Norman Tan
Editor-in-Chief at Vogue Singapore
Norman Tan is head up the Singaporean edition of Vogue as editor in chief. Norman brings a discerning eye for covetable trends, an astute appreciation for fashion and luxury, and an insatiable thirst for flat whites. Both an experienced writer and stylist, he was formerly the market and lifestyle editor at Billionaire.com after cutting his teeth as the senior fashion writer at Singapore’s leading menswear journal, AUGUST MAN. In a previous life, Norman also practiced commercial law in Australia for four years (time that he will never get back).
Norman Tan Schooling and Colleges
University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of LawsLaw
- 2001 – 2005
- Activities and Societies: Represented Melbourne University in collegiate Tennis (2002 – 2005) “Threepenny Opera” – Performed in the UMMTA Annual Musical (2004) “BlackSnowWhite” – Performed in the Melbourne University Drama Fest play (2003)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Commerce (H1 average)
Law Exchange at McGill University, Montreal, CANADA (2005)
Beijing Language and Culture University
- CertificateMandarin Chinese
- 2006 – 2006
- Completed a one year Mandarin language course in Beijing, China
Melbourne High School
- Business and law
- 1997 – 2000
- Activities and Societies: Junior School Captain (1998) Australian Army Cadets ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS “Economics Prize” at VCE Speech Night (2000) School Honours Board – Top 10% of students (2000) “Academic Excellence” – Top 5% of students (1997 – 1999) SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS Won the “Crawford Shield” – Interstate Tennis Competition against North Sydney Boys’ High School (2000) Sporting “Colours” for achievements in Tennis (2000)
Balwyn High School
- 1995 – 1996
- Activities and Societies: “Academic Excellence” – Top 10% of students (1995 – 1996) V.S.S.S.A. Eastern Zone Tennis Champions (1996) “Sports Award” for Tennis at Balwyn High School (1996)
Norman Tan Working Experience
| Editor In Chief Vogue Singapore Apr 2020 – Present 2 years 10 months Singapore |
| Digital Editorial Director Indochine Media Jun 2017 – Present 5 years 8 months Singapore |
| Editor In Chief Esquire magazine Jan 2018 – Apr 2020 2 years 4 months Singapore |
| Editor-in-Chief Buro 24/7 Singapore Apr 2015 – Jan 2018 2 years 10 months Singapore |
| Market & Lifestyle Editor Billionaire.com Aug 2013 – Apr 2015 1 year 9 months Reporting on the international fashion and luxury lifestyle markets with a philanthropic edge. Expounding ‘The Good Life. A Good Life.’ Passion and discernment for quality and craftsmanship balanced with compassion and social conscience. Style fashion spreads for both menswear and womenswear. |
| Hubert Burda Media 1 year 11 months Senior Fashion Writer at AUGUST MAN Magazine Jul 2012 – Jul 2013 1 year 1 month Singapore |
| Fashion Writer Sep 2011 – Aug 2012 1 year |
| Corporate Lawyer Middletons 2007 – May 2011 4 years Admitted to legal practice on 15 April 2008 Experience in Capital Markets, Biotechnology & Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Litigation and Franchising Member of the Social Club organisation committee Member of the Young Professionals Network |
| Summer Clerk (December 2004) & Paralegal (January 2005) Blake Dawson Waldron Dec 2004 – Jan 2005 2 months Experience in Financial Services and Corporate Advisory practice groups |
| Ballperson Supervisor Colonial Classic Tennis Tournament Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 1 year 1 month Coordinated and assessed ballpersons throughout the tournament |
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