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Le Monde de SHC in Shanghai’s French Concession is the city’s most buzzed about boutique right now, selling Chinese and international brands including Holiday Boileau, Yang Li, Koché, Charlotte Chesnais and Huishan Zhang.
Le Monde de SHC in Shanghai’s French Concession is the city’s most buzzed about boutique right now, selling Chinese and international brands including Holiday Boileau, Yang Li, Koché, Charlotte Chesnais and Huishan Zhang.
Shaway Yeh started the conversation about sustainable fashion in China – now she’s helping to effect change from the top down, from fashion house to consumer.
Shaway Yeh started the conversation about sustainable fashion in China – now she’s helping to effect change from the top down, from fashion house to consumer.
From Gucci luggage to limited-edition Cartier jewellery, there is plenty to inspire an indulgent holiday season.
From Gucci luggage to limited-edition Cartier jewellery, there is plenty to inspire an indulgent holiday season.
E-commerce fashion site Yoox, which merged with Net-a-Porter in 2015, first appeared on the scene in 1999. The chairman and CEO of Yoox Net-a-Porter Group talks about why it remains successful.
E-commerce fashion site Yoox, which merged with Net-a-Porter in 2015, first appeared on the scene in 1999. The chairman and CEO of Yoox Net-a-Porter Group talks about why it remains successful.
Jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels has opened the first overseas outpost of its jewellery school at K11 Musea, called L’Ecole Asia-Pacific. Its goal is to teach consumers how to appreciate fine jewellery.
Jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels has opened the first overseas outpost of its jewellery school at K11 Musea, called L’Ecole Asia-Pacific. Its goal is to teach consumers how to appreciate fine jewellery.
Several luxury brands have delayed plans to open new stores as unrest in the city continues, instead paying high rents and leaving empty spaces at high-end malls. Is this a sign of worse things to come?
Several luxury brands have delayed plans to open new stores as unrest in the city continues, instead paying high rents and leaving empty spaces at high-end malls. Is this a sign of worse things to come?
Alexandre Arnault’s strategy of revamping the luxury luggage brand by working with stars like LeBron James and labels like Supreme might seem like it’s targeting younger customers, but that’s something he wants to avoid.
Alexandre Arnault’s strategy of revamping the luxury luggage brand by working with stars like LeBron James and labels like Supreme might seem like it’s targeting younger customers, but that’s something he wants to avoid.
Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson had little experience as traditional designers when they co-founded Frame, but they established a strong brand identity and proved adept at making products that fickle millennials actually want to buy.
Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson had little experience as traditional designers when they co-founded Frame, but they established a strong brand identity and proved adept at making products that fickle millennials actually want to buy.
British Oscar winner and star of The Queen once again looked the part as she graced the red carpet
British Oscar winner and star of The Queen once again looked the part as she graced the red carpet
Hong Kong is known for being Asia’s shopping mecca, attracting millions of tourists each year. But months of street protests have taken their toll on luxury brands, with some Western labels even closing shops as tourists avoid the city. South China Morning Post fashion editor Vincenzo La Torre explores whether Hong Kong is losing its luxury brand momentum.
Hong Kong is known for being Asia’s shopping mecca, attracting millions of tourists each year. But months of street protests have taken their toll on luxury brands, with some Western labels even closing shops as tourists avoid the city. South China Morning Post fashion editor Vincenzo La Torre explores whether Hong Kong is losing its luxury brand momentum.
Brian Au, founder of label CHSN1, says that all items for a planned September drop are being held at customs because of China’s ban of black clothing exports to Hong Kong. ‘There’s no way to get even one shirt into Hong Kong.’
Brian Au, founder of label CHSN1, says that all items for a planned September drop are being held at customs because of China’s ban of black clothing exports to Hong Kong. ‘There’s no way to get even one shirt into Hong Kong.’
Kudos to the stylist for protecting the model-turned-actress’ modesty.
Kudos to the stylist for protecting the model-turned-actress’ modesty.
The founder of fashion label Alice + Olivia, which just showed its spring/summer 2020 collection at New York Fashion Week, talks about her colourful dresses and how she is empowering women through her brand.
The founder of fashion label Alice + Olivia, which just showed its spring/summer 2020 collection at New York Fashion Week, talks about her colourful dresses and how she is empowering women through her brand.
Aimed at millennials, the swanky health club chain’s first foray into hospitality taps into the obsession with all things health and wellness.
Aimed at millennials, the swanky health club chain’s first foray into hospitality taps into the obsession with all things health and wellness.
Courier companies in China have issued notices of a ban on the export to Hong Kong of items including black clothing, and a courier firm worker affirms the ban. Protesters have adopted as their uniform black T-shirts, jeans and sneakers.
Courier companies in China have issued notices of a ban on the export to Hong Kong of items including black clothing, and a courier firm worker affirms the ban. Protesters have adopted as their uniform black T-shirts, jeans and sneakers.
Take some time out for a little pampering, with first, a refreshing exfoliator from Fresh, second, a moisturising body butter from Kiehl’s and third, a Moroccanoil treatment for the tresses.
Take some time out for a little pampering, with first, a refreshing exfoliator from Fresh, second, a moisturising body butter from Kiehl’s and third, a Moroccanoil treatment for the tresses.
Hong Kong is the biggest market in Asia for luxury brands, despite its 7 million population, and they have more stores in the city than in Beijing or Shanghai, both much bigger. They could start closing some soon unless sales pick up.
Hong Kong is the biggest market in Asia for luxury brands, despite its 7 million population, and they have more stores in the city than in Beijing or Shanghai, both much bigger. They could start closing some soon unless sales pick up.
The sought after art director’s new book looks back on a four-decade career. Influencers are too generic and not luxury enough, he says.
The sought after art director’s new book looks back on a four-decade career. Influencers are too generic and not luxury enough, he says.
Slick, smooth and perfectly groomed, cast of Netflix series about a rich high-school student hell-bent on becoming president, including Gwyneth Paltrow, are TV’s best dressed.
Slick, smooth and perfectly groomed, cast of Netflix series about a rich high-school student hell-bent on becoming president, including Gwyneth Paltrow, are TV’s best dressed.
The climate crisis was to the fore at Paris Fashion Week, from Dior and Stella McCartney’s climate-conscious collections to Kering going carbon neutral. But there’s more that designers, their guests and editors can do.
The climate crisis was to the fore at Paris Fashion Week, from Dior and Stella McCartney’s climate-conscious collections to Kering going carbon neutral. But there’s more that designers, their guests and editors can do.
French luxury house Chanel says ‘considering the current situation’, its cruise fashion show at Kai Tak cruise terminal in November is off; amid ongoing protests, global brands unlikely to hold major events in city for foreseeable future.
French luxury house Chanel says ‘considering the current situation’, its cruise fashion show at Kai Tak cruise terminal in November is off; amid ongoing protests, global brands unlikely to hold major events in city for foreseeable future.
For Victoire de Castellane, whose exuberant creations in 20 years as head of Dior Joaillerie changed her industry, fine jewellery is all about the gems, which makes her uneasy about replacing them with mass-produced stones.
For Victoire de Castellane, whose exuberant creations in 20 years as head of Dior Joaillerie changed her industry, fine jewellery is all about the gems, which makes her uneasy about replacing them with mass-produced stones.
The toned 55-year-old left little to the imagination with his bare chest chain-mail necklace.
The toned 55-year-old left little to the imagination with his bare chest chain-mail necklace.
Chinese designer Xiaojuan Yang, founder of label I Love Pretty, and her team have been denied visas to travel to the US. This comes a the number of Chinese tourists travelling to the US has declined amid trade tensions.
Chinese designer Xiaojuan Yang, founder of label I Love Pretty, and her team have been denied visas to travel to the US. This comes a the number of Chinese tourists travelling to the US has declined amid trade tensions.
Versace, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, and in the US Equinox and SoulCycle – all have faced calls for consumer boycotts. Yet where do their accusers draw the line? At the very least they are being inconsistent, if not hypocritical.
Versace, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, and in the US Equinox and SoulCycle – all have faced calls for consumer boycotts. Yet where do their accusers draw the line? At the very least they are being inconsistent, if not hypocritical.
Advanced Style, Sciuraglam and Chinatown Pretty capture the colours, patterns and accessories of some of the most funky pensioners around. Here’s proof you too can be a trend-setter, no matter your age.
Advanced Style, Sciuraglam and Chinatown Pretty capture the colours, patterns and accessories of some of the most funky pensioners around. Here’s proof you too can be a trend-setter, no matter your age.
The internet giant has angered Chinese netizens with its T-shirts that read ‘Free Hong Kong democracy now’ and ‘Make Hong Kong free again’. Amazon joins Coach, Versace, Swarovski and Givenchy, which have drawn ire in China.
The internet giant has angered Chinese netizens with its T-shirts that read ‘Free Hong Kong democracy now’ and ‘Make Hong Kong free again’. Amazon joins Coach, Versace, Swarovski and Givenchy, which have drawn ire in China.
Chinese celebrities trying to rehabilitate their image after recent controversies may have the perfect bag to add to their wardrobes to make a patriotic statement of allegiance to their home country.
Chinese celebrities trying to rehabilitate their image after recent controversies may have the perfect bag to add to their wardrobes to make a patriotic statement of allegiance to their home country.
Millepied’s choreography for the film Black Swan helped make ballet cool for a young generation. A classicist, he likes to experiment, for example by using live cinema in a production of the ballet Romeo and Juliet.
Millepied’s choreography for the film Black Swan helped make ballet cool for a young generation. A classicist, he likes to experiment, for example by using live cinema in a production of the ballet Romeo and Juliet.
Would you invest in a couture outfit for your child? You can at Baby Dior, whose top customer is Roselyn Yin, a Chinese girl who lives in Shanghai, where Dior will present a special children’s collection next month.
Would you invest in a couture outfit for your child? You can at Baby Dior, whose top customer is Roselyn Yin, a Chinese girl who lives in Shanghai, where Dior will present a special children’s collection next month.