A Notch Above the Rest
Feb 07, 2020
5 minutes
Words by Mara Lagdamen.
Photography by Patrick Diokno.
Art Direction by Anton San Diego
BEN CHAN
DIAMOND AWARDEE
The Diamond Award is the highest recognition given at the Philippine Tatler Ball, and retail magnate Ben Chan couldn’t help but register his elation at being honoured. “I never dreamt I would one day get a Tatler Diamond Award, more so to receive it as well as an honourary knighthood from the government of Italy—all in one weekend!” said the creative force behind fashion and lifestyle brand Bench.
He was expansive about the responsibility that comes with accolades: “I realise that they were given to me for a reason: that apart from just running a business, I also have a higher purpose.”
Impeccable in a classic black suit ensemble, Ben was walking his
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