https://www.scmp.com/rss/321191/feed Deva was a homepage editor at the Post. Prior to living in Hong Kong, she worked on various online and print publications in South Africa and South Korea. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The gnarled, deformed toes you see before you may not look like symbols of unsurpassed beauty.  But once upon a time in China, that's exactly what they were. From the age of seven, in 1940, Su Xirong’s grandmother began binding her feet in bandages, tucking her toes under each sole to make them look smaller.  Over time, her bones bent and broke. Her tiny feet made her the most beautiful woman in the village.  For centuries, thousands of Chinese women bound their feet. The practice was generally... https://www.scmp.com/society/jo-farrells-photographs-last-bound-feet-china/article/2132653?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/society/jo-farrells-photographs-last-bound-feet-china/article/2132653?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:45:30 +0000 In a world with more on the menu than ever, temple food is trending – largely thanks to two accidental chefs: Jeong Kwan and Toshio Tanahashi. The Korean nun and former Japanese salaryman are feeding foodies – and impressing chefs – around the world. Jeong Kwan was featured alongside Michelin-starred gastronomes in Netflix’s Chef’s Table series. I’m a meditator, not a professional chef Jeong Kwan “First, when [Netflix] approached me to film the documentary, I said no,” she tells the South China... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2125412/why-temple-food-could-be-next-global-wellness-trend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2125412/why-temple-food-could-be-next-global-wellness-trend?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:30:15 +0000 Deva Lee Deva Lee “I’ve just bought every [Dunhill lighter] that I can,” says Timothy Oulton. “Like doubling down on roulette, it’s not easy.” The creative director of his eponymous brand is a collector by heart and a designer by trade. Oulton’s furniture, lighting and interior accessories combine traditional British aesthetics with contemporary global design. STYLE sat down with the professional magpie at Rare by Oulton, his luxury antiques store, to find out more about his most beloved collection.  Your... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2124957/why-british-designer-timothy-oulton-has-hundreds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2124957/why-british-designer-timothy-oulton-has-hundreds?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2017 07:54:06 +0000 FARE Traditional Cantonese. AMBIENCE One of the few banquet halls that is not too bright or noisy, while being bubbly and warm. COST Tasting menu is HK$628 per person, or HK$538 per person (online). WHO TO BRING Colleagues or family. TURN-ONS Until November 30, Loong Yat Heen will be serving an eight-course tasting menu, featuring Cantonese delicacies. The roasted whole suckling pig has a crispy skin that, stuffed with glutinous rice, was an interesting mix of textures and flavours. The hearty... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119951/loong-yat-heens-hearty-cantonese-fare-great-winter-warmer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119951/loong-yat-heens-hearty-cantonese-fare-great-winter-warmer?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 03:00:30 +0000 Skye serves Contemporary French cuisine in a romantic dining room that leads to a futuristic balcony.  COST The degustation menu is HK$890 per person, wine pairing is an additional HK$480 per person. WHO TO BRING Foodies and view lovers TURN-ONS You are in good hands at Skye. The six-course menu is well-designed. It starts with an appetiser that sets the tone for sophistication: a blue-fin tuna tartare served in a custom-made tin with Bottarga and oscietra caviar. Attentive staff draw attention... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119953/skye-park-lane-hong-kong-offers-sophisticated-journey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119953/skye-park-lane-hong-kong-offers-sophisticated-journey?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 03:00:30 +0000 La Paloma serves Spanish tapas, barbecued meats (El Asador) and paella. Its open kitchen, bright décor and low lighting replicates a Spanish beach bar. COST The tasting menu is HK$398 per person. WHO TO BRING Friends with big appetites. TURN-ONS La Paloma’s “sexy chef menu” of 10 dishes adds variety and value to Hong Kong’s tapas scene. The star was the smallest bite: the smoked salmon “TNT” with chipotle cream. Light in texture but dense in flavour, they are potentially addictive. The fresh... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119954/la-palomas-smoked-salmon-tnt-chipotle-cream-lights-sexy-chef?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119954/la-palomas-smoked-salmon-tnt-chipotle-cream-lights-sexy-chef?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 03:00:30 +0000 Previously on Lyndhurst Terrace, La Piola’s new spot in Wan Chai brings a taste of Hong Kong history to the Italian eatery. Sharing a late 19th-century heritage building - once home to Woo Cheong Pawn Shop - with Tom Aikens’ The Pawn, La Piola enjoys high ceilings and grand archways. Serving cuisine originating from northern Italy’s Piedmont region, La Piola specialises in aperitivo - the art of whetting the appetite with a drink and hors d’oeuvres. Traditionally this drink is an Aperol spritz,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119838/magical-bites-aperitivo-whets-appetite-la-piola-italian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2119838/magical-bites-aperitivo-whets-appetite-la-piola-italian?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:45:30 +0000 The Swiss luxury watch and jewellery manufacturer Chopard won the most prestigious award at Wednesday’s annual “Oscars of the watchmaking industry” – the 17th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) in Switzerland. The event – honouring 2017’s best horological creations – saw 72 watches competing for 16 prizes at Geneva’s Théâtre du Léman, with a jury of international experts selecting the winners by secret ballot. Chopard won the most prestigious award, the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix, for its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2119179/worlds-best-luxury-watch-award-2017-goes-chopard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2119179/worlds-best-luxury-watch-award-2017-goes-chopard?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Nov 2017 08:57:44 +0000 Contemporary Hong Kong is a design-lover’s dream, where cutting-edge trends are neighbour to nostalgic tributes. Home to both, The Fleming hotel seems a recipe for success. Ten years after opening The Fleming, owner John Hui and consultant Jason Cohen took a year out to remake the hotel in the image of old Wan Chai, with help from design firm A Work of Substance.   The result is a modern twist on characteristics that would have been familiar to visitors and locals in days gone by.   Home... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2115843/fleming-luxury-porthole-old-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2115843/fleming-luxury-porthole-old-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Oct 2017 04:30:30 +0000 Cognac lovers in the city are having a good year. Limited editions and collectors items from Martell, Hennessy and Rémy Martin have made appearances across the city. Hennessy has launched a new decanter for its XO limited edition by award-winning industrial designer Marc Newson. The decanter is reminiscent of Hennessy’s classic XO bottle, designed in 1947, which was the first Cognac bottle that wasn’t cylindrical. Designed to delight collectors, Rémy Martin’s XO Cannes Limited Edition 2017... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2115571/martell-cordon-bleu-extra-adds-age-and-aromas-classic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2115571/martell-cordon-bleu-extra-adds-age-and-aromas-classic?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:50:36 +0000 Unbeaten Hong Kong professional boxer Rex Tso Sing-yuwill be looking for his 22nd straight win in the paid ranks when he takes on Japan’s former WBA champion Kohei Kono at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on October 7. In support of Tso, who will claim the WBO international super flyweight title if he wins the bout, Nike has produced a microfilm directed by award-winning international film director Michael Mann. High jump champion Cecilia Yeung is among the stand-out local... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2113205/hong-kong-wonder-kid-rex-tso-gets-nikes-tick-approval?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2113205/hong-kong-wonder-kid-rex-tso-gets-nikes-tick-approval?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Sep 2017 05:46:44 +0000 Deva Lee Deva Lee We all have a penchant for something, and perhaps a not-so-secret collection of treasured items. For Central Weddings founder Yolanda Choy-Tang, it’s lace. When STYLE met with Choy-Tang in her Central boutique, she gave us a history lesson on the use of lace in wedding gowns, revealing the trend’s Western roots.  “The first time lace was ever used in a wedding gown was by Queen Victoria, when she got married to Prince Albert in Germany in the 1840s,” she explains. “It took over a hundred workers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2110016/obsessed-lace-central-weddings-yolanda-choy-tang?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2110016/obsessed-lace-central-weddings-yolanda-choy-tang?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:15:00 +0000 Originally tucked away on Elgin Street, Picada’s new spot in Lan Kwai Fong offers 3,000 sq ft of food and fiesta. Picada, which it describes on its website as “Hong Kong’s first Pan-Latin restaurant and bar”, serves up classics from Peru, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina. Chef Abel Ortiz Alvarez, previously at now-closed Chicha, is Peruvian, and trained at Lima’s Central, one of the world’s top 50 restaurants. With a menu made to share, and many flavours to sample, we recommend ordering... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2109155/enjoy-pan-latin-classics-picada-restaurant-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2109155/enjoy-pan-latin-classics-picada-restaurant-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Sep 2017 23:34:10 +0000 Hutong serves contemporary northern Chinese in a serene setting for some of the best views of bustling Victoria Harbour. The antique Chinese furniture and décor, featuring lanterns and birdcages, hint at a scene from a bygone Hong Kong. COST HK$120 to HK$150 per dim sum dish. WHO TO BRING View lovers and romantics. TURN-ONS Intent on sampling their dim sum menu, we tried each of Hutong’s dinner-time dumpling dishes. Our favourite was the lamb and leek dumplings (HK$118). With each broth-filled... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2109637/hutongs-serene-setting-made-romance-and-fine-dining?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2109637/hutongs-serene-setting-made-romance-and-fine-dining?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Sep 2017 23:30:15 +0000 It wouldn’t be summer in Hong Kong without a large dose of sun, sea and junk trips. For a luxe day out on the water, check out some of our favourite yachts for charter: The classic  One of the last authentic and functioning sailing junks in Hong Kong, Wing Sing, has been recently restored by her private owners. Accommodating 20 by day and six overnight, the junk offers a rare taste of old Hong Kong. Wing Sing is available from HKD 26,500 per day (8 hours) or evening (5 hours).  Northrop &... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2105273/five-hong-kongs-most-luxurious-yachts-your-next-junk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2105273/five-hong-kongs-most-luxurious-yachts-your-next-junk?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Aug 2017 09:45:00 +0000 Alila Hotels and Resorts takes a green approach to luxury, and puts responsibility at the core of sustainability. Sustainable luxury was long considered an oxymoron, until recent shifts in the hospitality industry which respond to trends in luxury. We asked Mark Edleson, president of Alila Hotels and Resorts, how they incorporate sustainable economic, social and environmental practices in the luxury hospitality sector. How has the definition of luxury evolved in your time with Alila Hotels and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2101963/chinese-luxury-travellers-are-seeking-pristine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2101963/chinese-luxury-travellers-are-seeking-pristine?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jul 2017 01:02:28 +0000 Red carpet couture stars Ralph & Russo added a little of their own drama to Paris Haute Couture Week in their autumn/winter 2017/2018 collection.   Feathers, fascinators, chin-straps and geometric accessories were topped only by the elaborate bridal gown modelled by Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor.   Wedding dress goal! @ralphandrusso #hautecouture #aw1718 #styletakesparis #ralphandrusso A post shared by Style_SCMP (@style_scmp) on Jul 3, 2017 at 9:39am PDT Lighting up the front row were... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2101254/ralph-russos-haute-couture-collection-adds-theatrical?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2101254/ralph-russos-haute-couture-collection-adds-theatrical?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +0000 Iris van Herpen is unafraid of experimentation. The Dutch designer cites the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) as one of her inspirations, and regularly uses 3D printing to bring her sketches to life. In her autumn/winter 2017/2018 collection titled “Aeriform” at Paris Haute Couture Week, Van Herpen pushed sensual boundaries in a collaboration with underwater artists Between Music.   #irisvanherpen #aeriform Behind the scenes Photography by @morgan_odonovan Underwater... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2101240/iris-van-herpen-celebrates-10-years-success-while?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2101240/iris-van-herpen-celebrates-10-years-success-while?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Jul 2017 09:45:15 +0000 Hung Tong serves contemporary Cantonese cuisine with creative licence. The modern interiors by designer Andre Fu hint at an older Hong Kong, and with a nod to Hung Hom’s 19th-century dockyards. Seated with a harbour view, we started with the deep-fried shrimp balls in salted egg yolk (HK$138) and mixed wild mushroom and tomato in chicken broth (HK$128). The soup was light, with subtle ingredients, and yet brimmed with flavour. This dish was one of our favourites. The barbecued prime Iberico pork... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099642/kerry-hotels-hung-tong-serves-cantonese-fabulous-harbour-views?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099642/kerry-hotels-hung-tong-serves-cantonese-fabulous-harbour-views?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:15:45 +0000 The restaurant has a substantial robata menu, and also offers premium sushi options and a range of classic Japanese fare. Fresh ingredients are flown in daily, which - after a spell in the hands of talented chefs - end up as high-quality dishes that are a treat for fish and meat-lovers. We opted for an omakase menu which started with grilled eggplant served as an amuse bouche, followed by seven courses of sashimi, soup, yakimono (grilled dishes), and tempura, and finished with a light umeshu... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099514/talented-chefs-akikan-robatayaki-turn-fresh-ingredients?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099514/talented-chefs-akikan-robatayaki-turn-fresh-ingredients?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:15:30 +0000 The Beer House serves up Western pub grub, with a German touch. AMBIENCE Dingy, thanks to the dimly lit 13th floor of Langham Place, and festive, thanks to the neon lights and pop-music playlist. COST Starters are HK$88-HK$118, while mains range from HK$128-HK$228. WHO TO BRING Beer lovers and fans of German fare TURN-ONS Mains are served in generous portions, with the XXL 1kg giant sausage (HK$228) being more than enough for four people. The wagyu beef burger is well-made, with the truffle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099507/beer-houses-dingy-interiors-need-facelift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2099507/beer-houses-dingy-interiors-need-facelift?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jun 2017 06:58:48 +0000 First owned by European luxury and leisure enthusiasts, yachts were originally designed for country-hopping in the Mediterranean. With the steady growth of the luxury market in Asia-Pacific, yacht companies are adapting new models to suit regional tastes. “Manufacturers exporting to China have evolved their products to better meet the different needs of the Chinese clientele. The main players have moved from an ‘adapted yacht’ to a ‘designed yacht’ for the Chinese market,” says Carla Demaria,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2099010/asian-yacht-owners-its-space-not-speed-thats-key?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2099010/asian-yacht-owners-its-space-not-speed-thats-key?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:15:45 +0000 Deva Lee Deva Lee You won’t find imported blueberries at Benz, a famed restaurant at Thai luxury resort Soneva Kiri. The chef serves farm-to-table cuisine on Thai island Ko Kood, using locally grown ingredients. Gwyneth Paltrow told the New York Times that Benz was one of her favourite restaurants. “It is the most exquisite, spicy Thai food I’ve ever had,” she said. “The flavours were incredible.” As an effective way to reduce carbon footprint, farm-to-table dining has, unsurprisingly, become a key feature of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2098622/luxury-hotels-go-green-millennials-demand-sustainable?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2098622/luxury-hotels-go-green-millennials-demand-sustainable?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:45:45 +0000 Along with a string of icons in the music industry that died in 2016, Prince left the world on April 21, 2016, at age 58. Prince would have celebrated his 59th birthday today, and his sister – American singer Tyka Nelson – has released a tribute song titled “End of the Road”.   Captioning her YouTube video, Nelson explains her song to followers. “In writing End of The Road, I share my belief that when the soul separates from the body we pass on from a temporary existence to an eternal one.” In... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2097403/princes-birthday-celebrated-sister-tyka-nelsons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2097403/princes-birthday-celebrated-sister-tyka-nelsons?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:45:15 +0000 The size-eight Gucci heels you just bought off Vestiaire Collective may be the only thing more unattainable than an Hermes Birkin bag. The six-million-strong e-commerce platform sells vintage luxury items that are available in one size and for a limited time only, offering a rarity that parallels the exclusivity of this season’s new luxury offerings. Vintage luxury goods have gained significant popularity in the digital age, and the definition of value has evolved, causing disruption in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2096619/how-vintage-e-commerce-sites-vestiaire-collective-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2096619/how-vintage-e-commerce-sites-vestiaire-collective-are?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jun 2017 05:30:30 +0000 PSY dropped two new music videos last week – for the singles New Face and I Luv It. New Face, featuring Na-Eun from K-pop group Apink, is shot entirely in Macau, and we had so much fun trying to guess where each scene was shot that we made you a quiz.   Want to take a closer look at the set? Here’s a peek behind the scenes of PSY’s New Face video in Macau:   And another look at the official music video:   Still don’t recognise these spots? Let’s take a walk-through. The video opens with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2095383/psys-new-face-video-shot-macau-can-you-spot-locations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2095383/psys-new-face-video-shot-macau-can-you-spot-locations?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 May 2017 03:45:00 +0000 The most valuable diamond earrings ever to go on auction will be bought today at Sotheby’s sale of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva. Each earring will be auctioned separately, with The Apollo Blue estimated to sell for US$38–50 million, while The Artemis Pink is estimated to sell for US$12.5–18 million. “There certainly haven’t been another pair of coloured diamonds of this size and importance ever put into auction,” says David Bennett, worldwide chairman... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2094422/most-expensive-diamond-earrings-ever-auctioned-may?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2094422/most-expensive-diamond-earrings-ever-auctioned-may?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 May 2017 02:00:15 +0000 The casting call for the live-action remake of Mulan is out, and Disney producers have said they are on the hunt for an actress to play the leading role. The recent depiction of Singapore in an episode of Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders has reignited continuing discussions about “whitewashing” in Hollywood – whereby white actors are cast to play non-white characters. The casting of Scarlett Johansson as Motoko Kusanagi/Mira Killian in Ghost in the Shell drew criticism from the Media Action... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2089521/casting-mulan-5-chinese-actresses-who-deserve-shot?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2089521/casting-mulan-5-chinese-actresses-who-deserve-shot?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Apr 2017 05:00:15 +0000 The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ hit shelves today. Pre-orders the S8 exceeded those of its predecessor, adding anticipation to the launch. But some Samsung fans will be waiting a month longer for added features. Bespoke product specialists Truly Exquisite are taking pre-orders for luxury Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones with frames in 24ct gold or platinum – or 18ct rose gold.   A post shared by Truly Exquisite (@truly_exquisite1) on Apr 11, 2017 at 9:53am PDT The gold- and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/2088407/samsung-s8-gold-and-platinum-frames-add-luxury-edge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/2088407/samsung-s8-gold-and-platinum-frames-add-luxury-edge?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:30:45 +0000 Bringing the best of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest work to Tokyo, Dior hosted a fashion show at the launch of their new store in Ginza Six, the biggest mall in Japan, which opened April 17. Chiuri’s first haute couture collection for Dior was boxed and shipped to Tokyo, along with Kris Van Assche’s autumn-winter 2017 collection for Dior Homme – plus a capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories designed by Chiuri for the event. The collection – which could have stocked the wardrobe for A... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2089237/backstage-diors-tokyo-show-models-turn-macaroons-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2089237/backstage-diors-tokyo-show-models-turn-macaroons-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:45:30 +0000 Jay Z’s champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, has just launched the second edition of its range of cuvees. The most anticipated in the collection, Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two (A2) will be available in Hong Kong this month, and carries a HK$7,000 price tag. Due to a limitation in quantity, buyers may need to purchase the entire collection, which is priced at HK$36,000. Apart from the A2, the collection features Brut Gold, Rosé, Demi Sec and Blanc de Blancs. Pernod Ricard’s new Vodka is infused... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2088173/jay-zs-new-champagne-about-hit-hong-kong-hk7000-price-tag?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2088173/jay-zs-new-champagne-about-hit-hong-kong-hk7000-price-tag?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:45:22 +0000 Chocolatiers are gathering for the biggest event on their calendar, and dreaming up luxury Easter eggs fit for a queen, diva – or tenacious chocoholic. Here are a few of STYLE’s favourites: Godiva’s giant Atelier Egg Only five of these 13kg artisanal eggs were made in Belgium – using Belgian chocolate, of course. The eggs were then sent to London, where they were decorated by Godiva’s chef chocolatiers. Each egg took two hours to complete. Possibly the best #Easter Egg in London; the Giant... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2087697/7-over-top-easter-eggs-your-chocolate-filled-dreams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2087697/7-over-top-easter-eggs-your-chocolate-filled-dreams?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Apr 2017 06:45:00 +0000 Louis Vuitton’s new collection of accessories – designed in collaboration by Jeff Koons – launched yesterday at the Louvre Museum to a stellar crowd. Koons is the latest in a list of artists to work with the luxury brand that includes Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince, Yayoi Kusama, Stephen Sprouse, Cindy Sherman, James Turrell, Olafur Eliasson and Daniel Bure. High profile guests dined alongside the Mona Lisa while toting bags depicting the legendary work by Leonardo Da Vinci. In the series,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2087086/louis-vuitton-x-jeff-koons-launches-louvre-and-guests?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2087086/louis-vuitton-x-jeff-koons-launches-louvre-and-guests?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:45:45 +0000 The Aqua Group, adding to its other 16 restaurants in three cities, recently opened Dim Sum Library in Pacific Place. Drawing from an era when rickshaws trundled up and down the city’s roads and tea house patrons were accompanied by their pet birds, Dim Sum Library’s art-deco décor is consistently charming. Though disappointingly in a mall, the restaurant’s soft lighting and glam atmosphere draws you diners in quickly. It’s dim sum after dark here, where tea gives way to cocktails and lounge... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2085068/dim-sum-library-serves-cantonese-classics-art-deco-twist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2085068/dim-sum-library-serves-cantonese-classics-art-deco-twist?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:00:30 +0000 A strong contender in Hong Kong’s growing Nikkei cuisine scene, TokyoLima adds to Central’s diverse dining options. Marrying two traditions, Nikkei was born in late 19th-century Peru when thousands of Japanese migrant workers fused their cooking methods with Peruvian ingredients. TokyoLima’s extensive menu caters for multiple budgets and appetites, from a selection of yakitori and ainticucho, to those wanting a snack with their sake, and an all-you-can-eat eat menu that serves the chef’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2085062/tokyolima-takes-nikkei-notch-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2085062/tokyolima-takes-nikkei-notch-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:45:15 +0000 You can count on Japan to aim for perfection. When it comes to dining, the nation has seduced the world with signature exports (such as sushi) while perfecting global favourites (such as whisky). It’s now extending its emphasis on excellence to caviar cultivation. After four years on domestic gourmet menus, Japanese caviar made its global debut in Hong Kong last month. Can Japanese caviar give counterparts a run for their money? Here’s why it just might: It’s world class It takes up to eight... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2084394/why-japanese-caviar-about-shake-luxury-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2084394/why-japanese-caviar-about-shake-luxury-world?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0000 Peek into a glass-fronted gentlemen’s boutique in Icehouse street, “established 1868”, and you’ll find more than a fox umbrella. A fashionable front for Foxglove bar and restaurant, the shop swiftly opens into an eatery and speakeasy. One of the more successful concept venues in Hong Kong, Foxglove is a revival of the roaring twenties and dapper thirties. The superb interiors by NC Design & Architecture recreate Streamline Moderne - the art deco aesthetic with shapes and materials popular in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2084315/foxglove-hong-kong-celebrates-best-bygone-eras?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2084315/foxglove-hong-kong-celebrates-best-bygone-eras?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:45:45 +0000 Many à la carte restaurants set high expectations with impeccable plating, but fail to deliver in flavour. Arcane does not have that problem. Favouring a classic Western palate, dishes are consistently delicious and, while sophisticated, are designed to let the ingredients shine. Ingredients are key to Arcane’s signature, as most are imported from Japan, Europe and Australia and inform a seasonal menu. Others are grown in-house: Alfresco dining on the terrace allows a peek at Australian founder... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2084299/arcane-restaurant-hong-kong-delivers-all-fronts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/2084299/arcane-restaurant-hong-kong-delivers-all-fronts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:15:00 +0000 One of the most popular celebrities on the Chinese screen, Wallace Huo is now Officine Panerai’s brand ambassador for Greater China. Huo is the brand's first official ambassador. A star in the upcoming Chinese television drama series Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace, Huo first rose to fame in the Taiwanese drama series At Dolphin Bay in 2003. The actor, singer and producer is best known for his roles in Chinese drama series such as Swordsman and The Journey of Flower, and was named by China... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2075433/chinese-drama-star-wallace-huo-panerais-first-brand-ambassador?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2075433/chinese-drama-star-wallace-huo-panerais-first-brand-ambassador?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Mar 2017 05:15:45 +0000 Canadians are renowned for their friendliness and inclusiveness, and perhaps for their penchant for comfort food – but usually not for fine dining. Luckily for fusion food lovers, a rare taste of gourmet Canadian cuisine is on offer at Four Seasons Hotel Macau. Forming part of the consulate general of Canada in Hong Kong and Macau’s Pop-Up Canada! campaign, celebrating the confederation’s 150th anniversary, the set menu uses Canadian ingredients, and dishes are paired with regional wines. First... https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2073716/gourmet-canadian-cuisine-four-seasons-macau-celebrates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/destination-macau/article/2073716/gourmet-canadian-cuisine-four-seasons-macau-celebrates?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:45:45 +0000 As the dark horse of the horological world, HYT consistently seeks to manufacture timepieces that surprise and impress – and their offerings at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) are no exception. The first – and only – brand to manufacture hydromechanical watches, HYT stands apart in aesthetic and industrial design. Mechanics aside, HYT is renowned for its non-conformist design – and who better to make a statement that embodies the brand’s rebellious edge than Guns N’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063572/axl-rose-teams-hyt-design-most-hardcore-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063572/axl-rose-teams-hyt-design-most-hardcore-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jan 2017 07:45:00 +0000 Though known for its consistent innovation, Jaeger-LeCoultre retains the hallmarks of classic watchmaking that pays homage to its heritage. The brand celebrated the 85th anniverary of Reverso in 2016 with a collaboration with Christian Louboutin, who added his iconic red lining to a designer edition of the Reverso. Meanwhile, the Rendez-Vous collection, launched in 2012, is distinctly elegant. The collection’s sophistication lies in its understated details, including guilloché and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063193/jaeger-lecoultre-uses-augmented-reality-charm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063193/jaeger-lecoultre-uses-augmented-reality-charm?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:45:00 +0000 Debuting at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) were new additions to Montblanc’s TimeWalker collection, which celebrate “the golden days of motor racing”. A 1960s and 1970s racing-themed cocktail party and gala dinner hosted the launch’s festivities. The event’s exclusivity was emphasised by its venue – the Brasserie Des Halles de L’Ile in Geneva – located on a small island in the Rhone. Bronze steals the limelight for Montblanc at SIHH 2017 International Montblanc... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2063229/hugh-jackman-charlotte-casiraghi-and-guey-lun-mei-help?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2063229/hugh-jackman-charlotte-casiraghi-and-guey-lun-mei-help?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:45:45 +0000 Determined to set records comparable to those held by McLaren F1, Richard Mille launched the world’s lightest split-seconds tourbillon chronograph at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). The RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1 weighs 38 grams. Apart from the titanium and TPT Carbon (unique to RM watches) used in the timepiece, the brand worked with the University of Manchester to incorporate graphene – a 2D material that is one atom... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063215/richard-mille-launches-worlds-lightest-split?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063215/richard-mille-launches-worlds-lightest-split?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:30:00 +0000 Known for its innovation in haute horlogerie – as well as its craftsmanship in high jewellery – Piaget is once again a major player at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). Like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin, Piaget is renowned for its ultra-thin watches and has – at one time or another – manufactured the world’s thinnest mechanical watch, thinnest chronograph, thinnest hand-wound movement and thinnest self-winding mechanical movement. The first of its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063105/piaget-celebrates-60th-anniversary-ultra-thin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2063105/piaget-celebrates-60th-anniversary-ultra-thin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jan 2017 03:30:00 +0000 Independent watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier is debuting three watches from its Tonda collection at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH): the Tonda 1950 Galaxy, Tonda 1950 Météorite and Tonda Métrographe. Highlighting the craftsmanship of its dial-makers, the Tonda 1950 Galaxy features a dial of aventurine glass – a glittering glass made in high-temperature and low-oxygen environment. Adding to the sparkle are 84 diamonds that dot the bezel, while a white opal is set in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060505/parmigiani-fleurier-highlights-intricate-dials?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060505/parmigiani-fleurier-highlights-intricate-dials?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000 Ahead of this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), Baume & Mercier gave STYLE a peek at two new watches they’re launching at the fair: the Clifton GMT Power Reserve and Promesse Moon Phase. Designed with pilots in mind, the Clifton GMT marks the addition of a new complication that indicates a second time zone. Similar to the collection’s Chronograph Complete Calendar, which appeared at SIHH 2016, the Clifton GMT Power Reserve has a 43 mm stainless steel case and shares the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060487/baume-mercier-adds-clifton-and-promesse-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2060487/baume-mercier-adds-clifton-and-promesse-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:00:45 +0000 The luxury world welcomed the Ritz back from refurbishment in June, after nearly four years and about HK$3 billion spent. The building dates back to the 1600s, with the Ritz occupying it since 1898. Ever spearheading the technology of its era, the hotel opened with electricity, telephones and en-suite bathrooms. The refurbished Ritz still has craftmanship-led design, but boasts wi-fi, air-con and remote lighting.   The Ritz’s legacy is a collection of its best stories, with a long list of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2052216/why-coco-chanel-stayed-ritz-paris-over-30-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2052216/why-coco-chanel-stayed-ritz-paris-over-30-years?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:15:15 +0000 When evaluating the luxury vintage handbags that will go on auction on November 30 for sky-high prices, Christie’s adopts a critical eye. “One of my very important jobs is to [determine] whether this is a real bag or whether it’s really from the brand,” says Winsy Tsang, Christie’s head of sale for handbags and accessories in Asia. Christie’s uses a six-step grading system to evaluate all of its handbags, with a “Grade 1” being most valuable. A Grade 1 handbag, says Tsang, “appears as new, or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2049703/how-christies-evaluates-worlds-most-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2049703/how-christies-evaluates-worlds-most-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Nov 2016 07:00:15 +0000 After opening at the Museum of Modern Art, and touring to a string of high-profile cities – including Seoul, Shanghai, and Tokyo – “The World of Tim Burton” exhibition has finally come to Hong Kong. An archive of Burton's lifelong body of work, the multimedia exhibition boasts over 500 works, including sketches, paintings and installations. STYLE attended the exhibition's opening ceremony last night, where Burton arrived in a rickshaw drawn by Hong Kong's very own Mad Hatter and White Queen.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2042945/world-tim-burton-comes-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2042945/world-tim-burton-comes-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Nov 2016 02:15:15 +0000