https://www.scmp.com/rss/309225/feed Irene Pyne is a professional copywriter, storywriter and all-round content guru. Her interests include East Asian culture and politics, modern art, food, television and film. When she’s not writing for us, she’s spending time at idNerd’s animation studio, debating over the projectile speed of snot - for a cartoon, of course. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com For centuries at least, people have been seeking out flowers, herbs and other ingredients to blend into beautiful perfumes. With just the right ingredients, scents can be so powerful that they can trigger nostalgia, attraction or utter bliss. That, of course, is where long experience comes in, with famous brands honing their perfumery skills for decades to create the ideal aroma to suit their clients’ tastes. Here is our pick of four of the most luxurious perfumes available today. 1. Henry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3171402/4-most-luxurious-perfumes-ever-chanel-no-5-grand-extrait?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3171402/4-most-luxurious-perfumes-ever-chanel-no-5-grand-extrait?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:53:35 +0000 NFTs, e-learning, mRNA vaccines … 2021 popularised a bunch of innovations that sound like something straight out of a sci-fi film. But nothing says “we’re living in the future” like some form of flying personal transport – in this case a hoverbike. Hovering cars, bikes and boards are not new. Many minds were blown when Marty McFly commandeered a hoverboard in the film Back to the Future II – released in 1989. In the real world, the Dubai Police announced in 2017 they were going to adopt... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3165815/back-future-heres-4-hoverbikes-you-can-actually-fly-2022?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3165815/back-future-heres-4-hoverbikes-you-can-actually-fly-2022?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:00:25 +0000 What: Kravitz Grand Limited Edition How much: HK$3.9 million (US$487,000) Why: Could this tiger-striped (also known as Macassar ebony) beast be the perfect piano for a modern tiger mum? It’s certainly not what a traditionalist might expect in a Steinway & Sons piano. For 167 years, Steinway has kept their grand pianos – considered one of the gold standards in musical instruments – pretty consistent by way of design. But we all know that when Lenny Kravitz asks, Are You Gonna Go My Way?, there’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160470/worlds-most-luxurious-grand-pianos-lenny-kravitz-put-his?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160470/worlds-most-luxurious-grand-pianos-lenny-kravitz-put-his?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:21 +0000 What: LG DVLED Extreme Home Cinema Wall-sized Display How much: HK$13.2 million (US$1.7 million) Why: Straight off the bat, we can say that LG’s new DVLED Extreme Home Cinema Displays aren’t for your average homeowner. Designed specifically for high-end residential installations, the new 325-inch screen was released in September, and marks LG Electronics’ first foray into the super-luxury residential display segment. Milan Design Week: 2022 will be the year of playful, colourful furniture Take a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3156676/would-you-drop-us500000-325-inch-8k-tv-lg-launches-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3156676/would-you-drop-us500000-325-inch-8k-tv-lg-launches-its?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:00:26 +0000 What: Baccarat x Virgil Abloh Crystal Clear Chandelier How much: HK$3.15 million Say “Virgil Abloh” in the right circles and faces light up brighter than any chandelier. As the artistic director of menswear for Louis Vuitton since 2018, and founder of the cult favourite Off-White brand, Abloh is one of fashion’s most sought-after stars. So when Baccarat, the French luxury house of all things crystal, collaborates with one of the hottest American artists and designers in the world on a homeware... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3154795/4-luxurious-chandeliers-and-lamps-brighten-your-home-winter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3154795/4-luxurious-chandeliers-and-lamps-brighten-your-home-winter?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:53:04 +0000 The fashion world is in full bloom in September as international fashion weeks return and stylistas show off head-turning streetwear. From trainers to handbags, here are some of our favourite staples to get ready for the upcoming fashion extravaganza. 4 new Hermès handbags for 2021, from the Birkin 3 En 1 to the 35 Fray Fray Fendi Fishing nets and Fendi? No, we’re not talking about hosiery, but the Italian house’s new Baguette messenger bag crafted from fibres regenerated from fishing nets,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3147165/stylish-shoes-and-handbags-autumn-fashion-week-season-fendis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3147165/stylish-shoes-and-handbags-autumn-fashion-week-season-fendis?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:22 +0000 What: Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro How much: Estimated US$4.8 million Why: For the ultimate hypercar collector, how about a hypercar so hyper that it can’t even be driven on the road? This is the Valkyrie AMR Pro, the new track-only offering from the British marque – but none of that should be a problem for members of the 0.1 percent club. For any Marvel fans reading, this is how I interpret the Valkyrie siblings: if the original Aston Martin Valkyrie – unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2018... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3145197/marvel-supercar-aston-martin-valkyrie-amr-pro-was?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3145197/marvel-supercar-aston-martin-valkyrie-amr-pro-was?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:47:22 +0000 Summer is in full swing and there is an exciting line-up of entertainment to look forward to on Netflix in August. Here are the new shows we’re most looking forward to watching ... ‘Sheeranville’? Why Ed Sheeran and Adele are building huge fan-proof estates Cooking with Paris: released August 4 We loved Paris Hilton’s viral home cooking videos on YouTube last year and it seems Netflix did too. The streaming service got a whiff of show potential – and possibly freshly baked lasagne – and now... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3144135/what-watch-netflix-august-kim-kardashian-helps-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3144135/what-watch-netflix-august-kim-kardashian-helps-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Aug 2021 23:00:22 +0000 The USA gymnastics body officially announced yesterday that Olympic champion Simone Biles would be withdrawing from the final competition round at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental health. The authority tweeted that they “wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritising her well-being”. After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition. We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3142875/simone-biles-wasnt-first-tokyo-2020-olympics-naomi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3142875/simone-biles-wasnt-first-tokyo-2020-olympics-naomi?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:15 +0000 There are 46 Olympians representing Hong Kong this year at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and the city couldn’t be more excited. Just two days ago, Edgar Cheung Ka-long delivered Hong Kong’s second-ever gold medal – and first in 25 years – after winning the fencing individual foil on Monday. His name and the hashtag #fencing has been trending in the region ever since. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SIOBHÁN HAUGHEY (何詩蓓)... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3142797/meet-hong-kong-swimmer-siobhan-haughey-hometown-hero?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3142797/meet-hong-kong-swimmer-siobhan-haughey-hometown-hero?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:47:38 +0000 For skateboarding’s Olympic debut, it was a head-to-head battle between the youngest Olympians of all time. And as it turns out, the kids aren’t just all right ... they’re awesome! A 13-year-old skateboarder from Japan, Momiji Nishiya, took home the gold at the Tokyo 2020 games on Monday after outscoring Brazil’s Rayssa Leal at the city’s Ariake Urban Sports Park. A 4.66-point bigspin to frontside boardslide put Nishiya into the lead, while her final backslide boardslide delivered her the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3142681/meet-japans-teenage-olympic-champion-momiji-nishiya-13?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3142681/meet-japans-teenage-olympic-champion-momiji-nishiya-13?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:08:38 +0000 This summer is getting hot, hot, hot. If you’re still in the process of recovering from winter’s Bridgerton (I’m looking at you, Kim K!), you probably aren’t ready for Netflix’s new, steamy July line-up. Here’s our list of what to watch this month. (Spoiler: it’s full of thirst traps.) 15 hottest summer movie releases – in cinemas and on demand Too Hot to Handle, season two As we learned in season one, the premise of Too Hot to Handle is too entertaining not to watch: a group of attractive... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3139621/netflixs-steamy-july-line-5-best-tv-series-and-films-watch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3139621/netflixs-steamy-july-line-5-best-tv-series-and-films-watch?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jul 2021 01:00:14 +0000 What: Bugatti Pool Table How much: US$305,000 Why: When one thinks of Bugatti, one is likely to reference the Chiron, the Veyron, La Voiture Noire, or another of its luxury automobiles. The French marque is known for some of the most expensive and exclusive hypercars in the world.  Treat yourself: is this the ultimate smart bed? But Bugatti has also been looking beyond the road, and into the home (or yacht) to sate its clientele. Its newest release is a carbon fibre pool table, the ultimate... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3137275/superyacht-bling-us305000-limited-edition-bugatti-pool-table?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3137275/superyacht-bling-us305000-limited-edition-bugatti-pool-table?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0000 What: HiCan smart bed How much: From HK$930,000 (US$120,000) Why: With online searches for “self care” spiking during the pandemic period, a good bed should be a top priority for those investing in their health and wellness. But a good bed isn’t just a matter of a particularly plush mattress. Just check out the HiCan smart bed, which takes your nighttime routine to another level of holistic wellness that’ll have you diving for the covers as soon as the sun sets. The first Italian “smart bed” and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3136599/ultimate-smart-bed-us120000-hican-takes-sleep-and-self-care?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3136599/ultimate-smart-bed-us120000-hican-takes-sleep-and-self-care?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:23:35 +0000 Irene Pyne Irene Pyne South Korea’s contemporary art scene might be a little younger than its Asian counterparts but, if the talent at Art Basel Hong Kong is any indication, the cultural landscape is ripe for the picking. Haneyl Choi, an emerging Korean artist who infuses a LGBTQ narrative into his minimalist sculptural installations, will be presenting at Art Basel Hong Kong this month. The solo exhibition, presented by P21 Gallery, marks his first foray at the premier international art show, as well as his artistic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3134347/how-do-k-pop-and-lgbt-issues-inspire-haneyl-chois?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3134347/how-do-k-pop-and-lgbt-issues-inspire-haneyl-chois?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 May 2021 08:02:13 +0000 Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, died at Windsor Castle this morning, aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement.  Prince Philip was discharged from London’s King Edward VII hospital on March 16, after being admitted a month earlier on the advice of his doctor because he was “feeling unwell”. Now, the unenviable task of initiating the late Duke of Edinburgh’s ceremonial funeral plans falls to the funeral directors of the royal household.  It is with deep sorrow that Her... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3128983/what-operation-forth-bridge-and-what-happens-now-prince?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3128983/what-operation-forth-bridge-and-what-happens-now-prince?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:43:52 +0000 What: WineCab How much: US$179,000 Why: No longer are bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or Screaming Eagle relegated to the dusty, dark, medieval pigeon-hole cellars of Boomer McMansions. Instead, the Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru floats on a shelf in a glass-panelled exhibition space next to the Calacatta-topped open kitchen, or defies gravity from a suspended cable rack, contending with anything you’ve seen at Cirque du Soleil.  The difference between WineCab and other contemporary wine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127968/winecab-us180000-robot-sommelier-will-scan-your-face-choose?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127968/winecab-us180000-robot-sommelier-will-scan-your-face-choose?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:00:21 +0000 What: Golden Rock Sony PlayStation 5 How much: Estimated HK$11.63-15.5 million (US$1.5-2 million) Why: For any bitter gamer out there who didn’t get the Sony PlayStation 5 for Christmas, perhaps a little patience pays off. For the Lunar New Year, the Russian luxury brand Caviar debuted an all-bells-and-whistles gold-clad version of Sony’s latest and greatest games console. At a minimum expected price of HK$11.63 million, the new PS5 can be transformed into a geometric gold objet d’art that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3125676/blinged-out-sony-playstation-5-really-worth-us2-million?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3125676/blinged-out-sony-playstation-5-really-worth-us2-million?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:00:19 +0000 A true Hong Kong getaway home is up for grabs in the form of a luxurious yacht converted from the only Star Ferry to have ever been privately sold. Its asking price? HK$21 million (US$2.7 million). The Golden Star, named after its predecessor that retired in 1968, is a UK-built vessel that measures 47 metres long, and 11 metres longer than others in the Star Ferry fleet. This particular Hong Kong heirloom was built in the city’s glory years of the 1980s, a period of economic flourishing as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3124871/would-you-live-hong-kongs-star-ferry-superyacht-one-iconic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3124871/would-you-live-hong-kongs-star-ferry-superyacht-one-iconic?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Mar 2021 01:00:09 +0000 The Queen’s Gambit took home two awards at the Golden Globes on Sunday (February 28): one for best miniseries or TV film and another for best actress in a TV motion picture – which went to lead star Anya Taylor-Joy. Congratulations to Anya Taylor-Joy for winning Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television at the #GoldenGlobes. pic.twitter.com/bDQqL2stbU — Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) March 1, 2021 The win marks a tremendous milestone for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3123710/anya-taylor-joy-5-facts-netflixs-queens-gambit-earned-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3123710/anya-taylor-joy-5-facts-netflixs-queens-gambit-earned-her?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:23:20 +0000 As Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip could have been pigeonholed as Her Royal Majesty’s liege, but the Duke of Edinburgh has enough of his own hobbies, achievements and politically incorrect quotes to make him a strong character in his own right. Before retiring from his royal duties in 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh had completed 22,219 solo royal engagements, dating back to 1952. The prince has also competed in sports on the international stage, established the world’s leading youth... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3122350/prince-philips-69-years-royal-achievements-designing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3122350/prince-philips-69-years-royal-achievements-designing?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:00:11 +0000 If you couldn’t tell by the pussycat bow blouses, floral print suits or pearl necklaces, Harry Styles is a forward-thinking, gender-bending fashion icon. The style babe loves his Gucci moments (and we’ll share the highlights, don’t worry), but he’s also a pioneer of lesser-known labels that encompass a gender-fluid fashion philosophy. Here are five of Styles’ go-to designers for the ultimate androgynous look that the glam-rock pop star is so famous for. Why Anna Shay is the real star of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3122384/5-harry-styles-most-iconic-gender-bending-looks-gucci?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3122384/5-harry-styles-most-iconic-gender-bending-looks-gucci?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:00:20 +0000 How does a chart-topping, provocative fashion icon spend his millions? Hampstead mansions, vintage automobiles and a dedicated home for custom Gucci looks are certainly one direction for this millionaire’s splurging. But Harry Styles is also known to give back to those less fortunate, and one humble staple food item will always be found in his kitchen. Here’s how the Sign of the Times singer and current beau of actress and filmmaker Olivia Wilde spends his dough. Three houses on the same North... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3121827/former-one-direction-singer-harry-styles-buys-property?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3121827/former-one-direction-singer-harry-styles-buys-property?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:00:27 +0000 What: Triton 3300/6 personal submarine How much: US$5.5 million Why: While some of us are still reeling from the dumpster fire that was 2020, an optimistic few – with a fair few millions in disposable income – can cast their eye towards the boundless blue seas of possibility in 2021, both figuratively and literally, with Triton’s new personal submersible.  7 limited edition whisky and cognac bottles to toast the Lunar New Year Taking luxury travel to new, umm, heights, the company has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3120514/will-covid-19-spark-personal-submarine-luxury-trend-us55?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3120514/will-covid-19-spark-personal-submarine-luxury-trend-us55?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:10 +0000 Dry your eyes, Stylers! The rumours are just that – rumours! A TikTok video alleging that Harry Styles is engaged to Don’t Worry, Darling director and co-star Olivia Wilde went viral last week, but neither party has confirmed (or denied, admittedly …) the allegations.  Oscars tips for 2021 – and where to stream them online now But let’s be honest: a whirlwind engagement wouldn’t be the most shocking thing to surface about the 27-year-old musical artist. Styles has had his fair share of media... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3120228/harry-styles-5-biggest-surprises-dating-olivia-wilde?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3120228/harry-styles-5-biggest-surprises-dating-olivia-wilde?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:00:11 +0000 We’ve finished watching Bling Empire, Netflix’s newest binge-worthy reality series, and our mind is made up: Anna Shay is who we want to be. Forget her rich millennial co-stars with their shaman readings and champagne brunches – we want to inherit a billion-dollar company, pretend to be an air hostess on our private jet to Paris, let it all hang out while a Dior rep dresses us, and take a sledgehammer to our wardrobe shelves.  We all want to do it like Anna Shay. Tell me I’m wrong. Here are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3119656/why-anna-shay-true-star-netflixs-bling-empire-shes-classy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3119656/why-anna-shay-true-star-netflixs-bling-empire-shes-classy?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jan 2021 03:00:14 +0000 If you’ve been watching season one of Bling Empire, we don’t even need to ask: we know you’re a fan of the (hunky) black sheep in this cast of “real-life Crazy Rich Asians ”, Kevin Kreider. From his adorable naivety when it comes to haute couture (Hermès starts with an “H”, Kevin), to his puppy love for China-born co-star and serial entrepreneur Kelly Mi Li, there’s a lot to love about this mama’s boy from Philadelphia. via GIPHY Bling Empire, which debuted on January 15, follows the lives of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3119476/netflixs-bling-empire-who-kevin-kreider-korean-american?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3119476/netflixs-bling-empire-who-kevin-kreider-korean-american?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Jan 2021 03:00:09 +0000 Before Kim Lee graced us with her presence on Netflix’s latest binge-worthy reality series Bling Empire, the 32-year-old Orange County native had already been making waves as a model and international DJ, even earning the nickname “the Asian Kim Kardashian”. But how did the up-and-coming reality star, reportedly with an estimated net worth of US$10 million, get her start? via GIPHY And, given her many talents, is Bling Empire going to be just another feather in her stylish cap, or will reality... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3119392/who-bling-empires-kim-lee-asian-kim-kardashian-hit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3119392/who-bling-empires-kim-lee-asian-kim-kardashian-hit?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:08:10 +0000 If you haven’t heard about Netflix’s new hit reality show Bling Empire by now, you must be living under a rock. We’ve appreciated the antics of China-born star Kelly Mi Li – did you know she once produced a film with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, Patrick? – but what about her main squeeze, Andrew Gray? That is, if he and our new favourite Asian female entrepreneur are even still together? We did some digging – read on to find what we discovered. via GIPHY Why Sasha Obama is the most ‘badass’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118731/bling-empires-andrew-gray-still-dating-kelly-mi-li-5?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118731/bling-empires-andrew-gray-still-dating-kelly-mi-li-5?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Jan 2021 03:00:15 +0000 Netflix’s new binge-worthy series Bling Empire is taking the world by storm. Following the wildly wealthy Asian and Asian-American community living and lounging in Los Angeles, the hit series has clued us in on how the other side lives – and the reception has been emphatic. Interestingly, it’s not just the well-to-do millennials that are taking centre stage in the new unscripted series. Instead, a 60-year-old millionaire recluse has been stealing the show. If you were blown away by Anna Shay’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118572/millionaire-anna-shay-stealing-show-netflixs-bling-empire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118572/millionaire-anna-shay-stealing-show-netflixs-bling-empire?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:00:25 +0000 Netflix launched its latest reality TV show Bling Empire on January 15 and its depiction of “real-life Crazy Rich Asians” living it large in LA has already proved a hit. And with such a captivating cast, it might be difficult to decide who to root for – fashionista Jaime Xie or entrepreneur Kane Lim? We do know who our eyeballs are going to be glued to this first season, though. Not to discredit the other wildly wealthy cast members of the hotly-anticipated unscripted series, but Christine Chiu... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118402/netflixs-bling-empire-meet-christine-chiu-cast-member?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118402/netflixs-bling-empire-meet-christine-chiu-cast-member?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:00:20 +0000 A real-world Crazy Rich Asian is about to make his name as one of Netflix’s newest reality stars. Much-anticipated new series Bling Empire – which follows the lives of the wildly rich Asian and Asian-Americans living in Los Angeles – is bringing the intricacies of Kane Lim’s gilded life into our homes, as well as other wealthy socialites including Jaime Xie, Christine Chiu and Kelly Mi Li. From tomboy to teen supreme: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s 2021 transformation Although Lim has kept a tight lid on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118268/rihanna-followed-his-instagram-then-netflixs-bling-empire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118268/rihanna-followed-his-instagram-then-netflixs-bling-empire?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jan 2021 03:07:39 +0000 If you’re experiencing Crazy Rich Asians withdrawal symptoms, Netflix’s new series Bling Empire is going to be right up your alley. The show premiered on January 15 and already promises to be seriously binge-worthy. Jeff Jenkins (executive producer of Keeping Up with the Kardashians ) is at the helm, and the show follows Los Angeles’ wealthiest (and most wild) Asian and Asian-American socialites. While the cast of the new reality series has been kept under wraps by Netflix until now, we can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3117991/netflixs-bling-empire-star-kelly-mi-li-highly-accomplished?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3117991/netflixs-bling-empire-star-kelly-mi-li-highly-accomplished?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:00:21 +0000 Netflix’s newest reality series, Bling Empire, follows the lives of Los Angeles’ wealthiest Asians and Asian-Americans as they navigate between traditional Eastern values and … well, having lots of money and being in front of a camera for reality TV. By the first episode, which debuted on January 15, you may have already picked your favourite cast members for the season, but we’re here to make the case for young luxury tastemaker, Jaime Xie.  Although Bling Empire is expected to bring us the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3117992/meet-netflixs-bling-empire-cast-member-jaime-xie-teetotal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3117992/meet-netflixs-bling-empire-cast-member-jaime-xie-teetotal?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:39:30 +0000 To many, the Birkin bag is the epitome of luxury, but Hermès has a dedicated Horizon department for the custom creation of ultra-luxurious objects. That now includes a US$258,000 funky jukebox – perhaps for the loyal customer who already has one too many Himalayans. “All dreams allowed” is the claim made by Hermès here. With multiple métiers – or specialities – under the Hermès banner, including ready-to-wear, saddle-making, fragrance and cosmetics, there is no stone left unturned when it comes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3115434/who-needs-apple-airpods-when-you-can-listen-taylor-swift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3115434/who-needs-apple-airpods-when-you-can-listen-taylor-swift?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Dec 2020 22:00:18 +0000 Visiting the Christmas display at a favourite shopping mall should be part of any Hongkonger’s festive calendar. Not only do these malls pull out all the stops with their trees hung with bright baubles and twinkling tinsel, but they also offer many programmes, events and special offers that often run into the new year. In addition to a dramatic tinsel tree transformation of the Opera Theatre at K11 Musea this Christmas, a “Santa Muse Parade” is also planned. The parade will feature an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112878/disney-and-goolygooly-characters-pop-santa-and-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112878/disney-and-goolygooly-characters-pop-santa-and-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:01:50 +0000 Known and loved for his roles as the titular lead in cult indie cinema staple Juno, and as Vanya Hargreeves in Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, Elliot Page came out as transgender in a post published on various social channels on Wednesday (December 2). The actor wrote, “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @elliotpage The Hollywood star has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3112334/elliot-pages-journey-6-things-know-about-umbrella?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3112334/elliot-pages-journey-6-things-know-about-umbrella?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:35:03 +0000 In 1995, journalist Martin Bashir conducted a tell-all interview with Princess Diana for the BBC’s investigative documentary series, Panorama, in which she came clean about her fraught marriage with Prince Charles and her husband’s affair with his current wife, Camilla Parker Bowles. Over two decades later, new revelations have emerged surrounding the ethics – and legality – of how such an exclusive interview with the late British royal was secured in the first place. Sources allege that Bashir... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3111310/princess-dianas-bbc-panorama-scandal-explained-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3111310/princess-dianas-bbc-panorama-scandal-explained-why?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:37:58 +0000 If you’re going to pick a strain of popular music to hate on right now, K-pop might not be the smartest choice – Korean music fans, after all, are renowned for their unflinching loyalty and obsessive, all-consuming passion. But that’s where Imelda Schweighart has apparently drawn her line in the sand, taking aim at not just one idol, boy band or girl group, but dissing the whole Korean pop enchilada. ICYMI: the former Miss Philippines Earth titleholder made international headlines after posting... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3111289/i-hate-k-pop-meet-imelda-schweighart-former-miss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3111289/i-hate-k-pop-meet-imelda-schweighart-former-miss?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:39:20 +0000 What: Magico M9 flagship loudspeaker How much: US$750,000 per pair Why: Everyone has their own idea about what makes great sound quality. Depending on who you ask, it could hinge on a number of things, like how big your space is, what genre of music you’re playing, or – for the serious audiophile – more particular markers such as whether the output is “warm”, “bright” or “neutral”. Perhaps like all art, it’s subjective. But, at US$750,000 a pair, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3109767/want-feel-beyonces-serenading-you-live-us700000-magico-m9?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3109767/want-feel-beyonces-serenading-you-live-us700000-magico-m9?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Nov 2020 04:00:15 +0000 The reigning and undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to fight American mixed martial artist Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The event, taking place on Saturday afternoon local time (2am Sunday morning in Hong Kong), offers the Russian fighter the potential to clock a 30-0 winning streak. What’s more, for the first time in his career, Nurmagomedov will be fighting without his long-time confidante, father and trainer Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov by his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3106571/ufc-254-khabib-nurmagomedov-gets-ready-fight-justin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3106571/ufc-254-khabib-nurmagomedov-gets-ready-fight-justin?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Oct 2020 02:46:48 +0000 Your Gen Z-er likely won’t catch the 1960s references that connect this children’s room/bed with the iconic vehicle it is based on, but will nevertheless associate the van with the Disney movie Cars – specifically, the character Fillmore. The anthropomorphic VW minibus hippie that appears in the animated film was apparently the major design muse for the Bun Van, chosen with the aim of capturing the imaginations of Disney-obsessed children the world over. Drake spent US$400,000 on a bed – would... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3103708/disney-inspired-childrens-bed-luxury-brand-circu-magical?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3103708/disney-inspired-childrens-bed-luxury-brand-circu-magical?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2020 04:00:20 +0000 Saving face is an imperative in Chinese culture, and a bejewelled mask by Israeli jewellery house Yvel takes this to the next level, being custom-made to suit the requirements of a Shanghainese billionaire. Costing a staggering US$1.5 million, the Yvel Covid-19 Protective Mask is the world’s most expensive face mask and is expected to be delivered by the end of 2020. With the first Covid-19 vaccine expected in early 2021, it seems likely that the mask will see at least a few months of wear. And... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3098783/worlds-most-expensive-covid-19-face-mask-us15-million?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3098783/worlds-most-expensive-covid-19-face-mask-us15-million?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:21 +0000 WHAT: Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 HOW MUCH: HK$26 million (US$3.4 million) WHY: City traffic getting you down? Never have the chance to show what your hypercar can do? Lamborghini might have a solution: take the marque to the water. For a cool US$3.4 million, the Italian Sea Group and Automobili Lamborghini have developed a limited edition motor yacht inspired by the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, which will be available at the beginning of 2021. What is the 70mph Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yacht... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3096500/supercar-meets-luxury-yacht-tecnomar-lamborghini-63?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3096500/supercar-meets-luxury-yacht-tecnomar-lamborghini-63?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Aug 2020 08:00:20 +0000 As actress and environmental activist Jane Fonda has said, “When you’re famous, there’s a real responsibility to use that celebrity in the best possible way you can.” Michelle Yeoh is one such celebrity using her star power – whether in Hollywood or humanitarianism. Most recently known for her role as the matriarch in Crazy Rich Asians, the Malaysian actress has also used her distinguished voice to speak up for a multitude of causes over the years, including Aids/HIV awareness, animal... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3095931/michelle-yeoh-4-ways-malaysian-martial-arts-master-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3095931/michelle-yeoh-4-ways-malaysian-martial-arts-master-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:00:10 +0000 What: Hästens Grand Vividus bed HOW MUCH: HK$3.02 million (US$390,000) WHY: Ferris Rafauli, the award-winning designer and artist behind rapper Drake’s 50,000 square foot mansion in his hometown Toronto, has collaborated with premium Swedish bedmakers Hästens to produce its most exclusive bed to date. Hand-built at the Hästens factory in Köping, Sweden, the Grand Vividus is layered with more horsetail hair, wool, cotton, flax and slow-growing Swedish pine than any of its predecessors. As a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3091721/drake-spent-us400000-bed-would-you-hastens-bedtime?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3091721/drake-spent-us400000-bed-would-you-hastens-bedtime?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:00:12 +0000 As Prince Philip turns 99 on June 10, it’s high time to look back at some of the many controversial moments and slip-ups Britain's oldest royal has had over more than 65 years in the public eye. The Duke of Edinburgh retired from public duty in 2017, but will always remain one of the most controversial characters of the British royal family. The queen's husband, and official consort of the British monarch, has given tabloids, talk shows and even a Netflix series more than enough material over... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3087918/when-prince-philip-wanted-be-reincarnated-pandemic-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3087918/when-prince-philip-wanted-be-reincarnated-pandemic-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Jun 2020 23:05:05 +0000 What: Luxury survival bunker penthouse unit How much: Starting at US$4.5 million Why: We’ve all stopped making fun of doomsday preppers. When we see the supermarket shelves are empty of toilet paper, sanitiser and flour, we can’t help wondering whether the joke is on us. Fortunately, some veteran preppers have been busy doing what they do best: prepping. If you’re new on the scene, worrying about an impending nuclear war, zombie apocalypse, killer comet or “just” our current global pandemic and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3087560/worried-about-coronavirus-protests-across-us-or-donald-trump?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3087560/worried-about-coronavirus-protests-across-us-or-donald-trump?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:00:23 +0000 What: Aston Martin V12 Speedster How much: US$950,000 Why: Aston Martin, the go-to vehicle for James Bond, unveiled the V12 Speedster at its Gaydon, UK, headquarters in March, after the global coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show; 88 hand-built cars are expected to be delivered by 2021. The high-performance car was created by the British marque’s bespoke customisation service, Q by Aston Martin. It has no roof or windscreen. The company advises drivers and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3085973/no-time-drive-aston-martin-v12-speedster-revealed-while-we?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3085973/no-time-drive-aston-martin-v12-speedster-revealed-while-we?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 May 2020 18:00:14 +0000 As the first adopted daughter of Angelina Jolie's multicultural family, Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt has – for the most part – managed to stay out of the limelight since she was adopted in 2005. Born in Awasa, Ethiopia, Zahara was first adopted by actress Angelina Jolie when she was just six months old, before being co-adopted by Jolie's then-husband, Oscar winner Brad Pitt, in 2006. Now that Maddox, the celebrity couple's oldest child, has left the nest for university in South Korea, and her second... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3085031/6-things-you-didnt-know-about-zahara-marley-jolie-pitt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3085031/6-things-you-didnt-know-about-zahara-marley-jolie-pitt?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 May 2020 12:00:11 +0000