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Icons and Influencers
Who's making headlines and creating trends? Meet the social media icons and influencers who shape the world as we know it.
Lauren Bessette died in the tragic plane crash that also killed her sister, Carolyn Bessette, and the latter’s husband, John F. Kennedy Jr. Photos: Facebook; AP
Fame and celebrity

Who was Lauren Bessette, Carolyn Bessette’s sister who died with her?

Ryan Murphy’s Love Story charts the whirlwind romance between Carolyn and JFK Jr – and new episodes feature Lauren Bessette, played by Sydney Lemmon.

Fashion

Meet the founder of LoveShackFancy, Rebecca Hessel Cohen

Sexual harassment and assault

Video | Tate brothers party in Hong Kong, sparking controversy

Singapore

‘Super Rich’ star David Yong hit with 12 new charges in Singapore

The Evergreen Group CEO, who has been in and out of court since August 2024, now faces a total of 17 charges.

David Yong speaks at an event promoting “Super Rich in Korea”. Photo: Instagram/dynimm
Fashion

In their words: Mimi Tang defines 20 years of setting trends in Hong Kong

Formerly at Kering overseeing Gucci, Saint Laurent and more luxury brands, Tang recalls Louis Vuitton’s fashion show in Hong Kong, and names her style icons.

TikTok

Meet Marcelo Wang, the influencer teaching Rihanna phrases in Mandarin

The content creator boasts over 1 million followers on Instagram, just attended Milan Fashion Week – and speaks Portuguese, too.

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Art

In their words: Wing Shya recalls 20 years of style highs in Hong Kong

The Wong Kar-wai collaborator reflects on the city’s evolving style, memorable fashion shoots and local trendsetters like Vivienne Tam and Yat Pit.

Photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is a regular contributor to top fashion and art magazines. Photo: Handout
Fashion

In their words: Douglas Young, founder of Hong Kong lifestyle brand G.O.D

The creative entrepreneur often adds a humorous slant to his homeware and apparel, and cites local icons from Bruce Lee and Labubu to Cathay Pacific and Chow Tai Fook as inspirations.

Fashion

In their words: Jennifer Woo reveals why Hong Kong is still a centre of style

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group CEO shares her inspirations, favourite designer and tips for keeping the city fashion forward.

Beauty

Romi Beauty’s founders on creating multitasking products for Asian skin

Arissa Cheo, Yoyo Cao and Lin Ting sat down with Style as the Singaporean make-up and skincare brand lands at Sephora in Hong Kong.

Romi Beauty founders (from left) Yoyo Cao, Arissa Cheo and Lin Ting want the Singaporean brand to highlight natural beauty rather than hide it. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Meet Hong Kong fashion’s soft-power six

Meet the designers redefining the future direction of Hong Kong fashion in very different ways, from edgy couture to agender aesthetics.

Kit Wan’s science fiction-inflected designs have even graced the stage at the Grammys, marking him out as one of the Hong Kong designers to watch. Photo: Handout
Fashion

In their words: Kevin Poon’s favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

The cultural entrepreneur is one of the city’s most connected creatives, with Pharrell Williams, David Beckham – and, of course, Clot co-founder Edison Chen – on his speed dial.

Fashion

Flashback: style icon Yoyo Cao looks back on her favourite outfits

Social media darling and daring trendsetter in Singapore, Yoyo Cao launched her brand Romi Beauty in 2022 – and often steps out in Chanel and Gucci.

Fashion

Flashback: Faye Tsui recalls her bold Chanel, Gucci and Celine looks

The Hong Kong stylist and influencer loves her designer brands, wearing hot-pink Valentino and even having her pre-wedding pics done in a Karl Lagerfeld creation.

Faye Tsui strides out in Celine, Chanel and Gucci. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Jeff Staple, designer of the Nike Pigeon, talks hype, sneakers and streetwear

The streetwear icon just opened a Hong Kong store and launched a new line with Kenji Wong – and once pursued his first-ever collaboration with Brooks for 8 years.

Jeff Staple launched his streetwear brand in New York and today has stores in China too, including his latest in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Flashback: Calvin Wang revisits his love of Chanel and Dries van Noten

The brand strategist – previously with Christian Louboutin and Lane Crawford – likes to add aspects of local culture to his outfits while travelling.

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2026: Chloé’s ode to craft and Rick Owens’ dystopian glam

Stella McCartney celebrated the Year of the Horse with rock star dad Paul, Schiaparelli reprised surrealist tropes, and Rabanne went shabby chic.

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Singapore

Singapore’s ‘ageless’ Chuando Tan turns 60 and fans still swoon over ex-model

While online users continue to marvel over his looks and physique, Tan has said he does not have a secret formula for eternal youth.

Chuando Tan is a fashion photographer and former model. Photo: Instagram/chuando_chuandoandfrey
Fashion

Flashback: style consultant Declan Chan on his favourite outfits

Chan founded his own scented candle brand, Aotrom, and is a close follower of fashion, donning Louis Vuitton, Valentino and Calvin Klein.

Fashion

Flashback: Justine Lee recalls her best designer fashion looks

Justine Lee is a Hong Kong-based stylist, consultant and former fashion director – here she explores her love for Chanel, Saint Laurent and other designers.

Fashion

Flashback: Susie Bubble remembers her fave fashion looks

The London-based fashion blogger-turned-journalist contributes to The Business of Fashion and more, and loves donning Dior, Prada, Celine and Louis Vuitton.

Susie Bubble picks her favourite fashion looks of the last 20 years. Photos: Getty Images
Celebrity style

Flashback: Filipino influencer Bryanboy introduces his favourite looks

Bryan Yambao is known for his impeccable style – here he shows off his most memorable fits, from Ralph Lauren and Loewe to Balenciaga.

Bryanboy is a fashion icon. Photos: Getty Images
Fashion

Who is Fakemink, who just made his runway debut at Milan Fashion Week?

The rapper hit the runway alongside models like Alex Consani and Gabbriette, and counts Timothée Chalamet and Drake among his fans.

Fashion

Flashback: stylist Tina Leung looks back on her favourite outfits

Hong Kong’s Leung worked with Karen Mok and brands like Valentino and Gucci before moving to New York where she became a reality television star in Bling Empire: New York.

Social media

Need help saving money? Your TikTok-viral, rich BFF wants to help

Vivian Tu – ‘Your Rich BFF’ on social media – shares finance tips on everything from talking about money with your partner to overspending.

Vivian Tu offers personal finance tips on her Instagram and TikTok accounts, from talking about money with partners to smart investing. Photo: Instagram/your.richbff
Philanthropy

How Amanda Cheung is mixing charity, cocktails and Hong Kong heritage

The community-minded creative on championing Hong Kong culture through F&B and family legacy – particularly her charity work with the First Initiative Foundation (FIF).

First Initiative Foundation (FIF) managing director Amanda Cheung wearing local brand YanYan Knits. Photo: Alex Maeland
Trending in China

China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time

‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money.

Fashion

In conversation: Celine Kwan and Chet Lo trade inspirations and industry talk

The Central Saint Martins graduates share Hong Kong roots but have built their careers in London, and give frank assessments of their backgrounds, best attributes and bucket lists.

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