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A writer delves into Christmases past and present and near and far as Hong Kong, once again, faces an unknown future.
A writer delves into Christmases past and present and near and far as Hong Kong, once again, faces an unknown future.
For his 70th birthday, designer Alan Chan filled his loft-turned-private museum, Space 27, with 400 pieced from his wildly eclectic collection.
For his 70th birthday, designer Alan Chan filled his loft-turned-private museum, Space 27, with 400 pieced from his wildly eclectic collection.
Pauline Harmange’s polemic against men, with all its contradictions and incompleteness, would not have come to the world’s attention had it not been for a man intent on taking offence without even reading it.
Pauline Harmange’s polemic against men, with all its contradictions and incompleteness, would not have come to the world’s attention had it not been for a man intent on taking offence without even reading it.
The Taiwanese actor and director reflects on the influence of childhood as she looks back on her 50 years in front of and behind the camera.
The Taiwanese actor and director reflects on the influence of childhood as she looks back on her 50 years in front of and behind the camera.
After 18 years as the orchestra’s music director, Yip Wing-sie was due to step down this year, but like her farewell tour of Germany, the pandemic has postponed her departure.
After 18 years as the orchestra’s music director, Yip Wing-sie was due to step down this year, but like her farewell tour of Germany, the pandemic has postponed her departure.
Spotted at 17 on Fifth Avenue, Hsiang became a model for Diana Vreeland, then a stylist, and worked for Harper’s Bazaar and Elle. In between she was assistant to Valentino.
Spotted at 17 on Fifth Avenue, Hsiang became a model for Diana Vreeland, then a stylist, and worked for Harper’s Bazaar and Elle. In between she was assistant to Valentino.
Vogue China’s editor-in-chief has taken the magazine from its launch issue to a readership of two million. She nearly turned down the job for a career in law.
Vogue China’s editor-in-chief has taken the magazine from its launch issue to a readership of two million. She nearly turned down the job for a career in law.
Mentally disabled Yu Man-hon was 15 when he went missing at the border of Hong Kong and mainland China 20 years ago and has not been seen since. A reporter who followed the case recalls the experience.
Mentally disabled Yu Man-hon was 15 when he went missing at the border of Hong Kong and mainland China 20 years ago and has not been seen since. A reporter who followed the case recalls the experience.
Sonia Cheng, granddaughter of billionaire New World Development founder Cheng Yu-tung, says people want to get back to normal life as she prepares to open her new private members’ club Carlyle & Co at the Rosewood Hong Kong.
Sonia Cheng, granddaughter of billionaire New World Development founder Cheng Yu-tung, says people want to get back to normal life as she prepares to open her new private members’ club Carlyle & Co at the Rosewood Hong Kong.
For same-sex couple Richard and David, the eight-year wait for a child has been interminable and opaque. Now their lawyer wants to turn theirs into a test case against the Social Welfare Department.
For same-sex couple Richard and David, the eight-year wait for a child has been interminable and opaque. Now their lawyer wants to turn theirs into a test case against the Social Welfare Department.
The Australian art historian known as The Exhibitionist fills in the blanks of Britain’s less glorious past on her tours of museums such as Tate Britain, the National Portrait Gallery and the British Museum.
The Australian art historian known as The Exhibitionist fills in the blanks of Britain’s less glorious past on her tours of museums such as Tate Britain, the National Portrait Gallery and the British Museum.
Seventeen years after the deadly Sars epidemic, masks are once again part of daily life in the city, but what are they doing to the face of society?
Seventeen years after the deadly Sars epidemic, masks are once again part of daily life in the city, but what are they doing to the face of society?
Architect Juan Du has written a book about the long history of Shenzhen, China’s ‘instant’ metropolis bordering Hong Kong. We take a stroll through the city’s vanishing old enclaves with her.
Architect Juan Du has written a book about the long history of Shenzhen, China’s ‘instant’ metropolis bordering Hong Kong. We take a stroll through the city’s vanishing old enclaves with her.
A short stroll from the Trevi Fountain, the ossuary contains skeletal remains arranged into strange artworks.
A short stroll from the Trevi Fountain, the ossuary contains skeletal remains arranged into strange artworks.
Mohammed Hanif, whose books include A Case of Exploding Mangoes and Red Birds, reveals how he’d happily bargain away his career for a life of normality.
Mohammed Hanif, whose books include A Case of Exploding Mangoes and Red Birds, reveals how he’d happily bargain away his career for a life of normality.
BBC/HBO adaptation of the first book in Philip Pullman’s fantasy adventure book trilogy will consist of eight one-hour episodes, with the first episode showing on HBO on November 4.
BBC/HBO adaptation of the first book in Philip Pullman’s fantasy adventure book trilogy will consist of eight one-hour episodes, with the first episode showing on HBO on November 4.
Sevva’s new look is the result of months of work and dedication from the restaurant’s owner, Bonnae Gokson. Although there are many new additions, much of the place retains its iconic details from before.
Sevva’s new look is the result of months of work and dedication from the restaurant’s owner, Bonnae Gokson. Although there are many new additions, much of the place retains its iconic details from before.
‘A classic flip reimagined for today’s connected user’, the Flip 2720 wouldn’t be a step up for most but for Fionnuala McHugh it was light years ahead of her previous phone. Here’s what she made of it.
‘A classic flip reimagined for today’s connected user’, the Flip 2720 wouldn’t be a step up for most but for Fionnuala McHugh it was light years ahead of her previous phone. Here’s what she made of it.
A bright yellow distorted Volkswagen, built by artist Erwin Wurm, will be selling hot dogs in Tsim Sha Tsui for a month. Wurm talks about his works, influencing the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and how skinny he is.
A bright yellow distorted Volkswagen, built by artist Erwin Wurm, will be selling hot dogs in Tsim Sha Tsui for a month. Wurm talks about his works, influencing the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and how skinny he is.
The phoenixes on Elaine Ng’s carpet appear to dance according to light, temperature and footfall thanks to new interactive fibres and yarns. It is one of eight designs at Haw Par Mansion that mine the past to create designs for the future.
The phoenixes on Elaine Ng’s carpet appear to dance according to light, temperature and footfall thanks to new interactive fibres and yarns. It is one of eight designs at Haw Par Mansion that mine the past to create designs for the future.
With his fresh take on J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan and a sprinkling of pixie dust, artistic director Septime Webre aims to start Hong Kong Ballet’s 40th anniversary celebrations with a bang.
With his fresh take on J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan and a sprinkling of pixie dust, artistic director Septime Webre aims to start Hong Kong Ballet’s 40th anniversary celebrations with a bang.
The Malaysian entrepreneur’s future could be read in the stickers on his 1970s tuck box: an airline, a London football club and an F1 team. But for all his success, nothing could have prepared him for the loss of an airliner with 162 people on board.
The Malaysian entrepreneur’s future could be read in the stickers on his 1970s tuck box: an airline, a London football club and an F1 team. But for all his success, nothing could have prepared him for the loss of an airliner with 162 people on board.
The cliff-side hotel, on the edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, has long attracted a glamorous clientele, including Sophia Loren, Charlie Chaplin and the Borghese family.
The cliff-side hotel, on the edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, has long attracted a glamorous clientele, including Sophia Loren, Charlie Chaplin and the Borghese family.
Helping children in Nepal was British Army officer Philip Holmes’ way of honouring his wife, who committed suicide – in large because she was childless; the charity he founded rescued children from jails and circuses. This is his story.
Helping children in Nepal was British Army officer Philip Holmes’ way of honouring his wife, who committed suicide – in large because she was childless; the charity he founded rescued children from jails and circuses. This is his story.
The Japanese contemporary artist’s new exhibition ‘Murakami vs Murakami’ is showing at Tai Kwun Contemporary until September. From post-apocalyptic works to his optimistic flower pieces, Murakami is at his best.
The Japanese contemporary artist’s new exhibition ‘Murakami vs Murakami’ is showing at Tai Kwun Contemporary until September. From post-apocalyptic works to his optimistic flower pieces, Murakami is at his best.
The Australian restaurateur behind Hong Kong’s beloved but now closed M at the Fringe and M on the Bund, in Shanghai, reveals what it takes to succeed in the restaurant business and the challenges opening in China posed.
The Australian restaurateur behind Hong Kong’s beloved but now closed M at the Fringe and M on the Bund, in Shanghai, reveals what it takes to succeed in the restaurant business and the challenges opening in China posed.
A chance encounter outside a Columbia University library in New York planted the seed for global movement celebrating multiculturalism.
A chance encounter outside a Columbia University library in New York planted the seed for global movement celebrating multiculturalism.
Matteo Ricci The Musical might not be the show Hong Kong wanted, but, according to those who brought it to the stage, it’s the one we needed.
Matteo Ricci The Musical might not be the show Hong Kong wanted, but, according to those who brought it to the stage, it’s the one we needed.
Hugh Zimmern, architect and owner of Ping Pong Gintoneria, talks about creating Dai Bing, his cool new venture in Sheung Wan.
Hugh Zimmern, architect and owner of Ping Pong Gintoneria, talks about creating Dai Bing, his cool new venture in Sheung Wan.
Refurbished Haw Par Mansion, in Hong Kong’s Tai Hang neighbourhood, is inspiring designers to come up with objects inspired by its history, such as scented balls, and a vase made of carpeting that can absorb sound.
Refurbished Haw Par Mansion, in Hong Kong’s Tai Hang neighbourhood, is inspiring designers to come up with objects inspired by its history, such as scented balls, and a vase made of carpeting that can absorb sound.
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