https://www.scmp.com/rss/28/feed The latest fashion and beauty news including trends, shopping and grooming. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Chloe Loung Chloe Loung It has only been a few days since the end of Hong Kong’s art week, but the city is already steaming ahead for another action-packed weekend. This Easter holiday, the relentless rhythm shifts from gallery walls to the sprung floors of a dance studio, a Thai holiday festival and yet another convention with anime classics and musical performances in the spotlight. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Easter in Artful Bloom at The Repulse Bay This weekend marks the beginning of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3348872/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-3-5?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3348872/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-3-5?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:41 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu It has been a whirlwind week in Hong Kong – a city, which in the past few days, has been the host of Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Central, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards and much more. For those seeking a more intimate or curated experience away from the major landmarks and large crowds, Hong Kong has many alternative activities, from exclusive guest bartenders to independent pop-up exhibitions and local fitness clubs. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong if you are looking for intimate,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348066/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-27-29?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348066/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-27-29?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:50:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs for all hair woes can leave one wondering: are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my cheaper mainstay for a more expensive premium brand? Experts say affordable shampoos and conditioners found in supermarkets and chemists can do the job just as well as the pricey versions. They advise consumers to evaluate the ingredients in products, their own scalp and hair concerns, and their entire... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3344858/why-expensive-shampoos-arent-always-best-your-hair?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3344858/why-expensive-shampoos-arent-always-best-your-hair?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:15:08 +0000 The Korea Times The Korea Times By Park Jin-hai The Art of Sarah cuts through South Korea’s luxury obsession with the precision of a scalpel. The Netflix mystery thriller, starring Shin Hye-sun, follows a woman who transforms her personal ruin into an audacious counterfeit empire – and in doing so, holds a mirror up to a society that willingly confuses desire with identity. From the first episode, Sarah Kim (Shin) signals her ambitions visually. She carries a crocodile leather Hermès Birkin bag valued between 90 and 120... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3344704/k-drama-art-sarah-proves-korea-luxury-goods-are-id-card?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3344704/k-drama-art-sarah-proves-korea-luxury-goods-are-id-card?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:15:07 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service At its heart, America’s Next Top Model was Tyra Banks’ show. She originated the canonical reality series’ concept, assembled its core cast and anchored its production for 23 seasons. But Reality Check – a docuseries now streaming on Netflix that examines ANTM and its checkered history through the accounts of those who were a part of it – is not affiliated with Banks. In fact, the supermodel turned media personality was not invited to take the hot seat until well after production began, says... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3344550/5-ugly-takeaways-netflixs-reality-check-inside-americas-next-top-model?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3344550/5-ugly-takeaways-netflixs-reality-check-inside-americas-next-top-model?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:15:09 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press You certainly do not have to tell Beyonce this: fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point. When she co-chairs the Met Gala in May, all eyeballs will be glued to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see how one of the most watched women on the planet, in her eighth gala appearance, interprets the dress code: “Fashion is Art”. The museum announced the dress code on February 23, along with some... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3344398/met-gala-2026-beyonce-nicole-kidman-venus-williams-among-co-chairs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3344398/met-gala-2026-beyonce-nicole-kidman-venus-williams-among-co-chairs?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:25:18 +0000 The Korea Times The Korea Times With Lunar New Year approaching, Beijing-based Lu Xiao decided to try dermatology treatments for the first time, hoping to look her best for family gatherings during the break. “I’ve seen a lot of posts on social media about the effects of dermatology treatments recently, and they looked quite appealing, so I wanted to try it myself,” Lu says. She flew to South Korea for a three-day trip earlier in February and opted for Thermage and ultrasound-based lifting treatments at a clinic in Seoul’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3343397/chinese-tourists-flock-south-korea-beauty-treatments-ahead-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3343397/chinese-tourists-flock-south-korea-beauty-treatments-ahead-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak Not long after its founding in 2019, Hong Kong fashion label YanYan Knits faced – like many fledgling companies at the time – a seemingly insurmountable hurdle: Covid-19. It survived the global pandemic and, as its seventh anniversary approaches – and with stockists from Japan to Australia and North America – it is safe to say the Hong Kong fashion label is now a force to be reckoned with. Still, it can be difficult for smaller brands to carve out their own spaces, physical or metaphorical, in a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3342599/hong-kongs-indie-fashion-labels-bloom-new-tsim-sha-tsui-pop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3342599/hong-kongs-indie-fashion-labels-bloom-new-tsim-sha-tsui-pop?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns – often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” – were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced on Monday. He was 93. “Valentino Garavani was not only a constant guide and inspiration for all of us, but a true source of light, creativity and vision,” the foundation said in a statement posted on social media. His body will repose at the foundation’s headquarters in... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340477/valentino-fashion-designer-stars-dies-aged-93-rome?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340477/valentino-fashion-designer-stars-dies-aged-93-rome?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:15:10 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Long before audiences saw Glinda’s dazzling pink dresses or Elphaba’s dramatic layered ensembles on the big screen, Paul Tazewell was imagining how silhouette, colour and texture would bring the witches of Oz to life. Tazewell, the award-winning costume designer behind both Wicked films, the stage musical Hamilton and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, will be the focus of a new exhibition opening on January 19 at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois. “Crafting... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3339726/wicked-stars-incredible-costumes-among-exhibits-oscar-winning-designers-new-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3339726/wicked-stars-incredible-costumes-among-exhibits-oscar-winning-designers-new-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:15:09 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung From auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, check out our Year of the Horse 2026 series to discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year. During Shanghai Fashion Week in October 2025, sports brand Adidas unveiled a limited-edition “Tang-style” jacket that combined streetwear cool with Chinese aesthetics. It has since become a huge hit on social media and is expected to be a sought-after item for the coming Lunar New Year. The tracksuit-like... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3338928/history-chinese-style-frog-buttons-seen-viral-tang-style-adidas-jacket?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3338928/history-chinese-style-frog-buttons-seen-viral-tang-style-adidas-jacket?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:17:10 +0000 Themis Qi Themis Qi Despite the festive atmosphere of the holiday season, suppliers and creditors of US fashion accessories chain Claire’s – including about 70 from Hong Kong, mainland China and across Asia – face financial anxieties as they grapple with the uncertain prospects of recovering debts following the retailer’s recent bankruptcy filing. Some have already taken legal action, though the outcome of their claims remains unclear. The financial anxieties stem from the company’s decision in August to file for... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3338322/chinese-and-asian-suppliers-limbo-over-fashion-chain-claires-bankruptcy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3338322/chinese-and-asian-suppliers-limbo-over-fashion-chain-claires-bankruptcy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:00:24 +0000 dpa dpa Pinterest is one of the most influential online platforms for those under the age of 30, and it has become the Gen Z go-to visual search engine for creating mood boards for fashion, beauty and interiors. The platform’s annual ‌Pinterest Predicts report has become an accurate fashion crystal ball over the past few years, forecasting everything from the rise of tomato girl summer to streamlined stealth wealth. We are, according to the data, about to enter a year defined by maximalist jewellery,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3338140/what-will-be-fashion-trends-2026-think-1980s-big-shoulders-and-maximalist-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3338140/what-will-be-fashion-trends-2026-think-1980s-big-shoulders-and-maximalist-style?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung From auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, check out our Year of the Horse 2026 series to discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year. In the ever-evolving world of beauty, where snail mucin, donkey milk, bee venom and salmon sperm have all had their moment, another unconventional ingredient has long been galloping under the spotlight: horse oil. While the hype has tempered since the late 2010s, when it was driven by the explosive worldwide... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3337069/what-horse-oil-and-why-it-popular-skin-treatment-east-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3337069/what-horse-oil-and-why-it-popular-skin-treatment-east-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:15:11 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Though many events in December have been cancelled or postponed following the Tai Po fire tragedy, some are still going forward as planned as the city slowly heals. Whether it is a fundraising vintage thrifting event, the return of everyone’s favourite Christmas ballet or a poolside Pilates session, these events offer fun and connection. Here are five of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Top Swop Club This shopping event offers a sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe before... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3336140/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-december-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3336140/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-december-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:49:55 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a US$1.4 billion deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic” aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youth-driven appeal. The highly anticipated deal is expected to relaunch Versace’s fortunes following a middling post-pandemic performance as part of the American luxury group Capri. Prada said in a one-line statement that the acquisition had been completed after receiving all... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3335028/prada-has-bought-versace-14-billion-can-it-make-its-milan-rival-interesting-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3335028/prada-has-bought-versace-14-billion-can-it-make-its-milan-rival-interesting-again?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:15:08 +0000 dpa dpa Nail inspiration online often comes in the form of perfectly manicured nails – shiny, painted talons that are smooth and shaped. However, behind the colour and shine, our nails can reveal a great deal about what is going on beneath the surface. Your manicurist may be able to detect a problem before you do. “The earliest signs I look for are changes in colour, texture and growth,” says nail artist Jessica White, founder of Blanc Studios salon and training academy in Leeds, England. “Pale or... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3334885/what-do-nails-say-about-your-health-experts-reveal-what-look-and-how-fix-issues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3334885/what-do-nails-say-about-your-health-experts-reveal-what-look-and-how-fix-issues?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:15:15 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Designer Jeffrey Banks spent years co-authoring seven books on fashion before finally deciding it was time to share his own story. The menswear designer recounts more than 50 years in fashion, from working for Ralph Lauren to launching his own label, in his new memoir, Storyteller: Tales from a Fashion Insider. At 72, Banks is having a breakout year. One of his designs was selected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for its “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibit, and he is relaunching his... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3334213/fashion-designer-jeffrey-banks-ralph-laurens-other-son-shares-his-story-new-memoir?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3334213/fashion-designer-jeffrey-banks-ralph-laurens-other-son-shares-his-story-new-memoir?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:15:11 +0000 dpa dpa We tend to assume that it is fashion designers who perpetuate the tyranny of the size-six silhouette: the rail-thin runway model, small sample sizes and the implied suggestion that women must shrink themselves to fit the clothes. But that certainly is not the case for British-Canadian fashion designer Edeline Lee. “Women don’t fit into five sizes – it’s complete b******t,” she says, with the matter-of-factness of someone who has seen, up close, just how untrue the fantasy really is. Speaking... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3334017/womens-fashion-has-sizing-problem-says-designer-edeline-lee-shes-out-fix-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3334017/womens-fashion-has-sizing-problem-says-designer-edeline-lee-shes-out-fix-it?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:15:08 +0000 Julie Zhang Julie Zhang Young Chinese consumers, including a growing number of men, are splurging on aesthetic medical treatments for physical, emotional and social wellness, according to the CEO of Fosun Pharma‑backed Sisram Medical and its subsidiary Alma, who says Asia’s relatively low penetration offers greater growth potential than North America. “It is a global trend that younger generations, including those [in mainland China] and Hong Kong, are turning to energy-based aesthetic treatments such as lasers as a... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334049/beauty-market-aglow-young-chinese-splurge-wellness-treatments-fosun-backed-firm-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334049/beauty-market-aglow-young-chinese-splurge-wellness-treatments-fosun-backed-firm-says?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:08:30 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press When Kristen Wiig steps out of a vintage Rolls-Royce in the opening scene of season two of Palm Royale, she is sporting a tall, yellow, fringed hat, gold platform sandals and sunny bell-bottoms, with fabric petals that sway with every determined step. It is the first clue that the costumes on the female-driven comedy are taking centre stage. The Apple TV+ show made a splash in its first season with the starry cast, high production values and ubiquitous grasshopper cocktails. Wiig’s character,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3333184/how-apple-tvs-palm-royale-season-2-uses-funny-feminist-fashion-storytelling-device?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3333184/how-apple-tvs-palm-royale-season-2-uses-funny-feminist-fashion-storytelling-device?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Halloween is over, which means the holiday season – and a new cycle of events – has just begun in Hong Kong. This weekend, we bid a bittersweet farewell to a beloved bakery in Central; then it is time to head over to a new exhibition of museum treasures before celebrating the beginning of the festive season at a Christmas market in Tsim Sha Tsui. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Cookie DPT Final Block Party View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3331788/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-november-7-9?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3331788/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-november-7-9?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:30:08 +0000 dpa dpa Jo Min-su was working towards a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea’s best universities when he found his calling: building a better lip gloss. The 30-year-old sat near his booth at Seoul Beauty Week in August, pulled out a stick of his brand – named Blup – and gave his upper lip a dewy pink glow. “Nobody trusts a founder who doesn’t use his own product,” he said, smacking his lips. Jo is one of the tens of thousands of entrepreneurs looking to strike it rich from the seemingly... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3330014/secrets-behind-south-koreas-k-beauty-cosmetics-boom-tiktok-manufacturing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3330014/secrets-behind-south-koreas-k-beauty-cosmetics-boom-tiktok-manufacturing?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:15:08 +0000 Rebecca Lo Rebecca Lo I am obsessed with bringing back jewellery from almost every place I travel to, from delicate round earrings and a bracelet from Taxco, southwest of Mexico City and a town celebrated for its silversmiths, to chunky designer trumpet-shaped earrings from a hole in the wall on La Rambla in Barcelona. My latest purchase is a beautiful pair of undulating discs sculpted from tin by Otera Katsura, founder of jewellery and homeware brand Kohachiro, which I bought from Otera’s shop at Antique Gallery... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3329358/hidden-gem-takaoka-japan-celebration-metalwork-old-and-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3329358/hidden-gem-takaoka-japan-celebration-metalwork-old-and-new?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:15:08 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press More online platforms are giving second-hand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features such as live-stream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting. Although choosing second-hand over new is often the more sustainable option, experts say it is not a licence to overconsume. They warn that resale has its limits, since buying more than you need still fuels waste, and shopping online can add emissions from servers and shipping, thrifted or not. Here is how... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3327724/love-second-hand-clothing-how-find-quality-pieces-and-shop-sustainably?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3327724/love-second-hand-clothing-how-find-quality-pieces-and-shop-sustainably?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:15:08 +0000 dpa dpa Once upon a time, the first signs of ageing were thought to creep in around the eyes or across the hands. Today, there is a new culprit: the neck. More specifically, “tech neck”. This is the premature creasing, sagging and fine lines that come from endless hours looking down at our phones, tablets and laptops. For many, the mirror now tells a story of long commutes, Zoom marathons and scrolling sessions – and the lines across the décolletage are showing it. “‘Tech neck’ is the term that is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3326850/can-you-reverse-tech-neck-yes-experts-say-start-not-looking-down-your-phone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3326850/can-you-reverse-tech-neck-yes-experts-say-start-not-looking-down-your-phone?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:15:08 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Pamela Anderson has nothing against make-up. It is just that she has been there, done that in her younger years. That is why now, at 58, the actress is attending fashion shows and film premieres with a blissfully bare face. It is a look, especially for older women, that serves to plague and perplex. Do we chase youth – and relevancy – with a full face, or do we foster radiant skin and march on make-up-free? “I’m not trying to be the prettiest girl in the room,” Anderson told Vogue magazine ahead... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3326521/going-make-free-pamela-anderson-why-more-women-are-choosing-bare-their-faces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3326521/going-make-free-pamela-anderson-why-more-women-are-choosing-bare-their-faces?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:15:07 +0000 dpa dpa Hair loss is not just cosmetic – it can be one of the first indicators that something deeper in the body is out of balance. Yet for all the shampoos, serums and supplements promising quick fixes, thinning hair has many causes and no single miracle cure. Anabel Kingsley, lead trichologist – someone who studies and treats hair and scalp conditions – and brand president at UK-based haircare specialist Philip Kingsley, says she frequently meets clients who are shocked by how suddenly their hair... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3326341/losing-your-hair-why-might-be-and-how-stop-it-and-even-regrow-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3326341/losing-your-hair-why-might-be-and-how-stop-it-and-even-regrow-it?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:15:08 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse French fashion icon Christian Louboutin’s decision to name Will Smith’s son Jaden as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise – and stirred up fresh allegations of “nepo baby” favouritism. When not following in the footsteps of his famous father into acting and rap music, 27-year-old Smith has been a regular at fashion shows for years, both as a high-profile front-row guest and as a model. His often eccentric dressing has frequently caught the eye, such as... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3326099/jaden-smith-nepo-baby-christian-louboutin-appointment-draws-criticism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3326099/jaden-smith-nepo-baby-christian-louboutin-appointment-draws-criticism?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:15:09 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Fashion and Freud? From top hats to stilettos, bustiers to bullet dresses, what we choose to put on our backs is interpreted through the lens of psychoanalysis in a new exhibition five years in the making. Valerie Steele, director of The Museum at the New York-based Fashion Institute of Technology, curated nearly 100 designer pieces to offer a road map of sorts between fashion and such things as the unconscious mind, the need for armour and the pull of desire. And she notes, during a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3325156/what-does-fashion-have-do-freud-exhibition-new-york-breaks-down-connection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3325156/what-does-fashion-have-do-freud-exhibition-new-york-breaks-down-connection?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:15:07 +0000 Reuters Reuters Chanel and Dior are among a record number of top fashion brands that will introduce new designers’ collections on the catwalk in the coming weeks, aiming to reignite shoppers’ interest in a bruised luxury industry that lost one of its greats, Giorgio Armani, last week. The stakes are high for the US$400 billion sector, which kicks off a month of fashion shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris on September 10. Brands have struggled to revamp sales since the post-pandemic boom wound down two... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3324731/can-chanel-dior-and-gucci-bring-big-spenders-back-luxury-industry-struggles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3324731/can-chanel-dior-and-gucci-bring-big-spenders-back-luxury-industry-struggles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs was convinced a documentary was a good idea. Jacobs was not sure he wanted to be the subject of one and Coppola was not sure she wanted the pressure of being the person behind the camera. This was her friend of more than 30 years, after all. What if the film was no good? Yet the idea – which they credit to producers RJ Cutler and Jane Cha Cutler – started to take hold. Coppola has always been interested in fashion and the creative process. Jacobs knew that... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3324266/fashion-film-marc-jacobs-and-sofia-coppola-talk-about-marc-sofia-documentary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3324266/fashion-film-marc-jacobs-and-sofia-coppola-talk-about-marc-sofia-documentary?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:15:08 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation on Tuesday when she named Chloe Malle her successor as head of editorial content at Vogue – but the most powerful person in the business isn’t going anywhere. Wintour, 75, remains chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director of American Vogue and its 28 other editions around the globe. Malle may be stepping into Wintour’s low-heeled slingbacks, but she’ll report to the original wearer while taking over day-to-day... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324090/chloe-malle-steps-anna-wintours-shoes-editor-vogue-ahead-new-york-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324090/chloe-malle-steps-anna-wintours-shoes-editor-vogue-ahead-new-york-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:06:55 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Bernard Arnault is pressing ahead with two major developments on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, tightening his grip on one of the world’s most exclusive retail corridors. Arnault’s luxury conglomerate, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, is planning a new Tiffany & Co flagship store on the site of the old Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, which will be demolished, according to city filings. Just a block away, LVMH has submitted plans for a large new Louis Vuitton store and cultural campus designed by... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3324036/new-louis-vuitton-and-tiffany-stores-coming-la-see-lvmh-tighten-grip-rodeo-drive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3324036/new-louis-vuitton-and-tiffany-stores-coming-la-see-lvmh-tighten-grip-rodeo-drive?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:15:09 +0000 SCMP Reporters SCMP Reporters It may not feel like it – temperatures are still hovering above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) most days – but according to the 24 terms in the solar calendar, the “great heat” of the summer ended last week. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend to mark the start of a new season. 1. No Limits Wellness Day Join Project S gym founder Sarah Wersborg and Olympian swimmer Camille Cheng, who is studying to be a sports psychologist, on August 30 for a few hours of spinning,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3323571/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-august-29-31?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3323571/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-august-29-31?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:00:57 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Taylor Swift swathed her bombshell new album announcement this week in a shade she is calling Portofino Orange Glitter after donning the colour onstage during the latter part of her latest tour. Will The Life of a Showgirl usher in the pop star’s Orange Era? On her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, Swift leaned toward a yes. “I’ve just always liked it,” she said. “It feels like kind of energetically how my life has felt. And this album is about what was going on behind the scenes in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321940/orange-era-all-about-colour-linked-taylor-swifts-new-album?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321940/orange-era-all-about-colour-linked-taylor-swifts-new-album?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:15:08 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Jonathan “Quest” Brown is the multi-hyphenate creative behind the American mental health and wellness streetwear brand Heal, Homie. Brown’s sagacious nature is inviting and assured, but getting to the iteration of himself that aims to help so many along their healing journeys took reckoning with his own grief and deep inner work that led him to another continent. Eight years ago, Brown found himself in Amsterdam, just three days after his mother unexpectedly died from a heart attack. Grappling... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321796/us-streetwear-brand-fuses-fashion-hip-hop-and-mental-health-help-people-heal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321796/us-streetwear-brand-fuses-fashion-hip-hop-and-mental-health-help-people-heal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:15:08 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Ever since watches began bringing order to the ephemeral passage of time, they also started doing something else: breaking. Own one long enough and something will probably go wrong. It will run slowly. Or fast. Or stop altogether. Decades ago, watch repair shops across the US were staffed with technicians who could service almost any mechanical timepiece when its intricate innards – tiny gears, wheels and springs – failed. But when the American watchmaking industry declined in the mid-20th... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321078/how-fix-workforce-crisis-watchmaking-rolex-has-answer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321078/how-fix-workforce-crisis-watchmaking-rolex-has-answer?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press From Juicy Couture sweat sets and low-rise, bedazzled jeans to chunky belts and baby tees, early 2000s fashion is all the rage again. That potentially makes that old box of clothes in the back of your wardrobe a sitting cash cow. Generation Z has taken to the Y2K aesthetic that many millennials cringe at. Fashion-forward university students and TikTok influencers are flaunting the miniskirts, chunky sandals and other bright, brand-heavy and borderline tacky items they likely bought... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321188/behind-gen-z-revival-y2k-fashion-and-how-sell-your-old-clothes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321188/behind-gen-z-revival-y2k-fashion-and-how-sell-your-old-clothes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:15:07 +0000 June Xia June Xia China’s tropical island province of Hainan is accelerating its push to become a leading medical tourism hub, aiming to attract more nationals to use local healthcare services instead of seeking treatment abroad – after South Korea announced plans to scrap tax rebates for foreigners undergoing cosmetic surgery. The popular tourist destination in southern China plans to draw more than 1.5 million domestic medical tourists annually by 2027, up from the current level of over 400,000, according to a... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3320704/chinas-hainan-eyes-medical-tourism-boom-after-south-korea-axes-cosmetic-surgery-tax-perks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3320704/chinas-hainan-eyes-medical-tourism-boom-after-south-korea-axes-cosmetic-surgery-tax-perks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:00:16 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Nishijin-ori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than 1,000 years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a hi-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence. The colourful weaving style – named after Kyoto’s Nishijin district – has gone through its share of ups and downs, but its survival is more perilous than ever today, as demand for kimonos nosedives among Japanese grappling with modernisation. Hironori Fukuoka, the fourth-generation successor to his... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3320411/how-ai-could-help-keep-nishijin-ori-ancient-japanese-kimono-weaving-art-alive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3320411/how-ai-could-help-keep-nishijin-ori-ancient-japanese-kimono-weaving-art-alive?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:15:09 +0000 dpa dpa When it comes to a beauty routine, scent might just be the most personal part, and fragrance lovers are becoming increasingly creative with theirs. The most recent trend? Scent layering. There seems to be more freedom now when it comes to personalising scents, with influencers taking to social media to share how they layer theirs and perfume companies revealing their favourite combinations. But how do you create something that smells great without going nose blind? How do you avoid overwhelming... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3320233/what-scent-layering-techniques-combinations-and-examples-fragrance-experts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3320233/what-scent-layering-techniques-combinations-and-examples-fragrance-experts?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:15:08 +0000 Lisa Lim Lisa Lim Cheongsam, qipao, kimono, hanbok, sari, salwar-kameez – these traditional Asian outfits and their names have long been embraced by the English-speaking world. What about kebaya? The kebaya has been a significant element of cultural heritage for centuries. These hip- to shin-length front-opening tunics or blouses are made from various materials such as cotton or voile, are often adorned with intricate embroidery and are worn with fasteners such as brooches, buttons or a sash. The celebrated... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3318719/how-kebaya-became-symbol-southeast-asian-heritage-and-how-its-name-spread?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3318719/how-kebaya-became-symbol-southeast-asian-heritage-and-how-its-name-spread?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:15:09 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press At her kitchen stove, fashion designer Caroline Zimbalist looks like an alchemist at work as she stirs a pot full of corn starch and a thickener made from seaweed. The peppermint-scented mixture glitters as she carefully pours it into silicone moulds of hearts and leaves. When the material hardens, Zimbalist will stitch it into unique, made-to-order dresses that she sells on her website. She hopes her designs, which have been worn by celebrities including Chappell Roan, will put a spotlight on... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3318441/designer-dressed-chappell-roan-and-renee-rapp-biomaterials?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3318441/designer-dressed-chappell-roan-and-renee-rapp-biomaterials?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:15:08 +0000 Nancy Wang Nancy Wang Gone are the days when photo booths were only for taking passport photos. In Asia, photo booths where users can customise their snaps with decorative stickers, filters and more have been popular since the 1990s, when purikura booths debuted in Japan. More recently, South Korea’s “Life 4 Cuts” (L4C) have become popular, especially among members of Gen Z. This type of photo booth prints out four snapshots on a vertical or horizontal strip embellished with colourful borders and filters. What is... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3318250/life-4-cuts-korean-photo-booth-trend-hits-hong-kong-4-popular-ones-try?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3318250/life-4-cuts-korean-photo-booth-trend-hits-hong-kong-4-popular-ones-try?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:15:08 +0000 dpa dpa Our lips say a lot and we want them to look good. “Full, beautiful, sensual lips represent youth, fertility and sexual attractiveness,” says Helge Jens, a German plastic and aesthetic surgery specialist based in the western German city of Aachen. “Rosy, full lips simply look vibrant, while thin, dry, colourless or wrinkled lips tend to symbolise illness and age.” “Lips play a major role in our emotional life,” says Berlin-based psychotherapist Wolfgang Kruger. “Kissing is the best and most... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3318101/do-lip-fillers-affect-kissing-and-can-they-be-harmful-experts-results-and-risks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3318101/do-lip-fillers-affect-kissing-and-can-they-be-harmful-experts-results-and-risks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:15:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press You may be seeing elaborate shower cleansing routines on social media: daily exfoliation, double cleansing, antibacterial soap, loads of scented body scrubs and shower oils. “I’m kind of appalled by the shower routines,” says Dr Olga Bunimovich, a dermatologist who teaches at the University of Pittsburgh in the US. The multistep processes that have inspired people to spend endless amounts of time lathering up can harm your skin and the environment. Dermatologists say it is mostly... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3317854/how-take-shower-tips-soap-oils-and-exfoliation-avoid-damaging-your-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3317854/how-take-shower-tips-soap-oils-and-exfoliation-avoid-damaging-your-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:15:06 +0000 SCMP Reporter SCMP Reporter If all this hot and soggy weather has thrown a spanner in your outdoor plans this weekend, do not despair – there is a heap of indoor events occurring to tide you over. Cinephiles can catch the latest Superman film, while K-pop fans can enjoy a unique festival that turns live concert experiences into immersive cinematic screenings. If K-fashion is more your thing, head to Times Square in Causeway Bay for a pop-up that celebrates hip brands from South Korea. Bars citywide are also hosting a range... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3317790/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-july-11-13-superman-k-pop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3317790/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-july-11-13-superman-k-pop?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:54:18 +0000 Kylie Knott Kylie Knott Exploring Sai Kung’s Old Town in Hong Kong’s New Territories is a bit like hunting for treasure. You never know what you might find. Foodies are spoiled for choice with a range of eateries dishing up everything from dim sum and dumplings to freshly baked cakes and cookies. Explore the narrow alleyways and you will also discover boutiques selling artisanal items. Oelili is one of them. Easy to spot thanks to its orange facade dominated by a vibrant wave-shaped mural, Oelili is a treasure trove of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3317618/how-made-hong-kong-badge-pride-artisanal-craft-shop-oelili?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3317618/how-made-hong-kong-badge-pride-artisanal-craft-shop-oelili?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:15:07 +0000 Kylie Knott Kylie Knott Hongkonger Dianne Gupta has a laser-sharp sixth sense as she wanders around Mee & Gee, one of her favourite second-hand clothes shops, in Kowloon’s Mong Kok district. Dressed in one of her favourite preloved outfits, the 28-year-old scans the racks with lightning speed. “Some people walk into second-hand shops and feel overwhelmed, but for me it is like a treasure hunt,” she says. It does not take long before something catches her eye: a retro-style dress covered in bright yellow stars. She... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3316745/best-places-shop-second-hand-clothes-hong-kong-avid-buyer-preloved-wear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3316745/best-places-shop-second-hand-clothes-hong-kong-avid-buyer-preloved-wear?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:15:08 +0000