5 things Kevin Kwan would buy with the Young-Shang-T’sien fortune

Amanda T. Lago

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5 things Kevin Kwan would buy with the Young-Shang-T’sien fortune
The 'Crazy Rich Asians' author's shopping list includes something from the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – If Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan suddenly inherited the massive fortune of the crazy rich Young-Shang-T’sien family in his book, the first thing he would buy is probably the last thing you’d expect.

“There’s a Fleetwood Mac Greatest Hits CD that I’ve always wanted, so I definitely will take that,“ he said in an August 19 interview with Rappler.

 

The writer is currently in Manila as part of a book tour for Rich People Problems, the third and final book in his series about the insanely decadent lives of Asia’s glittering elite. The book was released last May.

Kevin took his time answering the hypothetical question, favoring answers that were both practical and extravagant, such as shoes by French bespoke shoemaker Corthay. “I need a new pair of black shoes,” Kevin reasoned.

 


 

He would also snap up a few vacation homes like a beachside villa in Capri, and a “little seaside shack in Palawan,” where Kevin vacationed prior to starting his book tour.


 

His last purchase, Kevin said, would be a new pot for a plant in his apartment “and maybe a caretaker because I travel too much and it gets neglected,” he joked.

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Talking more about his best-selling Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, Kevin also said that of all the characters in his books, Nick Young would be his best friend, while Nick’s meddlesome mother Eleanor Young would be his archrival – changing his answer to Nick’s cousin Edison Cheng after giving it some thought.

He also shared that the most expensive thing he owns is art, while the most luxurious thing he’s eaten was “an amazing lechon” he had from the night before.

“It was perfectly done. It’s nice to see that beautiful display of perfectly roasted and glazed pig. That’s pretty luxurious, won’t you say?”

LECHON. File photo shows sizzling lechon from Zubuchon in Makati. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler

For Kevin true luxury is something personal more than expensive: it’s all about bespoke.

“I think luxury in this day and age has become very personal and very intimate, and very customized. So I think for people, they want customized clothes, customized vacations, customized living environments,” he said. “That’s really the height of luxury these days, to have something made to order to your exact specifications.”

Kevin will be in Manila for book signings until August 22. For more details on his book tour, check out Fully Booked on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. – Rappler.com

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Amanda T. Lago

After avoiding long-term jobs in favor of travelling the world, Amanda finally learned to commit when she joined Rappler in July 2017. As a lifestyle and entertainment reporter, she writes about music, culture, and the occasional showbiz drama. She also hosts Rappler Live Jam, where she sometimes tries her best not to fan-girl on camera.