https://www.scmp.com/rss/323821/feed News and insight on the French luxury goods company en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Late last year, Chinese outerwear maker Bosideng announced that Kim Jones would join the brand to lead its new high-end line, named Areal. While many industry insiders assumed this was just a quick money move from the British designer, this partnership had been three years in the making, as Jones explained during an interview in Hong Kong to celebrate the unveiling of a pop-up store at the city’s K11 Musea mall. A long-time visitor of Asia, where he has many close friends, Jones is one of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348130/kim-jones-areal-his-new-line-chinese-outerwear-maker-bosideng-and-his-ties-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348130/kim-jones-areal-his-new-line-chinese-outerwear-maker-bosideng-and-his-ties-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:47 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown If there is one look that encapsulates Jonathan Anderson’s vision for Dior it could well be Greta Lee on the cover of American Vogue wearing not one but two of Anderson’s deeply opulent military jackets. In this, Anderson contextualises the Napoleonic hussar jacket – highly decorative with frogging, gold buttons and embroidery and once worn by members of the cavalry during the era of the French emperor – into a desirable way of wearing clothes now. You could see this too in his first look for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347532/jonathan-andersons-military-jacket-reigns-dior-greta-lee-and-zendaya-salute-trend-too?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347532/jonathan-andersons-military-jacket-reigns-dior-greta-lee-and-zendaya-salute-trend-too?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Teresa Mo Teresa Mo Of the world’s nepo babies, few are as proudly glamorous as heiress Lara Cosima (full name: Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck). The model and socialite’s life is as chic as it is opulent, and she has garnered more than 800,000 followers on Instagram and over 1.2 million on TikTok. Her Parisian apartment is fit for a modern-day royal, and in 2023, she was one of the most highly anticipated attendees at Le Bal des Débutantes, an exclusive debutante ball for the children of the world’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347874/meet-lara-cosima-who-just-got-engaged-kering-heir-francois-pinault-jr?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347874/meet-lara-cosima-who-just-got-engaged-kering-heir-francois-pinault-jr?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:21 +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 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There is something disarming about naming a luxury handbag after a sensation. But then, Jonathan Anderson has never been especially drawn to the conventional. Since taking the helm at Dior in 2025 – becoming the first designer since Christian Dior himself to serve as the house’s sole creative director, overseeing womenswear, menswear and haute couture – the Northern Ireland-born designer has been quietly reworking how the maison presents itself. His spring/summer 2026 womenswear collection,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3347327/style-edit-how-dior-crunchy-bag-distils-jonathan-andersons-vision-maison?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3347327/style-edit-how-dior-crunchy-bag-distils-jonathan-andersons-vision-maison?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:00:20 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Couture designer Barney Cheng is a household name in luxury fashion both in Hong Kong and abroad. He has dressed a slew of international celebrities in his intricately crafted creations including Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, Gong Li and Carina Lau. How do you define style? Style is one’s innate ability to project oneself, reinforced by key pieces of clothing. What was the most iconic fashion moment for Hong Kong in the last two decades? Louis Vuitton’s 150th anniversary party at Tamar in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347334/their-words-barney-cheng-why-theres-no-more-brand-loyalty-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347334/their-words-barney-cheng-why-theres-no-more-brand-loyalty-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:13 +0000 Sarah Keenlyside Sarah Keenlyside “I think all artists are incredibly selfish,” says Coco Capitán from her home in Stoke Newington on a typically dreary Friday morning in London. “Art is a very self-involved activity. You’re constantly thinking about what you’re going to create next and what you have to say for yourself. It’s tiring. Sometimes my biggest dream is not to be an artist any more. But I don’t think I chose to be one, I just think I couldn’t be anything else.” She may sound like she’s on a bit of a downer – Capitán... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347124/artist-coco-capitan-selfish-art-bad-bunny-and-her-hong-kong-debut-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347124/artist-coco-capitan-selfish-art-bad-bunny-and-her-hong-kong-debut-show?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney It wasn’t only the fashion that caught the eye at the biggest fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear shows in London, Milan and Paris. The hair and make-up, too, had plenty to offer beauty aficionados and style watchers, from chrome glitter accents to red-hot pouts and plenty more. Prada It looks like “tired girl” make-up (yes – that is, in fact, a thing) isn’t going away any time soon. The catwalk stars at Prada, including Bella Hadid and Liu Wen, wore deliberately smudged charcoal eyes, minimal blush... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3347020/fashion-month-hair-and-make-looks-chanels-chrome-glitter-guccis-y2k-revival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3347020/fashion-month-hair-and-make-looks-chanels-chrome-glitter-guccis-y2k-revival?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Reuters,Agence France-Presse Reuters,Agence France-Presse Hollywood’s best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry’s biggest night. Among the most closely watched arrivals were the best actress nominees. Rose Byrne wore a black Dior strapless gown with a flared hem and floral embellishments, topped off with an asymmetrical necklace. Emma Stone stunned in a ‌form-fitting liquid silver Louis Vuitton dress and bouncy bob. Jessie Buckley opted for a pop of colour in an off-the-shoulder red and pink... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3346698/what-did-stars-wear-oscars-2026-timothee-chalamet-jessie-buckley-michael-b-jordan-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3346698/what-did-stars-wear-oscars-2026-timothee-chalamet-jessie-buckley-michael-b-jordan-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:28:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Paris Fashion Week got off to a great start, weather included. Clear skies and unseasonably high temperatures greeted buyers, editors and celebrities descending on the French capital for the fall/winter 2026 shows. Brands ranging from Chanel to Louis Vuitton and Hermès are showcasing their latest collections at a time when the luxury market is dealing with global uncertainty. Tensions in the Middle East and a prolonged slowdown in luxury spending in China – where a much-awaited recovery has yet... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345341/paris-fashion-week-2026-diors-floral-inspirations-and-saint-laurents-structural-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345341/paris-fashion-week-2026-diors-floral-inspirations-and-saint-laurents-structural-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:56:58 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Susanna Lau, better known to her legion of followers as Susie Bubble, got her start as a fashion blogger in 2006 with the launch of her blog, Style Bubble. Since then the London-based Lau has emerged as one of fashion’s most exciting voices, and as a respected journalist who regularly contributes to publications like The Business of Fashion. Here are some of her favourite looks from the past 20 years, in her own words. 2010 At this Lanvin H&M party which was super fun, I love that I was wearing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345214/flashback-susie-bubble-remembers-her-fave-fashion-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345214/flashback-susie-bubble-remembers-her-fave-fashion-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick Here’s a story of a bag that begins with a dress – in this case, Dior’s iconic La Cigale dress from 1952. With its tight bodice, sweeping moiré skirt and geometric pleats, it embodied the spirit of couture. Unsurprisingly, the house’s new creative director Jonathan Anderson – who has already made an impact at Dior thanks to his reworking of the archives through a contemporary sculptural lens – has called La Cigale his favourite dress in the history of fashion. For Dior’s spring/summer 2026... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344813/style-edit-diors-cigale-bag-channels-1950s-couture-modern-day-icon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344813/style-edit-diors-cigale-bag-channels-1950s-couture-modern-day-icon?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +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 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The fall/winter 2026 fashion shows are under way in Milan, where Italian powerhouse labels such as Gucci and Prada are based and showcase their ranges every season. They vie for attention with smaller brands and accessory labels that focus on leather goods and shoes. Here are three highlights from the first two days of shows. One of the biggest designer debuts this season was at Fendi. It’s a new era at the house. For the first time in the brand’s storied history – it celebrated its 100th... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344669/milan-fashion-week-2026-maria-grazia-chiuris-fendi-debut-and-diesel-and-jil-sanders-runways?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344669/milan-fashion-week-2026-maria-grazia-chiuris-fendi-debut-and-diesel-and-jil-sanders-runways?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:39:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Since joining Dior in April 2025, Jonathan Anderson has become creative director for all the maison’s lines – womenswear, menswear and haute couture – making his voice one of the most powerful in fashion today. Here’s a look at some of his first creations for the house, founded by Monsieur Christian Dior in 1946. PHOTOGRAPHY BILLY KIDD STYLING ARYEH LAPPIN PRODUCTION ABIGAIL NEWELL, ARDEN NAPOLI & ZOE HOFMANN PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANTS MATT ROADY & RICHARD ROSE DIGITAL TECH MICHELLE... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3342668/style-shoot-dior-creative-director-jonathan-andersons-first-womenswear-collection-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3342668/style-shoot-dior-creative-director-jonathan-andersons-first-womenswear-collection-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown If you’ve ever wanted to look both booked and busy, effortlessly insouciant and a touch preppy – and definitely like a fashion person – then you really need to think about your jumpers. More specifically, how to wear them. The most recent fashion season, brimming as ever with new ideas, has breathed new life into an old one: the art of tying a jumper around your shoulders. Not only does it fit with the current trend for preppiness with a wink – from the peppy V-neck sweaters tied loosely around... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3341837/effortless-style-how-master-sweater-drape-gracie-adams-and-kendall-jenner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3341837/effortless-style-how-master-sweater-drape-gracie-adams-and-kendall-jenner?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Florence Hunt, who stars in Netflix’s hit romance series Bridgerton, is finally getting a chance to shine more on-screen in the show’s latest season. Hunt plays Hyacinth Bridgerton on the show, the youngest of the eight Bridgerton siblings. With each season of the show following the love story of a Bridgerton sibling, it won’t be long before we get to see Hunt go from a supporting character to the show’s leading lady. Off-screen, the 19-year-old is making other strides too. Apart from starring... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342347/meet-florence-hunt-who-plays-hyacinth-bridgerton-and-just-became-dior-muse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342347/meet-florence-hunt-who-plays-hyacinth-bridgerton-and-just-became-dior-muse?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:01:39 +0000 Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times From the Versace dress that led to the creation of Google Images to the Swarovski-encrusted jumpsuit that repopularised androgynous menswear on the red carpet, the Grammy Awards show is synonymous with iconic fashion. Bold and daring looks often push the envelope. Music’s biggest night returned to Crypto.com Arena on Sunday for the 68th Grammy Awards, bringing with it the edgiest fashion of the season. Bad Bunny Bad Bunny wears custom Schiaparelli menswear with laced-up detailing on the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3342040/what-stars-wore-grammys-2026-addison-rae-olivia-dean-and-chappell-roan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3342040/what-stars-wore-grammys-2026-addison-rae-olivia-dean-and-chappell-roan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:15:52 +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 Agence France-Presse,Associated Press Agence France-Presse,Associated Press Fashion’s season of change continues as major luxury houses like Dior and Chanel saw exciting debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week for spring/summer 2026. Meanwhile, Armani unveiled its first couture collection without oversight from founder Giorgio Armani, who passed away last September at the age of 91, and Valentino showed its first couture collection since the passing of Valentino Garavani just days earlier. Here are some highlights from the shows. Chanel After reaching for the stars in his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3341625/paris-haute-couture-week-2026-matthieu-blazys-feathery-flight-armanis-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3341625/paris-haute-couture-week-2026-matthieu-blazys-feathery-flight-armanis-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:48:57 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar New year, new celebrity couple. Spanish singer Rosalía, 33, has been cosying up to French model Loli Bahia, who’s 10 years her junior. From holidaying in Rio de Janeiro to looking loved up on the streets of Madrid and, most recently, going on a Parisian shopping spree, the jet-setting pair seem to be growing closer than ever. The “Berghain” singer, who received critical acclaim for her 2025 record Lux, is about to embark on a world tour for the album in March this year. Bahia reportedly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340095/meet-loli-bahia-model-whos-bffs-alex-consani-and-rumoured-be-dating-rosalia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340095/meet-loli-bahia-model-whos-bffs-alex-consani-and-rumoured-be-dating-rosalia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian Mainland China’s retail and retail property sectors have suffered another blow amid a fresh wave of store closures by foreign and Hong Kong brands. “The series of closures come as a combined result of their outdated business models and profound changes in the macroeconomic environment,” said Wang Tianshi, an analyst at Shanghai-based LeadLeo Research Institute. “Compared with emerging mainland retailers, Hong Kong and foreign brands often remain under a ‘selling on the mainland’ phase, rather... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339368/foreign-hong-kong-retailers-close-stores-mainland-china-amid-changing-dynamics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3339368/foreign-hong-kong-retailers-close-stores-mainland-china-amid-changing-dynamics?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:30:16 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Actress, singer and bona fide 21st-century beauty icon Willow Smith has been a trendsetter ever since she burst onto the scene at just 10 years old. From whipping her hair in her musical debut – braids and all – to wowing crowds at fashion week with edgy, experimental make-up looks season after season, Smith has never been afraid to challenge norms, demonstrating that beauty is itself a radical form of self-expression. “My icons are Grace Jones, Erykah Badu and Lisa Bonet,” Smith mused over a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3338895/style-edit-willow-smith-individual-beauty-through-new-dior-addict-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3338895/style-edit-willow-smith-individual-beauty-through-new-dior-addict-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:00:17 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian Stand-alone flagship stores with distinctive architectural facades, long prevalent in global metropolises like Tokyo, Seoul and New York, are gradually gaining traction in China, as the country’s retail landscape undergoes a broader shift from enclosed malls towards open-air and street-facing formats. More luxury brands are setting up such flagships in places like Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun North, a trendy open-air commercial block developed and operated by Hong Kong’s Swire... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337052/dior-louis-vuitton-ditch-chinas-malls-shopping-streets-replicate-ginzas-charm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337052/dior-louis-vuitton-ditch-chinas-malls-shopping-streets-replicate-ginzas-charm?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Dec 2025 02:00:08 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Fashion’s favourite “It” boy, Jonathan Anderson, who made his debut as the creative director of Dior at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year, just got his tarot cards read – and the internet is obsessed. On November 23, Trevor Ballin shared a photo of Anderson’s tarot spread on Instagram. The post went viral, getting over 50,000 likes. Social media was buzzing with Anderson’s reading for days, from enthusiasts trying to decode the Irish designer’s reading to Vogue noting that Christian Dior... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3336993/meet-trevor-ballin-tarot-reader-stars-jonathan-anderson-and-dan-levy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3336993/meet-trevor-ballin-tarot-reader-stars-jonathan-anderson-and-dan-levy?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso As 2025 draws to a close, the year may best be remembered for all the new runway and red carpet fashion, given the unprecedented number of new designers making debuts at major luxury houses, from Dior to Chanel. One major trend from yesteryear, however, is here to stay. From Sabrina Carpenter’s multiple Bob Mackie looks at the MTV Video Music Awards to Emma Stone’s Gwyneth Paltrow moment in vintage Donna Karan, celebrities gave us no shortage of major archival fashion pulls to admire this year.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3335697/13-celebrities-who-channelled-vintage-vibes-red-carpet-ariana-grande-sabrina-carpenter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3335697/13-celebrities-who-channelled-vintage-vibes-red-carpet-ariana-grande-sabrina-carpenter?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:13 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Italian prosecutors on Thursday named Gucci, Prada, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent as among 13 luxury brands suspected of using subcontractors who exploited migrant workers in Italy, as part of a growing investigation into sweatshop conditions. Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari issued requests for information about alleged abuses by the brands, although they are not yet under formal investigation. It is the biggest expansion to date of a probe launched last year into the luxury sector, which has... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335231/gucci-prada-versace-face-italy-probe-over-alleged-chinese-labour-exploitation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335231/gucci-prada-versace-face-italy-probe-over-alleged-chinese-labour-exploitation?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:12:15 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis Every autumn, hand creams quietly make their seasonal return, tucked into handbags and desk drawers as a small but satisfying piece of armour against cold-weather dryness. Colder air, indoor heating and even hard water can strip moisture from the skin faster than you think, making hands one of the first places to feel the change in seasons. On TikTok, Gen Z and millennials have turned hand care into a ritual that’s part skincare routine, part sensorial indulgence and part lifestyle flex. Feeds... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334091/dior-and-chanel-aesop-and-loccitane-how-hand-cream-became-year-round-staple?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334091/dior-and-chanel-aesop-and-loccitane-how-hand-cream-became-year-round-staple?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:08 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis If beauty advent calendars had a VIP list, these brands would be on it. Expect these 2025 editions to potentially crash websites as they sell out in minutes – reminding us that, sometimes, joy really does come in small packages. Dior Le 30 Montaigne The ultimate collector’s piece. A sculptural tribute to Dior’s Paris address filled with miniature fragrances, and make-up and skincare icons. US$750 Liberty London The calendar that started it all, and still the one to beat. A mix of cult and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334236/8-most-coveted-beauty-advent-calendars-2025-dior-sephora?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3334236/8-most-coveted-beauty-advent-calendars-2025-dior-sephora?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:00:15 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney The holiday season is well and truly upon us. Thankfully, our expertly curated gift guide is here to charm even the choosiest recipients on your Christmas list. From refined wardrobe essentials for the unfailingly well-dressed to little indulgences for the littlest ones, here are some of the finest gifts to give (or hopefully receive) this Christmas. Alessi Christmas baubles Aquazzura plate Zimmermann dress Gucci sunglasses Boghossian earrings Dior lipstick https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3334036/christmas-2025-gift-guide-presents-festive-red-dior-gucci-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3334036/christmas-2025-gift-guide-presents-festive-red-dior-gucci-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:12 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Lily Allen stunned the fashion world on Monday when she made her surprise runway debut at the 16Arlington x Antony Price show. Paying homage to Audrey Hepburn’s iconic look from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Allen sauntered down the runway wearing a fitted velvet gown with a plunging neckline and a lime-green lining while smoking a cigarette – it was the ultimate revenge dress. Several of pop culture and fashion’s most iconic looks have been revenge dresses, worn by figures ranging from Princess... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3333701/lily-allens-4-best-revenge-dresses-audrey-hepburn-inspired-look-dior-gown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3333701/lily-allens-4-best-revenge-dresses-audrey-hepburn-inspired-look-dior-gown?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:00:17 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Wicked may very well be remembered for making movie magic off screen just as well as on. Walking the red carpet premieres across Paris, London, São Paulo, Singapore and New York, stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum have enamoured fans worldwide with their on-theme method dressing choices. This was all in honour of the film’s second chapter, Wicked: For Good, hitting the silver screen this weekend. Keep scrolling for stand-out looks from the Wicked... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3333227/24-stand-out-looks-wicked-press-tour-ariana-grande-balenciaga-jonathan-bailey-gucci-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3333227/24-stand-out-looks-wicked-press-tour-ariana-grande-balenciaga-jonathan-bailey-gucci-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:43:25 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Ryan Murphy’s latest series, a female-led courtroom drama called All’s Fair on Hulu, features a high-profile cast that includes Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Glenn Close and Sarah Paulson. For Murphy, who’s known for hits such as Glee, American Horror Story and Monster, the Kardashian-led show may be his most criticised work yet, after the show debuted with a rare zero per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes after its premiere on November 4. The rating has since gone... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3332608/best-outfits-alls-fair-kim-kardashian-dior-naomi-watts-valentino?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3332608/best-outfits-alls-fair-kim-kardashian-dior-naomi-watts-valentino?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:21 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown From Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in her signature “ropes and ropes” of faux pearls to Dua Lipa performing at London’s Wembley Stadium in custom Swarovski sparkles, costume jewellery has always made maximum impact. Kenneth Jay Lane, hailed as the “king of costume jewellery” in his day, is a case in point. His bold pieces certainly transformed modes of glamour and aspiration, with his creations worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn as well as Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3330913/coco-chanel-dua-lipa-how-costume-jewellery-became-symbol-empowerment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3330913/coco-chanel-dua-lipa-how-costume-jewellery-became-symbol-empowerment?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:00:09 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s critically acclaimed Apple TV drama The Morning Show has a reputation for keeping fans on the edge of their seats with every episode. The show pulls back the curtain on the titular fictional morning news programme, offering a biting critique of the TV journalism industry. Season four of The Morning Show premiered in September, and the stakes have never been higher. Reflecting the current rise of new media, the series introduces the character of Brodie... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3330875/meet-boyd-holbrook-narcos-star-who-plays-brash-podcaster-bro-hartman-morning-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3330875/meet-boyd-holbrook-narcos-star-who-plays-brash-podcaster-bro-hartman-morning-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:01:08 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Sanae Takaichi, who recently became Japan’s first female prime minister, is already making waves around the world for her staunch conservative politics – and sense of style. Both were on full display during the 64-year-old’s meeting with US president Donald Trump in Tokyo on Tuesday. Takaichi, of the Liberal Democratic Party, is said to be a strong proponent of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe’s school of politics. Trump, who previously called the conservative and nationalist politician... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3330556/sanae-takaichis-iron-lady-style-how-japans-new-prime-minister-takes-fashion-cues-margaret-thatcher?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3330556/sanae-takaichis-iron-lady-style-how-japans-new-prime-minister-takes-fashion-cues-margaret-thatcher?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:25:55 +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 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren A 19th-century invention – originally devised to counter the effects of gravity on a watch’s accuracy – the tourbillon is now being reimagined as an artistic focal point, a visual signature that speaks to a brand’s design DNA as well as its technical skill. Across the industry, watchmakers are transforming the once-hidden regulating device into a stage on which to display their creativity. Invented by Swiss-French clockmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet around 1795 and patented in 1801, the tourbillon... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3329736/creative-tourbillons-how-dior-tiffany-and-zenith-draw-fans-jay-z-coveted-complication?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3329736/creative-tourbillons-how-dior-tiffany-and-zenith-draw-fans-jay-z-coveted-complication?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The spring/summer 2026 season has officially come to an end with the conclusion of Paris Fashion Week. However, social media is still abuzz with all the stand-out style moments delivered by celebrities in the French capital. One actor in particular, Arthur Chen, has set the internet ablaze with his all-black ensemble at Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ChenFeiyu.th (@thechenarthur_diary) The Chinese star... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328776/meet-arthur-chen-chinese-actor-who-turned-heads-paris-fashion-weeks-balenciaga-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328776/meet-arthur-chen-chinese-actor-who-turned-heads-paris-fashion-weeks-balenciaga-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:10 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela When Dries Van Noten stepped down from his label last year, the question on everyone’s mind was, “What will he do next?” His answer was to dedicate more time to the 22 hectare garden at his Antwerp home, a place that has been a long-standing inspiration for his creations (he has been known to liken the process of gardening to running a fashion label). Van Noten isn’t the only designer to have had green fingers. Christian Dior was known for his love for gardening, while Yves Saint Laurent’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3328896/listers-tiktokkers-and-urbanites-all-get-gardening-luxury-brands-are-responding-stylish-gear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3328896/listers-tiktokkers-and-urbanites-all-get-gardening-luxury-brands-are-responding-stylish-gear?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:15 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney It’s not only the fashion that caught the eye at the four biggest spring/summer 2026 ready-to-wear shows – New York, London, Milan and Paris. The hair and make-up too had plenty to offer style watchers, from bubblegum-pink lips and multicoloured mascara to ultra-clean, minimalist looks and more. Dior For his first womenswear show under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson, Peter Philips, creative and image director of Dior make-up, created a natural spring flush to celebrate the Northern... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3328756/8-make-highlights-spring/summer-2026-fashion-weeks-new-york-london-milan-and-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3328756/8-make-highlights-spring/summer-2026-fashion-weeks-new-york-london-milan-and-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:13 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Shoemaker Roger Vivier drew quite the crowd during Paris Fashion Week for the opening of Maison Vivier. Guests including Catherine Deneuve, Naomi Campbell, Yeji and Shailene Woodley attended a glamorous soirée hosted by creative director Gherardo Felloni on October 2 to unveil the new space. Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, on Paris’ Left Bank, Maison Vivier is a temple for shoe lovers. The brand painstakingly restored a hôtel particulier first built in 1729 and situated in the neighbourhood... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3328328/roger-vivier-opened-maison-vivier-temple-shoes-paris-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3328328/roger-vivier-opened-maison-vivier-temple-shoes-paris-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso To say Paris Fashion Week is a star-studded affair would be an understatement. But we’ve had an extra dose of celebrity glam this season with the event putting on a whopping 74 shows on the official calendar. As over a dozen new creative directors showed their debut collections for major luxury houses such as Balenciaga and Chanel, we saw countless A-listers grace the front row of their runways. Below we break down some stand-out celebrity looks this season, from the big and bold to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3328218/28-stand-out-celebrity-paris-fashion-week-looks-nicole-kidman-blackpinks-lisa-meghan-markle-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3328218/28-stand-out-celebrity-paris-fashion-week-looks-nicole-kidman-blackpinks-lisa-meghan-markle-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:38:51 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal A new trend has emerged in Hong Kong’s commercial property landscape as the retail sector slowly recovers: non-food and beverage (F&B) brands are turning to casual dining to entice young consumers and get more out of their premises. Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo carved up some space for a cafe in its refurbished Cityplaza outlet in Taikoo Shing last year and American luxury brand Ralph Lauren went further by opening standalone Ralph’s Coffee shops in high-end malls like Harbour City in Tsim... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3328190/new-trend-among-fashion-brands-setting-cafes-drive-store-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3328190/new-trend-among-fashion-brands-setting-cafes-drive-store-traffic?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:03:37 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre A new era has officially begun at Dior. Earlier this year, Jonathan Anderson, the Northern Irish designer who turned Loewe from a sleeping beauty into one of the hottest brands around, joined the brand as creative director. Like Loewe, Dior is owned by LVMH, the largest luxury group in the world. One of LVMH’s cash cows, Dior has gone through various creative changes over the last two decades: from John Galliano to Raf Simons and more recently Maria Grazia Chiuri for womenswear and Kim Jones... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3327578/paris-fashion-week-diors-striking-new-direction-under-jonathan-anderson?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3327578/paris-fashion-week-diors-striking-new-direction-under-jonathan-anderson?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:31:59 +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 Bloomberg Bloomberg Matt Remick, Seth Rogen’s character on the Emmy juggernaut The Studio, may be the harried, in-over-his-head new overlord of the fictional Continental Studios, but his wardrobe epitomises LA backlot cool. Forever trying his very best to appear like he knows what he’s doing, Remick wears a steady stream of well-cut suits in groovy near-neutrals (mustard, burnt umber, cream). Remick may not be able to bring back artful cinema to Hollywood, but he nails the “powerful creative” look in no small part... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3326363/studio-streets-why-double-breasted-suits-are-making-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3326363/studio-streets-why-double-breasted-suits-are-making-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:30:07 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press US president Donald Trump, 79, relished the glow of a British royal spectacle on Wednesday, greeted at Windsor Castle on his state visit by King Charles, military honour guards and mounted troops before paying a private tribute at Queen Elizabeth’s tomb. No US president, or any other world leader, has ever had the honour of a second UK state visit. The pomp and pageantry are deliberate, meant to bolster ties with Trump at a time when his America First policies are putting pressure on trade and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3325985/fashion-looks-donald-trumps-uk-state-visit-kate-middleton-melania-trump?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3325985/fashion-looks-donald-trumps-uk-state-visit-kate-middleton-melania-trump?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:22 +0000 William Zheng William Zheng China’s top internet regulator has rolled out new rules for the rapid reporting of cybersecurity breaches and major incidents involving critical information infrastructure. Network operators must report “particularly serious” cybersecurity incidents within one hour to relevant authorities, according to the draft regulation announced by the Cyberspace Administration of China on Monday. The measures are due to come into effect on November 1. This comes less than a week after Chinese cyber... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3325596/chinas-internet-watchdog-mandates-1-hour-reporting-serious-cybersecurity-incidents?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3325596/chinas-internet-watchdog-mandates-1-hour-reporting-serious-cybersecurity-incidents?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:34:54 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Fashion and Freud? From top hats to stilettos, bustiers to bullet dresses, what we choose to put on our backs is interpreted through the lens of psychoanalysis in a new exhibition five years in the making. Valerie Steele, director of The Museum at the New York-based Fashion Institute of Technology, curated nearly 100 designer pieces to offer a road map of sorts between fashion and such things as the unconscious mind, the need for armour and the pull of desire. And she notes, during a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3325156/what-does-fashion-have-do-freud-exhibition-new-york-breaks-down-connection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3325156/what-does-fashion-have-do-freud-exhibition-new-york-breaks-down-connection?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:15:07 +0000