https://www.scmp.com/rss/324053/feed Gloria Fung is a lifestyle journalist with bases in Hong Kong and Vancouver. Formerly the health and wellness editor for global media syndicate The Sporting News, she’s also an experienced editor specialising in luxury lifestyle, watches and jewellery. She also writes about beauty, travel, food and drink, pop culture and entertainment, for publications including the South China Morning Post, Tatler Hong Kong, Hashtag Legend, as well as the Hong Kong Tourism Board. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Gloria Fung Gloria Fung From being the industrial hub of Hong Kong Island’s south side to its transformation into a commercial and residential district, Wong Chuk Hang is one of the city’s key contemporary art hubs. Galleries like Sin Sin Fine Art, Ben Brown Fine Arts have called the neighbourhood home for close to two decades; these intimate gallery spaces make up a tight-knit art community, numbering around 26 galleries and art institutions (and growing). Wong Chuk Hang, with its relatively affordable rent and... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350111/how-wong-chuk-hang-became-hong-kongs-answer-beijings-798?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350111/how-wong-chuk-hang-became-hong-kongs-answer-beijings-798?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:15:11 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Watch straps are as much about function as they are about form. They are an integral part of a watch’s construction and wear, and can also transform a design’s aesthetic through their build, texture and fit. The strap has always been crucial in the development of the wristwatch: its development is the reason why pocket watches and their chains are almost never seen in the wild any more. They are an integral part of the experience of wearing a watch, transforming a design’s aesthetic through its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung There’s no arguing that 2024 was challenging for the art world. In a recent report, consultancy firm Artprice revealed that art sales dropped by a third compared with 2023, to US$9.9 billion. This figure, the lowest since 2009, reflects the ebb and flow of the global economy. “The overall art market is currently more conservative,” says Meiling Lee, head of modern and contemporary art, Asia, at Phillips. “Art collectors are cautious about investment, hoping to make no mistakes and looking for... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3314110/auction-houses-see-push-blue-chip-contemporary-and-asian-artists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3314110/auction-houses-see-push-blue-chip-contemporary-and-asian-artists?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:52:33 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung The Curry name has been a part of NBA history for nearly 40 years. Dell Curry had an illustrious career, playing for five teams over 16 seasons, while Stephen Curry has become a legend in his own right, holding the current record for most three-pointers ever scored in an NBA career. But who is Steph’s lesser-known little brother, Seth Curry? In recent years, nepotism within the NBA has been a hot topic. Between two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother Thanasis getting a contract with his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3310161/meet-golden-state-warriors-point-guard-stephen-currys-brother-seth-charlotte-hornets-guard-married?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3310161/meet-golden-state-warriors-point-guard-stephen-currys-brother-seth-charlotte-hornets-guard-married?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 May 2025 21:00:10 +0000 As corporations embrace new technology, regulations and social responsibilities, the accounting landscape is rapidly changing in tandem to meet their growing demands. This requires professionals to balance their soft and hard skills to stay competitive and create advancement opportunities. A handful of Hong Kong’s higher education institutions offer postgraduate programmes to accounting professionals, aiming to give students with real-world work experience the opportunity to better understand... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3304731/how-hong-kongs-universities-are-preparing-accountants-future-requirements?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3304731/how-hong-kongs-universities-are-preparing-accountants-future-requirements?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:15:08 +0000 One of the most recognisable artists of all time, Pablo Picasso created work spanning decades and disciplines, and exploring a vast range of genres and techniques. Famous for his cubist surrealist sketches and works on canvas, the multidisciplinary artist was also a prolific sculptor and potter. His works have fascinated the public and fuelled the imagination of many contemporary artists who came after him. Two major exhibitions featuring a diverse set of Picasso’s works kick off during Art... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3304204/double-chance-explore-picasso-works-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3304204/double-chance-explore-picasso-works-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:45:07 +0000 With Chinese tech companies such as Tencent and ByteDance – TikTok’s parent company – making their mark at home and around the world, their founders have consistently appeared on the country’s rich list. But despite the rapid growth of the Chinese technology scene, Forbes’ 2024 list reveals that the world’s richest Chinese person found his fortune capitalising on one of the most crucial commodities: water. Here, we look at the business leaders topping China’s rich list and which industries... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3302786/5-chinas-richest-men-2025-net-worths-ranked-founder-tiktoks-parent-company-tencents-pony-ma-and-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3302786/5-chinas-richest-men-2025-net-worths-ranked-founder-tiktoks-parent-company-tencents-pony-ma-and-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:09 +0000 Mădălina Ghenea, the Romanian model turned House of Gucci actress, is working hard to capture audiences’ attention beyond what’s written about her in the tabloids. From model to actress The 37-year-old actress began her career at 15, modelling across Europe. Throughout her modelling career she appeared in campaigns for brands including Peroni beer and for the long-standing German mail-order catalogue Quelle. Despite finding success as a model in Europe, Japan and South Africa, Ghenea had... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3302700/meet-madalina-ghenea-romanian-model-and-actress-rise-after-bit-parts-house-gucci-lady-gaga-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3302700/meet-madalina-ghenea-romanian-model-and-actress-rise-after-bit-parts-house-gucci-lady-gaga-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:10 +0000 Many celebrities are known for taking risks – whether it’s in the roles they take on, the music they produce, or the opportunities they pursue outside their fields. When this is in the realm of their careers, the rewards are often worth the gamble. However, not all risk-takers are as lucky when it comes to placing (literal) bets. What happens in Vegas When rumours of Bruno Mars racking up a US$50 million gambling debt during his Las Vegas residency at Park MGM started circulating online in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299645/celebrities-who-love-gambling-drake-and-bruno-mars-michael-jordan-charles-barkley-and-tiger-woods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299645/celebrities-who-love-gambling-drake-and-bruno-mars-michael-jordan-charles-barkley-and-tiger-woods?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:00:08 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Influencer, singer and model Natalie Lim Suarez is no stranger to the camera. She has been working the angles since she was 15 years old, travelling the world as a model. With a keen eye for photography and styling, she’s been able to boost her online popularity with the curated fashion editorials she shares with more than one million Instagram followers. She has a Chinese mother and Spanish-Mexican father, and is a self-described multi-hyphenated creative. She takes to her fashion blog Natalie... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3297430/meet-natalie-lim-suarez-part-chinese-part-spanish-mexican-influencer-model-and-singer-who-has-unique?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3297430/meet-natalie-lim-suarez-part-chinese-part-spanish-mexican-influencer-model-and-singer-who-has-unique?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:08 +0000 It’s officially awards season – and almost Lunar New Year – which means we’re about to be treated to a slew of exquisite fashion moments as celebrities walk the red carpet in designer looks. In years past, qipao-inspired dresses have had their moment in the limelight as a series of actresses, singers and media personalities have donned outfits drawing on the traditional Chinese dress for major international events, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala, New York. The qipao, also... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296613/how-qipao-has-inspired-red-carpet-looks-over-years-designers-carolina-herrera-tom-ford-have-dressed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296613/how-qipao-has-inspired-red-carpet-looks-over-years-designers-carolina-herrera-tom-ford-have-dressed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:14 +0000 Actress Yuyu Kitamura scored her first big break in the hit Netflix show Dead Boy Detectives. She plays a Japanese boarding school student – and audiences might have spotted that she is similar in some ways to her character Niko. The artist and creative has tried her hand at everything from directing to self-publishing a book. Here, we look at who Kitamura is beyond the screen. Yuyu Kitamura is a third-culture kid Born to Japanese parents, Kitamura, 25, spent her formative years in her native... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3294884/meet-yuyu-kitamura-who-plays-niko-dead-boy-detectives-growing-third-culture-kid-hong-kong-studying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3294884/meet-yuyu-kitamura-who-plays-niko-dead-boy-detectives-growing-third-culture-kid-hong-kong-studying?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:13 +0000 The first NCAA golfer to score an endorsement deal with sports apparel brand Adidas, Rose Zhang is turning heads and is slated to become one of the most successful female players only a year after she turned pro. The 21-year-old California native showed promise as a golfer from a young age and began training under her swing coach at when she was 11. Before entering Stanford University, she already excelled at the sport, ranking at the top of her amateur age group at high school. Following an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3293179/meet-rose-zhang-mozart-golf-whos-rolex-and-adidas-ambassador-record-breaking-world-amateur-double?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3293179/meet-rose-zhang-mozart-golf-whos-rolex-and-adidas-ambassador-record-breaking-world-amateur-double?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Jan 2025 04:00:10 +0000 Those who sport a unique watch – whether it’s pristine or pre-owned – from their favourite brand wear it with a certain sense of pride. Limited editions are typically reserved for super VIPs, or else you have to pay a big premium on top of the retail price to get your hands on such a special watch. Celebrities often have the star power to work directly with brands to release or at least request production of an exclusive piece, often loudly expressing their personality in the process. Richard... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290978/when-timepiece-customisation-turns-controversial-stars-jay-z-and-ed-sheeran-spend-big-make-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290978/when-timepiece-customisation-turns-controversial-stars-jay-z-and-ed-sheeran-spend-big-make-their?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:00:08 +0000 The WNBA recently announced Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson, 28, as their unanimous pick for MVP this year. With an average of 26.9 points and 11.8 this season, the forward is only the second player ever in the league to win the title with unanimous votes since the league launched in 1997. While she’ll likely be celebrating her victory with teammates and family, she might also be sharing this career highlight with her rumoured boyfriend, fellow basketball pro Bam Adebayo, 27. Speculation around... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3292106/who-miami-heats-bam-adebayo-rags-riches-centre-forward-has-joined-ranks-lebron-james-and-kevin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3292106/who-miami-heats-bam-adebayo-rags-riches-centre-forward-has-joined-ranks-lebron-james-and-kevin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:00:12 +0000 Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink has had quite the year. The WNBA star stepped onto the court for the first time in her rookie season for the professional basketball league on May 4 in a preseason game against the Seattle Storm. Then, in early June, she was named to Team USA’s 3x3 Olympic team. However, just a few weeks later her dream of Olympic glory was dashed when she tore her ACL in a game against the Connecticut Sun. Her status is still listed as out. Despite being benched, though,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3292100/meet-wnba-star-cameron-brink-los-angeles-sparks-forward-and-godsister-stephen-curry-had-her-rookie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3292100/meet-wnba-star-cameron-brink-los-angeles-sparks-forward-and-godsister-stephen-curry-had-her-rookie?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Dec 2024 22:00:20 +0000 Athletes play a huge part in steering style trends, from magnifying sneaker hype to showcasing watches and jewellery. And among the most stylish American athletes are those in the NBA. Fashion and the NBA have always had a unique relationship. From the days of Chuck Taylor-wearing Larry Bird, to the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan pioneering the concept of pro-model signature shoes, looking the part as an NBA star can matter as much as the game itself. Today’s players take a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3291979/5-nbas-most-stylish-players-shai-gilgeous-alexander-russell-westbrook-these-pro-basketball-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3291979/5-nbas-most-stylish-players-shai-gilgeous-alexander-russell-westbrook-these-pro-basketball-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Dec 2024 10:00:10 +0000 Just about every famous face on the planet appeared at the lavish wedding parties celebrating the marriage of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The guest list included big-name celebrities, Bollywood stars, tech tycoons and politicians. Everyone from the Kardashians and Priyanka Chopra to Mark Zuckerberg and Hillary Clinton were spotted at the festivities. Partying alongside all these famous faces was a US-based influencer who found herself in Mumbai, India – and on the Ambanis’ guest list –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3291961/who-kim-ks-favourite-jewellery-influencer-julia-chafe-instagram-star-went-covering-anant-ambani?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3291961/who-kim-ks-favourite-jewellery-influencer-julia-chafe-instagram-star-went-covering-anant-ambani?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:00:24 +0000 Considered one of the most creative eras in design, the art deco period gave rise to jewellery that was characterised by its symmetry, bold lines and geometric patterns. Coupled with the use of strong colours, be it through gems, enamel or lacquer, jewellery from this period was instantly recognisable and often elaborate. Since art deco’s rise in the 1920s, its aesthetics have become more niche. Starting in the 1950s, jewellery designers began gravitating towards more organic shapes or sculpted... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3291102/how-luxe-jewellery-maisons-are-embracing-geometric-motifs-chaumet-chopard-ronald-abram-and-boucheron?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3291102/how-luxe-jewellery-maisons-are-embracing-geometric-motifs-chaumet-chopard-ronald-abram-and-boucheron?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:00:07 +0000 With a World Series win under his belt, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has had quite a season since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers this year. Along with his fellow Japanese player, baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Yamamoto has become a sensation both in the US and at home. The Japanese powerhouse signed the biggest Major League Baseball pitcher contract in history, banking him an astonishing US$325 million over 12 years. Together with Ohtani, the two proved to be well worth their salaries, taking home the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3289933/who-niki-niwa-and-she-dating-yoshinobu-yamamoto-mlb-japanese-model-and-actress-attends-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3289933/who-niki-niwa-and-she-dating-yoshinobu-yamamoto-mlb-japanese-model-and-actress-attends-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:00:09 +0000 With a passion for music and a talent for writing her own songs, singer-songwriter Olivia Marsh recently made her debut with the single “42”. The Korean-Australian songstress is coming in hot as the first act signed to Warner Music Korea’s new global division, MPLIFY. In a statement announcing her debut, she shared her excitement at the opportunity to share her music with a wider audience. “I am delighted to sign with MPLIFY and to work with such a warm, passionate and innovative team. I am... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3289340/meet-olivia-marsh-rising-k-pop-star-and-sister-new-jeans-danielle-korean-australian-singer-started?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3289340/meet-olivia-marsh-rising-k-pop-star-and-sister-new-jeans-danielle-korean-australian-singer-started?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:23 +0000 While many of us experienced anxiety, sadness and loneliness during the pandemic, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Icelandic singer-songwriter and composer Björk thrived. She recorded her 11th album Fossora during “an unexpectedly happy lockdown in Reykjavík”, per The Guardian. Now, years out of the pandemic, Björk remains based in her native land, having divided her time between there and various parts of the globe over the past four decades – from London and New York to the Spanish... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3288650/where-queen-experimental-pop-bjork-2024-4-decades-industry-icelandic-artist-passionate-about?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3288650/where-queen-experimental-pop-bjork-2024-4-decades-industry-icelandic-artist-passionate-about?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:12 +0000 We all recall the friendship bracelets that dominated playgrounds in the early 2000s. Cubic alphabet beads, spelling everything from names to declarations of BFF status and spaced between colourful plastic beads, were the epitome of cool for teens. They were also must-haves for rave party kids in the 1990s who dubbed them “Kandi”. These bracelets and necklaces were creative expressions of style and belonging. Whether thoughtfully colour-matched or randomly looped through a shoelace; they were... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3286243/how-colourful-y2k-beaded-jewellery-making-luxe-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3286243/how-colourful-y2k-beaded-jewellery-making-luxe-comeback?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:00:10 +0000 In October 2022, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge set the baseball world alight when he hit his 62nd home run towards the end of that year’s season. His efforts broke the previous record of 61 homers set by Yankees slugger Roger Maris in 1961. Just two months earlier, during the off-season, the Yankees announced that they had finalised a new contract with Judge. The third-largest deal in the history of baseball would see Judge take home US$360 million over nine years. At the press... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3284303/meet-samantha-bracksieck-aaron-judges-wife-she-and-new-york-yankees-star-were-high-school?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3284303/meet-samantha-bracksieck-aaron-judges-wife-she-and-new-york-yankees-star-were-high-school?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:14 +0000 British actor Benedict Wong has gone from starring in Asian-centric roles to taking on characters that transcend cultures and race. While the actor has been honing his craft for decades, he’s perhaps best known for his role as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Sorcerer Supreme – an essential character in the Doctor Strange saga. More recently, Wong starred in the Netflix sci-fi hit 3 Body Problem in a role central to the plot. In the series, adapted from a Chinese novel by Liu Cixin, Wong plays... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3284255/meet-benedict-wong-how-3-body-problem-actor-launched-himself-out-his-familys-takeaway-restaurant-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3284255/meet-benedict-wong-how-3-body-problem-actor-launched-himself-out-his-familys-takeaway-restaurant-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:00:08 +0000 A common denominator of successful careers, whether or not they’re in the public eye, is often a solid support system that keeps someone level-headed, especially when things are looking bleak. It’s equally important for celebrities and athletes to surround themselves with an inner circle that will keep their feet on the ground, rather than “yes” people. One of the NFL’s biggest stars to emerge in recent years, Patrick Mahomes, often credits his family, especially his mother Randi, with filling... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3284187/meet-randi-mahomes-chiefs-quarterback-patrick-mahomes-mother-she-encouraged-her-son-pursue-college?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3284187/meet-randi-mahomes-chiefs-quarterback-patrick-mahomes-mother-she-encouraged-her-son-pursue-college?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:00:09 +0000 Alternative assets – from works of art to vintage wines and whiskies to luxury watches – have long been a haven for open-minded investors when traditional assets like property and bonds underperform. However, expert guidance remains essential to navigating these markets, which can rely on what appear to be arcane systems for valuing assets. Happily, a rise in middleman platforms specialising in the curation and procurement of alternative investments is democratising this process. Scott Phillips,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3282723/why-you-should-invest-alternative-assets-art-whisky-and-watches-according-experts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3282723/why-you-should-invest-alternative-assets-art-whisky-and-watches-according-experts?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:12:48 +0000 He got his start as a popular WWE wrestler, but Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made the jump from athlete to actor then to major entertainment industry player in one of the most successful transitions in entertainment history. While his ethos of always being the “hardest worker in the room” has played a large role in his overwhelming success, Johnson can also thank his ex-wife Dany Garcia for helping him navigate a career swerve from acting to producing with a segue into business. A... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3282003/who-rocks-trailblazing-ex-wife-dany-garcia-bodybuilding-businesswoman-became-his-manager-after-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3282003/who-rocks-trailblazing-ex-wife-dany-garcia-bodybuilding-businesswoman-became-his-manager-after-their?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:00:22 +0000 It’s not hard to imagine the pressure that comes with following in the footsteps of a famous father who’s universally regarded as one of the best actors of his generation. But for Colin Hanks, his dad wasn’t always the wealthy Hollywood A-lister everyone knows today, because he was born long before the Saving Private Ryan actor hit the big time. Here’s what you need to know about Tom Hanks’ eldest son Colin: Not quite Hollywood royalty Colin is the son of Tom Hanks and his first wife, the late... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3281047/meet-tom-hanks-eldest-actor-son-colin-hanks-hes-starring-alongside-rami-malek-and-russell-crowe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3281047/meet-tom-hanks-eldest-actor-son-colin-hanks-hes-starring-alongside-rami-malek-and-russell-crowe?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:00:08 +0000 Earlier this summer, the LA Lakers made headlines when they chose Bronny James as the NBA’s 55th pick in the 2024 draft. The reason? He and his father – Lakers’ forward LeBron James – are set to become the first active father-son duo in the league’s history, with LeBron going into his 22nd season this October as his son starts his first. The news came hot on the heels of another big Lakers announcement. Just days before, the team announced it had appointed former NBA player J.J. Redick as its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3280554/meet-jj-redick-whos-set-coach-father-son-duo-lebron-and-bronny-james-la-lakers-former-orlando-magic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3280554/meet-jj-redick-whos-set-coach-father-son-duo-lebron-and-bronny-james-la-lakers-former-orlando-magic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:00:08 +0000 Following the Nicole Kidman-led television series The Expats, Hong Kong is once again front and centre in another foreign production – this time a new instalment of French classic Emmanuelle. The series of films was inspired by the 1967 erotic novel Emmanuelle by Emmanuelle Arsan, a first-person account of a French woman’s promiscuous adventures. Sylvia Kristel played the lead in the first instalment and has since reprised the role many times. This coming film featuring Hong Kong will star... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3279610/what-emmanuelle-new-erotic-film-set-hong-kong-latest-instalment-1970s-french-series-stars-noemie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3279610/what-emmanuelle-new-erotic-film-set-hong-kong-latest-instalment-1970s-french-series-stars-noemie?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:00:09 +0000 When Dior recently named Jay Chou global ambassador of its menswear line, the social media announcement was accompanied by photos of the Taiwanese singer-songwriter in a custom suit created by none other than the fashion house’s creative director, Kim Jones. Naturally, fans can look forward to Dior collaborating with the Mandopop star on his stage costumes. But before Chou teamed up with Dior, he was the long-time face of another global luxury brand – Tudor. His collaboration with the watchmaker... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3279694/inside-jay-chous-watch-collection-king-mandopop-and-dior-ambassador-also-face-tudor-along-david?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3279694/inside-jay-chous-watch-collection-king-mandopop-and-dior-ambassador-also-face-tudor-along-david?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:13 +0000 One of the most renowned names in Hong Kong cinema, Maggie Cheung dominated the screen during the 1990s and early 2000s, drawing acclaim for her tremendous range that saw her excel in both comedic and dramatic roles. She’s perhaps best remembered for her work with actor Tony Leung, and with Wong Kar-wai, who directed the actress in her most memorable and celebrated roles. Instead of leveraging her fame on social media or taking on more roles, Cheung has opted to stay under the radar over the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3278872/maggie-cheung-turns-60-beauty-queen-hong-kong-film-icon-and-global-stardom-djing-aaron-kwok-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3278872/maggie-cheung-turns-60-beauty-queen-hong-kong-film-icon-and-global-stardom-djing-aaron-kwok-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:00:19 +0000 A growing awareness in the West of the importance of cultural representation is finally resulting in greater diversity in the entertainment industry. In May, New York-based Average Socialite hosted its second Annual Filipino Forces Feast & Fiesta in LA, in honour of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In attendance were E! News host Erin Lim, YouTuber Nava Rose and Dancing with the Stars winner Cheryl Burke. For a long time, aspiring actors might have chosen to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277466/5-celebs-you-didnt-know-were-filipino-bruno-mars-olivia-rodrigo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277466/5-celebs-you-didnt-know-were-filipino-bruno-mars-olivia-rodrigo?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:00:16 +0000 New girl group Katseye recently debuted their Netflix docuseries Pop Star Academy: Katseye, which chronicled their journey to stardom. More than two years in the making and having been selected from among 120,000 K-pop hopefuls, the sextet is touted as one of the first truly global female pop groups, with members hailing from various countries. Sophia Laforteza, Lara Rajagopalan, Yoonchae Jeong, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini and Manon Bannerman competed throughout the reality series The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277460/meet-sophia-laforteza-k-pop-girl-group-katseyes-lead-vocalist-big-dreams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277460/meet-sophia-laforteza-k-pop-girl-group-katseyes-lead-vocalist-big-dreams?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:00:09 +0000 Following in a parent’s footsteps in any industry can be a daunting experience. Particularly in Hollywood, where even the smallest moves can be magnified and scrutinised. For Cooper Hoffman, having two parents who are prominent faces in the film industry comes with plenty of pressure. He is the son of the late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and costume designer Mimi O’Donnell. Entering the industry has become a way for young Hoffman to connect with his late father, who died a decade ago when... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277416/meet-cooper-hoffman-whos-following-dad-philip-seymour-hoffmans-hollywood-footsteps?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277416/meet-cooper-hoffman-whos-following-dad-philip-seymour-hoffmans-hollywood-footsteps?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:00:08 +0000 British tennis star Andy Murray – two-time Wimbledon champion and No 1 player in the world in 2016 – is slated to step back from tournaments and the limelight after announcing in July that he’d be retiring after the Paris Olympics. His wife Kim Sears, who’s been by Murray’s side every step of the way for the past decade – including at the men’s doubles match this summer for his final Wimbledon appearance – will spend much less time courtside cheering on her husband. Sears and Murray married in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277161/who-retiring-tennis-star-andy-murrays-wife-kim-sears?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277161/who-retiring-tennis-star-andy-murrays-wife-kim-sears?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:00:14 +0000 It’s not unusual for children to follow in their parents’ footsteps when it comes to career choices. Many professional athletes were exposed to sports from a young age and seem to have been inspired by the trajectory of a famous parent. One of the best-known examples of this in the NBA is Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, son of Dell Curry. Up-and-coming university basketball stars Bronny James and DJ Rodman hail from great names in basketball too: they’re the sons of LeBron James and Dennis... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3276421/meet-terique-owens-rising-san-francisco-49ers-star-just-his-nfl-hall-famer-dad-terrell-owens-once?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3276421/meet-terique-owens-rising-san-francisco-49ers-star-just-his-nfl-hall-famer-dad-terrell-owens-once?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:00:31 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Thailand’s youthful prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has the country rallying behind her as she brings a new, younger and more modern perspective to her government. Her personal style, too, has brought new energy to a cabinet otherwise dressed primarily in suits and traditional chut Thai. At just 37 years old, Shinawatra made history as the youngest person – and the second woman – to ever hold the position, a role she stepped into in August this year. She hails from a family of politicians,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3275970/paetongtarn-shinawatras-savvy-style-luxury-brands-traditional-designs-thailands-youngest-prime?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3275970/paetongtarn-shinawatras-savvy-style-luxury-brands-traditional-designs-thailands-youngest-prime?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:12 +0000 It’s safe to say that the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been a bit of an underdog in the world of professional sports leagues. With a nearly three-decade history, the league has yet to profit for a single season. Players, team owners and coaches often blame a lack of promotion and overall support from the NBA, its parent company. However, this season could be a turning point for the league, with rookie players Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark creating a buzz as they enter the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3275727/who-are-wnbas-best-dressed-players-court-caitlin-clarks-draft-night-all-prada-fit-coach-dawn-staleys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3275727/who-are-wnbas-best-dressed-players-court-caitlin-clarks-draft-night-all-prada-fit-coach-dawn-staleys?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Aug 2024 21:00:14 +0000 When actress Kerry Washington needs a shoulder to lean on or an ear to vent to, she turns to none other than Nnamdi Asomugha, her husband of more than a decade. Despite starring in one of the most successful, long-running political dramas in the 2010s, Scandal, Washington has stayed relatively under the radar and out of sight from the paparazzi. But Asomugha, a former athlete, is increasingly grabbing attention himself for his cinematic ventures; he wrote and directed The Knife, which showed at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3275343/meet-nnamdi-asomugha-kerry-washingtons-husband-over-decade-ex-nfl-cornerback-oakland-raiders-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3275343/meet-nnamdi-asomugha-kerry-washingtons-husband-over-decade-ex-nfl-cornerback-oakland-raiders-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:13 +0000 While Italians held their breath as the men’s team swam their way to a third place in the 4x100-metre freestyle relay at the Paris Olympics on July 27, the internet collectively gasped when swimmer Thomas Ceccon revealed a glimpse of his abs on the podium. As Ceccon celebrated with his bronze medal alongside his teammates, audiences were temporarily distracted by the swimmer’s sculpted abdominal muscles, which peeked out from under his sweatshirt, per People. Shortly afterwards, the internet... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3272988/inside-italian-swimmer-thomas-ceccons-paris-olympics-journey-his-gold-medal-mens-100-metre?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3272988/inside-italian-swimmer-thomas-ceccons-paris-olympics-journey-his-gold-medal-mens-100-metre?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:00:11 +0000 Making it to the Olympics is no small feat, and doing it three times takes a certain dedication. One such athlete who’s achieved this is Hong Kong swimmer Camille Cheng Lily-mei, who just competed for the city for the third time at the Paris Olympics 2024. This edition of the Olympics proves to be especially meaningful as Cheng will be competing, in a way, on home turf, as she’s born to Taiwanese and French parents. Cheng, 31, has dedicated over two decades of her life to the sport, having... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3272750/meet-hong-kong-olympic-swimmer-camille-cheng-multicultural-athlete-competing-her-third-games-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3272750/meet-hong-kong-olympic-swimmer-camille-cheng-multicultural-athlete-competing-her-third-games-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:13 +0000 We’re only a week in but the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris is already giving us stand-out stars to talk about. There’s Hong Kong’s Vivian Kong, who took home a gold in fencing; Team USA gymnast Simone Biles who wowed with a floor routine set to a Taylor Swift song (and brought a host of celebrities like Serena Williams and Nicole Kidman to the stands to watch her); and most recently, French diver Jules Bouyer who set off a flurry of comments with his competition gear. And now, we have a South... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3272761/meet-kim-ye-ji-bada-south-korean-sharpshooter-who-wowed-audiences-stone-cold-showing-2024-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3272761/meet-kim-ye-ji-bada-south-korean-sharpshooter-who-wowed-audiences-stone-cold-showing-2024-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:10 +0000 For decades, women’s jewellery watches were seen more as glamorous accessories than mechanically driven marvels. Indeed, the recent resurgence of the sautoir trend – fuelled by the debut of new models by the likes of Chanel, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Van Cleef & Arpels at last year’s Watches and Wonders – ardently evoked an archaic era when timepieces were cleverly concealed in jewellery because it was considered rude for women to check the time. Both watchmakers and jewellers have since put their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3272256/jewellery-watches-shine-bling-meets-innovation-2024-cartier-van-cleef-arpels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3272256/jewellery-watches-shine-bling-meets-innovation-2024-cartier-van-cleef-arpels?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:14 +0000 The WNBA’s No 1 draft pick this year might reportedly be getting a lot of hate from other players in the league, but Caitlin Clark has her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, to support her through it all. The two clearly have a lot in common – they’re both University of Iowa alumni and Hawkeyes. (McCaffery played on the college’s men’s basketball team.) The two athletes were reportedly introduced by McCaffery’s brother Patrick and dated for several months before making their relationship Instagram... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3271886/meet-wnba-star-caitlin-clarks-supportive-boyfriend-connor-mccaffery-fellow-hawkeye-university-iowa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3271886/meet-wnba-star-caitlin-clarks-supportive-boyfriend-connor-mccaffery-fellow-hawkeye-university-iowa?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:07:30 +0000 In the last couple of years, the fashion world has embraced quiet luxury, an appreciation for understated quality. Now interior designers and decorators are jumping on the same unshowy bandwagon. The trend makes abundant sense to homeowners who are increasingly conscious about sustainability and want to consume better, but less. The design ethos that often included plenty of branded motifs and monograms, popular through the early 2000s, has fallen out of favour. Some may still embrace that “more... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3271677/how-interior-design-embracing-quiet-luxury-timeless-elegance-and-sustainability-hermes-loro-piana?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3271677/how-interior-design-embracing-quiet-luxury-timeless-elegance-and-sustainability-hermes-loro-piana?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:11 +0000 Twister, one of the most iconic disaster films of the 90s, is officially getting a “stand-alone sequel”. And while the late Bill Paxton – who played storm chaser and weather reporter Bill Harding in the original – is no longer around to reprise his role, his son James is set to make a cameo in this year’s Twisters, which stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones. James Paxton has been appearing in films and on television for the last two decades since making his debut in 2003’s Spy Kids 3: Game... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3271200/meet-late-hollywood-actor-bill-paxtons-son-james-paxton-whos-twisters-glen-powell-and-daisy-edgar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3271200/meet-late-hollywood-actor-bill-paxtons-son-james-paxton-whos-twisters-glen-powell-and-daisy-edgar?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:00:13 +0000 One of the most expressive decorative arts, enamelling’s history stretches back as far as the 13th century BC. Over the centuries, the craft has been used in various forms around the world to adorn everything from jewellery and decorative boxes, to objets d’art. The process of enamelling involves melting powdered glass onto metal and requires expertise across various crafts, including miniature painting, firing and goldsmithing, as well as an intimate understanding of colour. It’s meticulous... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3270763/enamelled-jewellery-2024-see-boundary-pushing-designs-revitalising-ancient-art?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3270763/enamelled-jewellery-2024-see-boundary-pushing-designs-revitalising-ancient-art?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:00:13 +0000 Nepotism is always a bit of a hot button, even within the NBA. For instance, Bronny James, LeBron James’ son, took one of just 450 spots in the National Basketball Association when he was snagged by the Los Angeles Lakers at the 2024 NBA Draft in late June. Despite being assigned to the G League for his first year, he’s still getting paid a reported US$7.9 million for four years as No 55 pick in the draft. And many have speculated that the Lakers selected him to appease his father, and for the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3270628/meet-nba-mvp-giannis-antetokounmpos-brother-thanasis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks-renewed-giannis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3270628/meet-nba-mvp-giannis-antetokounmpos-brother-thanasis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks-renewed-giannis?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:19 +0000