https://www.scmp.com/rss/322896/feed Latest luxury and fashion news, in-depth analysis, designer and celebrity interviews en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet has unveiled its latest Royal Oak launch: a collaborative collection with American fashion designer Matthew Williams. The line released today at an exclusive launch party in Tokyo. Williams, who is the founder of contemporary streetwear brand 1017 Alyx 9SM, is also the current creative director of French luxury brand Givenchy. He oversees both the men’s and women’s lines. Williams’ previous stints include working with Lady Gaga and Kanye West as well as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3232112/audemars-piguet-just-collaborated-givenchys-creative-director-matthew-williams-four-sleek-royal-oak?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3232112/audemars-piguet-just-collaborated-givenchys-creative-director-matthew-williams-four-sleek-royal-oak?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:51:51 +0000 Only 14 months after pop star Britney Spears married model-fitness trainer Sam Asghari, the couple are heading to divorce court. TMZ broke the news, reporting that the split came after the couple had a “nuclear argument”. And who is the lawyer holding Spears’ hand during what is predicted to be a contentious divorce? Laura Wasser, of course – Hollywood’s go-to lawyer whenever marriages fall apart. Wasser must have felt like the easy choice for Spears, according to media reports – the lawyer... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3231913/whos-laura-wasser-britney-spears-divorce-lawyer-she-splits-sam-asghari-hollywoods-go-has-worked?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3231913/whos-laura-wasser-britney-spears-divorce-lawyer-she-splits-sam-asghari-hollywoods-go-has-worked?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:00:11 +0000 Trends come and go on TikTok, but the most popular ones tend to last. From Hailey Bieber’s viral “latte” look to fun and fruity “strawberry girl” make-up, here are six of the biggest make-up, beauty, wellness and even financial crazes from TikTok that we’re loving right now. 1. “Latte girl” make-up You may already love drinking the classic milky coffee drink, but now you can express caffeine appreciation with your make-up too. The bronzy latte girl make-up look is reliant on warm brown and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3231787/6-viral-tiktok-beauty-trends-know-summer-2023-hailey-biebers-latte-and-strawberry-girl-make-sabrina?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3231787/6-viral-tiktok-beauty-trends-know-summer-2023-hailey-biebers-latte-and-strawberry-girl-make-sabrina?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:00:15 +0000 A developer is seeking to sell a huge mansion in Hong Kong for HK$2.2 billion (US$281 million), a price that would that make the property among the city’s most expensive transactions, at a time when the luxury housing market is facing challenging conditions. The 18,270 sq ft house in the city’s upmarket Repulse Bay area was completed just over four years ago, before citywide protests and the pandemic shutdown curbed property transactions. The building, positioned between two roads, has some 11... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3231769/peek-inside-us281-million-hong-kong-mansion-sale-11-bedroom-8-bathroom-family-home-repulse-bay-spans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3231769/peek-inside-us281-million-hong-kong-mansion-sale-11-bedroom-8-bathroom-family-home-repulse-bay-spans?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:10 +0000 While we’ve grown accustomed to the remarkable effects of Botox injections in combating wrinkles and fine lines, a newly popular procedure is taking over a sometimes neglected area: the neck. Welcome to the era of “Barbie Botox”. On top of its aesthetic uses, Botox has long been a reliable method for muscle relaxation to alleviate conditions like migraines, TMJ (temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder) and excessive underarm sweat. The famous neurotoxin protein is now also being used for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3231272/what-traptox-and-why-barbiebotox-trending-tiktok-besides-wrinkles-botox-can-get-rid-slouching-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3231272/what-traptox-and-why-barbiebotox-trending-tiktok-besides-wrinkles-botox-can-get-rid-slouching-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:30:20 +0000 The humble mushroom could be the next must-have accessory. The San Francisco start-up MycoWorks makes leather from mycelium – the weblike fungus that can become a mushroom – and it’s set to open its first commercial-scale plant in September in South Carolina. The factory will produce millions of square feet of mycelium a year, MycoWorks said. Customers include the luxury brand Hermès, the high-end home furnisher Ligne Roset, and General Motors, which is exploring the use of leather alternatives... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3231249/mushroom-birkins-how-mycelium-could-revolutionise-fashion-mycoworks-produces-sustainable-leather?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3231249/mushroom-birkins-how-mycelium-could-revolutionise-fashion-mycoworks-produces-sustainable-leather?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:10:16 +0000 Emily in Paris star Ashley Park is jewellery giant Pandora’s latest global brand ambassador. The 32-year-old actress, who’s also in Netflix’s Beef, has been chosen by the brand for her “distinct personal style”. In a statement, she said: “It’s such an honour to be working with Pandora. “I remember the first Pandora bracelet I received and cherished from one of my early birthdays. And today, as a storyteller and artist, I am especially drawn to Pandora’s unique commitment to creativity and making... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3231002/emily-paris-ashley-park-pandoras-latest-global-brand-rep-netflix-star-whos-also-beef-was-chosen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3231002/emily-paris-ashley-park-pandoras-latest-global-brand-rep-netflix-star-whos-also-beef-was-chosen?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:11:50 +0000 If you spot four Ferraris on a street in China, chances are a woman is behind the wheel of at least one. That’s because China has become the first country where supercar-maker Ferrari NV sells more than a quarter of its new and pre-owned vehicles to women, according to people familiar with the matter. Female buyers on average accounted for 26 per cent of the company’s sales in China over the last five years, the sources said, a figure that does not include Taiwan and Hong Kong. That far exceeds... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230795/how-rich-chinese-women-became-key-market-ferrari-female-buyers-account-over-quarter-supercar-makers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230795/how-rich-chinese-women-became-key-market-ferrari-female-buyers-account-over-quarter-supercar-makers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:00:14 +0000 Wealthy travellers now have a new playground: Explora Journeys, a new luxury cruise line backed by one of the world’s largest shipping companies, has finally set sail following delays amid fire safety concerns. This budding brand is MSC Group’s latest venture into the cruise industry. If this name sounds familiar, it’s because the shipping and logistics giant also oversees the eponymous MSC Cruises, a popular European cruise line in the midst of a US expansion. But unlike MSC Cruises – which... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230789/inside-mscs-new-luxury-cruise-line-explora-journeys-brands-explora-i-just-set-sail-its-7-day-maiden?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230789/inside-mscs-new-luxury-cruise-line-explora-journeys-brands-explora-i-just-set-sail-its-7-day-maiden?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Aug 2023 01:00:22 +0000 Call it a reaction to so-called quiet luxury or the noticeable move toward pared-back vintage-inspired timepieces – because lately, in other places, watches have become noticeably more extravagant. You only need to – well, clock – Rihanna, queen of the blinged-out watch for proof, from her customised iced-out Rolex King Midas, worn when announcing her pregnancy in that paparazzi photo shoot, to the 47mm diamond-encrusted Jacob & Co timepiece she wore as a choker on the front row at Pharrell... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230726/how-rihanna-and-weeknd-are-fuelling-bling-watch-trend-riris-iced-out-rolex-weeknds-ladies-piaget-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230726/how-rihanna-and-weeknd-are-fuelling-bling-watch-trend-riris-iced-out-rolex-weeknds-ladies-piaget-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:00:15 +0000 Tapestry, the US owner of lifestyle brands including Coach and Kate Spade, said Thursday it will acquire Michael Kors’ parent company Capri for US$8.5 billion, creating a new global fashion giant to compete with European powerhouses. The unified company will also include Tapestry’s Stuart Weitzman and Capri’s Jimmy Choo – both prominent shoe brands – as well as Versace, a go-to name for Hollywood A-listers looking to make a splash on red carpets. That will give Tapestry an upscale portfolio with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230742/why-coachs-owner-buying-versaces-parent-company-tapestry-also-behind-kate-spade-has-acquired-capri?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230742/why-coachs-owner-buying-versaces-parent-company-tapestry-also-behind-kate-spade-has-acquired-capri?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:05:30 +0000 Birkenstock, the shoe brand known for its comfortable cork-sole sandals, could go public as early as September. Private equity firm L Catterton, which owns Birkenstock, announced that it plans to file an initial public offering that could value the German footwear company at more than US$8 billion, Bloomberg first reported. This would be one more feat in Birkenstock’s nearly 250-year history, which began with a family-run business that manufactured insoles. Decades later, the company’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3230645/how-birkenstock-went-ugly-sandal-trendy-fashion-staple-popular-german-lvmh-owned-footwear-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3230645/how-birkenstock-went-ugly-sandal-trendy-fashion-staple-popular-german-lvmh-owned-footwear-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:23 +0000 The first time I met Balenciaga’s creative director Demna, he was clad in a black mask that covered his entire face. It’s something of a trademark look: he and Kim Kardashian both wore similar coverings over their heads for the 2021 Met Gala. Yet at our encounter in May 2022, almost a year later, he held court faceless, answering journalists’ questions and greeting celebrities such as former collaborator Kanye West and introducing the brand’s spring 2023 show at the New York Stock Exchange (the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229453/balenciagas-demna-cancel-culture-and-self-therapy-kering-brands-creative-director-chats-cristobals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229453/balenciagas-demna-cancel-culture-and-self-therapy-kering-brands-creative-director-chats-cristobals?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:58:26 +0000 Who doesn’t feel instantly transported back to their childhood by the taste – or even just the sight – of an old favourite sweet or snack? These recollections may be decades old but are uniquely evocative, rewinding time and taking us back to our earliest memories in a heartbeat; evoking fond thoughts of when life was so carefree that the enjoyment of food was untainted by such adult concerns as nutritional value. On that (sweet) note, read on to wallow in collective nostalgia as we discover... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230452/7-favourite-childhood-treats-reimagined-adulthood-treasured-snacks-cheetos-jaffa-cakes-white-rabbit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230452/7-favourite-childhood-treats-reimagined-adulthood-treasured-snacks-cheetos-jaffa-cakes-white-rabbit?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:14:34 +0000 LVMH needs sales from “aspirational” customers, but offering major discounts to keep them would spell trouble for the company. Most retailers will do almost anything to encourage customers to come back and buy more products, especially when those shoppers begin to tighten their purse strings. Typical strategies include bigger ads, deeper discounts, cheaper merchandise and more, chasing after a shrinking pool of consumer spending. But that’s not how French luxury conglomerate LVMH does... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230355/how-lvmh-plans-reattract-aspirational-luxury-shoppers-us-consumer-thinking-twice-about-spending-amid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230355/how-lvmh-plans-reattract-aspirational-luxury-shoppers-us-consumer-thinking-twice-about-spending-amid?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:31:07 +0000 The pursuit of radiant, flawless skin is an aspiration shared by many. However, quality comes at a cost, making it all the more essential to invest wisely in products that deliver actual results. In this exploration of opulence and efficacy, we delve into the world of the crème de la crème: the best luxury skincare brands and the crown jewels of their collections. These offerings promise a transformative experience, ensuring that every dollar spent is an investment in the absolute finest. So, if... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230265/5-extravagant-skincare-products-are-worth-hype-and-price-meet-beauty-worlds-holy-grails-la-mers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230265/5-extravagant-skincare-products-are-worth-hype-and-price-meet-beauty-worlds-holy-grails-la-mers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:18 +0000 It’s another day ending in -y, and Gwyneth Paltrow is yet again facing public blowback. This time she’s being “called out of touch” for her partnership with Airbnb that she said is aimed “to make the world a little less lonely”. The Marvel actress and entrepreneur announced on Instagram on Tuesday that her one-bedroom property in Montecito, California, will be available for a free one-night stay for up to two guests in September. Paltrow touted the brand partnership as a way to combat... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3230266/peek-gwyneth-paltrows-montecito-home-airbnb-us0-marvel-actress-giving-away-1-night-stay-her-airy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3230266/peek-gwyneth-paltrows-montecito-home-airbnb-us0-marvel-actress-giving-away-1-night-stay-her-airy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:00:08 +0000 The much-anticipated simultaneous release of blockbuster films Barbie and Oppenheimer on July 21 finally brought the “Barbenheimer” movement to a crescendo. The tongue-in-cheek portmanteau refers to the entertaining duality between the bubblegum celebration of Mattel’s iconic doll and the grim ethical and historical overtones from the story of the father of the atomic bomb. As our team scoped the timepieces of everyone involved in the films and promotional tours, Tag Heuer and Hamilton were the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3230182/tag-heuer-and-hamilton-barbenheimer-watches-ryan-goslings-carreras-barbie-ken-cillian-murphy-emily?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3230182/tag-heuer-and-hamilton-barbenheimer-watches-ryan-goslings-carreras-barbie-ken-cillian-murphy-emily?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:15:40 +0000 The surrealist movement had an unmistakable impact on the world of contemporary art. Salvador Dalí, Man Ray and René Magritte defined the post-war cultural movement with their vividly imaginative expressions, use of colour and experimental techniques. Magritte became not only a forefather of the movement, but also one of Belgium’s best-known artistic exports. Speaking of Belgian big names, leather goods house Delvaux’s notable heritage spans almost two centuries. With its roots dating back to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230113/style-edit-delvaux-launches-rene-magritte-inspired-collection-exclusive-asia-fashion-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3230113/style-edit-delvaux-launches-rene-magritte-inspired-collection-exclusive-asia-fashion-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:00:19 +0000 Planning your dream wedding is an exciting journey, but amid all the dress choices and critical cake decisions, it’s easy for beauty prep to slip through the cracks. However, ever since Sofia Richie’s fairy-tale nuptials in April, dubbed “this year’s royal wedding” by Vogue, the world has been captivated by the possibilities of bridal beauty. With three stunning custom Chanel gowns, her wedding was a breathtaking affair. But achieving that ethereal look didn’t happen overnight. Lionel Richie’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3230011/how-plan-wedding-beauty-timeline-inspired-sofia-richie-we-reveal-celebrity-brides-kim-kardashian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3230011/how-plan-wedding-beauty-timeline-inspired-sofia-richie-we-reveal-celebrity-brides-kim-kardashian?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Aug 2023 08:00:12 +0000 After news about the Titan submersible tragedy, there’s a good chance you’ve judged wealthy travellers who want to blow their money on risky holidays to remote destinations. But not all companies are OceanGate, and not all of these trips have to be just as dangerous. Travellers with ultra-deep pockets and an extreme travel itch to scratch have been turning to another option: Eyos Expedition. And while the travel company won’t bring you to the Titanic, it will bring its clients to destinations... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230007/why-wealthy-travellers-are-chartering-yachts-antarctica-worlds-richest-are-splurging-millions-visit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230007/why-wealthy-travellers-are-chartering-yachts-antarctica-worlds-richest-are-splurging-millions-visit?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:00:22 +0000 Since late 2022, Wall Street has been rife with predictions for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases to wreak havoc in the US economy and stock market. But while the broader economy has held up surprisingly well, the monetary blitzkrieg has sparked a downturn of a different kind – a rout in the secondary market for luxury watches. The WatchCharts Overall Market Index – which tracks the prices of 60 timepieces from top brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet – has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229997/what-great-rolex-recession-and-it-really-here-amid-fears-economic-downturn-buyers-scale-back?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229997/what-great-rolex-recession-and-it-really-here-amid-fears-economic-downturn-buyers-scale-back?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:02:00 +0000 Whether you are blinging up for a big night out or need something summery and chic for the beach, we’ve got you covered in Style’s latest round-up of fashionable favourites. And to add that telling final touch, here are ideas for show-stealing accessories, from feather, butterfly brooches and pineapple rings, to bags that think they’re a hat. Meet Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith’s fashionista daughter, Stella Paco Rabanne channels Pedro Almodóvar Paris-based label Paco Rabanne pays homage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229870/styles-top-6-fashion-finds-summer-pedro-almodovar-inspired-beachwear-paco-rabanne-susie-caves?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229870/styles-top-6-fashion-finds-summer-pedro-almodovar-inspired-beachwear-paco-rabanne-susie-caves?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Aug 2023 02:00:08 +0000 Hermès’ sales and profit jumped as the maker of Birkin bags stood out from its luxury industry rivals with unabated demand for its high-end purses, notably in the US and China. First-half earnings and sales growth beat analysts’ estimates. Revenue in the Americas gained 21 per cent in the second quarter at constant exchange rates, almost double what analysts expected. The stock rose as much as 4.3 per cent in Paris. Hermès is outperforming rivals LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and Cartier... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229841/birkin-bag-demand-sees-hermes-profits-soar-new-heights-luxury-brand-surpassed-rivals-lvmh-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229841/birkin-bag-demand-sees-hermes-profits-soar-new-heights-luxury-brand-surpassed-rivals-lvmh-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:14:47 +0000 The classic fisherman sandal – a strappy design not to be confused with longer gladiator sandals, as it has an ankle buckle fastening – gets a chic update this season. Luxury brands such as Prada and Gucci have issued stylish renditions of summer’s comfiest shoes in sophisticated all-black. If the look is good enough for model and now fashion entrepreneur Hailey Bieber, it’s surely good enough for us ordinary mortals. Here are a few of our favourite pairs. 1. Prada foam rubber – US$930 Prada’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229838/catch-day-4-luxury-fisherman-sandals-hailey-biebers-gucci-and-pradas-rubber-iterations-marnis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229838/catch-day-4-luxury-fisherman-sandals-hailey-biebers-gucci-and-pradas-rubber-iterations-marnis?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:52:44 +0000 There are some jewellery trends from our youth that we (fortunately) grow out of – BFF necklaces and mood rings come to mind – but there are other symbols and trends from those times well worth revisiting. Italian jeweller Carolina Bucci was one of the first designers to channel this sentiment when she launched her hand-braided 24k gold Lucky bracelet all the way back in 2003 (think of it as a grown-up version of the cotton friendship bracelets you wore in your teens). Would you buy luxury... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229733/why-we-love-whimsical-jewellery-lego-gameboys-carolina-buccis-lucky-bracelets-kickstarted-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229733/why-we-love-whimsical-jewellery-lego-gameboys-carolina-buccis-lucky-bracelets-kickstarted-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:04:14 +0000 If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my … massive Crocs? Yes, it’s true. Even Posh Spice is finally embracing the controversial shoe. Victoria Beckham shocked fans on Tuesday when she posted a picture of herself on TikTok wearing a US$450 pair of giant yellow boots from the brand’s collaboration with MSCHF. “SpongeBob is into it!” Beckham wrote in the caption, even adding the theme song of the famous cartoon character to play alongside the photo. It’s quite the change of tune for the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229732/did-victoria-beckham-learn-love-crocs-mschfs-new-spongebob-yellow-version-its-big-red-boot-was?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229732/did-victoria-beckham-learn-love-crocs-mschfs-new-spongebob-yellow-version-its-big-red-boot-was?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:03:01 +0000 Hong Kong native and former interior designer Matteo Chung went from working in his family’s manufacturing business to launching an easy-to-use tinted skincare brand inspired by the “everyday man”. Here then is Cary – named after Hollywood screen legend Cary Grant. Where did your interest in beauty come from? When I was younger, I was bullied for my dark circles so I’ve always taken special care when it comes to my appearance. Over the years I’ve used a variety of men’s make-up and I’m quite... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229618/meet-hong-kong-skincare-entrepreneur-behind-cary-inspired-hollywood-legend-cary-grant-matteo-chung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229618/meet-hong-kong-skincare-entrepreneur-behind-cary-inspired-hollywood-legend-cary-grant-matteo-chung?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:44:29 +0000 A pair of vintage Apple trainers are on sale, but they cost more than what some people make in a year. Would you be willing to pay US$50,000 for rare Apple kicks? The Omega Sports Apple Computer trainers were made for Apple employees in the 1990s. They have never been officially sold by Apple to the public, but a mint-condition pair is currently available courtesy of Sotheby’s. The white trainers have a rainbow Apple logo on the tongue and on the sides. They are a US men’s size 10.5. Photos... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3229581/would-you-splurge-us50000-apples-original-vintage-sneakers-tech-giants-1980s-merch-got-discontinued?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3229581/would-you-splurge-us50000-apples-original-vintage-sneakers-tech-giants-1980s-merch-got-discontinued?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:38:51 +0000 The ring that Tupac Shakur designed and wore during his last public appearance fetched a whopping US$1 million at a New York City auction last week. And now we know that lucky buyer is is none other than Canadian rapper Drake. The big bling buyer Drake shared an Instagram story that showed him wearing the bauble on Friday. Drake – the bestselling artist behind hits such as “Hotline Bling” and “Nice For What” – has spent lavishly in the past, including buying a Boeing 767 for personal use and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229500/tupac-shakur-ring-drake-bought-us1-million-last-worn-his-final-appearance-pacs-personalised-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229500/tupac-shakur-ring-drake-bought-us1-million-last-worn-his-final-appearance-pacs-personalised-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:00:19 +0000 Streetwear fused with couture last month thanks to a legion of luxury label collabs with athletic brands and iconic silhouettes getting nostalgic makeovers. Put your best foot forward and check out July’s top new off-duty luxe trainers. 1. Nike x Martine Rose Shox Mule MR4 Designer Martine Rose, recently named the first creative director in Clarks’ history, unites with Nike for a third time for a collaboration that disrupts classic and long-standing fashion mores and challenges gender... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229494/7-hottest-new-sneakers-you-may-have-missed-july-including-5-collaborations-dior-b33-and-balenciagas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229494/7-hottest-new-sneakers-you-may-have-missed-july-including-5-collaborations-dior-b33-and-balenciagas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:26:46 +0000 Kering SA agreed to buy a 30 per cent stake in fashion house Valentino for €1.7 billion (US$1.87 billion) in cash as growth at Gucci, its biggest brand, continues to sputter. The French company has the option to purchase the rest of Valentino from its owner, Qatar’s Mayhoola, before the end of 2028, the groups said Thursday. The deal is part of a strategic partnership that could lead to Mayhoola taking a stake in Kering, they said. Kering has struggled to keep pace with luxury rivals,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229493/why-kering-buying-chunk-valentino-gucci-sales-slow-francois-henri-pinaults-french-giant-secured-us18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229493/why-kering-buying-chunk-valentino-gucci-sales-slow-francois-henri-pinaults-french-giant-secured-us18?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:20:25 +0000 Back in 2020, when France was in lockdown, Claire Choisne, artistic director of Parisian jeweller Boucheron, was working on the 2023 collection. Amid the doom and gloom of those days, she set out to “bring joy to Place Vendôme”, the centre of jewellery making in the city. Founded in 1858, Boucheron has a long history, even providing jewellery to royalty, but Choisne has been shaking things up ever since she joined almost 12 years ago. “We’re the oldest and first jeweller on Place Vendôme – but... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229452/how-boucherons-whimsical-new-high-jewellery-collection-carte-blanche-more-more-brings-joy-place?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229452/how-boucherons-whimsical-new-high-jewellery-collection-carte-blanche-more-more-brings-joy-place?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:18:03 +0000 Ever since the Barbie movie was announced, the world has been doused in pink with #Barbiecore style trending on red carpets, fashion runways and social media alike. And we don’t expect to take off the rose-coloured glasses any time soon. The film earned a whopping US$155 million on opening weekend in America – setting a record for best opening in the US by a female director for Greta Gerwig – and Mattel’s upcoming Polly Pocket film directed by Lena Dunham and starring Emily in Paris’ Lily... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229214/all-13-margot-robbies-barbie-inspired-outfits-ranked-worst-best-she-turned-heads-pink-carpet-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229214/all-13-margot-robbies-barbie-inspired-outfits-ranked-worst-best-she-turned-heads-pink-carpet-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:00:12 +0000 This July was overloaded with global fashion news, including a myriad of Asian actors, music artists and K-pop celebrities being named brand ambassadors for some of the world’s most luxurious fashion houses. Keep scrolling for this month’s most significant Asian brand ambassador announcements. 1. Esther Yu x Moschino Italian luxury house Moschino announced Chinese musician and actress Esther Yu, 27, its newest global ambassador. Yu, known for her work in the show A Romance of the Little Forest,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229249/5-hot-new-asian-celebrity-brand-ambassadors-named-july-stray-kids-hyunjin-versace-and-cartier-x-bts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229249/5-hot-new-asian-celebrity-brand-ambassadors-named-july-stray-kids-hyunjin-versace-and-cartier-x-bts?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Jul 2023 01:00:15 +0000 A red jumper adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than US$50,000 at auction. The playfully patterned wool jumper featuring a single black sheep amid a pattern of white ones headlines Sotheby’s online Fashion Icons sale in September. The then 19-year-old Lady Diana Spencer was photographed in the garment at a polo match in June 1981, soon after her engagement to Prince Charles, who was then heir to the British throne. Diana was already... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229201/princess-dianas-black-sheep-jumper-could-fetch-us80000-auction-her-iconic-garment-which-she-wore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229201/princess-dianas-black-sheep-jumper-could-fetch-us80000-auction-her-iconic-garment-which-she-wore?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Jul 2023 22:00:09 +0000 We’ve reached peak summer, and while we’ve already covered what type of watches you should own for the season elsewhere, the horological world continues to buzz with even more activity. We’ve spotted high horology pieces on the court and sidelines of Wimbledon, while upcoming events include the Only Watch auction in Geneva, and the Vicenzaoro watch and jewellery fair in Venice. Cristiano Ronaldo just became business partners with Bernard Arnault by investing in online watch reseller Chrono24,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229265/5-biggest-timepiece-moments-july-2023-wimbledon-champ-carlos-alcarazs-rolex-daytona-and-cristiano?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229265/5-biggest-timepiece-moments-july-2023-wimbledon-champ-carlos-alcarazs-rolex-daytona-and-cristiano?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Jul 2023 02:00:16 +0000 Who doesn’t recognise “Blowin’ in the Wind” or “The Times They are A-Changin’”? You don’t need to be a blues or country fan to sing along to such hits by Bob Dylan, one of America’s greatest songwriters who rose to fame during the 1960s. His songs captured the tumultuous spirit of the times and became anthems for the anti-war and civil rights movements. Born Robert Allen Zimmerman, he is the winner of 10 Grammy awards, an Academy Award, a Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229202/bob-dylans-idyllic-scottish-mansion-sale-us4-million-music-legend-selling-his-highland-getaway-close?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229202/bob-dylans-idyllic-scottish-mansion-sale-us4-million-music-legend-selling-his-highland-getaway-close?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:16 +0000 This month, Asia ruled fashion headlines once again. From luxury brands partnering with Chinese influencers to exclusive collections created for female football teams, it’s been a lucrative July for the fashion world in Asia so far. And that’s only just the tip of the iceberg. Here are five new winning collaborations we’ve got our eyes on. 1. Givenchy x Mr. Bags Givenchy has partnered with famous Chinese influencer Tao Liang, known to the world as Mr. Bags, to create an exclusive... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229221/5-exciting-new-luxury-fashion-collaborations-asia-july-prada-dressing-steel-roses-chinas-womens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229221/5-exciting-new-luxury-fashion-collaborations-asia-july-prada-dressing-steel-roses-chinas-womens?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:45:32 +0000 The most celebrated of all endurance motor races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, has long been loved by motorsport aficionados for the combination of consummate skill, great daring, canny tactics and incredible resolve demanded of its competitors. Surely the toughest of all race drivers, these days they cover more than 5,000km during the long hours of racing at the Circuit de la Sarthe in northwestern France, often hitting top speeds along the way in excess of 350km/h. Equally dedicated to testing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229108/style-edit-richard-mille-celebrates-24-hours-le-mans-race-stunning-new-book-watchmaker-partner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229108/style-edit-richard-mille-celebrates-24-hours-le-mans-race-stunning-new-book-watchmaker-partner?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Jul 2023 02:00:14 +0000 Few maisons have a history as intertwined with an art form as Chopard and cinema. Its annual Red Carpet collection coincides with the Cannes Film Festival and celebrates the glamour and the prestige of the cinematic world. The partnership was established in 1998, and the maison has been accessorising some of the world’s biggest stars on the red carpet ever since. Each year, artistic director Caroline Scheufele unveils a striking high jewellery collection in conjunction with the launch of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229109/style-edit-inside-chopards-glittering-red-carpet-collection-2023-unveiled-cannes-film-festival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3229109/style-edit-inside-chopards-glittering-red-carpet-collection-2023-unveiled-cannes-film-festival?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Jul 2023 01:50:09 +0000 If you want to know where the richest one per cent is travelling this summer, forget Instagram – they’re surely too smart to tag freely and give away their go-to getaways. (Well, not until they’ve gotten home, at least.) Instead, look to the elite group of agents who help wrangle those jaunts and cater to the wealthiest, most demanding holidaymakers. Jules Maury, who runs Scott Dunn Private, the firm within global travel agency Scott Dunn, is available to clients willing to spend at least... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3229107/where-are-worlds-richest-travelling-summer-2023-1-cent-avoiding-masses-private-retreats-booking-surf?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3229107/where-are-worlds-richest-travelling-summer-2023-1-cent-avoiding-masses-private-retreats-booking-surf?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:50:08 +0000 Don’t you hate it when your make-up melts off as soon as you step outside into the heat, leaving you feeling like you’re wearing watercolour paint? Whether you’re headed to a sizzling summer party, a day at the beach or an outdoor adventure, combating the challenges posed by heat, humidity and sweat is essential for keeping your make-up intact all day long. Wondering how to achieve a sweat-proof make-up look that will stay put no matter how hot it gets? Here are some strategies, products and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3228978/bye-raccoon-eyes-7-tips-sweat-proof-make-summer-beauty-influencer-huda-kattans-baking-technique?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3228978/bye-raccoon-eyes-7-tips-sweat-proof-make-summer-beauty-influencer-huda-kattans-baking-technique?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:25 +0000 “One can skip meals, but one cannot stop buying clothes” – questionable it may be, but the phrase is one of Teresa Cheung’s most well-known maxims. Once a luminary in Hong Kong’s social scene during the 90s, Cheung has ingeniously found a new role within mainland China’s burgeoning live-streaming arena. With 1.2 million followers on the social media platform Xiaohongshu, Cheung has become a trusted voice, dispensing her insights on fashion and beauty. On May 22, she unveiled her first... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3228843/how-teresa-cheung-became-live-stream-shopping-star-china-hong-kong-actress-and-ex-wife-singer-kenny?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3228843/how-teresa-cheung-became-live-stream-shopping-star-china-hong-kong-actress-and-ex-wife-singer-kenny?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:00:14 +0000 Summer is in full swing and as we revel in the sunny outdoors, it’s essential to protect our skin from harmful UV rays. Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh’s youthful beauty regime suggests slathering on sunscreen religiously while Everyday Humans’ Charlotte Chen also emphasises the importance of suncare. It’s a no brainer that the key guardian in this battle is sunscreen, but do we truly know how much we need to apply for adequate protection? Luckily, innovative tools like UV test stickers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3228857/what-are-uv-test-stickers-and-how-do-you-use-them-these-adhesive-strips-change-colour-when-you-need?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3228857/what-are-uv-test-stickers-and-how-do-you-use-them-these-adhesive-strips-change-colour-when-you-need?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:19 +0000 French luxury brand LVMH announced on Monday it will be a “premium sponsor” of the 2024 Paris Olympics, allowing the organisers to practically reach their sponsorship target of 1.24 billion euros (US$1.37 billion). LVMH becomes the sixth top-tier domestic sponsor alongside communications company Orange, electricity provider EDF, banking group BPCE, pharmaceuticals company Sanofi and retail giant Carrefour. “I have the honour of officially announcing that we are now committed to being a premium... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3228832/lvmh-just-became-premium-sponsor-2024-paris-olympics-antoine-arnault-son-billionaire-ceo-bernard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3228832/lvmh-just-became-premium-sponsor-2024-paris-olympics-antoine-arnault-son-billionaire-ceo-bernard?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:25:02 +0000 Hermès’ iconic Birkin bag hardly needs any more publicity. But in the days after Jane Birkin’s death on July 16, hundreds of thousands of images were shared of Britain’s most Parisian daughter – and in a fair number of them she is holding the iconic bag that was named after her. It’s perhaps for this reason that the demand for Birkin bags has shot up even more than usual over the last week, according to The Guardian. Jane Birkin and the Hermès Birkin bag are inextricably linked. In 2020, Birkin... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3228814/demand-hermes-birkins-has-soared-after-jane-birkins-death-iconic-accessory-has-surpassed-kelly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3228814/demand-hermes-birkins-has-soared-after-jane-birkins-death-iconic-accessory-has-surpassed-kelly?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:45:01 +0000 Wealthy travellers are snapping up reservations on board Italy’s newest luxury train, “La Dolce Vita” before they’ve even finished building it – and it’s easy to understand why. With overnight suites for two people ranging from 6,600 euros (around US$7,400) to 25,000 euros (around US$28,000) per night, the luxury train is a modern reimagination of the famed Orient Express rail service that transported passengers across Europe from 1883 until 1977. Similar to a cruise, La Dolce Vita isn’t the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3228737/pictures-italys-new-la-dolce-vita-luxury-train-offers-adventure-comfort-and-sustainability-us28000?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3228737/pictures-italys-new-la-dolce-vita-luxury-train-offers-adventure-comfort-and-sustainability-us28000?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:00:24 +0000 On July 12, Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer held a grand opening party for its new flagship on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Celebrities including Patrick Dempsey, Kieran Culkin, Natasha Lyonne, Alexandra Daddario and Thomas Doherty turned up for the celebration, which was presided over by Frédéric Arnault, chief executive officer of Tag Heuer, with his father, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault in the wings. There was a lot to celebrate: the new Fifth Avenue boutique is twice the size of the previous one, and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3228732/tag-heuer-ceo-frederic-arnault-his-strategy-brand-son-lvmh-boss-bernard-arnault-how-swiss-watchmaker?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3228732/tag-heuer-ceo-frederic-arnault-his-strategy-brand-son-lvmh-boss-bernard-arnault-how-swiss-watchmaker?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:00:22 +0000 She may try to keep out of the spotlight, but when Stella Banderas posts a simple picture of herself promoting a clothing line, it goes viral. The 26-year-old daughter of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith is a model, influencer and rising fashion star. Not to mention her business interests, which have seen her launch a signature fragrance. Here’s what you need to know about Hollywood nepo baby and Gen Z star Stella. Understanding Stella Banderas’ famous family Stella was born in Marbella,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3228736/meet-antonio-banderas-and-melanie-griffiths-daughter-stella-gen-z-beauty-model-influencer-half-sis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3228736/meet-antonio-banderas-and-melanie-griffiths-daughter-stella-gen-z-beauty-model-influencer-half-sis?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:10:09 +0000