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Chloé Lunar New Year of the Horse collection. Photo: Handout
Year of the Horse 2026

15 gifts for Lunar New Year, from fashion and make-up to jewellery and watches

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Charli XCX stars as a fictionalised version of herself in The Moment. Photo: @charli_xcx/Instagram
Cinema

What to know about Charli XCX’s A24 mockumentary film The Moment

When you buy a Labubu you do not know which one you will get, which has helped propel the toy to global domination. Photo: EPA
Labubu

Explainer / What is mystery shopping, made popular by Labubu?

Espace Gabrielle Chanel hosts mainland China’s first public library dedicated to contemporary art, designed by renowned architect Kazunari Sakamoto. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Espace Gabrielle Chanel opens in Shanghai

The Chinese zodiac is comprised of 12 animals. Illustration: SCMP Graphics
Horoscopes

Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in January 2026, Earth Ox month?

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The Edison George Town is housed in a 1906 heritage colonial building in the heart of George Town, capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Review / Old-world charm meets modern refinement at The Edison George Town, Penang

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In 2026, expect to find luxury hotels working harder to raise the bar and stand out in the crowd. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

11 exciting luxury hotel openings in 2026, from London and Florence to Kyoto

Today’s bartenders are making a big deal about ice. Photo: Handout
Wine and Spirits

Cooler cubes: how artisan ice became part of the cocktail experience

What’s your luck like in 2026, the Fire Horse year? Illustration: SCMP Graphics
Horoscopes

What’s your luck like in 2026, the Fire Horse year? Horoscopes for every Chinese zodiac sign

Although most people get their recipes online these days, many of us still appreciate a good recipe tome -- like this Le Creuset cookbook, published by Assouline. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

Old-fashioned cookbooks remain popular, including with many professional chefs

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Retail concept Belowground at Landmark in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Retailing

As Landmark revamps its offerings, retail concept Belowground debuts a new look

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Throughout the year, many people use candles to add atmosphere and pleasant aromas to the home. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Read this before lighting those scented candles for Christmas

Not your typical Christmas menu, at Hong Kong’s Osteria Marzia. Photo: Handout
Christmas

Hong Kong’s best Christmas feasts, from traditional to more adventurous fare

December is the month of the Earth Rat. Illustration: SCMP Graphics
Horoscopes

What’s your luck like in December 2025, the month of the Earth Rat?

The Watch Book Rolex – Next Generation is just one of a handful of eye-catching tomes you could consider gifting to a watch lover. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

6 lush coffee table books to gift the watch lover in your life

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The Noëlia Christmas village at Hong Kong’s Landmark Atrium. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Hongkong Land’s Noëlia Christmas village at the Landmark Atrium

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November is the month of the Fire Pig. Photo: Illustration: SCMP Graphics
Chinese zodiac predictions

What’s your luck like in November 2025, the month of the Fire Pig?

Director Wes Anderson. “Wes Anderson: The Archives” will be on show in London. Photo: Handout
Art

4 notable art exhibitions opening around the world

The League co-founder Ron Abaekobe describes Justin Bieber as “one of the most down-to-earth people” after growing close to him through The League. Photo: @theleaguegroup/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

The invite-only hangout loved by Justin Bieber and other stars

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, near Salzburg, has its roots in the 15th century, when it was a hunting lodge. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

History meets luxury at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg

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The BMW i7 models are designed to offer comfort and performance as well as being a greener option for those looking for an executive-level car. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: BMW i7 series electric executive cars

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Rodolphe Le Meunier has emerged as one of the premium butters coveted by Americans. Photo: @rodolphelemeunier/Instagram
Food and Drinks

The dairy product that’s become an unlikely luxury item: super-premium butter

Examples of Sowvital’s elegant and highly portable range of gardening tools. Photo: Handout
Luxury brands

Dig these designer tools and covetable workwear for your garden

Caitlin Covington, the face of “Christian girl autumn”, in a season-ready outfit in 2022. Photo: @cmcoving/Instagram
Icons and Influencers

Explainer / Meet Caitlin Covington, the woman synonymous with ‘Christian girl autumn’

British fashion designer Victoria Beckham just released her self-titled docuseries on Netflix. Photo: EPA
Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham’s 6 biggest Netflix docuseries bombshells

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