https://www.scmp.com/rss/322717/feed When the sky is the limit - luxury designer projects to blow a budget en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren From blackened metals and enamel to onyx and the use of wood like ebony, monochrome jewellery designs are cropping up across new collections, bringing a luxurious edge to pieces you can wear every day. “Black is bold yet neutral, meaning it pairs effortlessly with everything and often becomes something you wear instinctively, without overthinking,” says Laura Vann, a British designer who founded her namesake jewellery label in 2013. “There’s a kind of nonchalance to black that makes it a subtle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351511/why-black-jewellery-dior-and-chaumet-have-stunning-offerings-and-its-loved-jennifer-lawrence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351511/why-black-jewellery-dior-and-chaumet-have-stunning-offerings-and-its-loved-jennifer-lawrence?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Cartier, design has never been confined to a single geometry. Square, oval, curved or even deliberately distorted, shape has long served as the maison’s most expressive language in watchmaking. This year’s novelties continue that dialogue, reaffirming Cartier’s ability to translate form into identity across five distinct creations: the Cartier Privé Crash, Santos de Cartier, Myst de Cartier, Baignoire and the return of the Roadster. The first of those, the Cartier Privé Crash, is a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351235/style-edit-cartier-reshapes-its-most-storied-watch-collections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351235/style-edit-cartier-reshapes-its-most-storied-watch-collections?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:20 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For centuries, the remarkable creations of Switzerland’s fine horology houses have relied on the rare artisanal skills of numerous craftspeople dotted throughout the nation’s villages and valleys. In an era of increasing automation, those skills, passed directly from individual to individual since time immemorial, are in danger of being lost. But not if Audemars Piguet has anything to do with it. The Swiss luxury watchmaker, fresh from launching new novelty models in March, is taking action to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351162/style-edit-audemars-piguet-launches-new-atelier-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351162/style-edit-audemars-piguet-launches-new-atelier-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter “At Chanel, everything begins with creation,” says Frédéric Grangié, the legendary Parisian maison’s president of watches and fine jewellery. “We are, first and foremost, a house of creation – just as Gabrielle Chanel envisioned, with a spirit rooted in freedom, rigour and modernity.” That credo informs everything the house does today – and it’s this commitment to authenticity and creativity, channelling the spirit of its founder, that has allowed it to develop into such a horological... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351151/style-edit-chanels-new-watch-and-jewellery-releases-coco-game-noeud-de-camelia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351151/style-edit-chanels-new-watch-and-jewellery-releases-coco-game-noeud-de-camelia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Hardstone dials are everywhere in watchmaking right now. Over the past few years, maisons from Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget to independent family-owned makers like Biver have embraced slices of lapis, malachite, agate and other natural minerals, drawn to the depth and variation that stone brings to a dial. Within this broader revival, however, a subcategory has emerged. Dark hardstones such as tiger’s eye, obsidian, onyx and even meteorite are growing ever popular, absorbing light rather than... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown The truism that good things come in small packages was never more readily apparent than at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The trend towards smaller-size watches continues, but this year’s fair took this to a new level with a slew of releases from the likes of Chanel, Bulgari and Piaget that played with proportion and preciousness. The cocktail watch, by the way, has never been more alluring. Call it the year of the “going-out watch” – we can expect to see timepieces become even more the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351310/8-stand-out-womens-timepieces-took-over-watches-and-wonders-rolex-and-cartier-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351310/8-stand-out-womens-timepieces-took-over-watches-and-wonders-rolex-and-cartier-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter On April 1, as Nasa’s Artemis II set off on humanity’s first crewed lunar voyage in more than 50 years, all four astronauts on the mission did so wearing the Omega Speedmaster X-33 – a modern instrument for a new era, rooted in a legacy stretching back six decades. That story began with a far simpler mechanical chronograph that proved its ability to survive where few other timepieces could. In 1965, after a series of punishing trials designed to replicate the extremes of space travel, Nasa... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350717/style-edit-omega-speedmasters-60-year-legacy-apollo-11-artemis-ii?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350717/style-edit-omega-speedmasters-60-year-legacy-apollo-11-artemis-ii?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In 1833, an aspiring watchmaker by the name of Antoine LeCoultre set up a small atelier high in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux, a stunning alpine valley north of Geneva in the Jura Mountains. Little did he know what he had unleashed. In 1900, his grandson Jacques-David LeCoultre took the baton and ran with it, creating the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand in partnership with his friend Edmond Jaeger. Nearly two centuries later, the company that they built has become one of the world’s most coveted... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350712/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-adds-2-impressive-new-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350712/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-adds-2-impressive-new-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Whether it’s Chaumet’s regal motifs, Anita Ko’s diamond-studded designs or Bulgari’s ode to Roman craftsmanship, these stand-out pieces blend precious materials with artistry – and with storytelling. Here are seven additions to elevate your collection this season. Chaumet A symbol of the Napoleonic court, the bee has also become a signature of Chaumet, which was famously the official jeweller of Empress Josephine, Napoleon’s wife. The French jeweller has added six new designs to its beloved Bee... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350735/7-heavenly-jewellery-drops-bulgari-chaumet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350735/7-heavenly-jewellery-drops-bulgari-chaumet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa In 2023, Pharrell Williams debuted his inaugural menswear collection for Louis Vuitton at Paris’s Pont-Neuf. Alongside looks featuring Damoflage, a pixelated take on the house’s classic Damier print, Williams also introduced the Speedy P9, a reimagination of the Maison’s iconic holdall first launched in 1930. The P9 was an immediate hit, quickly becoming a favourite among celebrities including Jacob Elordi, Rihanna and more. Now, as Louis Vuitton marks the 130th anniversary of its signature LV... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3350281/style-edit-stars-reveal-whats-their-bag-louis-vuittons-speedy-p9-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3350281/style-edit-stars-reveal-whats-their-bag-louis-vuittons-speedy-p9-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:19 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Graff, the butterfly has long been a defining motif – one that returns this season with a more measured approach. In the new campaign, photographed by Liz Collins, models Rosalieke Fuchs and Xinyue Guo are set against Graff’s signature green – a controlled, atmospheric backdrop that allows the jewellery to remain the focal point. The imagery is deliberately restrained, with an emphasis on light and movement rather than overt drama. That sense of fluidity carries through to the pieces... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350166/style-edit-graffs-ethereal-butterfly-motif-takes-flight-anew?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350166/style-edit-graffs-ethereal-butterfly-motif-takes-flight-anew?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2015, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts acquired a piece of prime real estate in the heart of Amsterdam. Located on the Prinsengracht in the city’s historic Canal District, the landmark building began its life as an orphanage in 1665, before becoming the Palace of Justice in the 1820s. After being vacated in 2010, it fell into disrepair and was occupied by squatters – but in 2015, the Hong Kong-based hospitality company became its new owner. It took almost 10 years to bring the neoclassical building... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The record-breaking 66 brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders this year gave us plenty of exotic complications, materials and designs, but as market share between top, middle and smaller scale brands continues to shift wildly amid universal price increases, this year’s biggest releases seem geared to making watches more universally wearable, durable and modernised. Brands experimented with familiar materials like platinum or titanium, but began to expand possibilities for ceramic, forged... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:44:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Richard Mille, material innovation and design are treated as equal partners. With the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics range, that relationship is explored through colour, texture and the added complexity of gem-setting – resulting in a collection that feels contemporary while remaining technically grounded. Conceived as the final chapter of a creative exploration that began in 2021, the 2026 edition refines and distils the idea of colour within high watchmaking. Limited to just 50 pieces per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350234/style-edit-richard-milles-vibrant-coloured-ceramics-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350234/style-edit-richard-milles-vibrant-coloured-ceramics-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:19 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter IWC Schaffhausen takes to the skies this year as the Swiss luxury watch brand celebrates 90 years of one of its most seminal designs, the Pilot’s Watch. For this year’s festivities, the brand goes literally above and beyond, as two of its major Pilot’s Watch releases take watchmaking “beyond the sky and into space”. The Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive takes IWC’s 90 years of aviation watch excellence to the extreme, especially after the manufacturer’s participation in the Inspiration4 and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350131/style-edit-iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-its-pilots-watchs-90th-anniversary-cosmic-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350131/style-edit-iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-its-pilots-watchs-90th-anniversary-cosmic-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Breguet’s Tradition collection dates back to 2005 – but its antecedents stretch far further into the past than that. In fact, with its inspiration from classic pieces from the Breguet archive, the collection can trace its history right back to watches made in the 18th century by the brand’s legendary founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet. The story begins with the Souscription watches that were invented in 1796 and sold, as their name suggests, on a subscription basis. They led to the Tact line,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350046/style-edit-breguets-tradition-collection-puts-movement-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350046/style-edit-breguets-tradition-collection-puts-movement-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Since 2002, the Chanel Métiers d’Art collection has been a standing appointment in the fashion calendar, dedicated to the many accomplished artisans behind the famed fashion house’s most intricate pieces. What began as a close collaboration between Chanel and a handful of specialist ateliers has grown into a network of around 60 “maisons d’art” and their factories across France, Italy, Spain and Scotland. The initiative encompasses more than 10,000 embroiderers, feather workers, goldsmiths,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3349633/style-edit-chanel-celebrates-metiers-dart-and-future-couture-craftsmanship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3349633/style-edit-chanel-celebrates-metiers-dart-and-future-couture-craftsmanship?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Fellas, here are more ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the warmer season. Our latest round-up of product releases and trends from the world of beauty cover all bases, from skincare and hair to fragrances. We may even have some grooming tips for you from the fashion week runways … Dior Sauvage Loyal fans of Dior Sauvage, one of the world’s most popular men’s fragrances, are going to want to add the recently launched Hydrating Shampoo and Hair Serum to their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre After an extensive renovation that took almost two years, Park Hyatt Tokyo – arguably the Japanese capital’s most iconic hotel – has changed very little, at least on the surface. That’s a very good thing, especially for those who over the years have had the privilege to call it their home away from home while visiting Tokyo. Famously immortalised in the Academy Award-winning film Lost in Translation (2003), in which it played as significant a role as its two main characters – an American actor... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349585/park-hyatt-tokyos-reopening-brings-back-memories-lost-translation-and-bygone-era?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349585/park-hyatt-tokyos-reopening-brings-back-memories-lost-translation-and-bygone-era?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:13 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg For decades, anyone with multiple piercings in each ear was most likely to be a punk, a goth or a teenager intent on upsetting their parents. Now, however, the “curated ear” – that popular pick ‘n’ mix of hoops, studs and diamonds – has become all but ubiquitous among the fashion set. But for those of us who like the look but can’t stomach the thought of an afternoon with a needle gun and numbing spray, there is another solution. For the last few years, the ear cuff – the low-stakes, high-impact... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349502/rise-ear-cuff-painless-statement-accessory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349502/rise-ear-cuff-painless-statement-accessory?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The third chapter of Cartier’s En Équilibre high jewellery collection was unveiled in Paris in January. The watchword, as ever with this collection, is balance – symmetries paired with asymmetries, sophistication with simplicity. Vivid stones are contrasted with clean lines in statement necklaces that were crafted with geometrical discipline, yet given fluidity thanks to articulated and transformable elements. PHOTOGRAPHY PIERRE-EMMANUEL TESTARD STYLING JOANNE M KENNEDY MAKE-UP ELLEN... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349456/style-shoot-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-collection-third-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349456/style-shoot-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-collection-third-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Distinctive turquoise jewellery is a tried and true favourite among A-list celebrities and the fashion set. The blue-green stone is often associated with positive qualities such as emotional calmness, creative self-expression and peace. Those looking to add a pop of turquoise to their everyday looks can do so by pairing any one of these accessories with boho staples or neutral separates, like a white tank top or a classic LBD. Van Cleef & Arpels Made from 18k yellow gold, Van Cleef & Arpels’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349491/4-stunning-turquoise-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349491/4-stunning-turquoise-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Behind the scenes at menswear brand Feng Chen Wang’s 10th anniversary show at Shanghai Fashion Week, amid the sound of camera flashes going off every second and the overpowering smell of hairspray, the first thing that strikes me is the vibrant range of hair colours on display. One model’s hair is white as snow; another is of a fiery red hue. A third one has strands in an electric shade of blue. Everyone looks eccentric, but no one feels out of place. The intimate backstage moments are somehow... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:54:38 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Whether they’re framing bezels, scattered across dials and bracelets or adorning cases, diamonds have long played a decorative role in horology. Increasingly, however, some watchmakers are beginning to use the dazzling stones in new ways, integrating them into the construction of watches rather than merely applying them as embellishment. Diamond-set watches first emerged in the early 20th century, as watchmaking shifted from pocket watches to wristwatches, and gemstones were placed on cases and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Whether you’re channelling “country club chic” or prefer Mrs Prada’s subversive take on a sporting kind of preppiness, the past few seasons it’s been impossible to miss the return of the polo shirt. There were cropped versions at Rabanne, buttoned-up ones at Miu Miu, luxe grey ones at Tommy Hilfiger, and quarter-zip versions at Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Métiers d’Art show, staged in a New York subway station. Simone Rocha is another designer to put a unique twist on the polo, adding her signature... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348380/polos-rebooted-how-ralph-lauren-chanel-and-taylor-swift-are-redefining-preppy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348380/polos-rebooted-how-ralph-lauren-chanel-and-taylor-swift-are-redefining-preppy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney A cardigan is often one of the most useful items in your wardrobe – ideal to have with you on those bright-but-not-so-warm days. The silhouette – typically a lightweight knit in the likes of cashmere – is versatile, soft and ideal for layering over a simple T-shirt or even wearing solo with jeans. This season, look out for cardies in muted pastel tones such as lilac and mint green. Staud Chinti & Parker Maison Kitsuné Guest In Residence https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348475/4-versatile-pastel-cardigans-belong-every-wardrobe-spring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348475/4-versatile-pastel-cardigans-belong-every-wardrobe-spring?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Any discussion of watches in space inevitably begins with Omega. The brand’s Speedmaster, launched in 1957 and one of the most legendary and collectible watch models in the world, boasts an association with Nasa that dates back to the mid-1960s, when the iconic chronograph was subjected to a punishing series of tests and subsequently selected as official flight-qualified equipment for all manned missions. Sixty years on from that qualification, the Speedmaster’s role in space remains the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348375/space-watches-redefined-new-era-exploration-omega-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348375/space-watches-redefined-new-era-exploration-omega-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Fashion houses are ushering in the new season with playful updates on iconic designs and fresh collaborations. Fendi reimagines its iconic Peekaboo with embellishments, while Hermès makes leisurewear chic with a striped terrycloth cap. Giorgio Armani teams up with Milanese knitwear label Alanui for a unisex cardigan, and Loro Piana softens its signature Extra Bag. Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton marks 130 years of its monogram with a colourful twist, and Maison Kitsuné’s new creative direction pays... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348371/8-fashion-drops-know-spring-brand-name-bags-brogues-caps-and-cardigans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348371/8-fashion-drops-know-spring-brand-name-bags-brogues-caps-and-cardigans?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso One look at the queue for a Chopova Lowena sample sale feels a little like peeking inside a high school auditorium filled with an eccentric, yet effortlessly well-dressed congregation of cool girls and quirky kids. You’ll see fans united by their love for London’s most punk rock brand on the block, lining up for a chance to nab one of Chopova Lowena’s highly coveted carabiner skirts. You wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking they were queuing up for a celebrity sighting. But the passion of Chopova... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348513/how-london-brand-chopova-lowena-and-its-cult-carabiner-skirt-came-be-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348513/how-london-brand-chopova-lowena-and-its-cult-carabiner-skirt-came-be-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There is a particular sensibility in French perfumery that places the bottle at its heart. The vessel is no afterthought: rather, fragrance and crystal are conceived together, as one creative gesture. Henry Jacques, the French maison that has long operated at the rarefied edge of haute parfumerie, has made this instinct its point of pride. Among the house’s creations, Les Toupies collection pushes that idea a step further. The series takes its name, and the flacons their design, from memories... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348362/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-toupies-where-crystal-artistry-meets-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348362/style-edit-henry-jacques-les-toupies-where-crystal-artistry-meets-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren All eyes were on Timothée Chalamet at the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme last December, as he arrived hand in hand with girlfriend Kylie Jenner in matching bright-orange outfits, custom made by the Hollywood-based brand Chrome Hearts. Watch fans, however, were more interested in catching a glimpse of what was strapped to Chalamet’s wrist. The actor, who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance as the Jewish table tennis champion in the Josh Safdie comedy-drama, opted for a timepiece... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348351/why-colourful-watches-are-taking-over-red-carpet-timothee-chalamet-and-tyler-creator-are-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348351/why-colourful-watches-are-taking-over-red-carpet-timothee-chalamet-and-tyler-creator-are-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick There are seasons when Gucci leans into spectacle, and times when it turns down the volume and lets line, hardware and proportion do the talking. The new Giglio and Borsetto bags sit firmly in the latter camp. Giglio – named after the lily that has long symbolised Florence, Gucci’s founding city – softens the idea of a tote. First seen on the cruise 2026 runway, it’s essentially a slouch with just enough discipline: a gently structured, roomy shape that can be worn long on the shoulder or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348122/style-edit-guccis-giglio-and-borsetto-bags-redefine-quiet-luxury-city-dressing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348122/style-edit-guccis-giglio-and-borsetto-bags-redefine-quiet-luxury-city-dressing?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:29 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter To mark the next chapter following its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet has unveiled an expansive line-up of 2026 novelties that underline the maison’s dual focus: technical innovation and refined aesthetics. Spanning the brand’s core families – Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore and Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet – the releases combine fresh materials, new calibres and a focus on complications designed for everyday wear. One of the technical highlights is the brand’s new generation of openworked... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348121/style-edit-audemars-piguets-new-royal-oak-and-code-1159-watches-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348121/style-edit-audemars-piguets-new-royal-oak-and-code-1159-watches-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For its nearly 180 years of history, the soul of Cartier has been a story of harmony and balance. The iconic Parisian luxury jeweller, the choice of royalty and celebrity alike since the 19th century, has constantly retained at its core a commitment to taking disparate elements and combining them to create perfectly proportioned jewellery artworks that showcase sumptuous stones at their very best. Its latest high jewellery collection makes that commitment explicit, taking those qualities as its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3348113/style-edit-cartier-en-equilibres-colourful-new-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3348113/style-edit-cartier-en-equilibres-colourful-new-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown If there is one look that encapsulates Jonathan Anderson’s vision for Dior it could well be Greta Lee on the cover of American Vogue wearing not one but two of Anderson’s deeply opulent military jackets. In this, Anderson contextualises the Napoleonic hussar jacket – highly decorative with frogging, gold buttons and embroidery and once worn by members of the cavalry during the era of the French emperor – into a desirable way of wearing clothes now. You could see this too in his first look for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347532/jonathan-andersons-military-jacket-reigns-dior-greta-lee-and-zendaya-salute-trend-too?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347532/jonathan-andersons-military-jacket-reigns-dior-greta-lee-and-zendaya-salute-trend-too?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The watch world is waiting with bated breath for Watches & Wonders in April, but March was not short on high horology highlights. At the Oscars, stars stepped out in stunning pieces, from Zendaya wearing Rolex to Ryan Coogler flashing a Cartier watch. Grand Seiko named a new, almost inevitable ambassador, Tag Heuer picked its new CEO, and even the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève’s (GPHG) jury sees itself under new management. Independent brands shone this month, with pieces from black-and-gold... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:20 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Football, along with other sports, has long been part of Richard Mille’s world, but with the RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer, the relationship shifts from association to interpretation – translating the structure and rhythm of a match into a highly engineered mechanical form. Previous models, including those linked to manager and former player Roberto Mancini, introduced the idea of tracking match time on the wrist. Here, that concept is taken further, following the full arc of a game – from the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348005/style-edit-richard-milles-limited-edition-rm-41-01-tourbillon-soccer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348005/style-edit-richard-milles-limited-edition-rm-41-01-tourbillon-soccer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chapter three of Cartier’s En Équilibre high jewellery collection is centred on breathtaking necklaces that balance an eye for the flamboyant, while still retaining a sense of the harmony for which the collection is named. PHOTOGRAPHY YOON CHONG STYLING ALEX YU MAKE-UP WEI JOLIN HAIR NATE PENG NAILS SUN YUXIN FASHION ASSISTANTS WEI GUO & WANG YUYING PRODUCER SHANYUE MODEL CHEN LIUXI @ DYC MODEL MANAGEMENT https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3347952/style-edit-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-exercise-balance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3347952/style-edit-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-exercise-balance?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick Hong Kong’s Art Month calendar is crowded, but every so often a show cuts through the noise. This spring, that role falls to “Beyond the Abstract”, a landmark exhibition at Sotheby’s Maison in Chater House that attempts something unusually ambitious: a survey of abstraction across cultures and spanning 3,000 years. Running until March 27, the exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, works on paper and historic objects that trace a dialogue across the centuries, from ancient artefacts to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3347819/style-edit-sothebys-maps-3000-years-abstraction-landmark-hong-kong-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3347819/style-edit-sothebys-maps-3000-years-abstraction-landmark-hong-kong-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Hong Kong is buzzing this week, with Art Basel and Art Central kicking off. Meanwhile, the 14th edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony will also take place – the first time it will be held in Hong Kong. With that buzz comes plenty of exciting culinary events to look forward to. Those that demand swift reservations include two top-chef collaborations and a feast that’s set to break a world record. For more dining recommendations, see our 2025 100 Top Tables Guide – and stay... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347798/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-26-29?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347798/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-26-29?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Recently the sight of an editor friend’s vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Horsebit Clutch – in burgundy and looking like it had been swung about many a dance floor, cigarette burns and all – caused a bolt of unadulterated covetousness. It looked both chic and unbearably cool. Like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen with their bashed-in Birkins in the mid-aughts, cool. Or Jane Birkin’s insouciance with her namesake bag, cool. Or really like any woman who slung a Chloé Paddington circa 2005 across the back of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347701/why-worn-out-handbags-are-ultimate-status-symbols-vintage-gucci-dior-and-hermes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347701/why-worn-out-handbags-are-ultimate-status-symbols-vintage-gucci-dior-and-hermes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Ever since he created the now legendary Venetia in the early 2000s, New York designer Marc Jacobs has had the Midas touch with handbags. Today, the brand’s bag universe includes a range of must-have styles – from the legendary Stam, named after Canadian model Jessica Stam, and the tongue-in-cheek boxy The Tote Bag, to The Snapshot, a compact, camera-style silhouette with signature double-J hardware. The latest collection for spring 2026, Make Your Marc pays tribute to many of these iconic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347647/style-edit-marc-jacobs-celebrates-iconic-bags-make-your-marc?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347647/style-edit-marc-jacobs-celebrates-iconic-bags-make-your-marc?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There is something disarming about naming a luxury handbag after a sensation. But then, Jonathan Anderson has never been especially drawn to the conventional. Since taking the helm at Dior in 2025 – becoming the first designer since Christian Dior himself to serve as the house’s sole creative director, overseeing womenswear, menswear and haute couture – the Northern Ireland-born designer has been quietly reworking how the maison presents itself. His spring/summer 2026 womenswear collection,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3347327/style-edit-how-dior-crunchy-bag-distils-jonathan-andersons-vision-maison?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3347327/style-edit-how-dior-crunchy-bag-distils-jonathan-andersons-vision-maison?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:00:20 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group’s recent launch of a series of high-priced gold-inlaid accessories on the mainland has sparked online debate amid China’s slowing consumer market. Last week, the Hong Kong-listed jeweller showcased several items on its official Weibo account, including a diamond-studded gold AirPods case priced at 788,800 yuan (US$115,000) and gold-inlaid hair clips costing 2,080 yuan each, containing 0.42 grams of gold. The earphone case, made with about 350 grams of gold, was... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346436/all-glitters-goes-viral-chow-tai-fook-unveils-us115000-gold-airpods-case?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3346436/all-glitters-goes-viral-chow-tai-fook-unveils-us115000-gold-airpods-case?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Inspired by Gucci’s broad appeal, Demna’s inaugural collection for the Italian brand was a shop window for looks that ranged from the extravagantly formal to the more relaxed and streetwise, all ornamented with statement pieces of jewellery. Here, Puerto Rican supermodel Joan Smalls helps articulate Gucci’s versatility with characteristic poise. PHOTOGRAPHY PETROS KOUIOURIS STYLING ARYEH LAPPIN MAKE-UP BRITTANY WHITFIELD HAIR CHRISTINA RENDALL PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANTS VASILIOS SMARAGDAS,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3346326/style-shoot-guccis-first-demna-designed-collection-riffs-brands-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3346326/style-shoot-guccis-first-demna-designed-collection-riffs-brands-diversity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa This season, Max Mara and Sportmax drew from different inspirations for their fall/winter collections, but shared a common vision: dressing women who move with purpose. Whether she’s heading into a boardroom or stepping out for an evening with friends, she’s confident, graceful and impeccably dressed. Hong Kong singer and model Mandy Tam attended both shows during Milan Fashion Week, reflecting her growing influence at home and on the global stage. At the Sportmax show – also its 50th... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345947/style-edit-max-mara-turns-history-while-sportmax-draws-dynamism-fall/winter-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345947/style-edit-max-mara-turns-history-while-sportmax-draws-dynamism-fall/winter-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon In September, Annoushka Ducas visited Hong Kong to reconnect with her team and clients at her Mandarin Oriental boutique and showcase her new Knuckle Silver collection, an evolution of her original yellow gold Knuckle collection launched in 2023. In a full-circle moment, this is the first time that she has worked in silver since she sold the Links of London business that she co-founded in 1990 – Ducas came up with the brand’s first line while living in Hong Kong. She launched her eponymous brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3345726/chain-jewellery-bold-links-making-starry-comeback-both-silver-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3345726/chain-jewellery-bold-links-making-starry-comeback-both-silver-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gladiator actor Russell Crowe surprised fans when it was revealed that he has an unverified TikTok account, igp366 – named after his band, Indoor Garden Party – where he recently posted videos of his impressive watch collection. In one clip, the 61-year-old admits just how deep the obsession runs. “Now, I’m not going to show you my entire watch collection. That would take quite some time because I’m literally obsessed and have been for a long time. But this is my current rotation,” he says in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Staying true to Gabrielle Chanel’s love of sport and her belief that physical freedom and self-expression are essential in a woman’s life, the CC League is a two-year mentorship programme that treats beauty as a source of power. It goes beyond the more customary Chanel aesthetic, and offers one-on-one guidance and group coaching focused on self-confidence, self-expression and femininity to help each athlete define her own rituals and presence, on and off the field. “To me, being feminine means... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Paris Fashion Week got off to a great start, weather included. Clear skies and unseasonably high temperatures greeted buyers, editors and celebrities descending on the French capital for the fall/winter 2026 shows. Brands ranging from Chanel to Louis Vuitton and Hermès are showcasing their latest collections at a time when the luxury market is dealing with global uncertainty. Tensions in the Middle East and a prolonged slowdown in luxury spending in China – where a much-awaited recovery has yet... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345341/paris-fashion-week-2026-diors-floral-inspirations-and-saint-laurents-structural-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345341/paris-fashion-week-2026-diors-floral-inspirations-and-saint-laurents-structural-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:56:58 +0000