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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Read this before lighting those scented candles for Christmas

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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: BMW i7 series electric executive cars

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

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’

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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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What does October 2025, the month of the Fire Dog, hold for your Chinese sign of the zodiac? Illustration: SCMP Graphics

What’s your luck like in October 2025, the month of the Fire Dog?

A colour transparency from Cecil Beaton’s archives, part of the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition celebrating his work. Photo: The Condé Nast Archive, New York

3 must-visit European exhibitions presenting photography and fashion

A terrace suite with a firepit at Regent Santa Monica Beach, overlooking the Santa Monica Pier. Photo: Tanveer Badal

Regent Santa Monica Beach: reviving a dormant luxury brand in California

The Waldorf Astoria New York reopened this year following an eight-year renovation. Photo: Handout

Review / Waldorf Astoria New York continues to uphold its grand legacy, a century on

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