Flipping through Kevin Kwan’s hit novel “Crazy Rich Asians” makes you believe in the true art of fiction. With its pages lined with heavy drama, scandals, socialites, fame, and incredible fortune, it’s hard to believe that such could actually happen in real life.
Think again.
In true crazy rich asian fashion, here are some of the richest, most powerful ladies in Asia today. With Instagram followers hitting a minimum of a few hundred thousands and closets lined with the latest from only the finest labels, these women embody the luxe lifestyle some can only ever dream of having.
1. Chryseis Tan
Chryseis Tan is the girl every Malaysian needs to know of. This unassuming typical pretty face is actually the heir to Berjaya Group founder Vincent Tan, who’s $820 million fortune is readily available for taking. Aside from that, her engagement to S.M. Faliq, son of Naza Group founder S.M. Nasimuddin S.M. Amin makes her an additional heir to another wealthy family’s legacy. Not bad for a 29-year-old Instagram star @chrystan_x.
Dorothy Wang
Aside from the fact that she is the daughter of Chinese tycoon Roger Wang (whose net worth falls in the $3.5 billion range), Dorothy Wang’s success is rooted from her stint in “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills”, as well as her shameless boasting of her lavish lifestyle on Instagram @dorothywang.
From Hermès Kellys and Birkins, private jets, and star-studded parties, Dorothy shares all with her 1m Instagram followers. Now with a jewelry line and Champagne line to her name, Dorothy Wang is out to raise her net worth even more in true Wang fashion.
Feiping Chang
Mostly known for her multimillion dollar three-day wedding extravaganza in Capri, Italy, Hong Kong ‘It Girl’ Feiping Chang and now-husband Lincoln Li continue to live a luxe life fit for royalty.
In her Instagram @xoxofei, Chang is usually seen either donning luxury jewelry pieces from Cartier, Piaget, and Nirav Modi, traveling to eccentric places, or brushing shoulders with big names such as Charlotte Tilbury, Paula Andrew, and Christian Louboutin.
The socialite also manages her own blog called xoxofei.com.
Jamie Chua
Jamie Chua is the epitome of the phrase ‘looks can be deceiving’. At 42 years old, she is one of the richest Indonesian-Chinese women in Singapore; Don’t be fooled however, because the road to becoming the latter wasn’t easy.
Imagine this: A former flight attendant meets an Indonesian tycoon named Nurdian Cuaca during one of her flights. The two immediately get married and have two kids together. 15 years in, a divorce is filed. Said former flight attendant initially requests for $332,000 a month in alimony for her children, but eventually succeeds in freezing her ex-husband’s assets entirely. Obviously, Jamie is the flight attendant in this scenario.
Now the owner of one of the world’s largest collections of Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags, Jamie Chua is reaping the benefits of her big divorce settlement with her now 20-year-old kids.
Kim Lim
Heir to Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim (with a net worth of $2.1 billion), Kim Lim is shamelessly living the lavish lifestyle of her dreams.
Having recently given birth to her first baby boy, the 24-year-old socialite has also announced the date of her wedding next year. Although, things that still remain a mystery to most is a.) just who the father of the baby is, and b.) the name of the lucky man she is set to marry next March 2018.
While different theories are still being concocted, you can keep a close eye on the famous socialite’s life via her Instagram @kimlimhl in the meantime.
