I think, at least for me, I'm so impressed by Shanghai and how all of China continues to evolve. On a style level, you're seeing this increased sophistication and brand awareness.

There are old-money Asians that would never be caught dead with a Chanel handbag or sporting anything that has a label it.

I would not call my family 'traditional Chinese.' We were more what I would term the Colonial Chinese.

My father grew up in a life of extreme privilege.

My father went to boarding school in Sydney when he was 14.

I live in New York, but I still get the village gossip. My apartment is a crash pad for so many Singaporean cousins and friends.

The idea of Asian ascendancy has entered public culture.

People have always been fascinated by the foibles of the wealthy and privileged.

Even if they're not Asian or super rich... everyone has a nagging mother. Everyone has that obnoxious uncle, or that cousin who's a bit too snobby.

Canada has become such a staging area for Chinese money.