https://www.scmp.com/rss/322740/feed Who's making headlines and creating trends? Meet the social media icons and influencers who shape the world as we know it. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa As in most fields, women in art have often been pushed to the margins and left woefully under-represented. It was only during the Renaissance, still most celebrated for the works of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, that women artists such as Sofonisba Anguissola and Lavinia Fontana gained some recognition. Yet barriers persist today. In her 1971 essay, “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?”, Linda Nochlin identified the structural and institutional obstacles that kept women... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3352834/5-exhibitions-celebrating-female-creatives-marilyn-monroe-frida-kahlo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3352834/5-exhibitions-celebrating-female-creatives-marilyn-monroe-frida-kahlo?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Anne Hathaway is in her Devil Wears Prada fashion era. The actress has been rocking designer outfits – from a black-fringe Schiaparelli look in Mexico City to a cherry-red strapless Louis Vuitton gown in New York – all while promoting the film’s buzzy sequel alongside co-stars Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt. Hathaway’s method dressing would, of course, have been incomplete without pulling from the archives of The Devil Wears Prada (2006). While heading to an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352848/meet-anne-hathaways-devil-wears-prada-2-tour-stylist-erin-walsh-who-has-book-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352848/meet-anne-hathaways-devil-wears-prada-2-tour-stylist-erin-walsh-who-has-book-out?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The first Monday of May has passed, but the Met Gala fever isn’t calming down any time soon. The high-profile event brought together the most prominent names in fashion, entertainment, business and Big Tech in support of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibition. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, served as honorary chairs and lead sponsors for the event, reportedly contributing US$10 million. Their involvement caused major... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352899/meet-charles-porch-openais-vp-global-creative-partnerships-who-went-met-gala?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352899/meet-charles-porch-openais-vp-global-creative-partnerships-who-went-met-gala?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Billie Eilish just hard-launched her relationship with Nat Wolff on the red carpet. The pair, who have been romantically linked since March 2025, per Vogue, shared a hug while posing for cameras at the premiere of Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), on May 6. Rumours of a relationship between the two had been swirling for some time, especially after they were spotted sharing a kiss on a balcony in Venice last June. They also attended the 2026 Grammy Awards together in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352854/meet-billie-eilishs-actor-musician-boyfriend-nat-wolff-who-joined-her-red-carpet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352854/meet-billie-eilishs-actor-musician-boyfriend-nat-wolff-who-joined-her-red-carpet?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2026 05:40:29 +0000 Alice Yan Alice Yan A top online influencer in China who was fined 18.91 million yuan (US$2.6 million) for evading nine million yuan in taxes has attracted significant attention on social media. The case of Bai Bing, a food influencer with more than 40 million followers, was revealed by China’s State Tax Administration (STA) in late April, according to the media outlet CCTV. The authorities said that between 2021 and 2024, Bai underpaid a total of 9.11 million yuan (US$1.3 million) of personal income tax,... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3351980/ex-china-waiter-turned-influencer-40-million-fans-fined-us26-million-tax-evasion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3351980/ex-china-waiter-turned-influencer-40-million-fans-fined-us26-million-tax-evasion?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:06 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Celebrity stylist and image architect Law Roach knows how to turn heads. The 47-year-old – who is best known for styling stars like Zendaya, Celine Dion and most recently, Lauren Sánchez Bezos – attended the 2026 Met Gala solo, telling Elle, “It’s one of the first times in my career that going to the Met is about me.” In addition to his stunning Ami ensemble, which artist Naïla Opiangah painted on, Roach also made headlines for debuting an eye-catching sparkler on his ring finger at the event.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352582/meet-law-roach-zendayas-celebrity-stylist-who-just-attended-2026-met-gala-solo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352582/meet-law-roach-zendayas-celebrity-stylist-who-just-attended-2026-met-gala-solo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2026 06:57:51 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela There are some beauty products that always spark a fierce debate. Chief among them are face oils. Over the years they have fallen in and out of favour no matter which celebrity is using them – Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Middleton and Jennifer Aniston are all fans – or what’s trending on TikTok (the most popular is still Biossance’s Squalane and Vitamin C Rose Oil). Love or hate them, face oils have a long history and date back to ancient Egypt and Rome, where plant-based varieties like castor, sesame... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352376/truth-about-face-oils-which-have-been-part-beauty-regimens-ancient-egypt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352376/truth-about-face-oils-which-have-been-part-beauty-regimens-ancient-egypt?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Nichapat Suphap is undoubtedly one of the most powerful movers and shakers in show business today. The Thai editor, entrepreneur and founder of The Venture Management works with the hottest Asian stars of the moment, putting actors and now luxury brand ambassadors like Vachirawit “Bright” Chivaaree and Nattawin “Apo” Wattanagitiphat on the global map. She’s also a Met Gala regular, becoming the first-ever Thai attendee when she wore a purple gown designed by friend Peter Dundas to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352431/nichapat-suphap-her-dream-met-gala-look-robert-wun-she-also-collaborated-casey-curran?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352431/nichapat-suphap-her-dream-met-gala-look-robert-wun-she-also-collaborated-casey-curran?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 03:34:34 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style hit the red carpet for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan charity ball that this year spotlights the intersection between fashion and art. The A-listers invited to New York’s biggest social event of the year were asked to follow the dress code Fashion is Art, which dovetails with the exhibit “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This year’s function has drawn controversy after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3352427/met-galas-red-carpet-looks-bad-bunny-and-beyonce-sabrina-carpenter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3352427/met-galas-red-carpet-looks-bad-bunny-and-beyonce-sabrina-carpenter?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 01:54:06 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis When Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter Rumer Willis posted a video of herself breastfeeding her almost-three-year-old daughter Louetta this past April, captioned, “Sorry, not sorry,” the comments arrived from two distinct camps: those who found the scene beautiful, and those who took exception. The young actress had done the same thing six months earlier, to much the same reaction. It was a pattern that said less about her than where the broader breastfeeding conversation currently... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352342/elsie-hewitt-rumer-willis-and-why-breastfeeding-debate-still-stings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3352342/elsie-hewitt-rumer-willis-and-why-breastfeeding-debate-still-stings?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Troubled pop princess Britney Spears on Monday admitted to reckless driving involving alcohol, in a plea deal that means she will avoid jail. The “Toxic” singer was arrested in March after police spotted her driving erratically on a freeway in Ventura County, near Los Angeles. She was initially charged with DUI – driving under the influence – but under the plea deal confirmed Monday she admitted to a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs or both. A court in Ventura sentenced... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3352416/britney-spears-admits-reckless-driving-plea-deal-avoid-jail?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3352416/britney-spears-admits-reckless-driving-plea-deal-avoid-jail?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 19:02:42 +0000 Erica Jean Erica Jean The Devil Wears Prada 2 is finally here, 20 years after the first film became a hit sensation. Introducing a new generation of fashion enthusiasts to the ever-changing industry, the new film – which retains much of the original cast – is sure to have many watchers guessing which parts are fact vs fiction. Loosely inspired by the inner workings of Vogue and its long-time editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, The Devil Wears Prada was adapted from the novel of the same name. It marked author Lauren... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352335/meet-devil-wears-prada-author-lauren-weisberger-who-was-anna-wintours-assistant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352335/meet-devil-wears-prada-author-lauren-weisberger-who-was-anna-wintours-assistant?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 09:39:00 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Newlywed Charles Leclerc is back in Miami for the Grand Prix this weekend, with his wife Alexandra Saint Mleux and beloved dachshund Leo in tow. The Formula One Ferrari driver has just returned to the tracks after a short break, following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix in April due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Monégasque driver finished eighth after being handed a 20-second penalty for leaving the track several times and gaining an advantage during the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352316/meet-f1-driver-charles-leclercs-younger-brother-arthur-whos-also-professional-racer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352316/meet-f1-driver-charles-leclercs-younger-brother-arthur-whos-also-professional-racer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 08:24:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2020, Louis Vuitton acquired the world’s then largest modern rough diamond. The 1,758-carat stone hailed from Botswana and was aptly christened Sewelô, meaning “rare find” in the Setswana language. The purchase of that massive stone, which Louis Vuitton showcased around the world – from Place Vendôme, the centre of jewellery in the heart of Paris, to Dubai and Singapore – was a sign of the maison’s lofty ambitions in the rarefied world of high jewellery. Long dominated by heritage jewellers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 03:48:56 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Tumi’s spring 2026 story begins not on a catwalk or in an airport, but on a coastline. With Mediterranean Escape, its latest collection, the travel, lifestyle and accessories brand filters the warmth of the Mediterranean through its most recognisable pieces, from hard-sided luggage to easy, everyday totes. The result is a range that feels ready for a weekend in Cap Ferrat or Capri. Anchored by a bold seasonal palette, the collection leans into lush thyme green, sun‑washed terracotta and radiant... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351976/style-edit-tumis-mediterranean-escape-collection-spring-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351976/style-edit-tumis-mediterranean-escape-collection-spring-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:20 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Rihanna’s recent visit to India has been making headlines across the country. The “Umbrella” singer landed in Mumbai for Fenty Beauty Ki Haveli, a pop-up event for her cosmetics brand held at the Phoenix Palladium, which opened on April 25 and continues until May 4. “Still daydreaming about one of the most unforgettable and heartwarming experiences!” RiRi wrote on her Instagram, celebrating the trip. Fenty Beauty Ki Haveli attracted A-listers and influencers alike, who interacted with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352043/meet-diya-joukani-instagram-star-seen-rihanna-fenty-beauty-event-mumbai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352043/meet-diya-joukani-instagram-star-seen-rihanna-fenty-beauty-event-mumbai?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis After years of clean-girl skin and the quiet reign of black mascara, coloured lashes are back as an act of rebellion that doesn’t demand a new personality, a smoky eye or the kind of precision that turns winged liner into a high-stakes sport. Bold in concept, surprisingly polite in execution – one swipe is enough to look like you tried without looking like you’re trying. The runway helped make the case by treating lashes like an accessory on their own. At the spring/summer 2026 collections, Anna... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351843/princess-diana-dua-lipa-how-wear-coloured-lashes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351843/princess-diana-dua-lipa-how-wear-coloured-lashes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 20:00:09 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Jonnie Park has always gone by many names. The most google-able is his hip-hop moniker “Dumbfoundead”, which he has gone by for decades as a battle rapper and a multi-album artist while becoming one of the kings of Project Blowed – a hip-hop crew, record label and open-mic workshop. As a resident of Los Angeles’ Koreatown since childhood, he is still known as “The Mayor of K-town”. To his friends, he is just “Dumb”. Of all the aliases and titles he has fought for, “author” might seem to be the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3351829/korean-american-rapper-jonnie-park-aka-dumbfoundead-family-struggles-music-and-beef?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3351829/korean-american-rapper-jonnie-park-aka-dumbfoundead-family-struggles-music-and-beef?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso It’s not just human influencers who regularly rock social media – the popularity of animal influencers is only growing by the day too. Our fashionable furry friends are taking over the internet, one elegantly styled portrait at a time. Here are three dog influencers you should follow right now for style inspo, as well as to keep abreast of the season’s hottest trends. Kala the Italian Greyhound (@tikatheiggy) Italian Greyhounds, nicknamed “Iggy” for short, are also among the most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351715/3-fashionable-dog-influencers-follow-tikatheiggy-mensweardog?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351715/3-fashionable-dog-influencers-follow-tikatheiggy-mensweardog?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre A former journalist who’s been living in Milan for well over two decades, California native J.J. Martin turned her impeccable taste and love for all things fabulous into La DoubleJ, a fashion and lifestyle label known for its bold prints, colourful aesthetic and “good vibes all around”, as the saying goes. Here, Martin shares her favourite finds from her adopted hometown of Milan and beyond. What I’m watching My favourite things to engage with are the consciousness teachings, lessons or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:13 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre,Sumnima Kandangwa Vincenzo La Torre,Sumnima Kandangwa Whether it’s revisiting the radical energy of the young British artists who shook up the art world in the 1990s or celebrating the enduring influence of global figures like Nigo, this season’s art offerings span exhibitions dedicated to fashion, history and contemporary art in museums and galleries across London and in Kyoto and Venice. Design Museum, London London’s Design Museum is devoting an exhibition to Japanese designer Nigo, one of the most influential figures in global fashion. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351704/4-exhibitions-visit-summer-london-kyoto-and-venice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351704/4-exhibitions-visit-summer-london-kyoto-and-venice?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu Five years after Tibetan herder Tenzing Tsondu was hailed as “China’s most handsome man” for a seven-second video clip, he is now a romance film actor who dreams about more experiences in the wider world. Known by his Mandarin name Ding Zhen, he gained overnight fame across the nation, after a travel photographer’s seven-second clip showing his pure smile went viral in November 2020. The account he newly registered on a social media platform garnered two million followers in one day. Many people... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3351786/tibetan-herder-goes-internet-darling-tourism-ambassador-now-romantic-film-actor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3351786/tibetan-herder-goes-internet-darling-tourism-ambassador-now-romantic-film-actor?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:09 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Thailand is turning to live-streamers to clear a looming durian glut, slashing prices as weaker Chinese demand threatens its biggest export market. Top online seller Pimradaporn Benjawattanapat, or Pimrypie, led a high-energy live stream on Tuesday night, pitching to her combined 31 million TikTok and Facebook followers. Known for selling everything from her own-brand fish sauce to luxury perfumes, Pimrypie priced premium Monthong at as low as 100 baht (US$3) per fruit, well below typical market... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351812/thai-influencer-sells-premium-durians-dirt-cheap-avoid-rotting-amid-surplus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351812/thai-influencer-sells-premium-durians-dirt-cheap-avoid-rotting-amid-surplus?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:38:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Everyone wants to be a “Gong girl” these days. Parsons-trained, Shanghai-based designer Mark Gong’s pieces have been everywhere lately, spotted on the likes of Margot Robbie during the Wuthering Heights press tour, Jennie and Lisa on Blackpink’s Deadline world tour, and Jenna Ortega promoting season two of Wednesday. One celebrity, however, stands above the rest in Gong’s memory. “Rihanna is a goddess for me, no matter what,” he says with a laugh outside his Shanghai Fashion Week showroom,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351696/mark-gong-loved-rihanna-lisa-and-jenna-ortega-designing-modern-woman?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351696/mark-gong-loved-rihanna-lisa-and-jenna-ortega-designing-modern-woman?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa After a four-year hiatus, Euphoria is finally back on our screens with its highly anticipated third season and the return of its star-studded cast, including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie and Jacob Elordi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by euphoria (@euphoria) Premiering on April 12, with episodes rolling out weekly on HBO Max, the new instalment follows the show’s central characters five years after high school ended and introduces several... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351287/meet-priscilla-delgado-who-plays-angel-hbo-maxs-euphoria-zendaya?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351287/meet-priscilla-delgado-who-plays-angel-hbo-maxs-euphoria-zendaya?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu Taiwanese-American actor Peter Ho has gained renewed fame in mainland China for a warlord role he played 14 years ago, after another actor was mocked for playing a similar role with flawless makeup in a new drama. Chinese actor Zhang Linghe was widely mocked as the “foundation general”, after a video clip of him playing a warlord in the recent romance costume drama Pursuit of Jade went viral. The video was reportedly made by Zhang’s fans to promote their idol, but received public ridicule, as... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350856/china-actor-gains-renewed-fame-after-fellow-stars-warlord-role-mocked-flawless-make?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350856/china-actor-gains-renewed-fame-after-fellow-stars-warlord-role-mocked-flawless-make?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Iman Muttaqin Yusof Iman Muttaqin Yusof The death of a Bangladeshi gaming influencer in an alleged drink-driving crash involving a Malaysian soldier has sparked cries for justice and renewed demands for punitive laws, as anger grows over a second similar fatal case in less than a month. Muzahid Millad, 22 – better known as Advance Gaming – died on Wednesday after the suspect’s car reportedly veered into the opposite lane on the Maju Expressway, colliding with the e-hailing vehicle in which the content creator and his wife were... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351255/bangladeshi-youtubers-death-sparks-mourning-amid-malaysias-drink-driving-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351255/bangladeshi-youtubers-death-sparks-mourning-amid-malaysias-drink-driving-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:50:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney It’s no wonder celebrities love statement stripes. Everyone from Sofia Coppola to Nick Jonas has been spotted wearing the versatile print, pairing it with polished knitwear in neutral hues or an impeccably tailored suit. Whether you’re looking to make an entrance or just want to have some fun, here are four ways to embrace the trend. Kristen Stewart Nili Lotan blazer Hermès choker Saint Laurent shirt Tom Ford trousers Aquazzura pumps Sofia Coppola Claudie Pierlot top Chanel bag The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350840/how-style-kristen-stewart-sofia-coppola-nick-jonas-and-jeff-goldblum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350840/how-style-kristen-stewart-sofia-coppola-nick-jonas-and-jeff-goldblum?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:07 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Heritage crafts have always formed a core part of the luxury brand story, with legacy houses leveraging their traditional skills, techniques and exceptional workmanship to set them apart from the rest. As it becomes one of the industry’s most valuable currencies, emerging brands are following in kind by embracing traditional crafts as a way to differentiate themselves while appealing to the tastes of the modern consumer. Take American label Bode, one of the first of this new generation of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350804/guangdong-new-mexico-craft-focused-brands-are-shaping-fashions-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350804/guangdong-new-mexico-craft-focused-brands-are-shaping-fashions-future?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Actors Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit have tied the knot. The couple were married on Saturday in an intimate ceremony at Mona Farm in Braidwood, Australia, per the Daily Telegraph. The star-studded guest list included Quaid’s parents – Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid – as well as actors Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, Kevin Costner and Henry Golding. The couple’s The Boys co-stars Karl Urban, Colby Minifie and Nathan Mitchell were also in attendance. The show is currently in its fifth and final season. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350996/meet-claudia-doumit-who-just-married-her-boys-co-star-jack-quaid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350996/meet-claudia-doumit-who-just-married-her-boys-co-star-jack-quaid?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:07 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Granny would surely be delighted by one of the most pervasive handbag trends of now – the “kisslock” clasp bag. Originating in the early 20th century, the top-handle frame bag has a metal “twist and lock” closure of two beads that slip around each other in a sort of “kiss”. Often carried on a chain, though it can also be a coin purse, the bag has had many iterations through history. It has also served as a potent source of inspiration for designers from Phoebe Philo at Celine to Jil... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350724/timelessness-kisslock-bags-seen-jackie-kennedy-and-now-billie-eilish?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350724/timelessness-kisslock-bags-seen-jackie-kennedy-and-now-billie-eilish?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar It has been less than a week since the second season of HBO Max’s hit medical drama The Pitt concluded, and fans are already looking forward to the show’s return. Noah Wyle, who executive produces the Emmy-winning show and stars in it as Dr Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, revealed in an interview with People that the upcoming instalment may see medical staff at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s emergency room clocking in in late autumn. As Wyle explained, it’s important to “give a little bit of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350864/meet-ken-kirby-who-plays-dr-john-shen-hbo-max-medical-drama-pitt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350864/meet-ken-kirby-who-plays-dr-john-shen-hbo-max-medical-drama-pitt?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Ashlyn Chak Ashlyn Chak As part of the ongoing Y2K revival, there has been a global resurgence in tooth gems – and the trend is steadily gaining traction in Hong Kong. These semi-permanent dental fixtures, which became popular among subcultures in the 1990s, are usually just a few millimetres in size and are applied to the surface of the tooth with an adhesive. Most Hong Kong establishments offering them double as makers of grillz – removable decorative dental covers – or tattoo parlours, and there is even one dentist... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3350815/inside-hong-kongs-tooth-gem-trend-fans-add-sparkle-their-smiles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3350815/inside-hong-kongs-tooth-gem-trend-fans-add-sparkle-their-smiles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:15:07 +0000 Sam Beltran Sam Beltran Lea Albritton’s mornings belong to the repair shop. Her afternoons belong to the camera. The 40-year-old from Leyte in the central Philippines has lived in the US state of Georgia since 2019 with her 62-year-old American husband, Timothy, running a recreational vehicle repair shop in the mornings. After lunch, she produces videos about Filipino food, migration advice for couples stuck in the fiancée visa queue and glimpses of domestic life for the 250,000 followers of her page, Pinay sa America... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350549/meet-filipino-vloggers-finding-financial-freedom-and-defying-stereotypes-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350549/meet-filipino-vloggers-finding-financial-freedom-and-defying-stereotypes-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Serving impeccable looks with a healthy dose of side eye, Samantha, the statuesque figure and irresistibly groomed face of the popular Instagram account @afghanhoundinthecity, isn’t your typical supermodel. She isn’t human, either, as her humorously self-evident handle might suggest. But the three-year-old, Edinburgh-based Afghan hound has been turning heads the world over with her masterfully styled portraits on social media, which look like they’ve been pulled straight from the pages of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse An American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves has been sentenced to six months in prison, a court in Seoul said on Wednesday. Johnny Somali, 25, gained notoriety several years ago for recording himself doing a series of provocative stunts in South Korea and Japan, and streaming them on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. South Korean authorities indicted Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, in 2024 on public... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350123/south-korea-jails-us-youtuber-johnny-somali-kissing-comfort-women-statue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350123/south-korea-jails-us-youtuber-johnny-somali-kissing-comfort-women-statue?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:24:44 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Yves Saint Laurent famously once said that fashion fades, but style is eternal. For designer Filippo Sorcinelli, who fashions garments for one of the world’s most revered religious figures, that statement carries even greater weight. Having dressed three popes – Benedict, Francis and now Leo – for some of their most notable appearances for the better part of two decades, Sorcinelli, 50, is now affectionately known as the pope’s tailor, his intricately embroidered liturgical vestments akin to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349975/designer-filippo-sorcinelli-dressing-last-three-popes-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349975/designer-filippo-sorcinelli-dressing-last-three-popes-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Undercover founder Jun Takahashi travelled to Hong Kong for the opening of a store last month, he didn’t just mingle with fans and sit down for a bunch of interviews, the things fashion designers normally do when promoting a new boutique. At the event, held at the beachside enclave of Repulse Bay, Takahashi held a doll-making session while his rock band – which he co-founded with long-time friend Nobuhiko Kitamura, the man behind fellow Japanese label Hysteric Glamour – performed live. Not... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Rebecca Lo Rebecca Lo Norman Foster is in high spirits as he strolls into a meeting room on the 15th floor of the HSBC Main Building on Hong Kong’s Queen’s Road Central. Flying into the city the previous evening, the 90-year-old British architect is in town to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a project that catapulted his firm from small-scale UK residences to global skyscrapers, airports and stadiums. In 1979, Foster and Partners won an international competition to design the fourth iteration of the Hongkong and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/interiors-living/article/3349891/how-norman-foster-sees-his-hsbc-building-40-years-after-hong-kong-icon-was-born?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/interiors-living/article/3349891/how-norman-foster-sees-his-hsbc-building-40-years-after-hong-kong-icon-was-born?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:15:15 +0000 Zoey Zhang Zoey Zhang Mainland social media was engulfed by sorrow following the passing of Zhang Xuefeng, an esteemed education guru with over 30 million followers, in late March. Meanwhile, another influential figure was capturing attention online. ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue had just achieved a remarkable victory for his motorcycle brand on the world stage. Though these two self-made icons treaded vastly different paths, they simultaneously resonated with the public mood. Their stories reveal a deeper unease in China... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3349856/bikes-books-and-ambitions-how-zhang-xue-and-zhang-xuefeng-inspire-generation-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3349856/bikes-books-and-ambitions-how-zhang-xue-and-zhang-xuefeng-inspire-generation-china?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:15 +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 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Skye Hankey, who started out as a successful luxury property agent before marrying Rufus Hankey, the son of car loan mogul Don Hankey, is a regular at the White House and has graced glamorous events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards. She has also had a front-row seat to the inner workings of the fashion industry since she started appearing on red carpets around the world and hobnobbing with industry insiders such as Giambattista Valli... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349604/skye-hankey-philanthropy-and-supporting-emerging-designers-fashion-trust-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349604/skye-hankey-philanthropy-and-supporting-emerging-designers-fashion-trust-us?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:19:21 +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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, which aired its final episodes on Amazon Prime Video on April 3, features Anthony Norman as its unwitting star. In the eight-episode series, Norman is led to believe he has been hired as an office temp at a hot sauce company called Rockin’ Grandmas, where he finds he must lead his co-workers during a company retreat. The truth? The company is a fictional one, its employees are all actors, and it is all a hoax. View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349388/meet-anthony-norman-unsuspecting-star-amazons-jury-duty-presents-company-retreat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349388/meet-anthony-norman-unsuspecting-star-amazons-jury-duty-presents-company-retreat?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:11 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu The founder of the Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO, Zhang Xue, has stoked controversy after saying his company did not take “a single cent” from the government. His comments sparked accusations that Chongqing municipality in southwestern China where ZXMOTO is based, “does not support local business” and “has no eye for good stuff”. ZXMOTO took social media by storm last week, after French rider Valentin Debise won two races in the WorldSSP class of the Superbike World Championship on its... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3349357/china-zxmoto-founder-revokes-not-getting-cent-government-remark-after-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3349357/china-zxmoto-founder-revokes-not-getting-cent-government-remark-after-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok Some people run for endorphins, others to lose weight. Now, add making and enjoying your own artisanal butter to the list of things you could benefit from after running a good few kilometres. Confused? Recently, social media has been churning with excitement over the age-old technique of butter-making, with a sporty twist. People have been storing double-bagged portions of double cream in their running vests, and somewhere between warming up and struggling through their last hundred metres, they... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348604/why-making-butter-while-you-run-has-got-social-media-churning-excitement?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348604/why-making-butter-while-you-run-has-got-social-media-churning-excitement?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:15:07 +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 Meredith Chen Meredith Chen Beijing-based high-school teacher Jiang Xueqin may not seem like an obvious candidate for a geopolitical “prophet”. Dressed casually in a polo shirt, the greying Chinese-Canadian looks unassuming. But through his hugely popular Predictive History YouTube channel, Jiang has become known as “China’s Nostradamus”, gaining a following for his outlook on world affairs. While most of his fans are outside China, his lectures and interviews have been translated and uploaded on Chinese social media... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348289/jiang-xueqin-viral-prophet-predicting-worlds-fate-beijing-classroom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348289/jiang-xueqin-viral-prophet-predicting-worlds-fate-beijing-classroom?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0000 Payal Uttam Payal Uttam As art fever sweeps Hong Kong this weekend with Art Basel, we celebrate three rising female painters from around the world who are redefining figurative art with their signature works. British-Chinese artist Faye Wei Wei remembers how, when she was growing up in south London, she would spend her time drawing while her siblings played video games. At other times, she would head outside to pick flowers and leaves, fascinated by their textures and forms. As a child, she spent summers in Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348161/artist-faye-wei-weis-stories-longing-told-through-symbol-laden-canvases?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348161/artist-faye-wei-weis-stories-longing-told-through-symbol-laden-canvases?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Payal Uttam Payal Uttam As art fever sweeps Hong Kong this weekend with Art Basel, we celebrate three rising female painters from around the world who are redefining figurative art with their signature works. Brooklyn-based Korean artist Eunnam Hong creates meticulous paintings of a mysterious, slender woman with a mop of voluminous curls who appears to be frozen in time. At times, this lanky figure lies asleep or hunched over a table alone. In other cases, multiple replicas of the woman crowd the canvas. Hong is the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348104/painter-eunnam-hong-explores-identity-through-haunting-self-portraits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348104/painter-eunnam-hong-explores-identity-through-haunting-self-portraits?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:00:09 +0000