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That’s how one newspaper described Hong Kong’s early colonial police officers against a background of vague criminal codes and rampant racism, revealed in a new book on the city’s colonial police, courts and jails.
That’s how one newspaper described Hong Kong’s early colonial police officers against a background of vague criminal codes and rampant racism, revealed in a new book on the city’s colonial police, courts and jails.
Vivek Mahbubani says doing stand-up is akin to going into battle, and that the strategies laid out in the 5th century BC book are applicable to all aspects of modern life.
Vivek Mahbubani says doing stand-up is akin to going into battle, and that the strategies laid out in the 5th century BC book are applicable to all aspects of modern life.
Michael Wu, founder and CEO of Amber Group, tells how Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeah’s book, Blitzscaling, changed his life and influenced his company.
Michael Wu, founder and CEO of Amber Group, tells how Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeah’s book, Blitzscaling, changed his life and influenced his company.
He’s not your typical monk. Then again, Yogetsu Akasaka was only ordained five years ago. Before that he played guitar, learned beatboxing, acted, and busked around the US and Australia.
He’s not your typical monk. Then again, Yogetsu Akasaka was only ordained five years ago. Before that he played guitar, learned beatboxing, acted, and busked around the US and Australia.
At last a Gurkha has written a book about the Gurkhas, Nepali soldiers who serve in the British army. That’s good. Unfortunately, the writer’s style will grate with many readers.
At last a Gurkha has written a book about the Gurkhas, Nepali soldiers who serve in the British army. That’s good. Unfortunately, the writer’s style will grate with many readers.
The Canada-born, Hong Kong-based designer first saw the film in the 1970s and was fascinated not only by Audrey Hepburn but also the business of fashion.
The Canada-born, Hong Kong-based designer first saw the film in the 1970s and was fascinated not only by Audrey Hepburn but also the business of fashion.
Check out the latest releases from luxury French skincare range La Prairie, upmarket Swiss jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, French menswear brand Berluti, Malaysian developer KSK Land and high-end British speaker manufacturer KEF
Check out the latest releases from luxury French skincare range La Prairie, upmarket Swiss jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, French menswear brand Berluti, Malaysian developer KSK Land and high-end British speaker manufacturer KEF
The Bad Guy singer’s Grammy Awards look proved oddly ahead-of-the-curve – but are expensive designer brand face masks effective at preventing the spread of Covid-19?
The Bad Guy singer’s Grammy Awards look proved oddly ahead-of-the-curve – but are expensive designer brand face masks effective at preventing the spread of Covid-19?
Sales may be suffering due to Covid-19 but luxury and celebrity brands are digging deep to help fight the virus
Sales may be suffering due to Covid-19 but luxury and celebrity brands are digging deep to help fight the virus
Elegant designs of the new range are made from stainless steel or from a combination of stainless steel and Mylon, a 3D printed material
Elegant designs of the new range are made from stainless steel or from a combination of stainless steel and Mylon, a 3D printed material
Steve Zhao’s favourite film helped him develop virtual reality gaming experiences for his company, Sandbox VR
Steve Zhao’s favourite film helped him develop virtual reality gaming experiences for his company, Sandbox VR
The Baani Spa will feature a teardrop-shaped floating yoga pavilion, four treatment rooms with outdoor bathing, a beauty salon, and yoga
The Baani Spa will feature a teardrop-shaped floating yoga pavilion, four treatment rooms with outdoor bathing, a beauty salon, and yoga
One design features a warped and twisted version of a 1960s image of the brand’s outlet in London’s Jermyn Street
One design features a warped and twisted version of a 1960s image of the brand’s outlet in London’s Jermyn Street
Former police officer Simon Roberts’ memoir has plenty of period detail but tends to fizzle out just as things get interesting.
Former police officer Simon Roberts’ memoir has plenty of period detail but tends to fizzle out just as things get interesting.
Ridley Scott’s 1982 film remains a source of inspiration for Swedish watch and footwear designer Alexis Holm.
Ridley Scott’s 1982 film remains a source of inspiration for Swedish watch and footwear designer Alexis Holm.
Parisian fashion house displayed its Daria and Daryl bags, Daisy sandals and Diane boots to celebrities and socialites including Ali Lee, Fish Liew, Jennifer Yu and Cecilia Choi in Central.
Parisian fashion house displayed its Daria and Daryl bags, Daisy sandals and Diane boots to celebrities and socialites including Ali Lee, Fish Liew, Jennifer Yu and Cecilia Choi in Central.
Other guests at the opening of the city’s first Chanel Beauty Studio included singer Keung To, actor Adam Pak, and actresses Jeannie Chan and Karena Ng.
Other guests at the opening of the city’s first Chanel Beauty Studio included singer Keung To, actor Adam Pak, and actresses Jeannie Chan and Karena Ng.
Immediately after the Parisian couture house debuted its menswear collection designed by Kim Jones, it celebrated the launch of the woody, masculine fragrance created by master perfumer François Demachy, with dinner at Caviar Kaspia
Immediately after the Parisian couture house debuted its menswear collection designed by Kim Jones, it celebrated the launch of the woody, masculine fragrance created by master perfumer François Demachy, with dinner at Caviar Kaspia
Installations in Japan, China, Singapore and Macau put on the art-meets-science exhibitions your children actually want to see
Installations in Japan, China, Singapore and Macau put on the art-meets-science exhibitions your children actually want to see
The Baftas are Britain’s answer to the Oscars – so this year Hollywood’s A-listers celebrated with tea and scones at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles
The Baftas are Britain’s answer to the Oscars – so this year Hollywood’s A-listers celebrated with tea and scones at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles
Advertising copywriter John Fuery went from the actual desert of Saudi Arabia to the creative desert that was Hong Kong – and stayed for 11 years. Don’t expect to be inspired or enlightened by his amusing memoir – but do expect to giggle.
Advertising copywriter John Fuery went from the actual desert of Saudi Arabia to the creative desert that was Hong Kong – and stayed for 11 years. Don’t expect to be inspired or enlightened by his amusing memoir – but do expect to giggle.
Australian designer and stylist Juan-Carlos Aquino on how he identified with the rapper and hip-hop culture.
Australian designer and stylist Juan-Carlos Aquino on how he identified with the rapper and hip-hop culture.
Les Bird’s memoir about his time in an elite unit of Hong Kong’s Marine Police, A Small Band of Men, is a humorous romp that also foreshadows darker issues the city faces today.
Les Bird’s memoir about his time in an elite unit of Hong Kong’s Marine Police, A Small Band of Men, is a humorous romp that also foreshadows darker issues the city faces today.
Luxury Spanish fashion brand starts celebration with cocktails at its new SoHo space, followed by a holiday party at the Sinclair-Fletcher Mansion on the Upper East Side
Luxury Spanish fashion brand starts celebration with cocktails at its new SoHo space, followed by a holiday party at the Sinclair-Fletcher Mansion on the Upper East Side
Hollywood A-listers, musicians, models and influencers such as RuPaul, Chaka Khan, Janelle Monae and Alana Hadid were spotted at this hip new West Hollywood Club
Hollywood A-listers, musicians, models and influencers such as RuPaul, Chaka Khan, Janelle Monae and Alana Hadid were spotted at this hip new West Hollywood Club
Nobel Prize for Economics winners Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo’s book Poor Economics inspired Marie Kretz Di Meglio to found a Hong Kong NGO for domestic helpers.
Nobel Prize for Economics winners Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo’s book Poor Economics inspired Marie Kretz Di Meglio to found a Hong Kong NGO for domestic helpers.
Already the owner of 75 luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi and Givenchy, LVMH has just added Tiffany & Co. to its roster – so which other household names has the French luxury conglomerate bought lately?
Already the owner of 75 luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi and Givenchy, LVMH has just added Tiffany & Co. to its roster – so which other household names has the French luxury conglomerate bought lately?
Wonderfruit in Thailand in December is a holistic experience as much as a musical one, while the focus at Epizode in Vietnam in January is firmly on the DJs, from Carl Craig to Ricardo Villalobos.
Wonderfruit in Thailand in December is a holistic experience as much as a musical one, while the focus at Epizode in Vietnam in January is firmly on the DJs, from Carl Craig to Ricardo Villalobos.
The hairstylist to stars such as Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi and Michelle Yeoh says the 1985 film gave him his first understanding of how women feel.
The hairstylist to stars such as Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi and Michelle Yeoh says the 1985 film gave him his first understanding of how women feel.
Ahead of the globetrotting Banksy: Genius or Vandal? exhibition coming to Hong Kong, we round-up the enigmatic, anonymous street artist’s most influential and impactful artworks to date
Ahead of the globetrotting Banksy: Genius or Vandal? exhibition coming to Hong Kong, we round-up the enigmatic, anonymous street artist’s most influential and impactful artworks to date