FAMILY AFFAIRS

Divia Harilela, editor and founder of The D’Vine fashion and lifestyle consultancy, goes head-to-head with Angelina Kwan, CEO of Stratford Finance, in this month’s great debate

Are “nepo babies”—children of the rich and famous, who have succeeded in careers similar to those of their parents—unfairly scrutinised? DIVIA HARILELA YES “This is a tough question to answer, as it really depends on the context or situation. It is only natural that the offspring of someone famous is automatically placed in the public eye, and oftentimes, it is not their choice. However, by choosing a career path that is similar to that of their parents, it is only natural that there will be comparisons. This phenomenon isn’t unusual or exclusive to celebrity culture. Unfortunately, humans in general are predisposed to judging others. I was always taught that a person’s actions and intrinsic values—be it their integrity, work ethic, humility or how they treat others—is far more important than…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2023

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