for an invigorating morning discussion with Joe Zee as he shares his extensive background and experience in fashion and spills the tea on how the fashion industry really works, from the fashion disasters to the blockbuster successes.

PROGRAMME:

9:45AM-10:00AM: Registration

10:00AM-10:10AM: Welcome speech by Leonard Choo, Director of Industry Development & Engagement, Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF)

10:10AM-10:40AM: Presentation by Joe Zee, Global Artistic Director, Tatler Asia

10:40AM-11:00AM: Conversation with Joe Zee moderated by Leonard Choo

11:00AM-11:15AM: Q&A

11:15AM: End of webinar

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Joe Zee, Global Artistic Director, Tatler Asia

Joe Zee is the global artistic director for Tatler Asia Group, overseeing the visual branding of the magazine and the corporate entity in print, digital and events. During his tenure as the creative director at Elle magazine between 2007 and 2014, Zee became one of the most recognizable names outside the fashion industry by embracing social media and regularly appearing on television, both through guest spots and reality shows set at Elle. He left the magazine five years ago and headed to Yahoo fashion where he expanded the vertical into a digital magazine of sorts, tapping into his A-List celebrity, photographer and designer connections. Since leaving Yahoo in 2017 after the company was acquired by Verizon, Zee has produced a documentary for Netflix and continued to appear on television commenting on fashion and celebrities, but had not signed onto another editorial project until Tatler.

ABOUT TaFF

Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) is a non-profit trade association that brings together leaders across multiple sectors to bolster the fashion industry both in Singapore and internationally. TaFF actively works to develop the entire industry, positioning Singapore as a key partner in Southeast Asia centered in Technology & Innovation, Sustainability, and Asian Craftsmanship. Working closely with the Singapore government, TaFF is working to position Singapore as an innovative fashion hub in SEA. TaFF further champions programmes that build capability, expand Singapore’s fashion and textile businesses internationally, and promote environmentally friendly business practices. With strong local and international networks, TaFF is able to raise the visibility of local fashion brands and businesses at home and overseas.

ABOUT TATLER ASIA GROUP

The Tatler Asia Group is the region’s leading luxury media company, producing some of the most iconic magazines, websites and experiences. Its flagship title, Tatler, established in 1978, now has editions in eight markets across Asia and is the most trusted brand to connect with influential consumers across the region. Tatler’s sub-brands include Tatler Dining, Tatler Homes, Generation T and more. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Tatler Asia Group operates in China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. It is fully owned by Switzerland’s Edipresse Group and the Lamunière family.