Profile | ‘Don’t give up’: how China’s OG male model Hu Bing stays on top of his game
The original Chinese idol, Hu Bing talks about helping emerging fashion designers, being a positive role model and how he stays looking so good at 52.
French fashion tycoon’s visit shows importance of China’s huge luxury market
Since mainland China dropped all its travel curbs, the heads of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands have been making a beeline there, with French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the latest to make a high-profile visit.
Since mainland China dropped all its travel curbs, the heads of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands have been making a beeline there, with French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the latest to make a high-profile visit.
You’re invited to a wedding. The dress code is ‘dive bar semi-formal’. What?
Couples getting married are rejecting traditional dress codes for their weddings, such as vintage, shabby chic, or glamour – in favour of out-there themes. ‘Music festival formal’ or ‘space disco cowboy’, anyone?
Couples getting married are rejecting traditional dress codes for their weddings, such as vintage, shabby chic, or glamour – in favour of out-there themes. ‘Music festival formal’ or ‘space disco cowboy’, anyone?
Eco-sneakers as stylish as they are ethical: Hong Kong brand Kibo
One of the founders of Hong Kong sustainable sneaker brand Kibo talks about making the stylish, ethical eco-trainers, the types of materials used and what its name means in Japanese.
One of the founders of Hong Kong sustainable sneaker brand Kibo talks about making the stylish, ethical eco-trainers, the types of materials used and what its name means in Japanese.
The red, white and blue of Hong Kong – and how it’s giving people hope
Classic red, white and blue bags and striped canvases hold a special place in Hong Kong people’s hearts. Now the material is giving people recovering from mental illness a sense of pride and hope.
Classic red, white and blue bags and striped canvases hold a special place in Hong Kong people’s hearts. Now the material is giving people recovering from mental illness a sense of pride and hope.
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Meet the new generation of Asian designers looking closer at their heritage
The designers behind fashion brands Lu’u Dan, Namesake and Commission talk about how their Asian heritage helps form their visual language, in a way it never did for people like Alexander Wang.
Doctor-led skincare brand 111Skin’s co-founder on the power of sheet masks
111Skin’s Eva Alexandridis talks about the success of the surgeon-led brand’s sheet masks, how its products marry self-care with science, and why we need to ‘be serious about skincare’.
111Skin’s Eva Alexandridis talks about the success of the surgeon-led brand’s sheet masks, how its products marry self-care with science, and why we need to ‘be serious about skincare’.
‘We’re like drug dealers’: Augustinus Bader duo on skincare brand’s success
Augustinus Bader founders Professor Augustinus Bader and CEO Charles Rosier discuss how they have made a retinol serum ‘without the drawbacks’ and why their repurchasing rate is higher than the average.
Augustinus Bader founders Professor Augustinus Bader and CEO Charles Rosier discuss how they have made a retinol serum ‘without the drawbacks’ and why their repurchasing rate is higher than the average.
Hong Kong’s Island Shangri-La hotel debuts new wellness centre
Five-star Hong Kong hotel Island Shangri-La has opened Yun Wellness, a centre featuring 10 luxurious treatment rooms and offerings ranging from massages to physiotherapy and hair care.
Five-star Hong Kong hotel Island Shangri-La has opened Yun Wellness, a centre featuring 10 luxurious treatment rooms and offerings ranging from massages to physiotherapy and hair care.
4 stores for vintage shopping in hip Tokyo neighbourhood Shimokitazawa
Looking for vintage Levi’s, a second-hand Louis Vuitton tote or a Burberry trench? Head to Shimokitazawa in Tokyo, a bustling, bohemian neighbourhood that will supply all your preloved needs.
Looking for vintage Levi’s, a second-hand Louis Vuitton tote or a Burberry trench? Head to Shimokitazawa in Tokyo, a bustling, bohemian neighbourhood that will supply all your preloved needs.
‘Not just another skincare brand’: TiN5 co-founder on using human stem cells
Nicholas Chow, co-founder with his sister, Karen, of Hong Kong label TiN5, explains how its use of human stem cell engineering sets it apart, and why the body can be considered a kitchen.
Nicholas Chow, co-founder with his sister, Karen, of Hong Kong label TiN5, explains how its use of human stem cell engineering sets it apart, and why the body can be considered a kitchen.
Chanel created the little black dress and changed fashion for good
A little black dress designed by Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel in 1926 will open ‘Beyond The Little Black Dress’, an exhibition in Scotland about the success of the garment over almost a century of fashion.
A little black dress designed by Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel in 1926 will open ‘Beyond The Little Black Dress’, an exhibition in Scotland about the success of the garment over almost a century of fashion.
Worn by Zendaya: how Peter Do took the fashion world by storm
We sit down with Vietnam-born fashion designer Peter Do, recently appointed creative director at minimalist brand Helmut Lang and whose own label is loved by the likes of Zendaya, Rihanna and Beyoncé.
We sit down with Vietnam-born fashion designer Peter Do, recently appointed creative director at minimalist brand Helmut Lang and whose own label is loved by the likes of Zendaya, Rihanna and Beyoncé.
How shoplifting has surged globally as consumers return to physical shopping
A post-pandemic return to physical shopping has led to a surge in theft that is leaving retailers from Macy’s to Walmart closing branches. But the shops are now fighting back with AI technology and more.
A post-pandemic return to physical shopping has led to a surge in theft that is leaving retailers from Macy’s to Walmart closing branches. But the shops are now fighting back with AI technology and more.
Mid-century touches, homelike vibes: this is an office you won’t want to leave
Designed with sustainability at heart, fashion reseller Vestiaire Collective’s Paris office looks and feels like a home, with its vintage mid-century furniture, custom lighting and curtains made from Covid mask fabric.
Designed with sustainability at heart, fashion reseller Vestiaire Collective’s Paris office looks and feels like a home, with its vintage mid-century furniture, custom lighting and curtains made from Covid mask fabric.
Beat the heat this summer with these 7 must-have items and gadgets
Fighting Hong Kong’s sticky and humid summer heat is no easy feat. Here are seven gadgets and items to help you stay cool during summer, from shaved-ice machines to cooling body wipes.
Fighting Hong Kong’s sticky and humid summer heat is no easy feat. Here are seven gadgets and items to help you stay cool during summer, from shaved-ice machines to cooling body wipes.
Can oils be used for oily skin? 7 skincare myths debunked by the experts
What skincare rules really work to get flawless, glowing skin? Skincare experts debunk seven of the top myths, from oils and retinol to exfoliating and double cleansing.
What skincare rules really work to get flawless, glowing skin? Skincare experts debunk seven of the top myths, from oils and retinol to exfoliating and double cleansing.
What are your best hues? The rising popularity of personal colour analysis
Personal colour analysis, which identifies the best colours a person should wear, is becoming popular in Asia. A personal colour analyst in Hong Kong explains why to a writer who is surprised by her own results.
Personal colour analysis, which identifies the best colours a person should wear, is becoming popular in Asia. A personal colour analyst in Hong Kong explains why to a writer who is surprised by her own results.
Watch once owned by last emperor of China sells for US$6.2 million in Hong Kong
Last emperor of China’s Patek Philippe watch sold at auction to an anonymous phone bidder who trumped the previous highest bid by HK$10 million.
Last emperor of China’s Patek Philippe watch sold at auction to an anonymous phone bidder who trumped the previous highest bid by HK$10 million.
‘A desire for destruction’: Fendi celebrates sculptor Pomodoro’s art
Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro’s art, theatrical costumes and set designs are celebrated in an exhibition at fashion house Fendi’s headquarters in Rome.
Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro’s art, theatrical costumes and set designs are celebrated in an exhibition at fashion house Fendi’s headquarters in Rome.
