13 Jul 2012

Forget Spandex. The latest tight-fitting sportswear isn't just a way to decrease drag or show-off a slim physique. More and more athletes are turning to compression garments to boost performance,...

9:09PM
8 Jul 2012

HOT

The curved heel

Walter Steiger does it in sexy snakeskin.

Retro swimwear styles

Channel that inner Marilyn.

A thigh-...

7:32PM
6 Feb 2012

Michael Phelps, a swimming world-record holder, will promote the latest hi-tech swimsuit in preparation for this year's London Olympics. This reminds us of the debate about the use of technology...

6:51AM
13 Nov 2011

I've heard compression tights are a good thing, but don't know if I can face the humiliation. How am I supposed to wear them in public?

12:29AM
15 May 2011

Who started it? Australians Bonnie Coumbe and Carlos Aviles launched Seventh Wonderland at Miami Swim Fashion Week in 2008. Coumbe, who designed and created her first swimsuit at the age of 13,...

10:00AM
1 May 2011

HOT

All-in-one swimsuits

Go for bright, creative options.

Haider Ackermann

Divine languid shapes (far right) from the Columbian-born...

9:03AM

HOT

Breton tops

A foolproof fashion-editor favourite.

Belted coats

We are loving Prada's chic styles in thick wool.

Court...

5:57PM

A dash of colour

4:01AM

For eight weeks, Anneliese O'Young has been torturing her 'non-runner body' for the Standard Chartered Half Marathon on February 8. She is raising funds for the Cancer Fund in memory of her mentor...

4:02PM

New Era Cap's fitted caps, among the most knocked-off merchandise in the region, have finally found a legitimate home in the city, at specialist headwear chain Lids.

5:53PM

Skinny jeans and black trousers have dominated our wardrobes for long enough, which is why I am excited about spotting wide legged trousers all over town.

8:10PM

Take a walk on the dark side with this pair of black cotton tights covered in a hot pink skull print. Tights (HK$395) by Emilio Cavallini from Pedder Red, Wellington St, Central, tel: 2118 3712...

3:30AM

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