https://www.scmp.com/rss/328192/feed Leona Liu is the former Editor of STYLE, covering a variety of lifestyle topics from fashion to design. She has previously worked at iconic titles like VOGUE, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, National Geographic and most recently, the design magazine Perspective. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Three years into his role as CEO of Oetker Collection, Timo Gruenert explains the luxury hotel group’s plans to enter the US market, and why they deliberately have no brand standards. What’s the biggest challenge in restoring the historic property, The Vineta, in the US? We had been looking for some time to enter the US market but waited for the perfect opportunity that fulfilled our criteria. About 35 per cent of our guests within Oetker Collection come from North America, so in many respects... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208421/oetker-collection-ceo-timo-gruenert-masterpiece-hotels-every-historic-property-par-dior-haute?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208421/oetker-collection-ceo-timo-gruenert-masterpiece-hotels-every-historic-property-par-dior-haute?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:50:15 +0000 Moynat, today owned by luxury goods behemoth LVMH, is one of the oldest French luxury brands, established in Paris back in 1849 and known for its trunks and travel collections. In this latest instalment in STYLE’s Conversation series profiling the luxury world’s movers and shakers, the house’s CEO Lisa Attia talks about her plans for its rejuvenation and coming expansion in Asia. What are your proudest achievements since you joined as CEO in March 2020? When I took my position at Moynat, it was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3200093/reinvention-one-frances-oldest-luxury-brands-moynat-ceo-lisa-attia-trunk-makers-pivot-asia-and-how?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3200093/reinvention-one-frances-oldest-luxury-brands-moynat-ceo-lisa-attia-trunk-makers-pivot-asia-and-how?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:04:05 +0000 Diego Della Valle, chairman of leather goods manufacturer Tod’s, explains the essence of an authentic Italian luxury lifestyle and why it still appeals to younger generations across the globe. What is the Aria d’Italia campaign? We want to celebrate contemporary Italian lifestyle and its values. Through a few keywords, such as timeless, craftsmanship, heritage, imagination, passion and joy – which embody the core values of the Italian lifestyle and at the same time reflect the DNA of our brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3192145/how-tods-appealing-new-younger-generations-globally-italian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3192145/how-tods-appealing-new-younger-generations-globally-italian?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:31 +0000 The Venice Film Festival is one of the most glamorous events in the showbiz world, a veritable global summit of style where movie stars, directors, musicians, supermodels and influencers convene to look pretty on the red carpet between soaking up highbrow cinema. This year’s 79th edition, which kicked off on August 31 and wraps on September 10, welcomed stars like Julianne Moore, Laura Dern, Brad Pitt, Harry Styles and Florence Pugh. While the event once again set a high watermark for luxury... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191965/14-most-glam-high-jewellery-looks-venice-film-festival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191965/14-most-glam-high-jewellery-looks-venice-film-festival?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:32:49 +0000 It’s been a busy few years for Italian luxury fashion powerhouse Ermenegildo Zegna, from acquiring Thom Browne in 2018 to listing itself on the NYSE in 2021. Here, we speak with Gildo Zegna, chairman and CEO at Ermenegildo Zegna, on upcoming collaborations, post-pandemic strategies for the Chinese market and taking the company public while staying true to its family-oriented roots. How has Zegna changed since you took it public in 2021? Zegna has a long history that we are very proud of, from a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3187393/whats-changed-ermenegildo-zegna-after-going-public-italian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3187393/whats-changed-ermenegildo-zegna-after-going-public-italian?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:09:58 +0000 Luxury veteran Guido Terreni, formerly president of Bulgari’s watch division, is now CEO of Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier. Here he shares his insights on spearheading the brand and his plans for Asia. What are your key innovations for 2022? The Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante is for sure the one to mention as it expresses what Parmigiani Fleurier is: innovative with a world premiere, which remains nevertheless extremely pure, elegant and refined. Furthermore, I could mention the new Tonda PF... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3182327/guido-terreni-ceo-swiss-watchmaker-parmigiani-fleurier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3182327/guido-terreni-ceo-swiss-watchmaker-parmigiani-fleurier?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:41:45 +0000 A tapestry of style, creativity and highly coveted party invites awaited the well-heeled elites of the world, as the established A-listers were joined by up-and-coming stars at the recent return of the fashion weeks of Paris, Milan, London and New York. Together, this “big four” is the fashion industry’s ultimate annual extravaganza. Before the pandemic, an audience of 100 or more congregating in a closed space was normal for a runway show. Today that idea seems alarming to many for whom the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3178524/do-we-need-fashion-weeks-any-more-how-metaverse-digital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3178524/do-we-need-fashion-weeks-any-more-how-metaverse-digital?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:20 +0000 The 75th Cannes Film Festival returned to the South of France on May 18. Welcoming acclaimed directors and actors along with their film crews from across the globe, this year’s celebration saw some highly anticipated projects get their moment in the spotlight. From Tom Cruise’s highly anticipated film Top Gun: Maverick, to Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut Hunt. The red carpet also saw several jaw-dropping couture gowns from the likes of Giorgio Armani, Dior, Louis Vuitton and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178532/cannes-film-festival-2022s-best-red-carpet-looks-so-far?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178532/cannes-film-festival-2022s-best-red-carpet-looks-so-far?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 May 2022 03:00:14 +0000 The 2022 Billboard Music Awards lit up Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday night, May 15, with K-pop heroes BTS cleaning up with three major awards: Top Duo/Group, Top Song Sales Artist and Top Selling Song for the smash global hit Butter. Welcoming some of music’s hottest (and most stylish) names – including US hip-hop heavyweights Travis Scott and Megan Thee Stallion – the BBMAs saw stars channelling an offbeat vibe on the red carpet, marking a sharp contrast with the classic and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178041/billboard-music-awards-2022-best-and-worst-dressed-award?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178041/billboard-music-awards-2022-best-and-worst-dressed-award?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 May 2022 06:30:49 +0000 The Met Gala 2022 returned to New York City on May 2, the first Monday of the month, and it was a star-studded bash indeed. With the theme “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” following last year’s “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”, the fundraising event had a dress code of “gilded glamour”. During fashion’s biggest night out, we saw lots of gold and embroidery mixed with white, burgundy and pink – thanks to Valentino and its dedicated pink collection. A sea of colour palettes was matched with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176390/met-gala-2022s-best-and-worst-dressed-stars-elon-musk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3176390/met-gala-2022s-best-and-worst-dressed-stars-elon-musk?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 May 2022 10:59:02 +0000 The 64th annual Grammy Awards travelled to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday night, rather than the usual gala in Los Angeles. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the long-awaited extravaganza saw thrilling performances from Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and H.E.R., among others. Before the awards ceremony, we all watched as music’s biggest stars paraded the red carpet in Sin City. Unlike the classic haute couture gowns and dazzling diamond high jewellery of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173027/grammys-2022-best-and-worst-dressed-celebrities-bts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3173027/grammys-2022-best-and-worst-dressed-celebrities-bts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:01:01 +0000 It seems drama never ceases to torment Italian fashion houses. That goes for the wrangling within the Gucci family, translated into the recent cinematic sensation House of Gucci, as well as the tragedy of the 1997 murder of Gianni Versace, that Ryan Murphy turned into the television series, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. While the series on the house of Versace’s recent past mixed imagined events with real life ones, one thing remained true throughout: that Versace... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3172679/how-donatella-took-versace-new-heights-after-giannis-death?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3172679/how-donatella-took-versace-new-heights-after-giannis-death?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:00:18 +0000 The 2022 Oscars ceremony kicked off at 8pm ET on Sunday night, March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. As stars stepped out for one of the biggest events in entertainment, we take a look at what luxurious style was on display. The Academy Awards have long been a global stage for brands and celebrities to cement their collaborations, as well as a laboratory for designers to showcase some truly inventive designs. With young rising stars and new fashion powerhouses like Zendaya appearing in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172157/oscars-2022-best-and-worst-dressed-megan-thee-stallion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172157/oscars-2022-best-and-worst-dressed-megan-thee-stallion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:52:27 +0000 Leona Liu Leona Liu Giovanna Vitelli, vice-president of Azimut Benetti Group and the daughter of Azimut founder Paolo Vitelli, explains how the luxury boatbuilder has navigated the pandemic. What makes Benetti yachts different? Since 1873, the shipyard has specialised in the construction of megayachts. Nowadays Benetti creates yachts tailor-made according to their owner’s desires. Each of these is the result of years of yacht-building experience as well as Benetti’s heritage. We have developed a network of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3171220/how-did-covid-19-spark-boom-luxury-yacht-sales-benetti?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3171220/how-did-covid-19-spark-boom-luxury-yacht-sales-benetti?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:39:56 +0000 It’s surely one of the most formidable of roles for any male Chinese actor to take on: playing Mao Zedong, the most influential and recognisable face in modern China’s history. Still, when 35-year-old Chinese heartthrob Li Yifeng was offered the opportunity, in last year’s blockbuster film The Pioneer, he was more than up for the challenge. “I’m always looking for innovations and opportunities to transform myself, and I hope I can demonstrate a different character with each role, not being... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3162557/chinese-actor-li-yifeng-his-biggest-roles-yet-mao-zedong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3162557/chinese-actor-li-yifeng-his-biggest-roles-yet-mao-zedong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:06:13 +0000 Leona Liu Leona Liu The bombshell news that Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Wang Leehom and his wife Lee Jinglei are divorcing has swept up the internet in the past week. Dubbed “the biggest melon” – meaning celebrity gossip in Chinese internet slang – the drama has even propelled state media giant Global Times into the fray to comment on the affair. Discourse around what impact a public figure should have on fans was once again brought to the front of agenda. But more pressingly, the incident also prompted... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160701/wang-leehoms-divorce-making-chinese-women-rethink?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160701/wang-leehoms-divorce-making-chinese-women-rethink?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:03:17 +0000 Have you seen Prince William and Kate Middleton’s new family holiday card yet? The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently shared a lovely photograph that was taken in Jordan, where the family was on holiday earlier this year, on social media. The portrait featured the three royal children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who were dressed in colour coordinated outfits. If the little royals’ adorable outfits got you inspired to spoil your own little princes and princesses –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160363/fit-royal-child-5-luxury-fashion-items-dress-your-kids?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3160363/fit-royal-child-5-luxury-fashion-items-dress-your-kids?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:39:52 +0000 Luxury fashion isn’t just for your wardrobe – you can look stylish while working out with these designer exercise equipment pieces and accessories, too. 5 glam tableware pieces for your holiday parties by Gucci, LV and more Here are STYLE’s top picks by brands like Hermès, Versace and Dior. Hermès After a long punishing workout, reach for this flask, a collaboration with silversmith Puiforcat that’ll make you the talk of every spin class and yoga studio, HK$52,300 (US$6,700) 5 sumptuous woolly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157524/5-pieces-luxury-exercise-equipment-level-your-workout-diors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157524/5-pieces-luxury-exercise-equipment-level-your-workout-diors?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Nov 2021 02:00:26 +0000 Sitting against a grey background splashed with hints of Art Nouveau decor, designer Rick Owens dialled in from his home in Concordia, Italy, where he has spent most of his time during Covid-19 lockdowns. 11 Kate Middleton looks inspired by Princess Diana “It was a weird period, because we’ve all been with a global crisis, which made us think, very internally and introspectively,” he says. “Everybody has kind of been going through something so epic, which has made us all internalise and think... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157115/rick-owens-fashions-lord-darkness-improvising-during-covid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3157115/rick-owens-fashions-lord-darkness-improvising-during-covid?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:25:06 +0000 The latest instalment in our On Work series with luxury CEOs. This month: Bertrand Mak, founder of Sauvereign In an exclusive, STYLE speaks to Bertrand Mak, the man who introduced hand-gilded heels to Rupert Sanderson, before going it alone with a pioneering Hong Kong luxury brand. Street chic: stylish shoes and handbags just in time for autumn Tell us about your time with English shoe brand Rupert Sanderson. I was behind the scenes designing for Rupert Sanderson, working on the gold leaf motif.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3156542/yes-local-hong-kong-fashion-brands-can-be-luxurious-bertrand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3156542/yes-local-hong-kong-fashion-brands-can-be-luxurious-bertrand?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:21:49 +0000 Since sporty trainers came onto the runways of luxury brands, they have stormed the streets of international fashion capitals from Paris to Milan. From Dior’s funky reinvention of its classic high-top B23 to Loewe’s new design in avocado green, here are STYLE’s best picks of the autumn/winter trainers that are as trendy as they are comfortable. Spooktastic! 17 celebrities who won Halloween (and only 2 Squid Game looks) Dior The high-top B23 trainers get a military makeover with a camouflage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3155268/5-trendy-designer-sneakers-autumn/winter-fashion-diors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3155268/5-trendy-designer-sneakers-autumn/winter-fashion-diors?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:26:56 +0000 American actor Timothée Chalamet has been busy leaving his fashion mark on red carpets around the world. In September, after departing Cannes – where he orchestrated an adorable fashion moment with Tilda Swinton – and Venice, the Academy Award nominee landed in the Big Apple for another stellar event, the much-discussed Met Gala. Inside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ‘Palace of Secrets’, The Carlyle Adhering to this year’s theme of “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”, the 25-year-old opted to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152757/how-get-timothee-chalamets-daring-met-gala-look-dune?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152757/how-get-timothee-chalamets-daring-met-gala-look-dune?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:00:17 +0000 Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Chinese tech giant Huawei, was recently freed from Canada after a deal with the US Department of Justice. The tech executive, who was previously under house arrest in her multimillion-dollar mansion in Vancouver, travelled to Shenzhen on a chartered Air China flight on September 25. Two Canadians detained in China were also released and returned to their home country. The best and worst dressed celebrities at the Met Gala 2021 During her three-year detention in Canada, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3150728/meng-wanzhou-fashion-icon-controversial-huawei-cfos-most?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3150728/meng-wanzhou-fashion-icon-controversial-huawei-cfos-most?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:00:15 +0000 As Rimowa today launches a star-studded new campaign fronted by divergent contemporary icons Lebron James, Rihanna, Roger Federer and Patti Smith, STYLE spoke exclusively to the brand’s CEO, luxury veteran Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, about how the luggage business will recover from the pandemic and its effects on travel. Tell us more about the new Never Still campaign? The key phrase for this campaign I would extract from one of Patti Smith’s poems: “We are ready”. At Rimowa, we took the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3149129/rihanna-lebron-james-roger-federer-all-lead-rimowas-never?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3149129/rihanna-lebron-james-roger-federer-all-lead-rimowas-never?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:12:42 +0000 The Met Gala red carpet has returned after over a year of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. Originally scheduled for the first Monday in May – or May 4, 2020 – the event finally took place on September 13, following New York Fashion Week and the MTV Video Music Awards. The fundraising event celebrates the museum’s flagship exhibition of the year, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”, which will open to the public on September 18. The event is followed by another series, “In America: an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148775/best-and-worst-dressed-celebrities-met-gala-2021-billie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148775/best-and-worst-dressed-celebrities-met-gala-2021-billie?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:28:24 +0000 Even if you’re not a fashion fan, you’ve probably heard the name Christian Louboutin, the Parisian designer at least partially responsible for the global obsession with stilettos. The phenomenon was perhaps most dashingly embodied in the famous HBO TV series Sex and the City, with fashionista Carrie Bradshaw memorably gushing “hello lover” at a sexy pair of heels in a Louboutin boutique window. The signature red-lacquered soles, now one of the most recognisable fashion emblems, has become a sign... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3148021/christian-louboutin-why-fashion-can-still-make-difference?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3148021/christian-louboutin-why-fashion-can-still-make-difference?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:00:19 +0000 The annual Venice International Film Festival has returned to the “floating city” once more. This year’s 78th edition opened on September 1 with films like Dune, Princess Diana-inspired Spencer and The Lost Daughter competing for the Golden Lion awards. Besides highly anticipated films, what we also love is the fascinating fashion showcase at photocalls and premieres, as international stars disembark from water taxis in glamorous couture gowns and extravagant high jewellery. From rising... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147835/who-was-best-dressed-venice-film-festival-2021-zendaya?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147835/who-was-best-dressed-venice-film-festival-2021-zendaya?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:43:58 +0000 Kevin Jiang, president of China’s e-commerce giant JD.com, talks to STYLE about the country’s digitisation of shopping for luxury products and on forging a relationship with LVMH. Beyoncé and Jay-Z confirmed as new faces of Tiffany & Co How has JD Luxury performed before and during the pandemic? While the pandemic has hit the global luxury market hard, China is actually seeing rapid growth. In the meantime, we also see trends that luxury consumers are becoming younger, buying more full-price... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3147497/how-jdcom-sold-western-luxury-brands-chinas-gen-z-think-ar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3147497/how-jdcom-sold-western-luxury-brands-chinas-gen-z-think-ar?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:19 +0000 No matter how much of a nuisance they’ve become, face masks aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Even royalty aren’t exempt from donning them; in fact, with all the public engagements they need to attend, they’re even more of a must. Known for their elegant outfits, it was only a matter of time before the royals stepped up their mask game to make sure their face coverings matched their public looks. Here’s how everyone from Queen Elizabeth to Meghan Markle have adapted. 3 times Melania Trump got... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147482/what-face-masks-do-royals-wear-meghan-markle-once?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147482/what-face-masks-do-royals-wear-meghan-markle-once?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Sep 2021 22:00:13 +0000 Back in July, Olivia Rodrigo was invited to the White House to encourage young Americans to get their Covid-19 shots. It was a landmark moment that is likely to define the Gen Z pop icon’s public image for years to come – and she definitely didn’t disappoint in the sartorial department, dressing with a reflective maturity far beyond her years. 3 times Melania Trump got style inspiration from royals Because on the sidelines of her high-profile meeting with President Joe Biden, Vice-President... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147438/olivia-rodrigos-white-house-style-how-get-her-vintage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147438/olivia-rodrigos-white-house-style-how-get-her-vintage?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Sep 2021 22:00:10 +0000 French luxury house Hermès is devoted to crafting top-tier, quality luxury goods with classic designs and an unbeatable tour de force of craftsmanship. This ethos is fittingly epitomised in its signature Hermès Birkin bag, which has a cult of A-list followers across the world including former US first lady and fashion powerhouse Melania Trump, one of Asia’s richest women Nita Ambani, Lady Gaga, Victoria Beckham, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian and Drake, to name a few. The French luxury house has kept... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3146890/4-new-hermes-handbags-2021-birkin-3-en-1-and-35-fray-fray?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3146890/4-new-hermes-handbags-2021-birkin-3-en-1-and-35-fray-fray?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:48:42 +0000 In the latest in our series of interviews with luxury leaders, Céline Assimon, CEO of De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark, shines a light on the brand’s strategies during the pandemic and how it is connecting with clients in a new era. When you look at the number of female CEOs ... there is a handful of us females. It starts with education, promoting women, and encouraging them to want more and to be ambitious in their careers Céline Assimon, CEO, De Beers Jewellers Is Danish Queen... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3143172/how-de-beers-jewellers-winning-over-chinas-gen-z-tmall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3143172/how-de-beers-jewellers-winning-over-chinas-gen-z-tmall?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Aug 2021 01:00:23 +0000 Firmly established as Europe’s premiere celebration of cinema, the Cannes Film Festival welcomed back a stellar line-up of movie stars, all donning dazzling fashion on the coastal red carpet. The 74th annual event – staged in the French Riviera from July 6 to 17 and postponed from its original May schedule – shone brightly with heavyweight names from Isabelle Huppert to Diana Kruger, director Wes Anderson, Tilda Swinton and Timothée Chalamet. The occasion also saw fashionable crowds from around... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141694/cannes-film-festival-2021-best-and-worst-dressed-bella?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141694/cannes-film-festival-2021-best-and-worst-dressed-bella?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:22:36 +0000 A statue commemorating the late Princess Diana will be revealed on July 1 – the date that would have been Diana’s 60th birthday – in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace. Due to the current Covid-19 situation and social distancing restrictions in the UK, Buckingham Palace announced that only a small group of attendees will witness the unveiling: Diana’s sons, Princes William and Harry; the statue’s sculptor, Ian Rank-Broadley; and garden designer Pip Morrison. It will also be the first time... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139301/how-meghan-markle-and-kate-middleton-paid-tribute?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139301/how-meghan-markle-and-kate-middleton-paid-tribute?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:00:20 +0000 As the world continues making progress with Covid-19 vaccinations and slowly looking at easing travel restrictions, travellers must be itching to get on board the first plane to destinations that are open, safe and above all, relaxing. And the Maldives, the quintessential tourist paradise, has been welcoming travellers to its turquoise waters and white-sand beaches for a while now already, having opened its borders back in July 2020. US$2 million buys you a flat in Hong Kong – what about other... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3138607/post-pandemic-holiday-ritz-carlton-just-opened-its-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3138607/post-pandemic-holiday-ritz-carlton-just-opened-its-first?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:50:47 +0000 So have you watched Cruella yet? As impressive as Emma Stone and Emma Thompson’s performances are, other cast members have grabbed viewers’ attention too – the dogs, of course. There are the Baroness’s infamous Dalmatians, but also fashion maven Wink, the well-dressed chihuahua who immediately drew plenty of attention on social media. The film is also a feast for the eyes; Cruella is a cinematic runway for both Stone and Thompson, as well as their canine companions. The film might be set in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3138162/cruella-fashion-8-supervillain-looks-gucci-chanel-versace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3138162/cruella-fashion-8-supervillain-looks-gucci-chanel-versace?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:38:49 +0000 Hosted by G7 member nation the UK this year, the 2021 G7 Summit just took place in Cornwall, England, where leaders discussed pivotal issues ranging from geopolitics, the global economy, climate change, Covid-19 vaccines and trade, as well as relations with China. For his first diplomatic trip since taking the office, US president Joe Biden took his wife Jill Biden along with him to meet several US allies, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the UK’s first lady Carrie Johnson. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3138129/what-did-jill-biden-wear-g7-summit-us-first-lady-met?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3138129/what-did-jill-biden-wear-g7-summit-us-first-lady-met?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:53:10 +0000 Joe Biden will make his first presidential trip overseas this summer. The US president will visit the UK to attend the 47th G7 summit, as well as engaging in conversations with European Union leaders in Brussels and a highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The trip will also include a visit, accompanied by his wife Dr Jill Biden, said to be friendly with Prince Harry – to the British royal family, meeting the queen on June 13. Opinion | 8 reasons to cut Meghan Markle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3136788/jill-biden-meets-queen-elizabeth-what-did-first-ladies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3136788/jill-biden-meets-queen-elizabeth-what-did-first-ladies?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000 Weddings are big business in Asia. In China, the industry is estimated to be worth US$130 billion and in India, US$50 billion. With so much money flowing in, attention has shifted towards Asian bridal designers, especially as customers look to veer away from typical run-of-the-mill white wedding gowns by international brands. These Asian talents are creating unique wedding dresses that preserve the beauty of the moment.  Royal Style in the Making: Princess Diana’s wedding dress goes on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3136303/who-designed-isha-ambani-and-deepika-padukones-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3136303/who-designed-isha-ambani-and-deepika-padukones-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:37:41 +0000 Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William have been taking on more royal engagements as Queen Elizabeth slowly delegates duties to her son Prince Charles and her grandchildren. A she steps into her 10th year of marriage to the prince, Middleton’s sartorial choices seem to have matured too. Always elegant and sophisticated, she’s also known to be economical, occasionally repeating outfits and often championing local brands. Kate’s wardrobe has often been praised by royal style... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3136189/kate-middletons-best-fashion-looks-month-luxury-british?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3136189/kate-middletons-best-fashion-looks-month-luxury-british?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Jun 2021 22:00:14 +0000 The latest instalment in our On Work series with luxury CEOs. This month: Robert Lockyer, CEO and founder of Delta Global Robert Lockyer, CEO and founder of Delta Global, packaging supplier for luxury fashion and beauty retail brands including Tom Ford, Net-a-Porter and Matchesfashion, unpacks the secrets to creating a glamorous facade while building a sustainable future. What are the biggest challenges in luxury packaging now? Luxury brands are awakening to the importance of switching to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3135603/how-can-brands-create-sustainable-packaging-maintains-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3135603/how-can-brands-create-sustainable-packaging-maintains-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:50:45 +0000 In many ways, the world’s royal families were the very first generation of influencers, historically setting trends in everything from fashion to lifestyle and etiquette. Modern day royals are no different. Not only are fans around the world obsessed with news of official royal engagements and baby announcements, but with their deliberately curated style choices, too. Meghan Markle’s best and worst fashion looks So whether you’re Team Queen Elizabeth, appreciating exclusive, distinguished... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3133642/meghan-markle-sports-caroline-herrera-queen-letizia-spain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3133642/meghan-markle-sports-caroline-herrera-queen-letizia-spain?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 May 2021 22:00:17 +0000 As the world makes progress in battling the Covid-19 pandemic and countries relax their social distancing rules, kings and queens are returning to the public eye as they pick up their royal duties once more. And their outfits are chosen deliberately to project their intentions, be it to show togetherness or nostalgia, as with Princess Anne’s purple outfit for Anzac Day that recalled her mother Queen Elizabeth’s style, and Kate Middleton and Prince William’s accessory tribute to the late Princess... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3132068/how-did-kate-middleton-and-prince-william-pay-tribute-diana?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3132068/how-did-kate-middleton-and-prince-william-pay-tribute-diana?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 May 2021 20:00:08 +0000 Meghan Markle is undoubtedly one of the hottest talking points of the decade. Following Meghan and Prince Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey in March, and the passing of Prince Philip, the Sussexes are under even closer scrutiny since they stepped down as senior working royals in the British monarchy. But away from the drama and news headlines, even her greatest detractors couldn’t argue with the fact that Markle is a real fashion icon sure to be celebrated for decades. The Duchess of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3131797/meghan-markles-best-and-worst-fashion-looks-duchess?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3131797/meghan-markles-best-and-worst-fashion-looks-duchess?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:00:22 +0000 Despite being held far later in the season that any normal year, the 93rd Academy Awards lit up Los Angeles this past weekend – especially because the star-studded event was actually held in person. Postponed from its original February 28 date to April 25, US time, this edition of the Oscars was, of course, unlike any in history, with many nominees and presenters logging in virtually from their homes. 5 celebrities who went under the knife to lose weight But those that did make it to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3131117/oscars-2021-best-and-worst-dressed-brad-pitt-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3131117/oscars-2021-best-and-worst-dressed-brad-pitt-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:04:52 +0000 Legendary fashion designer Alber Elbaz, who is widely acknowledged and respected for his successful revival of French fashion house Lanvin, passed away in Paris on April 25 at the age of 59. The news was announced by luxury group Richemont, partner of his new venture AZ Factory, with Covid-19 the cause of death. Remembering Helen McCrory, Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders star “I have lost not only a colleague but a beloved friend,” said Richemont’s founder and chairman Johann Rupert in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3131055/alber-elbazs-10-most-inspiring-quotes-remembering?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3131055/alber-elbazs-10-most-inspiring-quotes-remembering?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:22:42 +0000 Luxury French maison Hermès has just dropped another range of ultra-chic, highly covetable products in collaboration with Apple. The new arrivals include wristbands for the Apple Watch Hermès edition, an Hermès case in Barénia calfskin with MagSafe for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, and a brand new joint innovation between the pioneering brands – AirTags. The AirTag is a new iPhone accessory – on sale from April 30 – that allows users to locate their valuables. In other words, a physical... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3130654/apple-and-hermes-join-forces-new-line-ultra-covetable?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3130654/apple-and-hermes-join-forces-new-line-ultra-covetable?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:19:14 +0000 What to wear in spring/summer 2021? It’s time to ditch all the heavy down jackets and cashmere jumpers from winter and embrace the breeze of spring. For STYLE’s April issue cover shoot, we take you to the seaside of Los Angeles and demonstrate how to manifest your fashion attitude through the season’s most statement-making designs. Pastels have been a long-lasting trend for the spring/summer seasons that add a creamy and dreamy touch to your wardrobe. To upgrade your style game, sharpen your... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3129882/style-shoot-what-wear-spring/summer-2021-shop-dresses-shoes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3129882/style-shoot-what-wear-spring/summer-2021-shop-dresses-shoes?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Apr 2021 04:00:26 +0000 In the latest instalment in our series with luxury CEOs, we sat down with Larry Birnbaum, CEO of the e-commerce platform ShopWorn, to talk about how he tackles luxury’s inventory challenge, promotes sustainability and builds a strategy for connecting with Chinese millennials. What drove you to start ShopWorn?  In August 2015, I was having dinner with several luxury industry executives and one of them brought up the subject of unsold inventory at the end of every season. He was frustrated by how... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3128601/how-e-commerce-platform-shopworn-solving-luxurys-inventory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3128601/how-e-commerce-platform-shopworn-solving-luxurys-inventory?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:49:03 +0000 In the latest instalment in our On Work / On Play series with luxury CEOs, we sat down with Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of charter company VistaJet. He tells STYLE how private jet services have taken off during the pandemic and how Asia is driving much of the growth. What distinguishes the company’s business model from that of other charter companies? VistaJet is pioneering innovative solutions in business aviation by offering a simple subscription membership at a fixed rate. Customers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127996/how-asia-driving-growth-private-jet-charters-covid-19-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127996/how-asia-driving-growth-private-jet-charters-covid-19-health?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:00:15 +0000