https://www.scmp.com/rss/323720/feed News and insight on the French luxury goods and high fashion house that produces leather goods, perfume, jewellery, haute couture and ready to wear en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 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 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 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 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre It was a busy weekend at Paris Fashion Week, with shows from brands ranging from LVMH-owned Loewe and Celine to powerhouse Hermès. Here is what you need to know about what’s been happening so far on the Paris runways. A tailored black coat paired with a matching hat opened the Celine fall/winter 2026 show. The streamlined garment was decorated with a pin badge on the left shoulder emblazoned with the words “bienvenue chez Celine” (welcome to Celine in English). After almost two years at the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345916/paris-fashion-week-2026-celine-loewe-hermes-balenciaga-givenchy-and-more-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345916/paris-fashion-week-2026-celine-loewe-hermes-balenciaga-givenchy-and-more-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:43:58 +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 The Korea Times The Korea Times By Park Jin-hai The Art of Sarah cuts through South Korea’s luxury obsession with the precision of a scalpel. The Netflix mystery thriller, starring Shin Hye-sun, follows a woman who transforms her personal ruin into an audacious counterfeit empire – and in doing so, holds a mirror up to a society that willingly confuses desire with identity. From the first episode, Sarah Kim (Shin) signals her ambitions visually. She carries a crocodile leather Hermès Birkin bag valued between 90 and 120... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3344704/k-drama-art-sarah-proves-korea-luxury-goods-are-id-card?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3344704/k-drama-art-sarah-proves-korea-luxury-goods-are-id-card?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:15:07 +0000 Anders Modig Davin Anders Modig Davin Visitors to Patek Philippe’s salon on Geneva’s luxurious Rue du Rhône in April could observe unique timepieces in the making at the brand’s métiers d’art exhibition. Watching the in-house artisan cutting wood with a foot-operated jigsaw into marquetry pieces depicting a Geneva Harbour scene from the 18th century was jaw-dropping – a display of the patience of a saint and the precision of a maestro. The artisan went on to explain that for one dome clock, he had cut 2,191 veneer parts of different... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343498/how-luxury-watch-brands-are-reinventing-art-marquetry-hermes-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343498/how-luxury-watch-brands-are-reinventing-art-marquetry-hermes-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney These beautifully manufactured watch cases are designed to keep your prized collection of timepieces safe, secure and scratch-free – each one is fitted with a lock and cushioned slots. Ideal for displaying on your nightstand or dresser. Rapport London watch box Hermès watch and jewellery box Louis Vuitton Coffret 8 Montres Dior watch case https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3341417/coveted-watch-and-jewellery-boxes-louis-vuitton-hermes-dior-and-rapport-london?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3341417/coveted-watch-and-jewellery-boxes-louis-vuitton-hermes-dior-and-rapport-london?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:09 +0000 Priya Raj Priya Raj Luxury jewellery and high-end watches are no longer mere adornments or precision gadgets – they are works of art. And, unlike a painting that remains static in a gallery, they travel with their wearers, providing portable escapism. Today’s jewellery maisons are breathing life into the neck, wrist, hand and imagination with sculptural butterflies frozen mid-flight, diamonds that dance with every gesture, and mythical creatures preserved in gemstones. For centuries, haute joaillerie and horlogerie... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3341399/how-asian-jewellery-designers-are-embracing-sculptural-story-driven-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3341399/how-asian-jewellery-designers-are-embracing-sculptural-story-driven-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney 2026 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, running from February 17, 2026, until February 5, 2027. Although several luxury brands already draw on the horse motif, others have released dedicated capsule collections and one-off pieces to welcome in the New Year, which is said to bring themes of speed, passion and renewed motivation. From festive campaigns and inspirations to hot new product launches featuring horse emblems and auspicious red and gold tones, here’s what’s worth browsing -... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3341363/15-luxe-gifts-year-horse-brands-including-chanel-hermes-and-jellycat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3341363/15-luxe-gifts-year-horse-brands-including-chanel-hermes-and-jellycat?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren As the Year of the Horse approaches, the jewellery world is being drawn back to the majestic creature with which humanity has had one of its longest and closest relationships. Lunar New Year begins on February 17, marking the end of the Year of the Wood Snake and the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. In Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is shaped not only by its animal but also by one of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. The relationship between the animal sign and its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341005/equine-elegance-hermes-and-others-coming-year-fire-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341005/equine-elegance-hermes-and-others-coming-year-fire-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:00:15 +0000 Enoch Yiu Enoch Yiu The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) kicks off in Hong Kong next week, highlighting the city’s strategic role in facilitating cross-border investment. The forum would focus on helping mainland Chinese start-ups go global through Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs), while providing international firms with a gateway to the mainland, HSBC Hong Kong CEO Maggie Ng said on Monday. Titled “Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape”, the annual government flagship event will run from... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340444/goldman-sachs-prada-among-top-financial-luxury-brands-join-hong-kong-aff?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340444/goldman-sachs-prada-among-top-financial-luxury-brands-join-hong-kong-aff?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:30:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Kim Kardashian is no stranger to controversy, but her latest choice in luxury handbags struck a nerve with even her most fashion-forward followers. In the Hulu series All’s Fair, the Skims founder appears in a monochrome grey look from Donna Karan’s autumn 2011 collection, accessorised with an extraordinarily rare Hermès Birkin crafted from elephant leather. Kardashian is known for her long-standing love affair with Hermès and has a handbag wardrobe filled with them, including several... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3335849/why-kim-kardashians-ultra-rare-elephant-leather-hermes-birkin-alls-fair-so-controversial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3335849/why-kim-kardashians-ultra-rare-elephant-leather-hermes-birkin-alls-fair-so-controversial?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren For more than a century, the dress watch has represented the most refined form of traditional horology. It was created to be worn with formal clothing, designed to complement rather than command attention. Typically made in precious metal – often gold or platinum – with a plain dial and a leather strap, its strength has always been its slim, elegant and mechanically straightforward approach to watchmaking. The first true dress watches appeared in the early 20th century, but their origins reach... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335701/how-dress-watches-have-evolved-and-why-theyre-coming-back-rolex-and-cartier-hermes-and-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335701/how-dress-watches-have-evolved-and-why-theyre-coming-back-rolex-and-cartier-hermes-and-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Shop this season’s buzziest buys for a truly festive feel, from a cosy Erdem jacket to accessorising with watch, sunglasses and more, all in suitably seasonal hues. Anteprima bag charm Ray-Ban sunglasses Erdem jacket Hermès watch Lito earrings Officine Universelle Buly soap holder https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3334487/christmas-2025-gift-guide-white-and-gold-hermes-ray-ban-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3334487/christmas-2025-gift-guide-white-and-gold-hermes-ray-ban-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:00:18 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney The fifth and final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things is slated for a three-part release in November and December. Set in a fictional town in the US state of Indiana in the 1980s, the show follows a group of teenagers who get caught up in supernatural events and other intriguing mysteries. As we anticipate the season’s release, here is some autumn outfit inspiration from four of the cast members: Sadie Sink (who plays Max Mayfield), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler)... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3330882/how-style-stranger-things-sadie-sink-finn-wolfhard-natalia-dyer-and-noah-schnapp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3330882/how-style-stranger-things-sadie-sink-finn-wolfhard-natalia-dyer-and-noah-schnapp?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Way before quiet luxury was a trend, French maison Hermès was winning over customers with its exceptional craftsmanship, enduring quality and quiet confidence. Its recent spring/summer 2026 show in Paris speaks to this philosophy, while reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the world’s most desirable labels. After over a decade at the helm of women’s ready-to-wear, creative director Nadège Vanhée knows exactly what the Hermès woman desires. For spring/summer, she created a sophisticated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3330073/style-edit-hermes-womens-ready-wear-spring/summer-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3330073/style-edit-hermes-womens-ready-wear-spring/summer-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:00:08 +0000 Cao Li Cao Li At the newly opened Laopu Gold store in Hong Kong’s IFC Mall, it was quiet on a weekday afternoon. The barriers at the entrance, the spacious lounge and private rooms inside all exude the luxury image the brand aspires to project. A few days ago, long queues were seen before the shop’s opening, with some arriving hours earlier to secure a chance to buy gold jewellery at a discount as part of its inaugural promotion. The Beijing-based jeweller has defied China’s sluggish consumption trend, in... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3330274/how-chinese-jeweller-laopu-gold-has-become-luxury-phenomenon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3330274/how-chinese-jeweller-laopu-gold-has-become-luxury-phenomenon?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:30:21 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa French luxury house Hermès has named Grace Wales Bonner as the brand’s new creative director of menswear – an appointment that was long foreseen but bold nonetheless. It is the first time in nearly four decades that Hermès has made a shift in creative leadership for its menswear division. The designer succeeds Véronique Nichanian, who left last week after 37 years at the helm and was the longest-serving creative director in fashion. Wales Bonner’s appointment marks a significant moment for both... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3329929/meet-grace-wales-bonner-whos-made-history-being-named-hermes-new-creative-director?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3329929/meet-grace-wales-bonner-whos-made-history-being-named-hermes-new-creative-director?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:39:52 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa From the likes of Lionel Messi and Bad Bunny sporting women’s watches to A$AP Rocky’s pearl-studded hair barrettes and Harry Styles casually sporting a string of pearls, men of the 21st century are no longer limiting themselves to traditionally male accessories. Their latest pick? The highly coveted Hermès Birkins and Kellys beloved by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham. Most recently, Dune star Timothée Chalamet was spotted out and about with a fresh buzz cut and a bright... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3329371/man-birkin-timothee-chalamet-travis-kelce-and-travis-scott-love-hermes-birkin-and-kelly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3329371/man-birkin-timothee-chalamet-travis-kelce-and-travis-scott-love-hermes-birkin-and-kelly?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:00:17 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Leather has always played a starring role in the history of luxury brands, from Hermès’ beginnings as a saddle maker, to Prada’s first collection of leather handbags launched in 1913. With a luxe feel yet also durable, this functional material has long been prized for its beauty and versatility, making it the perfect foundation for a range of items from luggage to small goods and accessories. While leather goods are available across various price points, a small group of luxury brands have taken... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3328937/signature-leathers-and-luxury-brands-shaped-them-louis-vuitton-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3328937/signature-leathers-and-luxury-brands-shaped-them-louis-vuitton-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:00:10 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon At the haute couture shows in Paris in July, bejewelled handbags generated buzz by marrying fashion and precious gemstones to create the ultimate accessory. Exquisite conversation pieces, they are a fresh and delightful way to showcase beautiful stones. Buccellati presented three one-of-a-kind clutch bags drawn from signature archival shapes and embellished with rich embroidery and gemstones. “The idea came from an exhibition last year in Venice featuring pieces from our archive and that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3328331/gucci-hermes-and-bulgaris-gem-studded-bags-redefine-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3328331/gucci-hermes-and-bulgaris-gem-studded-bags-redefine-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Fashion week has come and gone, but one name is still on everyone’s lips: Angelina Kendall. The 20-year-old, who is a “supermodel in waiting”, according to British Vogue, graced the runway for brands like Hermès, Isabel Marant, Rabanne and Stella McCartney during Paris Fashion Week after previously walking for Dolce & Gabbana and Max Mara in Milan. She also recently attended the star-studded BoF 500 Gala in Paris, turning heads in a gossamer floral dress. She closed out her French outing with a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328474/meet-angelina-kendall-brazilian-new-zealander-model-dubbed-baby-gisele-bundchen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328474/meet-angelina-kendall-brazilian-new-zealander-model-dubbed-baby-gisele-bundchen?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:13 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Paris Fashion Week just ended with Matthieu Blazy’s stellar Chanel debut at the Grand Palais – and a new “It” girl has emerged from his runway. We’re talking about none other than model Awar Odhiang, who closed the brand’s spring/summer 2026 show with a triumphant celebration. The rising star was radiating with joy as she glided on the ramp, clapping in honour of the flawless finale before running to embrace the French luxury maison’s new artistic director. The moment instantly went viral, not... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328364/meet-awar-odhiang-model-who-just-went-viral-after-chanels-paris-fashion-week-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328364/meet-awar-odhiang-model-who-just-went-viral-after-chanels-paris-fashion-week-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:43:44 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre This has been one of the busiest Paris Fashion Weeks in recent years, with back-to-back shows and presentations. Here are highlights from a weekend of shows from brands such as Valentino, Chloé and Hermès. Alessandro Michele has been at Valentino for almost two years now. Since he joined the brand, which is partly owned by Kering – the luxury group behind Gucci and Balenciaga – Valentino has gone through some management changes, including the arrival of a new CEO in recent months. Michele has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3327969/paris-fashion-week-valentinos-fireflies-hermes-horsewomen-and-celines-accessory-heavy-presentation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3327969/paris-fashion-week-valentinos-fireflies-hermes-horsewomen-and-celines-accessory-heavy-presentation?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:06:32 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso If you’ve ever rushed out the door carelessly throwing a bunch of stuff into your tote bag, you may have been channelling the inimitable Jane Birkin, the muse for the most famous tote of them all, the Birkin bag. As the story of her life suggests, she was much more than an actress, singer or style icon. She was an attitude in itself – “nonchalance personified”, as author and journalist Marisa Meltzer puts it in her upcoming book It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin. Decades on from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3327567/who-was-jane-birkin-new-book-dissects-life-archetypal-it-girl?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3327567/who-was-jane-birkin-new-book-dissects-life-archetypal-it-girl?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg For those of us who read the tea leaves of scent sales, 2025 is shaping up to be a good year. The “fragrance index” – a kissing cousin of the “lipstick index” – seems to be looking up: for plenty of consumers, fragrance is self-care and perceived as an affordable luxury, so they’ll indulge even in an uncertain economic outlook. Circana reports prestige fragrance sales increased by six per cent, to US$3.9 billion, in the first half of the year. The growth was partly attributed to new brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3327331/fragrance-sales-rise-these-are-hottest-perfumes-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3327331/fragrance-sales-rise-these-are-hottest-perfumes-autumn?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:12 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The Hermès men’s winter 2025 line-up is a thoughtful take on modern menswear, with pieces that marry relaxation with refined style. Cuts are generous and welcoming, creating inviting garments ideal for warding off the winter chill. Lines are dynamic and rounded while maintaining a pleasingly sharp, urban silhouette. Underscoring Hong Kong’s growing prominence on the global fashion circuit, the collection was showcased at a special presentation in the city on September 19, and streamed around... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326769/style-edit-reinterpreted-classics-hermes-mens-winter-2025?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326769/style-edit-reinterpreted-classics-hermes-mens-winter-2025?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:00:17 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Here’s our latest round-up of recent happenings and product releases from the world of beauty. On our radar this time, we’ve got Chanel’s understated yet striking make-up looks from the maison’s haute couture autumn/winter 2025 catwalk; Hermès Beauty’s special edition bundle of lipsticks, nail enamels and an eyeshadow palette; and much more. Hermès Hermès puts the spotlight on its limited edition autumn/winter 2025 make-up collection – three lipsticks, three nail enamels and an eye shadow... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325939/beauty-news-and-autumn-releases-chanel-hermes-louis-vuitton-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3325939/beauty-news-and-autumn-releases-chanel-hermes-louis-vuitton-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:00:17 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong customs officers have uncovered the department’s largest case yet involving counterfeit goods sold online, arresting seven people and seizing HK$15 million (US$1.9 million) worth of items, including bogus medicines and fake Louis Vuitton and Hermes handbags. Hong Yan, a senior inspector with the Customs and Excise Department’s intellectual property general investigation unit, said on Friday officers arrested four men and three women on Tuesday last week at a storage unit in Yuen Long... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3326117/hk15-million-bogus-items-seized-customs-largest-fake-goods-online-case?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3326117/hk15-million-bogus-items-seized-customs-largest-fake-goods-online-case?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:53:29 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Some of fashion’s most iconic brands are unveiling exciting new launches to watch this autumn, from a unique collection of lifestyle pieces by Jonathan Anderson’s JW Anderson, to the practical yet elegant Explore handbag by Prada. Fendi honours its heritage with the playful BFF Charms, celebrating its 100th anniversary. Meanwhile, Hermès adds vibrant high-heeled sandals, along with cosy flats and boots adorned with diamantes to its autumn line-up. Hermès Hermès may be known as the go-to maison... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3324160/4-new-luxury-collections-watch-out-fall-prada-fendi-hermes-and-jw-anderson?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3324160/4-new-luxury-collections-watch-out-fall-prada-fendi-hermes-and-jw-anderson?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee Caught Stealing stars Zoë Kravitz, 36, and Austin Butler, 34, have been sparking dating rumours with their flirty interactions lately, including a recent embrace at a Parisian bar. Although media outlets have reported that they aren’t together and that they’re just friends, not all netizens are convinced. Adding to the intrigue, Kravitz was also seen sharing a kiss with Harry Styles, fuelling further speculation about the actors’ romantic lives. In the Darren Aronofsky film, Butler steps into... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3323490/austin-butler-and-zoe-kravitzs-caught-stealing-promo-looks-saint-laurent-hermes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3323490/austin-butler-and-zoe-kravitzs-caught-stealing-promo-looks-saint-laurent-hermes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:22 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Taylor Swift swathed her bombshell new album announcement this week in a shade she is calling Portofino Orange Glitter after donning the colour onstage during the latter part of her latest tour. Will The Life of a Showgirl usher in the pop star’s Orange Era? On her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, Swift leaned toward a yes. “I’ve just always liked it,” she said. “It feels like kind of energetically how my life has felt. And this album is about what was going on behind the scenes in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321940/orange-era-all-about-colour-linked-taylor-swifts-new-album?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321940/orange-era-all-about-colour-linked-taylor-swifts-new-album?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:15:08 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Singapore is set to sell an eye-watering variety of luxury items confiscated from money launderers who were convicted in the country’s biggest laundering case. The local unit of consulting firm Deloitte has been appointed to manage the process of selling the non-cash assets, according to a statement on Tuesday by the police, who added they handed over more than 460 pieces of luxury goods and 58 pieces of gold bars to the firm this week. The items are among a broader haul of assets, including... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3321615/singapore-sell-louis-vuitton-hermes-bags-seized-money-launderers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3321615/singapore-sell-louis-vuitton-hermes-bags-seized-money-launderers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:03:49 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis The luxury beauty industry has always understood one thing: before we fall in love with a product, we flirt with the packaging. The weight of the bottle, the curve of the cap, the metallic glint under soft lighting – these aren’t just design choices: they’re quiet invitations. Aesthetically pleasing objects activate pleasure centres long before we use them. So when your hand reaches for that elegant matte jar edged in soft gold, your brain is sold on it well before a single ingredient hits your... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3320631/how-packaging-beauty-industry-balancing-sustainability-and-sensory-allure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3320631/how-packaging-beauty-industry-balancing-sustainability-and-sensory-allure?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:00:12 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu Lindsay Lohan is officially back. The former teen star appears alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Chad Michael Murray in new film Freakier Friday – the sequel to the 2003 hit Freaky Friday – and she’s been making a series of stunning sartorial statements on her press tour. She even wore two looks paying homage to her iconic dual role of Annie James and Hallie Parker in 1993’s The Parent Trap. Cue the nostalgia. For her Live with Kelly & Mark appearance on July 28, Lohan wore the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3320261/lindsay-lohans-freakier-friday-press-tour-looks-balmain-jacquemus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3320261/lindsay-lohans-freakier-friday-press-tour-looks-balmain-jacquemus?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:00:13 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren If one thing stood out at Watches and Wonders 2025, it was the return of blue. While the colour has long been a favourite in horology, this year’s releases showed how brands are pushing the palette further, delivering unexpected textures, materials and finishes – from icy platinum to matte ceramic and pearly lacquer. Rolex’s most talked-about launch, the new Land-Dweller, may have made headlines for its technical leap – the brand-new calibre 7135 and patented Dynapulse escapement – but... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3319305/blue-watches-are-back-fresh-shades-materials-and-textures-heres-our-rundown-models-matter-most-rolex?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3319305/blue-watches-are-back-fresh-shades-materials-and-textures-heres-our-rundown-models-matter-most-rolex?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon At the recent unveiling of high jewellery collections in Paris, yellow gold glowed brightly. And well it might, since the value of gold has soared 40 per cent in the past year. Luxury brands such as Messika, Louis Vuitton, Pomellato, Hermès, Repossi and Dries Criel have taken a shine to the precious yellow metal, making bold modern design statements as if to celebrate its increased value. People like gold. We have been engaged with it for over 6,000 years and it has long been considered a safe... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3319403/jewellers-and-investors-all-glitters-gold-hermes-pomellato-and-chow-tai-fook-are-betting-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3319403/jewellers-and-investors-all-glitters-gold-hermes-pomellato-and-chow-tai-fook-are-betting-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:19 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Until recently, the consensus around fashion on social media seemed to be that less is more. Understated elegance at a hefty price tag has been the ethos of quiet luxury – a trend that gained traction in 2023 and was embraced by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and perfected by brands like The Row. But now it’s 2025, and the reliably cyclical nature of fashion means that maximalism is once again on the rise – layering and loud patterns are back in style. On the runway, creative directors Alessandro... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3319082/meet-snejyo-insta-famous-sisters-bringing-back-maximalism-hermes-and-chanel-obsessed-indian-siblings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3319082/meet-snejyo-insta-famous-sisters-bringing-back-maximalism-hermes-and-chanel-obsessed-indian-siblings?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press At her kitchen stove, fashion designer Caroline Zimbalist looks like an alchemist at work as she stirs a pot full of corn starch and a thickener made from seaweed. The peppermint-scented mixture glitters as she carefully pours it into silicone moulds of hearts and leaves. When the material hardens, Zimbalist will stitch it into unique, made-to-order dresses that she sells on her website. She hopes her designs, which have been worn by celebrities including Chappell Roan, will put a spotlight on... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3318441/designer-dressed-chappell-roan-and-renee-rapp-biomaterials?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3318441/designer-dressed-chappell-roan-and-renee-rapp-biomaterials?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:15:08 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee On July 10, the original Hermès Birkin prototype was sold to Valuence Japan Inc. for an astonishing 1.47 billion yen (US$9.97 million) including fees, making it the most expensive handbag ever sold. Nine bidders competed for the coveted bag at the Sotheby’s Fashion Icons auction in Paris. Maiko Ichikawa, head of Sotheby’s Japan, secured the bid on behalf of Valuence via telephone following a 10-minute bidding war. Shinsuke Sakimoto, CEO and president of Valuence Japan, shared with Fashionsnap,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3318129/birkin-how-much-meet-shinsuke-sakimoto-whose-company-paid-nearly-us10-million-prototype-valuence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3318129/birkin-how-much-meet-shinsuke-sakimoto-whose-company-paid-nearly-us10-million-prototype-valuence?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:57:59 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse The first-ever Birkin bag designed by French luxury brand Hermès for celebrity Jane Birkin sold for €8.58 million (US$10 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris on Thursday, smashing previous price records for a handbag. The modern design classic, owned by a Paris-based handbag collector, sparked a telephone bidding war up to €7 million, with the final sale price set at €8.58 million with commission and fees, the Sotheby’s website showed. “After weeks of anticipation, the bidding opened at €1... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3317769/1st-birkin-bag-made-hermes-sells-record-us10-million-paris-auction?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3317769/1st-birkin-bag-made-hermes-sells-record-us10-million-paris-auction?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:05:36 +0000 Zoe Suen Zoe Suen For millennia, humans have carefully harvested the delicate fibre that has given silkworms their name, and woven it into one of the most enduring luxuries besides gold itself. Indeed, in a world where fast fashion endangers any handcrafting left in the apparel industry, true silk – and what it represents – is likely to only become more valuable. Looking through recent runway collections, silk is omnipresent in its various weaves, from chiffon, organza and satin, to pure silk. Among the stand-out... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3316741/silk-shimmers-how-guccis-art-silk-campaign-julia-garner-chanels-investment-producer-mantero-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3316741/silk-shimmers-how-guccis-art-silk-campaign-julia-garner-chanels-investment-producer-mantero-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Annie Darling Annie Darling Once reserved for fitness fanatics and Silicon Valley insiders, wearable tech is entering a new era – one of precious metals and exquisite craftsmanship. Smart jewellery is now a fashion-forward essential, merging high design with intelligent functionality. As the boundaries between style and innovation continue to blur, the luxury world is paying close attention, rethinking what adornment can offer beyond beauty alone. Today’s upscale pieces aren’t just decorative – they’re practical,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3315641/continued-rise-luxury-smart-jewellery-gucci-hermes-tag-heuer-vertu-and-other-brands-are-combining?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3315641/continued-rise-luxury-smart-jewellery-gucci-hermes-tag-heuer-vertu-and-other-brands-are-combining?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:10 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok A robber tied up a shop assistant, rendered her unconscious and made off with Hermes bags and a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worth nearly HK$3 million (US$382,170) in total in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui on Wednesday. The 49-year-old female victim opened the first-floor store at Supreme House on Hart Avenue at about 9.30am, the insider said. About an hour later, a heavyset suspect wearing a black hat and face mask entered and asked about buying a white Hermès handbag. He said he would leave to... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3314974/robber-steals-hermes-bags-and-necklace-worth-hk3-million-hong-kong-shop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3314974/robber-steals-hermes-bags-and-necklace-worth-hk3-million-hong-kong-shop?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:54:52 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre As anniversaries go, Loro Piana’s 100th this year couldn’t have come at a better time. The Italian luxury label celebrated the milestone with its first ever exhibition, aptly titled “If You Know, You Know: Loro Piana’s Quest for Excellence”, held at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai. The event was a fitting way to cap a momentous few years for the low-key maison. Known as the purveyor of the finest fibres in the world – from baby cashmere to merino wool and vicuña – Loro Piana has experienced... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3313664/why-loro-piana-has-reason-celebrate-it-turns-100-original-quiet-luxury-brand-prized-those-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3313664/why-loro-piana-has-reason-celebrate-it-turns-100-original-quiet-luxury-brand-prized-those-know?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney These plush designer towels from Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Dior and Louis Vuitton are essential picks for warm-weather destinations this summer if you’re planning to spend a lot of time by the water. From Hermès’ cheerful rowing print to Dior’s beautiful toile de jouy creation, throw one of these across a sun lounger and you’re laying down a clear style marker for your day in the sun. 1. Hermès Paddling beach towel 2. Bottega Veneta fish jacquard beach towel 3. Louis Vuitton LVacation beach... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3313648/4-designer-beach-towels-help-you-make-splash-pool-summer-hermes-cheerful-prints-and-bottega-venetas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3313648/4-designer-beach-towels-help-you-make-splash-pool-summer-hermes-cheerful-prints-and-bottega-venetas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:09 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse The first Birkin bag, designed by French luxury brand Hermès for actress Jane Birkin, is set to be sold at auction in Paris and likely to spark a bidding frenzy. The Birkin has become a modern design icon that is so exclusive that Hermès only offers it to loyal clients, with prices starting at around US$10,000. Auction house Sotheby’s, which is handling the sale of the Birkin prototype in Paris on July 10, declined to specify a reserve price publicly, and its value is hard to forecast. “The... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3313276/original-hermes-birkin-bag-be-auctioned-paris-july-and-bidding-frenzy-likely?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3313276/original-hermes-birkin-bag-be-auctioned-paris-july-and-bidding-frenzy-likely?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:28:27 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Missoni Home This year marks the second collaboration between Missoni Home and Italian outdoor furniture company Roda – the design powerhouses reworked some of Roda’s most sought-after collections. For instance, this snazzy director’s chair, which hails from the Orson line, features Missoni’s signature zigzag-stripes in blazing hues of brown, orange, beige and white. Longchamp French designer and cabinetmaker Pierre Renart has been appointed by Longchamp to help create two original pieces of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3312092/discover-best-salone-del-mobile-milano-2025-where-top-names-including-louis-vuitton-fendi-armani?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3312092/discover-best-salone-del-mobile-milano-2025-where-top-names-including-louis-vuitton-fendi-armani?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 May 2025 06:02:53 +0000 If there is one overarching theme in Hermès’ releases for Watches and Wonders 2025, it is the ability to play with time. The brand reintroduced one of its signature complications, Le Temps Suspendu (Suspended Time), to two of its mainstay collections. At the push of a button, time is stopped and all hands of the watch assume a fixed position near the 12 o’clock marker – hour hand at 11:59 and minute hand at 12:01. It’s a configuration that otherwise won’t be seen on a watch, and yet even as the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305960/style-edit-hermes-wowed-watches-and-wonders-2025-playful-intricate-timepieces-reimagining-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305960/style-edit-hermes-wowed-watches-and-wonders-2025-playful-intricate-timepieces-reimagining-time?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:00:11 +0000