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As Kim Kardashian turns 40, we take a trip down memory lane and look at how her style has evolved over the years, from animal prints to fashion icon.
As Kim Kardashian turns 40, we take a trip down memory lane and look at how her style has evolved over the years, from animal prints to fashion icon.
Lenny Kravitz is looking good and looking back – the 56-year-old with enviable physique and an unerring sense of style has a tell-all memoir out called Let Love Rule, about growing up biracial in New York.
Lenny Kravitz is looking good and looking back – the 56-year-old with enviable physique and an unerring sense of style has a tell-all memoir out called Let Love Rule, about growing up biracial in New York.
US pop singer Rihanna has added a menswear range to her underwear brand – and has chosen plus-size males to model some of the items. They quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising the move.
US pop singer Rihanna has added a menswear range to her underwear brand – and has chosen plus-size males to model some of the items. They quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising the move.
While most fashion retailers are struggling, in Hong Kong activewear companies such as Lululemon, Decathlon, and Sweaty Betty are expanding to take advantage of rising interest in health and fitness amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
While most fashion retailers are struggling, in Hong Kong activewear companies such as Lululemon, Decathlon, and Sweaty Betty are expanding to take advantage of rising interest in health and fitness amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kenzo Takada was one of the first Asian fashion designers to make it big in the West, with his label Kenzo, and influenced many others to go global. Five names in Asian fashion ponder his legacy and the impression he made on them.
Kenzo Takada was one of the first Asian fashion designers to make it big in the West, with his label Kenzo, and influenced many others to go global. Five names in Asian fashion ponder his legacy and the impression he made on them.
Stuck at home and in need of some fashion inspiration? There’s plenty to be found on Netflix, particularly in the outfits worn by Christine Quinn, Katharine Ryan and Lily Collins. .
Stuck at home and in need of some fashion inspiration? There’s plenty to be found on Netflix, particularly in the outfits worn by Christine Quinn, Katharine Ryan and Lily Collins. .
‘Super difficult’ is how Norman Tan, editor-in-chief of Vogue Singapore, describes the launch of the luxury fashion magazine’s 27th global edition amid the disruption and economic downturn triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Super difficult’ is how Norman Tan, editor-in-chief of Vogue Singapore, describes the launch of the luxury fashion magazine’s 27th global edition amid the disruption and economic downturn triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cate Blanchett took to the red carpet at the 2020 Venice Film Festival in outfits she’s previously worn to highlight how sustainability can be stylish.
Cate Blanchett took to the red carpet at the 2020 Venice Film Festival in outfits she’s previously worn to highlight how sustainability can be stylish.
Peter Do grew up in Vietnam owning five items of clothing, worn until they wore out. When he started his own fashion label, he made clothes you don’t throw away. That’s given him a head start as luxury fashion refocuses on timeless classics.
Peter Do grew up in Vietnam owning five items of clothing, worn until they wore out. When he started his own fashion label, he made clothes you don’t throw away. That’s given him a head start as luxury fashion refocuses on timeless classics.
Nicholas Lieou has teamed up with Sotheby’s Diamonds to produce fine jewellery inspired by nature with a new generation of clients in mind.
Nicholas Lieou has teamed up with Sotheby’s Diamonds to produce fine jewellery inspired by nature with a new generation of clients in mind.
Rolex, Omega, Kiehl’s and La Perla have all closed stores in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay shopping hub in recent weeks, following Prada’s exit, amid slump caused by protests and Covid-19 pandemic.
Rolex, Omega, Kiehl’s and La Perla have all closed stores in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay shopping hub in recent weeks, following Prada’s exit, amid slump caused by protests and Covid-19 pandemic.
Hong Kong set the standard for retailing in Asia, says fashion label Burberry’s CEO, but Shenzhen in southern China, with its mass of tech workers under 30, is the place to chart its future with a pilot ‘social retail’ store.
Hong Kong set the standard for retailing in Asia, says fashion label Burberry’s CEO, but Shenzhen in southern China, with its mass of tech workers under 30, is the place to chart its future with a pilot ‘social retail’ store.
In a recent Instagram post in praise of Beyoncé’s new ‘visual album’, British singer Adele is seen sporting the same Marine Serre pattern as the American star.
In a recent Instagram post in praise of Beyoncé’s new ‘visual album’, British singer Adele is seen sporting the same Marine Serre pattern as the American star.
Since her first public appearance with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, who turns 39 this week, has been applauded for her minimalist fashion looks and her love of a simple shirt.
Since her first public appearance with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, who turns 39 this week, has been applauded for her minimalist fashion looks and her love of a simple shirt.
Chinese designers represent the future of fashion, says Andrew Keith, president of Lane Crawford, and Chinese luxury consumers will be more important than ever after the pandemic.
Chinese designers represent the future of fashion, says Andrew Keith, president of Lane Crawford, and Chinese luxury consumers will be more important than ever after the pandemic.
At 13, Claudia Kishi, a character played by Japanese-Canadian Momona Tamada in Netflix series The Baby-Sitters Club, is a budding fashionista, with artsy looks inspired by ’90s films like Clueless – here’s why we love her.
At 13, Claudia Kishi, a character played by Japanese-Canadian Momona Tamada in Netflix series The Baby-Sitters Club, is a budding fashionista, with artsy looks inspired by ’90s films like Clueless – here’s why we love her.
Whether prompting TikTok memes and DIY moments, wearing fashionable face coverings or embracing old-school glamour while at home, these three musicians remind us that style can still be inspiring.
Whether prompting TikTok memes and DIY moments, wearing fashionable face coverings or embracing old-school glamour while at home, these three musicians remind us that style can still be inspiring.
Maggie Cheung’s cheongsams stole the show when the film was released in 2000 and it is still inspiring designers.
Maggie Cheung’s cheongsams stole the show when the film was released in 2000 and it is still inspiring designers.
The fashion magazine, editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, and publisher Condé Nast have been called out for discrimination and lack of diversity. Discrimination at Vogue took various forms when the Post’s Vincenzo La Torre interned there.
The fashion magazine, editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, and publisher Condé Nast have been called out for discrimination and lack of diversity. Discrimination at Vogue took various forms when the Post’s Vincenzo La Torre interned there.
Swedish men’s underwear label CDLP was founded on the principle that it would avoid the dated perspective of men and masculinity that existing underwear brands promoted.
Swedish men’s underwear label CDLP was founded on the principle that it would avoid the dated perspective of men and masculinity that existing underwear brands promoted.
Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior – a few powerhouse brands account for most of the sales and profits of giant luxury groups. There could be a reckoning for struggling lesser brands amid the fallout from coronavirus crisis.
Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior – a few powerhouse brands account for most of the sales and profits of giant luxury groups. There could be a reckoning for struggling lesser brands amid the fallout from coronavirus crisis.
‘Living in Hell’. ‘Eat the Rich’. As protests sparked by the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis have spread, luxury stores have been graffitied, and in many cases looted and vandalised.
‘Living in Hell’. ‘Eat the Rich’. As protests sparked by the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis have spread, luxury stores have been graffitied, and in many cases looted and vandalised.
Dissident Chinese artist living in exile in the UK teams up with Guggenheim Museum curator on face masks printed with his art, to sell in support of global humanitarian organisations.
Dissident Chinese artist living in exile in the UK teams up with Guggenheim Museum curator on face masks printed with his art, to sell in support of global humanitarian organisations.
NBA legend Michael Jordan may be the nominal star, but Rodman’s wild hair colours, famous girlfriends and flamboyant looks take the fashion spotlight.
NBA legend Michael Jordan may be the nominal star, but Rodman’s wild hair colours, famous girlfriends and flamboyant looks take the fashion spotlight.
The founders of New York fashion label Commission look to their past for inspiration for their collections – in particular, what their mums used to wear in Asia in the ’80s and ’90s.
The founders of New York fashion label Commission look to their past for inspiration for their collections – in particular, what their mums used to wear in Asia in the ’80s and ’90s.
Everyone from Emmanuel Macron to Cindy Crawford demonstrate that face coverings are the way forward.
Everyone from Emmanuel Macron to Cindy Crawford demonstrate that face coverings are the way forward.
Played by Taiwanese-American actress Michelle Krusiec, the Chinese-American star of 1930s cinema triumphs in glamorous gowns created for the Netflix show by designer Lou Eyrich.
Played by Taiwanese-American actress Michelle Krusiec, the Chinese-American star of 1930s cinema triumphs in glamorous gowns created for the Netflix show by designer Lou Eyrich.
From Jane Fonda’s sweatpants to Alexa Chung’s high-waisted flared jeans, Instagram is flooded with A-listers flaunting their flair for fashion.
From Jane Fonda’s sweatpants to Alexa Chung’s high-waisted flared jeans, Instagram is flooded with A-listers flaunting their flair for fashion.
Many social media influencers start their own brands, but not many become successful. However, Korean-American Irene Kim is confident her clothing line Ireneisgood, launched in September 2019, is here to stay.
Many social media influencers start their own brands, but not many become successful. However, Korean-American Irene Kim is confident her clothing line Ireneisgood, launched in September 2019, is here to stay.
Luxury brands like Chanel, Dior and Valentino dealing with the fallout from the coronavirus need to find alternatives to unsustainable business models. One way is looking to the hard luxury segment, namely jewellery and watches.
Luxury brands like Chanel, Dior and Valentino dealing with the fallout from the coronavirus need to find alternatives to unsustainable business models. One way is looking to the hard luxury segment, namely jewellery and watches.