https://www.scmp.com/rss/325466/feed The latest collections from luxury brands and high fashion designers on the catwalks and beyond en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon In November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made one of the most exciting discoveries of the modern era when he opened the tomb of the young King Tutankhamen, to find that all its precious 3,200-year-old treasure lay intact within. Now, a century later, those treasures along with others spanning 7,000 years of human history are being displayed together in the new six-storey Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt. Wandering around the museum, Egyptian jewellery designers, Amina Ghali and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350465/100-years-after-king-tuts-discovery-ancient-egypt-inspires-new-wave-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350465/100-years-after-king-tuts-discovery-ancient-egypt-inspires-new-wave-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:14 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Serving impeccable looks with a healthy dose of side eye, Samantha, the statuesque figure and irresistibly groomed face of the popular Instagram account @afghanhoundinthecity, isn’t your typical supermodel. She isn’t human, either, as her humorously self-evident handle might suggest. But the three-year-old, Edinburgh-based Afghan hound has been turning heads the world over with her masterfully styled portraits on social media, which look like they’ve been pulled straight from the pages of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Yves Saint Laurent famously once said that fashion fades, but style is eternal. For designer Filippo Sorcinelli, who fashions garments for one of the world’s most revered religious figures, that statement carries even greater weight. Having dressed three popes – Benedict, Francis and now Leo – for some of their most notable appearances for the better part of two decades, Sorcinelli, 50, is now affectionately known as the pope’s tailor, his intricately embroidered liturgical vestments akin to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349975/designer-filippo-sorcinelli-dressing-last-three-popes-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349975/designer-filippo-sorcinelli-dressing-last-three-popes-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Undercover founder Jun Takahashi travelled to Hong Kong for the opening of a store last month, he didn’t just mingle with fans and sit down for a bunch of interviews, the things fashion designers normally do when promoting a new boutique. At the event, held at the beachside enclave of Repulse Bay, Takahashi held a doll-making session while his rock band – which he co-founded with long-time friend Nobuhiko Kitamura, the man behind fellow Japanese label Hysteric Glamour – performed live. Not... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Sam Levinson’s Euphoria is finally returning to our screens with its third season – four years after its second season wrapped up with a cliffhanger in 2022. The show first aired in 2019 and served as a breakout project for many of its cast members, such as Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and its biggest star, Zendaya. Many of the original cast members will reprise their roles in the newest season – save for Barbie Ferreira and Angus Cloud, who left the show and who tragically... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349835/meet-chloe-cherry-former-adult-actress-who-plays-faye-euphoria?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349835/meet-chloe-cherry-former-adult-actress-who-plays-faye-euphoria?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Since 2002, the Chanel Métiers d’Art collection has been a standing appointment in the fashion calendar, dedicated to the many accomplished artisans behind the famed fashion house’s most intricate pieces. What began as a close collaboration between Chanel and a handful of specialist ateliers has grown into a network of around 60 “maisons d’art” and their factories across France, Italy, Spain and Scotland. The initiative encompasses more than 10,000 embroiderers, feather workers, goldsmiths,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3349633/style-edit-chanel-celebrates-metiers-dart-and-future-couture-craftsmanship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3349633/style-edit-chanel-celebrates-metiers-dart-and-future-couture-craftsmanship?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre,Sumnima Kandangwa Vincenzo La Torre,Sumnima Kandangwa This year marks the centenary of Queen Elizabeth’s birth. The late British monarch, who died in 2022, is the subject of an exhibition focusing on her style – which opens today. Held at The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” is the largest exhibition ever to pay homage to the queen’s fashion legacy, showcasing nearly 200 items of her clothing, starting from her childhood to the ensembles she wore for diplomatic engagements around the world, many of them... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3349658/queen-elizabeths-style-legacy-honoured-new-buckingham-palace-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3349658/queen-elizabeths-style-legacy-honoured-new-buckingham-palace-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Skye Hankey, who started out as a successful luxury property agent before marrying Rufus Hankey, the son of car loan mogul Don Hankey, is a regular at the White House and has graced glamorous events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards. She has also had a front-row seat to the inner workings of the fashion industry since she started appearing on red carpets around the world and hobnobbing with industry insiders such as Giambattista Valli... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349604/skye-hankey-philanthropy-and-supporting-emerging-designers-fashion-trust-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349604/skye-hankey-philanthropy-and-supporting-emerging-designers-fashion-trust-us?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:19:21 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Hunched over a sewing machine, Kil Bae is in his tailor shop in Manhattan, New York, hemming a dress when a new customer stops by with a vintage Tommy Hilfiger jacket he wants taken in. The modelling agent paid US$20 at a thrift store for his reversible bomber-style jacket, which is plaid on one side and red on the other. He is willing to spend US$280 to have it slimmed down. Alteration requests with such a price disparity would have seemed odd a few years ago, the tailor says, but are helping... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3349220/us20-jacket-us280-tailoring-how-demand-tailors-rising-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3349220/us20-jacket-us280-tailoring-how-demand-tailors-rising-us?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Behind the scenes at menswear brand Feng Chen Wang’s 10th anniversary show at Shanghai Fashion Week, amid the sound of camera flashes going off every second and the overpowering smell of hairspray, the first thing that strikes me is the vibrant range of hair colours on display. One model’s hair is white as snow; another is of a fiery red hue. A third one has strands in an electric shade of blue. Everyone looks eccentric, but no one feels out of place. All the models appear radically different in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:54:38 +0000 dpa dpa For years, wedge heels have taken a back seat, often associated with noughties holiday wardrobes or summer weddings. This season, however, they have stepped back into trend, thanks to recent shows from Victoria Beckham, Chloe and Isabel Marant, which has revived its Bekett wedge sneaker. While designers have offered twists on the classic wedge, such as cut-outs or textural finishes, the heel has not lost its wearability in making height comfortable. According to British retailer Marks &... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3349333/wedge-heels-are-back-how-wear-y2k-trend-loved-britney-spears-and-paris-hilton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3349333/wedge-heels-are-back-how-wear-y2k-trend-loved-britney-spears-and-paris-hilton?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:08 +0000 Kyodo Kyodo Japan’s body positivity movement has cooled since its 2010s peak. Still, its plus-size industry remains resilient thanks to tight-knit communities, even as weight stigma lingers and artificial intelligence could mark another turning point. In Japan, the movement has largely been grass roots, with social media driving change over the past 15 years. “Before [social media], the average person was just a passive viewer. There were media outlets providing information, and people consumed it,” says... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3349212/whats-next-japans-plus-size-scene-weight-loss-drugs-and-ai-continue-rise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3349212/whats-next-japans-plus-size-scene-weight-loss-drugs-and-ai-continue-rise?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:15:07 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg In 2018, my house in London was broken into and quite a few things were stolen. At the time, these losses conjoined into one upsetting blur – but over the years I stopped caring about most of them: the laptops and iPads have long been replaced, as have my bike and radio, and the clothes would no longer be particularly fashionable even if they were still hanging in my wardrobe. There is, however, one item that I have struggled to forget about: a necklace filled with individually chosen charms... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348802/why-charm-jewellery-remains-timeless-way-wear-your-story?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348802/why-charm-jewellery-remains-timeless-way-wear-your-story?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Attention beauty lovers – you’re in for a real treat this month. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty traverses all categories, from skincare and make-up to hair, fragrances and even clothing. Go on and scroll to see what items are worth adding to your cart. Lush Cosmetics x Paddington British retailer Lush Cosmetics and Paddington Bear, one of the world’s most adored fictional characters, have released a super cute collection featuring the brand’s handmade bath... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348771/fragrances-skincare-latest-beauty-drops-chanel-le-labo-make-ever-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348771/fragrances-skincare-latest-beauty-drops-chanel-le-labo-make-ever-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From representing her home country on magazine covers to running a global beauty brand, British-Filipina model Georgina Wilson-Burnand is the quintessential “It” girl in all respects. The former host of Asia’s Next Top Model co-founded Sunnies Studios in the Philippines back in 2013, and has since expanded it from what was once a small line of stylish sunglasses to a full-on beauty brand offering a wide range of eyewear services as well as skincare and cosmetic products. Wilson-Burnand – a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Whether you’re channelling “country club chic” or prefer Mrs Prada’s subversive take on a sporting kind of preppiness, the past few seasons it’s been impossible to miss the return of the polo shirt. There were cropped versions at Rabanne, buttoned-up ones at Miu Miu, luxe grey ones at Tommy Hilfiger, and quarter-zip versions at Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Métiers d’Art show, staged in a New York subway station. Simone Rocha is another designer to put a unique twist on the polo, adding her signature... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348380/polos-rebooted-how-ralph-lauren-chanel-and-taylor-swift-are-redefining-preppy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348380/polos-rebooted-how-ralph-lauren-chanel-and-taylor-swift-are-redefining-preppy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sam Beltran Sam Beltran Later this month, Indonesian cinema-goers will finally get to see what audiences in Berlin saw in February: Jokor Anwar’s Ghost in the Cell. The horror-comedy, which had its world premiere at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, has been celebrated by influential trade magazine Variety for rising above mere “escapist entertainment” to channel societal anxieties about corruption and environmental destruction. Yet it is only the latest example of Southeast Asia’s creative moment... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3348980/southeast-asia-seeks-soft-power-outlast-us300-billion-buzz?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3348980/southeast-asia-seeks-soft-power-outlast-us300-billion-buzz?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:16 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian French luxury brand Louis Vuitton has recently launched a watering can-shaped handbag in China targeting male customers, helping the brand stay in the public eye. The men’s bag is shaped like a gardening watering can and is priced at 36,000 yuan (US$5,217), while a matching watering can ornament retails for 7,750 yuan. The item sparked discussion on Chinese social media platforms, with consumers noting that Louis Vuitton frequently released such whimsical, quirky designs. The brand’s customer... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348830/eye-catching-design-meets-eye-watering-prices-lv-launches-watering-can-man-bag?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3348830/eye-catching-design-meets-eye-watering-prices-lv-launches-watering-can-man-bag?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:30:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney A cardigan is often one of the most useful items in your wardrobe – ideal to have with you on those bright-but-not-so-warm days. The silhouette – typically a lightweight knit in the likes of cashmere – is versatile, soft and ideal for layering over a simple T-shirt or even wearing solo with jeans. This season, look out for cardies in muted pastel tones such as lilac and mint green. Staud Chinti & Parker Maison Kitsuné Guest In Residence https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348475/4-versatile-pastel-cardigans-belong-every-wardrobe-spring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348475/4-versatile-pastel-cardigans-belong-every-wardrobe-spring?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Fashion houses are ushering in the new season with playful updates on iconic designs and fresh collaborations. Fendi reimagines its iconic Peekaboo with embellishments, while Hermès makes leisurewear chic with a striped terrycloth cap. Giorgio Armani teams up with Milanese knitwear label Alanui for a unisex cardigan, and Loro Piana softens its signature Extra Bag. Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton marks 130 years of its monogram with a colourful twist, and Maison Kitsuné’s new creative direction pays... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348371/8-fashion-drops-know-spring-brand-name-bags-brogues-caps-and-cardigans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348371/8-fashion-drops-know-spring-brand-name-bags-brogues-caps-and-cardigans?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso One look at the queue for a Chopova Lowena sample sale feels a little like peeking inside a high school auditorium filled with an eccentric, yet effortlessly well-dressed congregation of cool girls and quirky kids. You’ll see fans united by their love for London’s most punk rock brand on the block, lining up for a chance to nab one of Chopova Lowena’s highly coveted carabiner skirts. You wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking they were queuing up for a celebrity sighting. But the passion of Chopova... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348513/how-london-brand-chopova-lowena-and-its-cult-carabiner-skirt-came-be-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348513/how-london-brand-chopova-lowena-and-its-cult-carabiner-skirt-came-be-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:13 +0000 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 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick There are seasons when Gucci leans into spectacle, and times when it turns down the volume and lets line, hardware and proportion do the talking. The new Giglio and Borsetto bags sit firmly in the latter camp. Giglio – named after the lily that has long symbolised Florence, Gucci’s founding city – softens the idea of a tote. First seen on the cruise 2026 runway, it’s essentially a slouch with just enough discipline: a gently structured, roomy shape that can be worn long on the shoulder or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348122/style-edit-guccis-giglio-and-borsetto-bags-redefine-quiet-luxury-city-dressing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348122/style-edit-guccis-giglio-and-borsetto-bags-redefine-quiet-luxury-city-dressing?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:29 +0000 Tom Hussain Tom Hussain Planning to update your wardrobe this summer? Industry insiders have some advice: do it soon. By the time autumn collections hit the racks, the aftershocks of war on Iran may have quietly picked your pocket. Clothing manufacturers and industry analysts are warning consumers to budget for price increases of 10 to 15 per cent as South Asia’s US$50 billion garment export industry reels from a cascade of war-driven shocks. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has choked natural gas supplies to... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348195/war-iran-about-make-clothes-more-expensive-heres-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348195/war-iran-about-make-clothes-more-expensive-heres-why?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:11 +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 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre One of the most influential players in the art world, Pearl Lam is also known for her impeccable taste and personal style. Based between Shanghai and London, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects has recently made a foray into podcasting with The Pearl Lam Podcast, where she interviews artists, writers, designers and cultural figures. Before the opening of a new exhibition at her Hong Kong gallery for Art Basel 2026, she took some time to talk about her most treasured products and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347849/style-according-pearl-lam-hong-kong-born-founder-pearl-lam-galleries?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Roger Vivier is one of the most celebrated shoemakers of the 20th century. The late founder of the eponymous label, now helmed by Italian designer Gherardo Felloni, was responsible for iconic creations such as the Belle Vivier and the Virgule, or comma, heel. Roger Vivier: Heritage and Imagination, a monograph published by Rizzoli, celebrates that storied legacy by highlighting five thematic “salons”: Le Salon de l’Héritage, Le Salon des Formes, Le Salon de l’Ornement, Le Salon de la Célébrité... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347526/shoemaker-roger-viviers-forward-looking-vision-celebrated-monograph?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347526/shoemaker-roger-viviers-forward-looking-vision-celebrated-monograph?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:16 +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 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Ever since he created the now legendary Venetia in the early 2000s, New York designer Marc Jacobs has had the Midas touch with handbags. Today, the brand’s bag universe includes a range of must-have styles – from the legendary Stam, named after Canadian model Jessica Stam, and the tongue-in-cheek boxy The Tote Bag, to The Snapshot, a compact, camera-style silhouette with signature double-J hardware. The latest collection for spring 2026, Make Your Marc pays tribute to many of these iconic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347647/style-edit-marc-jacobs-celebrates-iconic-bags-make-your-marc?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347647/style-edit-marc-jacobs-celebrates-iconic-bags-make-your-marc?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong More than 60 new brands, mostly luxury labels, will move into K11 Musea as part of a revamp to boost the shopping centre’s offerings, but an analyst has warned of a complicated external environment weighing on the retail sector’s prospects. These brands are set to join the Tsim Sha Tsui mall in a tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space, with operators expecting rents for the revamped stores to rise by double digits. New or expanded flagship stores include Audemars Piguet,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:30:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Since he began his role as creative director at Chanel, Matthieu Blazy has already shown four collections for the legacy house – collections that have fans of the brand, old and new, scrambling to get their hands on Blazy’s pieces, which hit stores early this month. The appeal of Blazy’s Chanel was especially evident this award season when Teyana Taylor attended the Chanel and Charles Finch pre-Oscar party on March 14 wearing a show-stopping multicoloured fur jacket from the brand’s fall/winter... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3347364/style-edit-matthieu-blazys-chanel-collections-were-celebrated-during-2026-awards-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3347364/style-edit-matthieu-blazys-chanel-collections-were-celebrated-during-2026-awards-season?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:00:29 +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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Two years into his tenure as creative director, Alessandro Michele – whose near-decade in the same role at Gucci redefined the house’s codes – brought Valentino back to its roots with the fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection, Interferenze. Staged at the storied Palazzo Barberini in Rome, the show marked the maison’s first official return to its founder’s hometown since Valentino Garavani’s passing in January. It featured a star-studded front row with Gwyneth Paltrow and Colman Domingo... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3347288/style-edit-valentino-returns-rome-alessandro-micheles-fall/winter-2026-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3347288/style-edit-valentino-returns-rome-alessandro-micheles-fall/winter-2026-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Considered Asia’s original supermodel, Qiqi Yam has modelled alongside the likes of Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford and has starred in high-profile campaigns for brands including SK-II and watchmaker Omega. She also founded her own fashion line and reality TV show. How do you define style? Style is a way to express one’s aesthetics and attitude. Everyone has their own unique mark. Why is Hong Kong still an important style capital? Its openness and internationalism allow Hong Kong society... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347366/their-words-qiqi-yams-unabashed-support-hong-kongs-designers-and-fashion-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347366/their-words-qiqi-yams-unabashed-support-hong-kongs-designers-and-fashion-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre A former actress and the star of 1990s Cantonese films such as The Crucifixion (1994) and Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996), Hilary Tsui is the founder of multi-brand boutique Her in Causeway Bay and one of the most stylish women in Hong Kong. Tsui, who has a young daughter with husband and singer Eason Chan, is also the co-founder of performance label Aim Higher Club with high-jumper Cecilia Yeung. An avid snowboarder, Tsui always looks impeccable, whether she’s wearing the latest drops from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347336/their-words-hilary-tsui-talks-20-years-fashion-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347336/their-words-hilary-tsui-talks-20-years-fashion-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Popular doll Labubu and Blackpink’s Jennie were among the headline names and brands from the city and abroad that drew thousands of fans to Hong Kong’s third edition of pop culture festival ComplexCon on Saturday. Organisers said this year’s edition had broken records and would draw tens of thousands across the two-day event at AsiaWorld-Expo. On Saturday morning, attendees took selfies with sculptures of Labubu and queued for exclusive merchandise, while others explored local vinyl record... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347422/labubu-blackpinks-jennie-draw-thousands-complexcon-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347422/labubu-blackpinks-jennie-draw-thousands-complexcon-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:37:10 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu Chinese youth are enthusiastically adopting Japan’s “ita bag” fashion accessory style to showcase their admiration for beloved anime and real-life idols, elevating the culture with their imaginative designs. On China’s popular lifestyle-sharing platform, RedNote, the hashtag #tongbao, which means “painful bag” (the Chinese translation of ita bag), boasts 2.3 billion views. Originating in Japan around the 2010s, the “ita bag” refers to bags adorned with plushies, badges, or small cards... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347384/how-painful-bag-becomes-popular-subculture-fashion-trend-especially-among-china-youth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347384/how-painful-bag-becomes-popular-subculture-fashion-trend-especially-among-china-youth?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:00:14 +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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Alessandro Nivola takes on the role of American fashion designer Calvin Klein – Carolyn Bessette’s former boss – in Ryan Murphy’s hit TV anthology Love Story. The series, which dramatises the tumultuous relationship of the former Calvin Klein publicist and John F. Kennedy Jr, also sheds light on the designer’s relationship with Bessette and marriage to Kelly Klein. In episode six (spoiler alert) viewers see Bessette deliver what, to Klein, is the ultimate betrayal – her resignation. And with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347285/meet-alessandro-nivola-who-plays-calvin-klein-love-story-starring-sarah-pidgeon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347285/meet-alessandro-nivola-who-plays-calvin-klein-love-story-starring-sarah-pidgeon?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:28 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung This weekend, Hong Kong will transform into a sprawling playground for all kinds of enthusiasts. Whether your idea of a perfect day involves pop culture expos, street art exploration, sonic healing or attempting to eat your own weight in pani puri, there is something for everyone. Read on to find out more. 1. ComplexCon ComplexCon returns to AsiaWorld-Expo this weekend, once again transforming the venue into a giant hotbed of streetwear, music and art. Led by Ka-sing Lung, the Hong Kong-born... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3347238/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3347238/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:22:35 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela One of Asia’s most experienced luxury brand professionals, Peter Cheung has worked for the likes of Sotheby’s, Dior Couture, Versace and Van Cleef & Arpels. He is also a permanent fixture on the local style scene. How do you define style? An expression of one’s personality, creative spirit and outlook on life that is distinctively original but always effortless. What is the most memorable fashion event you have been to? It’s hard to name just one but the Louis Vuitton menswear show held at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347129/their-words-peter-cheung-why-hong-kong-fashion-fans-are-ahead-trends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347129/their-words-peter-cheung-why-hong-kong-fashion-fans-are-ahead-trends?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +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 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Born and raised in Hong Kong, Tania Mohan is the founder and creative director of home-grown luxury lifestyle brand, Tabla. Widely recognised as a style expert, she has been featured in media across Asia and beyond. What has been a defining fashion moment for Hong Kong? The launch of Shanghai Tang by the fashion visionary David Tang [in 1994]. The brand blends traditional Chinese artistry and silhouettes with contemporary design, innovative fabrics and vibrant colours. Fresh life was brought to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346888/their-words-tania-mohan-rise-asian-luxury-brands-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346888/their-words-tania-mohan-rise-asian-luxury-brands-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse US President Donald Trump’s love affair with the Chicago shoe brand Florsheim took over the internet last week, after it was reported that he had gifted several members of his cabinet with new shoes, particularly the brand’s black cap-toe Oxfords named The Lexington. The unusual gifts were first reported last week in The Wall Street Journal, which said Trump had given out pairs of Florsheim shoes worth US$145 – at times even guessing people’s shoe size in front of them. “It’s a nice shoe,” Trump... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3346877/all-about-florsheim-shoe-brand-has-caught-us-president-donald-trumps-fancy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3346877/all-about-florsheim-shoe-brand-has-caught-us-president-donald-trumps-fancy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa LoveShackFancy founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen recently threw her 12-year-old daughter Scarlett a lavish pink-themed bat mitzvah, complete with a custom pink pearl-embroidered Torah cover, a five-tier cake and a DJ. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rebecca Hessel Cohen (@becknyc) For the festivities, Cohen – who founded her luxury lifestyle brand in 2013 – transformed the ballroom at New York City’s iconic Plaza Hotel into “Club Cohen”. Guests... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346707/meet-loveshackfancys-rebecca-hessel-cohen-who-just-threw-lavish-bat-mitzvah-her-daughter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346707/meet-loveshackfancys-rebecca-hessel-cohen-who-just-threw-lavish-bat-mitzvah-her-daughter?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:00:13 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela The former Asia-Pacific president of luxury conglomerate Kering, Mimi Tang oversaw a portfolio of luxury brands including Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Saint Laurent for over 25 years. She is also a founding member of the Kering Foundation. How do you define style? Style is an attitude. It goes beyond mere appearances or fashion choices. What has been Hong Kong’s most iconic fashion moment in the past two decades? The Louis Vuitton fashion show, which took place in November 2023. This event... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346514/their-words-mimi-tang-defines-20-years-setting-trends-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346514/their-words-mimi-tang-defines-20-years-setting-trends-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +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 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Luxury leather goods used to mean cumbersome trunks and outsized suitcases. Nowadays, though, with people living half their lives in transit, moving from hot desk to hotel and back again, a “status bag” means something different. For its 50th anniversary collection, alt luxe label MCM has released Icons Reinvented – a reworking of some of its best known pieces. It’s not so much a museum retrospective as a year‑long remix. Signature silhouettes – the Stark backpack, Liz shopper, Ella Boston and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3346462/style-edit-mcm-marks-50-years-reinventing-its-iconic-bags-era-smart-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3346462/style-edit-mcm-marks-50-years-reinventing-its-iconic-bags-era-smart-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Hong Kong-based photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is best known for his collaborations with famed director Wong Kar-wai on iconic films such as In the Mood for Love. He is also a regular contributor to fashion and art magazines like i-D, Vogue Italia and Numèro. How do you define style? It’s a look, just like the sky is blue. What is the most memorable fashion event you’ve been to? An exhibition curated by William Chang called “The Love of Couture”. His vision was all about... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3346439/their-words-photographer-wing-shya-recalls-20-years-style-highs-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3346439/their-words-photographer-wing-shya-recalls-20-years-style-highs-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000