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Expensive shampoos and conditioners can work well, but there are affordable products that perform just as well, one dermatologist says. Photo: Shutterstock
Beauty

Why expensive shampoos aren’t always the best for your hair

Dermatologists explain why cheaper shampoos and simpler formulas can often be better for your hair and give tips for different hair types.

TV shows and streaming video

In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves it

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TV shows and streaming video

‘Misfits became bullies’: takeaways from America’s Next Top Model exposé

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Fashion

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams among Met Gala 2026 co-chairs

Zoe Kravitz and Anthony Vaccarello, meanwhile, chair a ‘host committee’, as the dress code – ‘Fashion is Art’ – is also announced.

(From left) Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams have been announced as among the top co-chairs of the Met Gala 2026. Photo: AP
(From left) Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams have been announced as among the top co-chairs of the Met Gala 2026. Photo: AP
Tourism

Chinese tourists flock to Korea for beauty treatments ahead of Lunar New Year

Korean dermatology clinics have seen a surge in Chinese customers of late and are courting them via Chinese social media.

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Fashion

Hong Kong’s indie fashion labels bloom at new Tsim Sha Tsui pop-up

Chance Encounters is a pop-up run by the brands YanYan, Aenrmous and Kinyan Lam that aims to elevate Hong Kong’s indie fashion scene.

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Obituaries

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, stars and royalty, dead at 93

Adored by movie stars and first ladies alike, the Italian designer was a master of high glamour and timeless elegance.

Valentino Garavani at a fashion show in Rome in 2007. Photo: AFP
Valentino Garavani at a fashion show in Rome in 2007. Photo: AFP
Fashion

Wicked stars’ incredible costumes among exhibits at Oscar winner’s new show

Costume designer Paul Tazewell’s Chicago exhibition features his designs for Wicked’s Glinda and Elphaba, Hamilton, West Side Story and more.

Fashion

History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral Adidas jacket

Used in China for centuries, frog buttons are a key feature of a limited-edition Adidas jacket that has become a huge hit on social media.

Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

Pinterest predicts the 2026 fashion trends will be all about maximalist jewellery, blues, lace, big shoulders and utilitarian khaki styles.

A model walks the runway during the Bora Aksu spring/summer 2026 fashion show as part of London Fashion Week in September 2025. It is predicted that 2026 will see a return to maximalist fashion. Photo: Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
A model walks the runway during the Bora Aksu spring/summer 2026 fashion show as part of London Fashion Week in September 2025. It is predicted that 2026 will see a return to maximalist fashion. Photo: Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Beauty

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

Horse oil is said to intensely hydrate skin, fortify hair, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, but research is lacking on such claims.

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.

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Fashion

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’.

A Versace store in New York. Donatella Versace has welcomed the purchase of her family’s brand by its Milan rivals, Prada. Photo: Reuters
Wellness

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.

Pale or blue-tinged nails can suggest circulation issues, while yellowing nails, like these pictured, may point to fungal concerns. Photo: Shutterstock
Pale or blue-tinged nails can suggest circulation issues, while yellowing nails, like these pictured, may point to fungal concerns. Photo: Shutterstock
Fashion

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.

Fashion

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’.

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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.

Lior Dayan says Chinese consumers can afford luxury services. Photo: Handout
Lior Dayan says Chinese consumers can afford luxury services. Photo: Handout
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.

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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.

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Beauty

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.

Kim Kardashian and other “skinfluencers” use social media to promote South Korean cosmetics, often sold on e-commerce sites. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa
Asia travel

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.

Various items of metalwork are seen at Antique Gallery Otera (also called Otera Kohachiro Store) in Takaoka, in Japan’s Toyama prefecture. A shop within the shop sells artisan jewellery from Otera Katsura’s brand Kohachiro. Photo: Rebecca Lo
Various items of metalwork are seen at Antique Gallery Otera (also called Otera Kohachiro Store) in Takaoka, in Japan’s Toyama prefecture. A shop within the shop sells artisan jewellery from Otera Katsura’s brand Kohachiro. Photo: Rebecca Lo
Fashion

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.

Wellness

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.

Beauty

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.

Pamela Anderson attends the premiere of the film The Naked Gun in London on July 22, 2025. Like Anderson, more women are now going make-up-free in their daily lives. Photo: AP
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