https://www.scmp.com/rss/328572/feed Our very own reviews of the hottest new items and places around the world. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Allow me to introduce the publication formerly known as Post Magazine. Welcome to PostMag. While I’m at it, now might be a good time for me to introduce myself as well. I’m new here, too. My name is Cat and I’m not just new to PostMag; I’m new to Hong Kong. A little bit about myself: I spent more than a decade across Beijing and Shanghai – the classic cliché of “maybe just one year” turning into a full-on family with a house worth of belongings. Just like I landed in Beijing with short-term... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/short-reads/article/3279596/farewell-post-magazine-and-welcome-new-look-postmag?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/short-reads/article/3279596/farewell-post-magazine-and-welcome-new-look-postmag?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:30:16 +0000 Jason Wordie Jason Wordie Sorting out long-ago files a few months ago, I realised with a jolt that – give or take a few short breaks – I have been writing historically based columns in the South China Morning Post – mostly in Post Magazine – for 25 years. Being confronted with a few dozen scrapbooks filled with yellowed, brittle clippings offers a milestone of sorts in anyone’s life, and the thought of that anniversary gave me pause. What have I written about, and how have my views on those subjects changed – or not – in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/culture/article/3278680/after-25-years-writing-south-china-morning-post-jason-wordie-tackles-editorial-elephant-room?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/culture/article/3278680/after-25-years-writing-south-china-morning-post-jason-wordie-tackles-editorial-elephant-room?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:45:07 +0000 Kate Whitehead Kate Whitehead I was born in Hawaii in 1968 in the early morning hours after Richard Nixon was elected president of the United States. My mother contemplated naming me Richard, but thankfully she was also a Beatles fan and ended up naming me Paul. I have one sibling, a brother who is 14 months older than me. It was just the two of us in a small Japanese family. He was the eldest son, which meant I was out of luck – he got all the love, attention and adoration because in Japanese culture the firstborn son is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/arts-music/article/3276940/comedian-paul-ogata-his-own-words-why-robin-williams-and-andy-bumatai-were-early-role-models-and-i?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/arts-music/article/3276940/comedian-paul-ogata-his-own-words-why-robin-williams-and-andy-bumatai-were-early-role-models-and-i?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:15:08 +0000 The Klimt Collection at the Belvedere Museum Vienna is the largest group of works by Gustav Klimt, one of the leading artistic figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works often depicted the female body, exploring the boundary of figuration and abstraction in a riot of colour, texture, eroticism and emotion. The first time I found out about Klimt was when I was doing art A-level in Cambridge. I was born in Hong Kong and educated in a local school, then moved to the UK for GCSEs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3275122/what-im-doing-now-very-related-klimt-how-hong-kong-home-furnisher-channelling-austrian-painters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3275122/what-im-doing-now-very-related-klimt-how-hong-kong-home-furnisher-channelling-austrian-painters?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:15:13 +0000 It was mid-autumn on the high seas, and we were halfway across the Taiwan Strait, beating into a northeasterly wind. It could have been a much kinder southwesterly, had we sailed a week earlier, but we were starting a new life, a sailing adventure, and saying goodbye to Hong Kong had taken a lot longer than we thought it would. I winched our reefed mainsail in just a little tighter, and tried to point a degree higher, as we clawed our way upwind into a cold grey rain towards Taiwan. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3272907/couple-who-left-hong-kong-sail-high-seas-islanding-hopping-taiwan-japan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3272907/couple-who-left-hong-kong-sail-high-seas-islanding-hopping-taiwan-japan?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:45:10 +0000 The painful memory of my first run-in with this teapot still burns. When I was about 10 years old, my parents taught me the courtesy of pouring tea for everyone else at the table before mine. On that fateful Saturday, during yum cha, they asked me to pick up the teapot and pour tea for my grandma. The experience was comical yet traumatic. I remember that the teapot, filled to the brim with boiling water, was too heavy for me to pick up by the handle with one hand. The unbalanced weight of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158595/teapot-hell-why-chinese-restaurant-staple-needs-rethink?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158595/teapot-hell-why-chinese-restaurant-staple-needs-rethink?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:29 +0000 In just six years, Devialet has literally come from nowhere to become one of the most coveted hi-fi speaker marquees in the market, going head-to-head with Bang & Olufsen with its crisp sounds and revolutionary design. Fans of its products include A-list music artists like power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Will.i.am, and business mogul Elon Musk. So the news that the French brand was finally releasing its first earbuds gave rise to much anticipation. Interestingly enough, the Devialet Gemini made... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3147330/devialet-gemini-earbuds-are-finally-here-after-delays?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3147330/devialet-gemini-earbuds-are-finally-here-after-delays?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:00:30 +0000 I have to confess that the new Apple AirTag has managed to surprise even me. When rumours were flying about an “airtag” in the making, many (me included) immediately assumed that its main use was for tracking your luggage. On further thought, it didn’t seem to be very practical, especially if you were in one country and your luggage was in another. Review | B&O Beoplay HX vs Apple Airpods Max – which came out on top? Fast forward to this week when Apple dropped off the AirTag for review and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3131549/apple-airtag-do-you-really-need-them-cute-wireless?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3131549/apple-airtag-do-you-really-need-them-cute-wireless?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:24 +0000 When Apple first released the Airpods Max last December, it was a little hard to compare them to similar headphones. Marketed in Hong Kong at a recommended retail price of HK$4,598 (US$592), Apple’s offering was placed in a limbo between more popular headsets such as the Sony WH-1000XM4 – which cost about HK$2,500 (US$322) – and higher-end options such as the Beoplay H95, which rings in around HK$7,000 (US$900). So now, with the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX – or H10 as it is read – retailing at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3131384/bang-olufsens-beoplay-hx-vs-apples-airpods-max-we-tried?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3131384/bang-olufsens-beoplay-hx-vs-apples-airpods-max-we-tried?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:06:49 +0000 I dream of Morocco. Of its colours, sand dune orange and cobalt blue. Of the spice-laden air of the medina. Of long-lashed camels and the kindness of strangers. Sifting through those memories now, masked and sanitised in an air-conditioned office in Hong Kong, it all seems very, very far away. London, Beijing or Dubai: which is the biggest shopping destination? It has been more than a year since my last work trip took me to the North African country. The near-total shutdown in international... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3125004/visit-moroccos-contrasting-cities-fes-casablanca-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3125004/visit-moroccos-contrasting-cities-fes-casablanca-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:45:27 +0000 Here’s the disclaimer: I’m an iPhone and iOS person and have been for many years. Having said that, I usually keep a second phone which is more often than not an Android, because the flagship Androids tend to have slightly better cameras in my experience. But so far, the overall Android experience has never been strong enough for me to turn my back on Apple altogether. Having spent two weeks with Samsung’s newest flagship, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, my opinion on the camera still stands. Samsung... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3122912/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-better-apples-iphone-12-pro?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3122912/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-better-apples-iphone-12-pro?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:33:05 +0000 My mum recently sent me a childhood photo of myself, and I cried when I saw it. When I was growing up, society did not encourage us to show our real feelings. We had to suppress ourselves to fit in. I do not remember much of my childhood, likely because I suppressed most of my memories. Even the sparse scenes I can recall are unhappy moments. One of the things I remember is that I hated the way I looked. I disliked everything about me: my upbringing, my hair, my voice and even my height. Hong... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3112611/louis-vuitton-and-balenciaga-have-jumped-platform-sneaker?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3112611/louis-vuitton-and-balenciaga-have-jumped-platform-sneaker?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Dec 2020 06:00:24 +0000 This article is part of STYLE’s Inside Luxury column. Boeing was once one of the most admired brands in the world. If there is such a thing as a luxury brand for commercial aircraft, Boeing was it. Loved by pilots and passengers alike, their bread and butter 737 aircraft became the bestselling commercial plane in the world. With the possible exception of Concorde, the company’s iconic 747 was seen by many as the most beautifully designed aircraft of all time. Dubbed “Queen of the Skies”, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3111442/boeing-737-max-allowed-fly-again-can-aviation-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3111442/boeing-737-max-allowed-fly-again-can-aviation-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:13:24 +0000 Even from early reviews, we knew the US$2,190 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G would be a technical wonder to behold. After the shortcomings of the first generation Galaxy Z Fold that was released in February 2019, Samsung has upped its game to improve on everything you can think of – from the more polished metallic casing to the ultra-thin glass, as well as a sturdier hinge mechanism. To get the nerdy stuff out of the way, the new Galaxy Z Fold comes in two colours – Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3104884/samsung-galaxy-z-fold2-5g-phone-weve-all-been-waiting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3104884/samsung-galaxy-z-fold2-5g-phone-weve-all-been-waiting?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Oct 2020 08:00:12 +0000 With every luxury hotel in the city trying to come up with different programmes to entice bored residents suffering from travel withdrawal, the Landmark Mandarin Oriental Blockbuster Staycation – which starts from HK$50,000 (US$6,450) a night – is trying to do things a little differently. The price includes a stay at the hotel’s 1,800 sq ft (167-square metre) Entertainment Suite with a complimentary adjoining room, filled with a host of entertainment options such as a large screen projector, PS4... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3102123/entertainment-suite-hong-kongs-landmark-mandarin-oriental?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3102123/entertainment-suite-hong-kongs-landmark-mandarin-oriental?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:00:08 +0000 While I was already wary of another celebrity-endorsed whiskey aimed for the masses, Proper No. Twelve started out well. Dedicated to the recently engaged Irish mixed martial artist (turned businessman) Conor McGregor’s hometown Crumlin, with the postcode Dublin 12, the whiskey embodies the fighter’s love for Ireland and is meant to showcase the craft of Irish whiskey making. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Proper No. Twelve... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3100165/conor-mcgregors-proper-no-twelve-whiskey-lacks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3100165/conor-mcgregors-proper-no-twelve-whiskey-lacks?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:00:10 +0000 If you want the sexiest Range Rover, buy the Range Rover Velar. Compared with the diminutive Evoque, which might be next in line for the title, the Velar is adults only; what you graduate too after your Evoque experience.  But not just any Velar will do. You need the Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carros Fortal (@carrosfortal) on Jul 1, 2020 at 10:12am PDT Yes, at US$91,000 it’s the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3099045/sexy-range-rover-limited-edition-velar-svautobiography?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3099045/sexy-range-rover-limited-edition-velar-svautobiography?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:52:55 +0000 Recent cultural shifts have resulted in the growing acceptance of male grooming without undue stigmatisation. As a stark contrast to attitudes only a decade earlier, countless men are taking pride in the way they present themselves – starting with their complexion. With more upscale pharmaceutical companies catering to the male market, men have been gradually warming to the idea of beautifying themselves. After field testing an array of serums, we whittled it down to three that claim to elevate... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3098145/3-male-face-cleansers-and-serums-tom-ford-dior-homme-and-le?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3098145/3-male-face-cleansers-and-serums-tom-ford-dior-homme-and-le?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:03:10 +0000 Experts swear by wine pairings; grape can match cheese, chocolate, seafood, you name it. Over in Japan, sake and shochu are paired with almost every local delicacy. Whisky has always been seen as a powerful spirit, one that would overwhelm any dishes or drinks it’s paired with. Well, that's just plain wrong. Whisky pairs wonderfully with food, from desserts to main courses, there's always a dram to go with each plate. But the question on our minds, and the topic of this Whisky Debates chapter:... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3084584/scotch-whisky-vs-bourbon-whiskey-which-better-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3084584/scotch-whisky-vs-bourbon-whiskey-which-better-food?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 May 2020 00:00:12 +0000 The new iPhone SE is unlike any smartphone Apple has released in the past two years. In fact, it looks a lot more like the iPhone you probably remember from 2017 and earlier, back when iPhones still had home buttons and smaller-sized screens. I switched from the US$1,000 iPhone 11 Pro to Apple's new iPhone SE recently, and overall I've found it to be a solid option for Apple users looking for a cheap, portable device. The smaller and lighter size is easy to manage and operate with one hand, and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3084007/we-review-apple-iphone-se-new-us400-smartphone-going?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3084007/we-review-apple-iphone-se-new-us400-smartphone-going?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 May 2020 06:00:07 +0000 Lamborghini, known for its masculine design lines and the high-pitch roar of its naturally-aspirated engines, attracts stars from around the world to flaunt their wealth and express their passion by owning the supercar. View this post on Instagram Rollin' up to practice like... A post shared by SportsCenter (@sportscenter) on Aug 11, 2017 at 3:42pm PDT The Huracán, Lamborghini’s flagship supercar, is driven by sports celebrities around the world... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3079851/we-review-lamborghini-huracan-performante-hong-kong-ufcs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3079851/we-review-lamborghini-huracan-performante-hong-kong-ufcs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:00:13 +0000 Kate Moss and Baby Spice are only the latest celebrities to board the glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE). View this post on Instagram Best day with my girls... @shishib @christinelampard @emmaleebunton #nikidemetz ... magical Poirot vibes... @belmondbritishpullman @agencyoneuk ♥️ A post shared by Holly Willoughby (@hollywilloughby) on Dec 13, 2019 at 8:59am PST Style icon Kate Moss recently took her friends – actress Sadie Frost, model turned... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3044304/why-supermodel-kate-moss-loves-travelling-luxury-venice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3044304/why-supermodel-kate-moss-loves-travelling-luxury-venice?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:00:05 +0000 PRU was the only Phuket restaurant included in the Thailand Michelin guide when its 2020 edition was released last month. Rightly so. The concept transcends its island location by promoting produce the country has to offer in its creative dishes. This is testament to the creativity of Dutch chef Jimmy Ophorst, who once worked with Gaggan Anand, one of Thailand’s most avant garde chefs. Phuket is an island that evokes images of beautiful beaches, luxury resorts and gorgeous villas. While there... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3043386/how-phukets-only-michelin-starred-restaurant-pru-has?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3043386/how-phukets-only-michelin-starred-restaurant-pru-has?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:00:12 +0000 Imagine this: you are in desperate need of quality “me” time but cannot get away for a three-day weekend. And the idea of a rushed few hours at a hotel spa for a massage will not quite do the trick for top-to-toe and inside-out pampering. What to do? What to do? As far as staycations go, there aren’t a lot of choices in Hong Kong if you want a quiet sanctuary away from other human beings for longer than a sneaky spa session. Naturally, you could check into the hotel for a staycation, but then... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3041827/we-review-rosewood-hong-kongs-asaya-lodges-whats-it-stay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3041827/we-review-rosewood-hong-kongs-asaya-lodges-whats-it-stay?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Dec 2019 06:00:11 +0000 Apple's flagship laptop – the MacBook Air – is a gorgeous, powerful, sleek device. It's absurdly thin, but it packs in a gorgeous 13-inch Retina display. It's got a smaller frame than ever before, but it's got the largest trackpad on any MacBook. Even the keyboard is brand new. After one year of living with Apple's newest MacBook Air, I remain convinced: it's worth the high price tag. Here’s why First up: what I bought The base-level MacBook Air now costs US$1,099 before tax – when I bought it,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3041997/i-lived-apples-macbook-air-year-and-its-worth-every?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3041997/i-lived-apples-macbook-air-year-and-its-worth-every?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:18:32 +0000 The release of the Apple AirPods Pro has had audiophiles buzzing about its merits and demerits, but the fact is that not everyone wants to – or is able to – pay US$250 for a pair of headphones, active noise cancelling or not. Here’s where Rock Jaw Audio’s T5 Ultra Connect can come in. The latest from British tech brand Rock Jaw Audio, the T5 Ultra Connect was initially released last year with an IPX4 rating for water and sweat resistance. The new earphones are now IPX5, which means that they can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3040492/we-review-rock-jaw-audios-t5-ultra-connect-less-us100?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3040492/we-review-rock-jaw-audios-t5-ultra-connect-less-us100?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:00:10 +0000 The holiday season is definitely a time for suspense when it comes to gift-hunting. And a little more exciting than chocolate advent calendars and reruns of Downton Abbey is surely the avalanche of special limited edition beauty collections out there in the market. In this video, we try out two of beauty Instagramers’ and YouTubers’ favourite brands – Hourglass and Fenty by Rihanna. How do J-beauty and K-beauty compare? Hourglass Cosmetics View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3040351/we-review-fenty-rihannas-and-hourglass-cosmetics-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3040351/we-review-fenty-rihannas-and-hourglass-cosmetics-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Dec 2019 08:00:07 +0000 First, I went to a White Castle in Brooklyn, New York, to try the Impossible slider. The slider was only US$1.99 and it arrived in this cute little box. This slider may be small, but it packs a lot of flavour. It comes with smoked cheese, caramelised onions and a pickle slice … … and, of course, the Impossible patty, which is made from soy protein, potato protein, coconut oil and sunflower oil. Will Alpha’s vegan nuggets turn non-vegans on to a plant-based diet? One bite in and a single word... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3040338/burger-kings-impossible-whopper-better-carls-jrs-we-put?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3040338/burger-kings-impossible-whopper-better-carls-jrs-we-put?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Dec 2019 06:00:16 +0000 About a year after Blackmagic Design took the filmmaking world by storm with the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K at an affordable US$1,295, they released the 6K version with an EF lens mount, compatible with Canon lenses, for US$2,495. Here STYLE tech writer Derek Ting – the celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker behind Always (2015) and Agent (2017) – shares his professional opinion. Overall rating: 8.8 The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K opens up creative possibilities while delivering video quality to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3039771/we-review-blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-6k-cinema?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3039771/we-review-blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-6k-cinema?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:00:41 +0000 In 2018, Emirates launched a new first-class service on a small number of its Boeing 777-300ER aeroplanes. Only initially available on a selection of planes on its fleet, the range expanded in 2019. It has been praised for its luxury. The cabin won Best First Class at the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards in April 2019.  The cabin features a sliding door so travellers are completely enclosed. As the aircraft has a 1-1-1 formation for first class, the inner seats have “windows” that show... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3039239/inside-emirates-latest-and-most-luxurious-first-class-suite?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3039239/inside-emirates-latest-and-most-luxurious-first-class-suite?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:00:32 +0000 Most of us think we’re experts when it comes to smartphone photography, but what can a professional photographer tell us about using an iPhone vs using a “proper” camera? Thomas Fung is a photographer from Hong Kong who loves travel, colour and design. He recently travelled to Salvation Mountain – a large-scale art installation or “visionary environment” in the Californian desert – where he used an iPhone 11 Pro to capture his stunning surroundings. Here, he tells us about using a smartphone... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3038517/how-take-slr-quality-photos-your-iphone-professional?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3038517/how-take-slr-quality-photos-your-iphone-professional?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Nov 2019 02:00:14 +0000 Business Insider Business Insider Motorola is bringing back its iconic Razr flip phone from the early 2000s, a phone that probably invokes just as much nostalgia for millennial-aged smartphone users as their first iPhone or BlackBerry handset. I had a Razr when I was a teenager sometime around the year 2005, and it was the first cellphone I was ever actually excited to use. Like most people my age at the time, I really just wanted a cellphone so that I could feel more independent and contact my friends whenever I wanted. But... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3038259/we-review-motorola-razr-2019-revival-classic-flip-phone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3038259/we-review-motorola-razr-2019-revival-classic-flip-phone?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Nov 2019 04:00:19 +0000 It’s always fascinating to witness a person on the verge of becoming famous. Back in 2012, before the international fame and the three-month waiting list for a table at his then Soi Langsuan restaurant, it was obvious that the Kolkata-born Gaggan Anand had innate talent for working the room as well as the kitchen. Later, as Asia’s Top Restaurant for four consecutive years, the former two-Michelin-star Gaggan, in many ways, was responsible for putting Bangkok on the international culinary radar,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3037718/we-review-bangkoks-new-gaggan-anand-restaurant-where?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3037718/we-review-bangkoks-new-gaggan-anand-restaurant-where?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Nov 2019 02:00:16 +0000 Diehard Apple fans are no doubt still rejoicing that the active noise-cancelling Airpods are finally here. The function has been a surprisingly long time coming but it’s understandably difficult to pack so much into two tiny true wireless earbuds. If you’re willing and able to fork out the extra US$50, the Airpods Pro are definitely a huge improvement on the Airpods 2 – but how do they measure up to arch rivals, the Sony WF-1000XM3? Form and comfort As far as size is concerned, the Airpods Pro... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3037395/apple-airpods-pro-vs-sony-wf-1000xm3-which-are-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3037395/apple-airpods-pro-vs-sony-wf-1000xm3-which-are-best?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:00:17 +0000 A bevy of super-tall, glossy skyscrapers is rising along New York City’s Billionaires’ Row, an area south of Central Park that’s home to some of the most expensive real estate in the city. There’s Central Park Tower, which recently became the tallest residential building in the world. Then there's 220 Central Park South, which broke real estate records when billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin paid US$238 million for a spread of condos. Both towers are expected to be finished some time in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3036345/uniquely-new-york-inside-steinway-tower-us30-million?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3036345/uniquely-new-york-inside-steinway-tower-us30-million?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:00:05 +0000 What does silence sound like? That’s a trickier question than it might seem. Maybe your imaginary quiet place is a warm deserted island or a quaint crusty library – but mine is outer space; the cold, steely, unfathomable, stretch of infinity. Silence is a terrible aloneness, something to be feared, not sought – one of the reasons headphones have remained such a consistent friend. The truth is, actual, total silence remains unimaginable – every space and situation carries a sonic, a sound, a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3035897/we-review-apple-airpods-pro-are-they-better-original?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3035897/we-review-apple-airpods-pro-are-they-better-original?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Nov 2019 06:00:08 +0000 If you’re like me, you don’t quite know what an actual “flying spur” is.  Of course, we know the car. Bentley will be delivering the third generation of its US$214,600 Flying Spur sedan early next year.  But as I lounged recently in the back of a 2020 Bentley Flying Spur gliding down the old road running from Nice to Monte Carlo, I found myself wondering from whence comes that odd moniker. The courtly French-speaking driver operating the car, sitting about two meters in front of me, was no help,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3033363/2020-bentley-flying-spur-6-design-features-make-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3033363/2020-bentley-flying-spur-6-design-features-make-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:00:14 +0000 As I pulled up to 1 Beach Road, Singapore, many questions reverberated in my mind. What modern touches would have been made to this heritage hotel, with more than 130 years of history, and would they blend in with this historic property and national monument? After two-and-a-half years of renovations, would it retain its colonial charm, elegance and strong sense of culture? How had the hotel evolved over the years since Queen Elizabeth, Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson had graced these... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3032330/we-review-raffles-hotel-singapore-after-renovations-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3032330/we-review-raffles-hotel-singapore-after-renovations-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Oct 2019 02:00:10 +0000 Microsoft announced quite a line-up of interesting products this week, and – going by the numbers – the company introduced more brand-new devices than it did updates to existing ones. Some of the interesting new products included the Surface Duo, an actual, real-life Microsoft phone running Android on two screens, as well as a larger tablet version called the Surface Neo that runs a new operating system called Windows 10X. But those won’t be available for another year, so let's focus on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3032106/we-review-microsoft-surface-pro-x-slim-new-laptop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3032106/we-review-microsoft-surface-pro-x-slim-new-laptop?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:00:16 +0000 Singaporean billionaire Ong Beng Seng, co-founder and managing director of Asia’s leading hospitality group Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) is one of the country’s most influential tycoons. Along with his wife Christina Ong, the couple is ranked number 16 on Singaporean’s Richest 2019 by Forbes, with a net worth of US$1.9 billion. Christina, dubbed Queen of Bond Street, is regarded as one of the richest women in the world. She is the founder-owner of COMO Group, which operates the luxury wellness... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3030490/we-review-intercontinental-maldives-maamunagau-resort?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3030490/we-review-intercontinental-maldives-maamunagau-resort?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:00:08 +0000 The Bangkok skyline has a new glittering addition thanks to the Rosewood Bangkok hotel, with its distinctive exterior inspired by the Thai hand gesture greeting – the wai. Located in the heart of the central business district on Ploenchit Road Road and directly connected to the Ploenchit Road Skytrain Station, this five-star luxury hotel is a walk away from some of the most popular shopping malls, including Central Embassy, Siam Paragon and CentralWorld, and tourist spots Lumphini Park and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3029708/we-review-rosewood-bangkok-luxury-5-star-hotel-greets-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3029708/we-review-rosewood-bangkok-luxury-5-star-hotel-greets-you?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Sep 2019 06:00:13 +0000 Heaving a sigh of relief as I come to end of the terrifying Lights Out, I nearly jump out of my skin when I turn to see a woman kneeling at my seat in the darkened cabin. She is smiling, her lips are moving and it is obvious that she has been talking to me – or trying to – for some time. But I have heard nothing. I rip off my earbuds and return to the smooth humming of the plane, and her profound apologies as she realises the fright she has given me. This won’t be the only time that I have to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3029606/we-review-sony-wf-1000xm3-earbuds-crisp-clear-balanced?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3029606/we-review-sony-wf-1000xm3-earbuds-crisp-clear-balanced?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Sep 2019 04:53:17 +0000 On a recent trip to Russia, I stayed in the ultra-luxurious, US$18,000-a-night presidential suite. Here's what it was like. The Ritz-Carlton in Moscow sits on Tverskaya Street, a stone's throw from Red Square and the Kremlin. While the Ritz-Carlton brand is known for its high standard of luxury, the Moscow location's pricey presidential suite has been in the spotlight for its mention in the infamous Steele dossier, a private intelligence report written by Christopher Steele, a former British... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3028126/trump-allegedly-had-infamous-stay-here-whats-moscow-ritz?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3028126/trump-allegedly-had-infamous-stay-here-whats-moscow-ritz?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:21:41 +0000 If it were up to me, I would lie on the couch and play games all day – I have perfected what my husband calls the fine art of “smushing”. The problem with most fitness apps is that they’re too boring Alas, an office job and a penchant for pizza force me to move around for the sake of a pay cheque and what one might loosely term “health”, and this summer I figured I might as well download apps that would help me reach a daily target of 10,000 steps – the widely accepted standard if fitness... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3027565/geocaching-pokemon-go-7-best-walking-apps-people-who-hate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3027565/geocaching-pokemon-go-7-best-walking-apps-people-who-hate?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Sep 2019 18:00:11 +0000 Hongkongers are fascinated with new openings, so when I received an invitation from Elu Spa – which means “life” in Estonian– I simply had to check out the city’s newest spa. Tucked away on the seventh floor of Lyndhurst Terrace in Central, you walk straight into Elu Spa’s dimly lit reception when the lift arrives. I could barely see the receptionist’s face when he politely asked me to take a seat. What it involves I was offered tea while I waited for my therapist, and also asked to complete a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3026335/we-review-elu-spa-indulgence-treatment-which-includes-jade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3026335/we-review-elu-spa-indulgence-treatment-which-includes-jade?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:00:10 +0000 Egg custard mooncakes are so last year. Forget about going for the same boring options as everyone else. If you want your mooncakes to stand out from the crowd, the least you can do is to avoid all the traditional (read: boring) flavours like white lotus paste with egg yolk or egg custard. Instead, how about pushing the envelope (and your stomach’s comfort level) with new, exciting flavours like mango, ginger and turmeric to golden century egg and pickled ginger? Simply put: if you’re all about... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3025384/century-egg-sichuan-chilli-we-taste-test-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3025384/century-egg-sichuan-chilli-we-taste-test-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:00:13 +0000 Ask any gourmand where they would dine if they only had one night in the town of Modena, and nearly all would say Osteria Francescana. Securing a table at Massimo Bottura’s restaurant – awarded three Michelin stars and twice voted number one on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list – is like winning the lottery. So when I cancelled a booking there in order to eat elsewhere, friends thought I’d gone mad. But I had an ace up my sleeve: a reservation instead at Casa Maria Luigia, the new country... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3025086/we-review-casa-maria-luigia-worlds-best-chef-massimo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3025086/we-review-casa-maria-luigia-worlds-best-chef-massimo?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Sep 2019 02:00:10 +0000 With the parade of international stars that the Mandarin Oriental has used for its “I’m a fan” campaigns, it’s easy to forget that the luxury hotel group’s roots are firmly entrenched in Hong Kong. Consistent service quality and luxurious accommodation have made the brand a top player on the international hospitality scene and the group seems to be ramping up its presence with a slew of new openings in the next few years. Consistent service quality and luxurious accommodation have made the brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3023053/hairdryer-drama-and-michelin-dim-sum-we-review-mandarin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3023053/hairdryer-drama-and-michelin-dim-sum-we-review-mandarin?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:00:09 +0000 “It’s meat and water. That’s it,” my husband says, looking morosely at his half-finished plate of steak. “I’m not allowed other things.” We’re on day 1 (meal 2) of the carnivore diet – or more accurately, he is, as I’m not fool enough to take on such an idiotic endeavour for two weeks – and I find myself vaguely concerned about Hubby’s health and sanity We’re on day 1 (meal 2) of the carnivore diet – or more accurately, he is, because I’m not fool enough to take on such an idiotic endeavour for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3022787/carnivore-diet-2-weeks-meat-and-water-any-easier-keto?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3022787/carnivore-diet-2-weeks-meat-and-water-any-easier-keto?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Aug 2019 05:00:11 +0000 South Korean technology company Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 10 last week, marking the ninth entry in the company's stylus-wielding series. The smartphone will come in two versions – the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus – and will be available starting from August 23. The biggest differences between Samsung’s Galaxy Note series and the Galaxy S line is usually in the size of its display and its compatibility with the company’s S Pen stylus. Samsung to launch two Galaxy Note 10 phablets That’s the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3022538/how-does-samsungs-new-galaxy-note-10-compare-galaxy-s10?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3022538/how-does-samsungs-new-galaxy-note-10-compare-galaxy-s10?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 04:00:11 +0000