https://www.scmp.com/rss/324198/feed Insight on trends in millennial fashion and spending, and how luxury brands are shifitng their strategies for this generation en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok Forget Labubu. Not a week goes by without a brand – luxury, mainstream or otherwise – dropping their latest set of cute, anthropomorphic character plushies and keychains. The trend for most of 2025 has definitely been accessorising one’s bag with all manner of collectibles, but also the rise of British soft toy brand Jellycat. The company has been around since 1999, but only seriously blew up worldwide in the last year thanks to a simple-but-clever marketing shtick: creating a diner set up to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3332489/lee-kum-kee-vitasoy-brands-are-obsessed-creating-cute-jellycat-trinkets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3332489/lee-kum-kee-vitasoy-brands-are-obsessed-creating-cute-jellycat-trinkets?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:15:08 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press From Juicy Couture sweat sets and low-rise, bedazzled jeans to chunky belts and baby tees, early 2000s fashion is all the rage again. That potentially makes that old box of clothes in the back of your wardrobe a sitting cash cow. Generation Z has taken to the Y2K aesthetic that many millennials cringe at. Fashion-forward university students and TikTok influencers are flaunting the miniskirts, chunky sandals and other bright, brand-heavy and borderline tacky items they likely bought... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321188/behind-gen-z-revival-y2k-fashion-and-how-sell-your-old-clothes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3321188/behind-gen-z-revival-y2k-fashion-and-how-sell-your-old-clothes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:15:07 +0000 If recent runway and red carpet trends are anything to go by, power is back in fashion – no doubt the recently returned occupant of Washington’s 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue would approve. That means the perennial pattern of choice for a power suit – pinstripes – are back, only this time they are everywhere, from the boardroom and the courtroom to the bedroom. Who knew such a finely striped pattern could be so striking? Rihanna certainly did when she stepped out with A$AP Rocky following his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3301235/pinstripes-are-back-cynthia-erivo-dolce-gabbana-and-halle-berry-pairing-pattern-sheer-dress-rihanna?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3301235/pinstripes-are-back-cynthia-erivo-dolce-gabbana-and-halle-berry-pairing-pattern-sheer-dress-rihanna?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:20 +0000 Business Insider Business Insider Gen Z and millennials’ love of soft toys is bringing some cheer to the toy industry. Young adults adore their stuffed animals, whether they are hanging onto the battered old ones from their childhood, buying a viral 5ft (150cm) goose on TikTok Shop, or spending a premium to add to their collections of Squishmallows. A recent Jellycat pop-up in the London department store Selfridges was filled with patrons buying fuzzy US$25 – or more – versions of fish and chips, mimicking a British takeaway... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3294484/jellycat-and-squishmallows-purchases-millennials-gen-z-are-boosting-soft-toy-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3294484/jellycat-and-squishmallows-purchases-millennials-gen-z-are-boosting-soft-toy-market?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:15:08 +0000 International Youth Day on August 12 was not only a celebration of young people and their contributions to social advancement, it was a timely reminder of the need for businesses to understand their values, outlook and needs if they want to stay ahead. The need for understanding and incorporating young people’s perspectives into corporate strategies cannot be overstated. Generation Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – are expected to make up about 27 per cent of the global workforce in 2025.... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3274405/how-youth-perspective-can-help-firms-future-proof-their-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3274405/how-youth-perspective-can-help-firms-future-proof-their-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:30:11 +0000 Keita Suzuki leads a group of young analogue photography fans around Kamakura, a coastal city near Tokyo, stopping to snap pastel-coloured hydrangeas with bulky vintage film cameras. The participants later share their retro-looking photos online, in a trend a top Japanese camera brand is tapping into with its first new film model in more than two decades. Instead of pressing a smartphone button, more young people “want to experience the original act of taking a photograph: winding the film up,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/gadgets/article/3271880/pentax-17-film-camera-first-2-decades-taps-nostalgic-photo-social-media-trend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/gadgets/article/3271880/pentax-17-film-camera-first-2-decades-taps-nostalgic-photo-social-media-trend?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:16:01 +0000 Tailored skirts, skinny glasses, white shirts and loafers may sound like boring staples you need for a conventional office job. Gen Z, however, has pivoted these basic pieces to tap into a new trend known as “corporate sleaze”. By doing things like shortening skirts, unbuttoning shirts and adding in pairs of sheer knee-high socks, traditional pieces have been given a sexy makeover in the latest aesthetic to become a viral TikTok trend. A relative of “indie sleaze”, which was popular from around... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3270160/office-wear-gets-sexy-twist-viral-tiktok-trend-worn-jennifer-lawrence-bella-hadid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3270160/office-wear-gets-sexy-twist-viral-tiktok-trend-worn-jennifer-lawrence-bella-hadid?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Jul 2024 06:15:08 +0000 Martin Choi Martin Choi Environmental sustainability is a leading concern for the younger generation, and they have been pushing businesses to take more action on climate change, according to a Deloitte survey. Around six out of 10 Generation Z (Gen Z) and millennials had reported feeling anxious or worried about climate change within the previous month, while the majority believe businesses should do more to enable consumers to make more sustainable purchasing decisions, said the findings of Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3262931/environmental-sustainability-top-concern-gen-z-millennials-they-push-businesses-take-climate-action?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3262931/environmental-sustainability-top-concern-gen-z-millennials-they-push-businesses-take-climate-action?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 May 2024 23:30:09 +0000 Bon voyage boring beige. After years of dominating social media feeds and magazine pages, the minimalist greige interiors beloved by Kim Kardashian, Kanye West et al are finally being replaced by bold bursts of colour. “The narrative for 2024 is all about energy, vibrancy and life. Neutral tones were all about calm and simplicity, then we moved into earthy tones to connect to the natural environment after the intensity of the Covid years,” explains Emma Maclean, founder of Hong Kong-based... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3258650/why-beige-making-way-bold-its-all-about-instagrammable-interiors-gen-z-neutral-tones-preferred-kim?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3258650/why-beige-making-way-bold-its-all-about-instagrammable-interiors-gen-z-neutral-tones-preferred-kim?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:00:18 +0000 Made from clay and hardened by heat, ceramics have always been popular in homeware. For years, this traditional art form has been used to craft classic objects like glasses and crockery, making it a great alternative for interior lovers looking for durable and eco-friendly options. Now ceramics are in the spotlight again, thanks to a growing group of artists who are reenvisaging this time-honoured craft for a younger, cooler audience. Bold and tongue-in-cheek designs such as Anissa Kermiche’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/article/3257711/gen-z-are-done-ikea-kooky-pottery-and-risque-ceramics-loewe-bottega-veneta-and-henry-holland-lean?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/article/3257711/gen-z-are-done-ikea-kooky-pottery-and-risque-ceramics-loewe-bottega-veneta-and-henry-holland-lean?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Apr 2024 04:00:25 +0000 Vincent Lok and Tansaeng Lee, both in their 30s, one living in Singapore and the other in Seoul, have a lot more in common than they realise. Both are part of a growing demographic of Asian men that is increasingly spending more on skincare. Lok, 32, a writer, spends S$30 (US$22.50) a month on day and night skincare products, such as a face wash, serum, moisturiser and sunblock. Lee, 35, a sales representative, meanwhile budgets US$20 a month for skincare products such as a toner, lotion,... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3245737/euromonitor-says-china-drive-growth-global-beauty-industry-asian-men-use-more-skincare-cosmetic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3245737/euromonitor-says-china-drive-growth-global-beauty-industry-asian-men-use-more-skincare-cosmetic?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Dec 2023 04:30:11 +0000 Hair dyes have come a long way in the past half-century. From the iconic platinum blonde of legends like Jean Harlow in the 1930s and Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s, to the wave of celebrity-led ads in the 70s and 80s that made box hair dye a household norm, the early era saw generations of people experimenting with impulsive hair transformations. Pharmacy aisles became the mother lode of hair-colouring products, with scores of choices for those seeking a subtle colour change or something bolder to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3241585/emulate-hair-dye-icons-billie-eilish-megan-fox-and-bts-v-todays-hollywood-and-k-pop-stars-are-taking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3241585/emulate-hair-dye-icons-billie-eilish-megan-fox-and-bts-v-todays-hollywood-and-k-pop-stars-are-taking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:45:17 +0000 With winter just around the corner, we kick off our latest round-up of Style highlights with this eclectic selection of four big-name collaborations you should know – that run from the sophisticated to the sensual and even subversive. 1. Vestiaire Collective’s Phoebe Philo edit If the buzz generated by designer Phoebe Philo announcing her own brand this year said anything, it’s that fashion lovers can’t get enough of her signature items. Luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective has launched... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3240509/4-trailblazing-fashion-collabs-know-november-pradas-panerai-watch-tie-and-vintage-celine-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3240509/4-trailblazing-fashion-collabs-know-november-pradas-panerai-watch-tie-and-vintage-celine-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:00:10 +0000 Miuccia Prada has long been the bellwether for what we’ll all want to wear next. You only need to look at a certain nylon utilitarian crossbody bag from Japanese retailer Uniqlo to realise this. The bag in question, crescent shaped with loads of storage, has notched up more than 109 million views at #uniqlobag on TikTok and keeps selling out. When Miuccia Prada, queen of “ugly chic”, first launched her nylon bags for Prada in 1984, she shook up ideas of luxury and function. “Back then, I didn’t... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3238186/uniqlo-prada-nylon-bags-will-never-go-out-fashion-why-fendi-baguette-bottega-veneta-cassette-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3238186/uniqlo-prada-nylon-bags-will-never-go-out-fashion-why-fendi-baguette-bottega-veneta-cassette-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:17 +0000 Sneakers have been enmeshed in a unique cultural fabric since the 1980s. They’ve become investment pieces, luxury and status symbols, and nostalgic throwbacks, all in one. But what are the hottest models right now and which brands are likely to see a surge in coming seasons? The Adidas Samba has been widely dubbed 2023’s “shoe of the summer” thanks to its host of celebrity fans and high-profile collaborations with people like Pharrell Williams and English designer Grace Wales Bonner. Wales... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3237532/2023-sneaker-trends-adidas-and-new-balance-asics-salomon-and-roa-hottest-shoes-right-now-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3237532/2023-sneaker-trends-adidas-and-new-balance-asics-salomon-and-roa-hottest-shoes-right-now-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:15:16 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley How often do you come across a former world leader at a fashion event? Not very often at all. But Sanna Marin is changing that. A few days ago, the ex-PM of Finland arrived at Paris Fashion Week 2023 to show her support for Victoria Beckham’s runway event in the capital of France, where she also took selfies with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, as reported by British media. The fashion icon delighted her followers - all one million of them on Instagram - with a series of pics from her... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3236742/sanna-marins-fabulous-post-prime-minister-lifestyle-finnish-millennial-went-victoria-beckhams-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3236742/sanna-marins-fabulous-post-prime-minister-lifestyle-finnish-millennial-went-victoria-beckhams-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:00:08 +0000 Birkenstock, the shoe brand known for its comfortable cork-sole sandals, could go public as early as September. Private equity firm L Catterton, which owns Birkenstock, announced that it plans to file an initial public offering that could value the German footwear company at more than US$8 billion, Bloomberg first reported. This would be one more feat in Birkenstock’s nearly 250-year history, which began with a family-run business that manufactured insoles. Decades later, the company’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3230645/how-birkenstock-went-ugly-sandal-trendy-fashion-staple-popular-german-lvmh-owned-footwear-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3230645/how-birkenstock-went-ugly-sandal-trendy-fashion-staple-popular-german-lvmh-owned-footwear-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:23 +0000 There are some jewellery trends from our youth that we (fortunately) grow out of – BFF necklaces and mood rings come to mind – but there are other symbols and trends from those times well worth revisiting. Italian jeweller Carolina Bucci was one of the first designers to channel this sentiment when she launched her hand-braided 24k gold Lucky bracelet all the way back in 2003 (think of it as a grown-up version of the cotton friendship bracelets you wore in your teens). Would you buy luxury... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229733/why-we-love-whimsical-jewellery-lego-gameboys-carolina-buccis-lucky-bracelets-kickstarted-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3229733/why-we-love-whimsical-jewellery-lego-gameboys-carolina-buccis-lucky-bracelets-kickstarted-nostalgia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:04:14 +0000 In the opening episode of season two of And Just Like That…, there’s a scene stealer – and it’s not a designer dress or a celebrity – it’s a purse stool. “Oh, thank you, my bag was exhausted,” says Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie, setting her Chanel purse down on the little white stool that’s pulled up to the fancy restaurant table. The miniature seats also add comic relief in Emily in Paris – the fashionable Lily Collins, aka Emily, mistakenly sits on the little stand meant for her handbag at a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3227436/why-are-restaurants-adding-tiny-seats-luxury-handbags-once-fine-dining-novelty-even-casual-eateries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3227436/why-are-restaurants-adding-tiny-seats-luxury-handbags-once-fine-dining-novelty-even-casual-eateries?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:28:52 +0000 First came the supposed death of skinny jeans. Then, the resurgence of cargo trousers, halter tops and baby tees. If there is one thing retailers can agree on, it is that Gen Z is hot for the early 2000s fashion trends now booming in popularity. College interns and young workers are donning wide-legged trousers at the office. The claw clip, a retro hair staple, is back; as are mesh tops, miniskirts and a host of colourful apparel that can make consumers look like they stepped out of a Disney... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3227244/y2k-fashion-wont-die-tiktok-bella-hadid-helping-fuel-gen-z-love-mesh-tops-miniskirts-barbiecore-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3227244/y2k-fashion-wont-die-tiktok-bella-hadid-helping-fuel-gen-z-love-mesh-tops-miniskirts-barbiecore-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:15:16 +0000 In 1932, audacious French designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel scandalised the established jewellers of Place Vendôme in Paris with the launch of her one, and only, high jewellery collection, Bijoux de Diamants. Indeed her imposition onto the terrain of the long-standing and noble jewellers of Place Vendôme inspired such ire that almost the entire collection was dismantled after viewings from the press and paying customers. Commissioned by the International Diamond Corporation (which controlled the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3225150/why-are-luxury-fashion-brands-delving-high-jewellery-coco-chanel-disrupted-parisian-jewellers-bijoux?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3225150/why-are-luxury-fashion-brands-delving-high-jewellery-coco-chanel-disrupted-parisian-jewellers-bijoux?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:06:27 +0000 Business Insider Business Insider At 36, Makoto Isechi finally feels like he can start living life. The freelance software engineer and his wife, an aspiring chef, are several months away from being debt free. A high-school graduate who grew up in Kagoshima, on Japan’s southern coast, Isechi started his career selling musical instruments at a retail store, then played guitar in a small band before founding an IT company with a fellow musician. When the firm went bankrupt in 2019, he found himself saddled with US$35,000 in debt,... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224682/meet-japans-millennials-theyre-sober-trapped-dead-end-jobs-and-never-want-children?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224682/meet-japans-millennials-theyre-sober-trapped-dead-end-jobs-and-never-want-children?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:32:09 +0000 Established in 2014 by Cheryl Leung, Hong Kong-based fashion label Sau Lee first caught our eye with its range of contemporary evening wear and modern take on the cheongsam. While the traditional Chinese dress is often reserved for weddings and other formal occasions, the brand’s fashion-forward interpretations have made it more approachable and accessible. We speak with Sau Lee’s talented creative director and founder about her design inspiration, multicultural upbringing and more. Tell us... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3222453/sau-lee-founder-cheryl-leung-modern-cheongsam-design-talented-creative-director-blends-east-meets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3222453/sau-lee-founder-cheryl-leung-modern-cheongsam-design-talented-creative-director-blends-east-meets?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:13 +0000 If pop star and style icon Harry Styles’ penchant for pearls hadn’t already convinced you, then A$AP Rocky sitting front row at the most recent Gucci show in Milan wearing the most resplendent diamond snowflake earrings ought to emphasise the point: all jewellery is genderless, really. Especially now. Still, it hasn’t always been this way. “In 2023, we are living in a world of self-expression where gender conformities are being challenged,” says Lydia Tufnell, category manager for jewellery at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3220556/why-genderless-pieces-are-high-jewellerys-next-frontier-luxury-brands-chanel-bulgari-tiffany-co-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3220556/why-genderless-pieces-are-high-jewellerys-next-frontier-luxury-brands-chanel-bulgari-tiffany-co-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 May 2023 06:30:43 +0000 Expats aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch of rents in Singapore rising at the fastest pace in the world. The pain is trickling down to young singles like Sonam who are largely shut out of the nation’s subsidised housing programme and starting to question the government’s resolve to tackle the problem. The 33-year-old tech worker, a lifelong supporter of the ruling People’s Action Party, moved to Thailand after her landlord raised her rent by 70 per cent for a two-year lease. She plans to... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219728/singapores-priced-out-young-singles-rail-pap-over-property-policies-theyre-so-unaware?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219728/singapores-priced-out-young-singles-rail-pap-over-property-policies-theyre-so-unaware?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 May 2023 03:08:33 +0000 In a world dominated by legacy fashion houses like Hermès and Louis Vuitton, a much calmer aesthetic has started to emerge, breaking away from the usual flashy monograms. “Stealth wealth” or “quiet luxury” is all about rejecting brand logos and ostentatious displays of wealth. The trend embraces an easy elegance with neutral colour palettes, refined tailoring and wearability, all while keeping those eye-watering price tags. This sartorial shift is a come-and-go trend in fashion, occasionally... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3219361/where-buy-your-quiet-luxury-wardrobe-5-fashion-brands-showcasing-stealth-wealth-row-and-brunello?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3219361/where-buy-your-quiet-luxury-wardrobe-5-fashion-brands-showcasing-stealth-wealth-row-and-brunello?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 May 2023 07:27:11 +0000 A US$20 Uniqlo bag that went viral on TikTok has been named the hottest product of the year so far by the fashion search platform Lyst. This low-key, and relatively low-cost, shoulder bag – officially named the “Round Mini Shoulder Bag” – is the cheapest product ever to be included on Lyst’s ranking, which typically features handbags from household luxury names like Gucci and Prada. It comes in multiple colourways and has fallen in and out of stock over the last few months as the buzz around... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3218088/viral-us20-bag-hottest-fashion-item-2023-so-far-affordable-quiet-luxury-uniqlo-accessory-hit-across?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3218088/viral-us20-bag-hottest-fashion-item-2023-so-far-affordable-quiet-luxury-uniqlo-accessory-hit-across?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:16:12 +0000 Duy Tran, 24, founded Fancì Club in 2018 after dropping out of fashion school and his designs have been spotted on young celebs such as Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo and Blackpink’s members. Tran’s next collection “Colour of Unadulterated Insanity” is slated to drop on April 15, and he hopes to open a store in the US one day. How to rock balletcore fashion like Blackpink’s Jennie Duy Tran is a celeb favourite His designs are spotted on famous celebs like Bella Hadid, Doja Cat and Blackpink. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3217025/meet-duy-tran-rising-vietnamese-designer-fanci-club-his-y2k-inspired-frocks-are-worn-celebs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3217025/meet-duy-tran-rising-vietnamese-designer-fanci-club-his-y2k-inspired-frocks-are-worn-celebs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:13 +0000 Private members clubs may date back to the early 1880s – they started out as secret spaces where upper-class British gentlemen could indulge in drinking and gambling – but their raison d’être has evolved over time, along with the societies they cater to. In its current incarnation the “modern” private club is present in almost every bustling metropolis, catering to various segments of the local community, be it creative types (Soho House), art lovers (The Arts Club), powerful women (AllBright)... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3216802/how-private-members-clubs-were-reinvented-gen-z-hong-kongs-carlyle-co-soho-house-allbright-and-arts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3216802/how-private-members-clubs-were-reinvented-gen-z-hong-kongs-carlyle-co-soho-house-allbright-and-arts?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Apr 2023 04:00:16 +0000 High-street giant H&M’s latest designer collaboration is with Mugler, the Parisian label known for its fierce red carpet looks worn by A-listers such as Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé and Cardi B. Designed by Mugler’s creative director Casey Cadwallader, the range, which features womenswear, menswear and accessories, and drops on May 11, pays homage to the legacy of Manfred Thierry Mugler, who passed away in January 2022. For the launch of the range, Mugler and H&M made a music video and recorded... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3214972/inside-mugler-hm-2023s-monumental-fashion-collaboration-new-collection-aims-capture-spirit-thierry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3214972/inside-mugler-hm-2023s-monumental-fashion-collaboration-new-collection-aims-capture-spirit-thierry?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:17:12 +0000 There’s no doubt that Kaia Gerber has inherited Cindy Crawford’s supermodel looks and knack for modelling, but now it seems that the 21-year-old beauty also has her mother’s polished yet effortless sense of style. The daughter of Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber made her catwalk debut in September 2017 at Calvin Klein’s show during New York Fashion Week. Since then, she has walked for big-name brands such as Chanel, Valentino and Prada and appeared on countless magazine covers. In 2018,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213882/kaia-gerber-and-cindy-crawfords-chicest-ever-style-moments-mother-daughter-duos-iconic-versace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213882/kaia-gerber-and-cindy-crawfords-chicest-ever-style-moments-mother-daughter-duos-iconic-versace?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:10:11 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Prices for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet watches appreciated by an average of 20 per cent a year since mid-2018, outpacing the S&P 500 Index, as values for pre-owned luxury timepieces surged, a new report shows. The S&P 500 stock index averaged annual returns of eight per cent from August 2018 to January 2023, while a basket of pre-owned watch models from top Swiss brands grew at more than twice the pace, the report from Boston Consulting Group Inc. and secondary market dealer... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3213602/how-luxury-watches-are-outpacing-stocks-value-prices-rolex-patek-philippe-and-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3213602/how-luxury-watches-are-outpacing-stocks-value-prices-rolex-patek-philippe-and-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:45:13 +0000 When you are looking for an innovative partnership, something transformative for your business or which will build unexpected bridges to untapped markets, it helps if you happen to be a world leader yourself. That’s surely the lesson from this latest crop of luxury collaborations that see famous brands join forces or recruit legendary creatives and opinion leaders to their cause. 1. Nike x Tiffany & Co. Marking the 40th anniversary of its Nike Air Force 1 trainers, the big daddy sports brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3212242/4-luxury-fashion-collaborations-you-need-know-about-now-nike-x-tiffany-cos-air-force-1-trainers-loro?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3212242/4-luxury-fashion-collaborations-you-need-know-about-now-nike-x-tiffany-cos-air-force-1-trainers-loro?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:14 +0000 Women have been experimenting with cosmetics and beauty products since time immemorial and they often go to ridiculous lengths to achieve that elusive ideal. As millennials and Gen Z take over the digital world, these paradigms finally started to shift into something more inclusive, conscious, and diverse. With this refreshing wave of inclusivity, multiple female-founded beauty businesses felt the need to challenge the status quo, marking a new era in the industry. Here are seven Asian-American... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3212198/7-asian-american-women-elevating-modern-skincare-amy-lius-tower-28-products-come-sustainability?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3212198/7-asian-american-women-elevating-modern-skincare-amy-lius-tower-28-products-come-sustainability?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:13 +0000 New York Fashion Week got under way on February 10, with several big names absent from the runway but a calendar packed full of young designers and emerging labels – increasingly the event’s trademark. Rodarte opened the autumn/winter 2023 parade, one of the few major brands to return this year. Rodarte, the upscale brand of California sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy, offered a gothic and mystical show with models parading in black dresses with flared sleeves and occasionally plunging... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3210040/who-are-emerging-young-designers-know-nyfw-2023-besides-fashion-fixtures-coach-michael-kors-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3210040/who-are-emerging-young-designers-know-nyfw-2023-besides-fashion-fixtures-coach-michael-kors-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:00:09 +0000 Mia Nulimaimaiti Mia Nulimaimaiti The writing on the wall is abundantly clear, brazenly spelled out with no-nonsense language in the job posting for a Chinese automotive services firm in Sichuan province. “The average age of the team should be less than 30 years old,” states the notice seeking to fill a vacant human resources position. China’s pervasive ageism in employment is nothing new. And it’s certainly no secret. But signs could be suggesting that it is getting even worse. Traditionally, it starts rearing its head in the... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3209667/chinas-youngest-millennials-told-theyre-too-old-jobs-and-elder-gen-z-workers-are-next?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3209667/chinas-youngest-millennials-told-theyre-too-old-jobs-and-elder-gen-z-workers-are-next?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:00:10 +0000 Bring out the fabrics, cameras, celebrities and influencers: New York Fashion Week is back! The first of the two major fashion seasons in 2023 where American designers put their latest collections on display is expected to kick off on February 10, with a few shows taking place before the official start date. The February week of fashion brings returning designers including Sergio Hudson, Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler and Brandon Maxwell as well as New York Fashion Week first-timers Kate... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3209512/new-york-fashion-week-2023-everything-you-need-know-proenza-schouler-michael-kors-and-prabal-gurung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3209512/new-york-fashion-week-2023-everything-you-need-know-proenza-schouler-michael-kors-and-prabal-gurung?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:48:47 +0000 Business Insider Business Insider Generation Y, Z and Alpha consumers are not afraid to splurge when it comes to luxury – and their luxury bills are only expected to get bigger. The luxury market’s consumer base will reach 500 million by 2030, according to a report by Bain & Company published on January 17. Bain’s study is based on information and data provided by the Fondazione Altagamma, an Italian luxury goods body with over 280 luxury companies as members. The lion’s share of those luxury purchases will be made by the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3209384/millennials-gen-z-and-gen-alpha-luxurys-biggest-consumers-2030-worlds-youngest-demographics-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3209384/millennials-gen-z-and-gen-alpha-luxurys-biggest-consumers-2030-worlds-youngest-demographics-are?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:50:59 +0000 It’s official: a Nike and Tiffany & Co. collaboration trainer is on the way! Both companies took to social media over the weekend to advertise the collaboration. In separate Instagram posts, the retailers revealed the shoebox for the upcoming trainer. Nike and Tiffany also took out a full-page ad in January 29’s print edition of The New York Times featuring the words “A Legendary Pair”. The trainer, dubbed the Nike Air Force 1 Low Tiffany & Co. “1837” features an all-black nubuck leather on the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208853/nike-and-tiffany-co-launch-us400-sneakers-air-force-1-1837-limited-edition-shoe-collaboration-comes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208853/nike-and-tiffany-co-launch-us400-sneakers-air-force-1-1837-limited-edition-shoe-collaboration-comes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:00:15 +0000 Whether you’re an aficionado of knee-high boots or a platform ankle boot fan, there’s something this winter season for everyone. Step out in style by refreshing your wardrobe with one of the looks that STYLE has on its wish list this season. 1. Celine With the elegantly pointed toe and leather strap with an engraved buckle, these chic Verneuil high boots in calfskin are surely set to be one of the brand’s staple boots this season, US$1,650 2. Valentino Channel your inner Barbie with this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208552/5-most-fashionable-boots-winter-style-essential-celine-and-christian-louboutins-knee-high-versions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208552/5-most-fashionable-boots-winter-style-essential-celine-and-christian-louboutins-knee-high-versions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:00:09 +0000 Luxury Swiss watches are in high demand, and that extends to second-hand ones, the booming market driven by Generation Z buyers wanting high-end goods but with an eye on sustainability. The global second-hand watch market is estimated to be worth nearly 20 billion Swiss francs (US$21.7 billion), and could reach 35 billion francs by 2030, according to a study published in October by auditing and consulting giant Deloitte. Historically the realm of collectors scouting for rare watches at auction,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3208198/behind-second-hand-luxury-watch-boom-gen-z-buyers-who-shop-sustainability-scarcity-lure-vintage-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3208198/behind-second-hand-luxury-watch-boom-gen-z-buyers-who-shop-sustainability-scarcity-lure-vintage-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:15:09 +0000 Each year, watchmakers try to outdo each other with more technical complications and higher prices, so it’s interesting to note that the most disruptive thing that has come from the Swiss watch industry this year has been a bioceramic quartz chronograph called the MoonSwatch. The case material, while looking like plastic, is in fact a more sustainable mix of two-thirds ceramic and one-third a material derived from castor oil that Swatch Group developed. The watch in question is a marriage of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3200119/style-edit-swatchs-ceo-nick-hayek-jr-omega-x-swatchs-moonswatch-collaboration-marries-speedmaster?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3200119/style-edit-swatchs-ceo-nick-hayek-jr-omega-x-swatchs-moonswatch-collaboration-marries-speedmaster?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Nov 2022 02:00:14 +0000 Business Insider Business Insider This past spring, accessories designer Anya Hindmarch opened her latest store in the affluent London district of Belgravia. A. Houndmarch, as she called it, serves beef pâté, duck sausages and biscuits. But the shop isn’t a cafe – it’s a pop-up aimed squarely at an entirely new group of customer: dogs. Pets are a prime market right now, thanks in part to the pandemic. A 2021 report by the American Pet Products Association found that ownership of small animals, fish and reptiles increased 30 per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3197186/why-luxury-brands-are-cashing-rich-millennial-pet-owners-hermes-us1100-dog-bowl-and-pradas-pup-coat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3197186/why-luxury-brands-are-cashing-rich-millennial-pet-owners-hermes-us1100-dog-bowl-and-pradas-pup-coat?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:24:48 +0000 The Korea Times The Korea Times By Kim Jae-heun Luxury companies are becoming serious about the restaurant business in South Korea, as a way to maintain their posh image and continue to attract attention from young, trend-savvy consumers, according to industry officials. Italian high-end luxury fashion house Gucci has opened Gucci Osteria restaurant in the Itaewon neighbourhood of Seoul, where it serves dishes cooked by a three-Michelin-star restaurant chef. A burger costs 27,000 won (US$19) and a course menu ranges from... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3197135/cant-afford-gucci-eat-their-restaurant-instead-selling-luxury-brand-experience-millennials-and-gen-z?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3197135/cant-afford-gucci-eat-their-restaurant-instead-selling-luxury-brand-experience-millennials-and-gen-z?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:45:08 +0000 China’s young adults are seen to be wielding their “considerable” purchasing power to reshape China’s wine market, and it reflects how quickly consumption habits can change in the world’s second-largest economy. Millennials and members of Generation Z appear to be driving the trend that is expected to see China surpass all of its Asia-Pacific peers by 2026, in terms of wine purchases, according to new findings from London-based consultancy GlobalData. In its report earlier this month, GlobalData... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3196242/chinas-gen-z-may-not-earn-much-they-spend-they-do-and-theyre?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3196242/chinas-gen-z-may-not-earn-much-they-spend-they-do-and-theyre?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Oct 2022 21:30:22 +0000 Martin Choi Martin Choi Swiss army knife maker Victorinox is targeting young Chinese consumers with an online push and customisable products, after a pivot to e-commerce helped it recover from the pandemic-induced slump. Victorinox, which has had a presence in China for over 25 years, aims to expand its footprint by targeting millennials and generation Z, Carl Elsener, chief executive and fourth generation of his family running the firm, said in an interview. Victorinox was also taking into account consumer trends such... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3185142/swiss-army-knife-maker-victorinox-targets-chinas-millennials-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3185142/swiss-army-knife-maker-victorinox-targets-chinas-millennials-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:30:23 +0000 Within just three years of hanging up her graduation gown at New York’s Parsons School of Design, 27-year-old Chinese fashion designer Zhou Rui has already dressed K-pop superstars Itzy, Hyuna and Blackpink’s Lisa, Taiwanese singer Ouyang Nana, UK singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, and American songstress Solange Knowles. Known for a poetic and theatrical blend between lingerie and sportswear, Zhou’s knitted garments in coral, beige, lavender, fuchsia and cyan blue stretch over the body like rippling... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3181669/zhou-ruis-provocative-fashion-shes-dressed-blackpinks-lisa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3181669/zhou-ruis-provocative-fashion-shes-dressed-blackpinks-lisa?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:21 +0000 Netflix’s latest documentary White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, released on April 19, explores the trajectory of the preppy retail brand: how it took the early 2000s by storm with its exclusionary branding and how, ironically, its promotion of an all-American white look signalled its decline and marked its disappearance from mainstream relevance. The man who orchestrated Abercrombie & Fitch’s notorious branding – loud, preppy, sexual and very white – was former CEO Mike... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175961/what-mike-jeffries-doing-now-former-ceo-netflixs-white?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175961/what-mike-jeffries-doing-now-former-ceo-netflixs-white?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:00:26 +0000 Hannah Lazatin Hannah Lazatin There’s an old saying that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and this holds true in the increasingly popular sharing economy that younger generations are embracing. The second-hand luxury wave, in particular, is proving beneficial to a market that was once purposely designed with only a select few in mind. More specifically, the pre-owned luxury watch sector has opened the door to a rapidly growing opportunity that many – from watchmakers to collectors and auction houses – are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3170954/why-do-gen-z-and-millennials-love-second-hand-luxury-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3170954/why-do-gen-z-and-millennials-love-second-hand-luxury-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:24:27 +0000 Letao Wang has spent more than 10 years dispensing advice on love, money and careers to hundreds of people in Hong Kong from all walks of life. What’s different in today’s Covid-19 climate, he says, is an overwhelming lack of hope among his clients. Wang is one of the city’s most in-demand psychic readers, although he prefers the label spiritual counsellor – just don’t refer to him as a fortune-teller, like a lot of the media in Hong Kong have. “People feel stuck,” says Wang, the founder of The... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3169202/people-are-looking-hope-tarot-cards-psychics-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3169202/people-are-looking-hope-tarot-cards-psychics-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Mar 2022 23:15:21 +0000