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Claire’s is a mall staple known for trendy jewellery and ear piercings. Photo: Getty Images

Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy

Suppliers across Asia pursue legal action, but debt recovery prospects remain uncertain.

2 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM

What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s maximalism

1 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

Explainer | What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?

21 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 12-14

Watch Hong Kong Ballet’s The Nutcracker, head to a beach beer festival, donate and shop at a festive thrifting event and more this weekend.

12 Dec 2025 - 10:49AMvideocam

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Prada has bought Versace, but can it make Milan rival ‘interesting again’?

After struggling in the ‘quiet luxury’ era, Versace is in for a reboot as Prada looks to cash in on its ‘untapped growth potential’.

3 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM

Yellow, brittle, excessive peeling: how your nails give your health away

A nail artist and a doctor share the telltale signs of poor health, from fingertip colour changes to ridges, plus simple tips for nail care.

3 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

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Who is Jeffrey Banks and why did Ralph Lauren call him his ‘other son’?

Designer Jeffrey Banks recounts over 50 years in fashion in his memoir, including when Lauren gave him one of his own suits to wear to prom.

27 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM

Jeffrey Banks is photographed at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York in 2022. Banks, a fashion icon, shares his journey in a new memoir, Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider. Photo: AP

Women’s fashion has a sizing problem, says this designer who’s out to fix it

Edeline Lee, who has dressed Kate Middleton, says women don’t fit into five sizes and suggesting they do ‘doesn’t help with insecurities’.

25 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM

China’s private sector

Beauty market aglow: young Chinese splurge on self-care, Fosun-backed firm says

Growing number of men join women in embracing energy-based aesthetic treatments as a preventive measure: Sisram Medical.

26 Nov 2025 - 9:37AM

TV shows and streaming video

How Apple TV+’s Palm Royale season 2 uses fashion as a storytelling device

From vintage frocks to turbans, costumes worn by Kristen Wiig and others in the 1960s-set high-society drama are more than just eye candy.

19 Nov 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

Kristen Wiig in a still from Palm Royale. Season two of Apple TV+‘s 1960s-set period drama uses “brilliant” costume design to develop characters, set the show’s feminist tone and heighten the comedy. Photo: Apple TV via AP

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 7-9

A beloved bakery’s last block party, an immersive museum exhibition and a Christmas market are among the things to do this weekend.

7 Nov 2025 - 10:30AMvideocam

Cookie DPT on Cochrane Street in Central, Hong Kong. The American-style bakery will host a final block party this weekend to mark the closure of its flagship store. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Foundation of success: secrets behind South Korea’s K-beauty cosmetics boom

South Korea’s beauty industry, a mix of thousands of small companies and a few large manufacturers, is a massive, growing global business.

23 Oct 2025 - 4:15PM

This hidden gem in Takaoka, Japan is a celebration of metalwork old and new

From artisan jewellery to bronze kettles, the historic Gallery Otera is worth a spot on your Takaoka travel itinerary.

18 Oct 2025 - 5:15PM

Love second-hand clothing? How to find quality pieces and shop sustainably

Industry experts and shoppers give advice on shopping second-hand sustainably and finding quality pieces that last while looking great.

4 Oct 2025 - 4:15PM

Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin arrives for the eBay Endless Runway show in her thrifted outlet during New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2025. Photo: AP

Can you reverse ‘tech neck’? Yes – start by not looking down at your phone

Experts reveal how to prevent signs of premature ageing developing around the neck area from too much technology use.

25 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

“Tech neck” describes the impact that hunching over when looking at technology has on the neck. Experts say better device positioning and using sunscreen can help prevent neck ageing. Photo: Shutterstock

How to go make-up-free like Pamela Anderson, from skincare to styling

Inspired by Pamela Anderson, an increasing number of women are embracing the make-up-free look. Experts advise on how to pull it off.

23 Sep 2025 - 5:31PM

Losing your hair? Why that might be and how to stop it – and even regrow it

Male or female, there are many reasons why your hair could be falling out, from hormones to what you eat to too much stress.

23 Sep 2025 - 7:15AM

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Is Jaden Smith a nepo baby? Christian Louboutin appointment draws criticism

Smith’s appointment as chief menswear designer of the French luxury fashion brand has seen mixed reaction in the media and online.

20 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

Jaden Smith attends a party celebrating the 2025 LVMH Prize in March. Smith, named Christian Louboutin’s chief menswear designer, is sparking “nepo baby” debate. Photo: Zach Hilty/BFA.com

What’s the psychology behind the way we dress? It’s deeper than you think

The link between fashion and psychoanalysis is explored in a New York exhibition that showcases designer pieces and what they represent.

14 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

The luxury industry is in trouble. Can it bring the big spenders back?

A new generation of designers is taking command at brands from Chanel and Dior to Celine and Versace to reverse 2024’s slump in the sector.

9 Sep 2025 - 12:15PM

Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola on making Marc by Sofia documentary

Sofia Coppola’s documentary looks at her good friend Marc Jacobs, his influences and the process of putting together a collection.

4 Sep 2025 - 12:22PM

Designer Marc Jacobs and filmmaker Sofia Coppola pose on the red carpet for the screening of the movie Marc by Sofia out of competition, at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 2, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Chloe Malle succeeds Anna Wintour as American Vogue editor

Malle, 39, daughter of Candice Bergen, will report to Wintour, who is the chief content officer of Condé Nast and Vogue’s global editorial director.

3 Sep 2025 - 1:44AM

Anna Wintour appears at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala (left) and Chloe Malle appears at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala in May. Photo: AP

LVMH tightens grip on one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets

LVMH is pressing ahead with new Tiffany and Louis Vuitton flagship stores on Los Angeles’ Rodeo Drive as it fights headwinds such as US tariffs.

2 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 29-31

From a wellness day with an Olympian to a branded fashion warehouse sale, there is plenty to get up to this weekend.

29 Aug 2025 - 11:01AMvideocam

Orange Era? All about the colour linked to Taylor Swift’s new album

Following Taylor Swift’s swathing of her new album The Life of a Showgirl in Portofino Orange Glitter, we explore the colour deeper.

17 Aug 2025 - 7:15PM

Taylor Swift wears an orange outfit as she performs at the Paris La Defense Arena during her Eras Tour concert in Paris, on May 9, 2024. The colour is being strongly associated with her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. Photo: AP

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