https://www.scmp.com/rss/330716/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Golden Gip, the fourth outpost from Censu Crew visionary Shun Sato, opened its doors on Wellington Street in Central in January 2025, following a four-month pop-up called Prelude in Sai Wan Ho. This lively spot channels an elevated dai pai dong vibe, blending Asian cuisines with bold Korean twists in a wabi-sabi space, alive with neon signs, collaborative art and a “gip” (Korean for home) atmosphere that draws crowds for shareable plates. Sato hails from Sendai in northern Japan and was born... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350478/dish-focus-fxxking-peace-out-mapo-tofu-golden-gip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350478/dish-focus-fxxking-peace-out-mapo-tofu-golden-gip?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:55:46 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Across Asia, eyewear brands are having a moment. From South Korea’s Gentle Monster to Sunnies Studios from the Philippines, these companies are finding a global audience thanks to their trendy styles, hi-tech features and in-store experiences – and installations that have transformed retail destinations into tourist hotspots. Here in Hong Kong, A. Society has set out to do all that and then some since launching in 2018, putting a distinctly local twist on its campaigns and activations. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350968/societys-founders-hong-kong-eyewear-brands-local-soul-and-global-reach?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350968/societys-founders-hong-kong-eyewear-brands-local-soul-and-global-reach?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Bernice Chan Bernice Chan Asparagus is the favourite vegetable of chef Hector Laguna’s two boys. “My kids love asparagus with a little olive oil, salt, and then we grill them for three to four minutes,” he explains, adding that’s how they eat the vegetable at home. “But at work, asparagus is fantastic. We use them in salads, we cook them, pickle them and ferment them,” says the executive chef of Botanist in Vancouver. Asparagus signals the arrival of spring and is known for its fibrous stalks and slightly bitter taste.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3349498/how-asparagus-benefits-your-health-and-different-ways-prepare-vegetable?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3349498/how-asparagus-benefits-your-health-and-different-ways-prepare-vegetable?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:07 +0000 Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard French sociologist Émile Durkheim described the classroom as society’s “great workshop”: a place where collective values are forged and passed between generations. It is here that the core lessons of social life, acceptance of others and respect for differences, are meant to take root. For too many LGBTQ students in Hong Kong, however, reality has often fallen short of that ideal. Liam Mak, co-founder and co-director of Quarks, the city’s first support network for transgender youth, describes... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350488/how-hong-kongs-students-and-educators-are-reshaping-lgbt-inclusivity-classrooms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3350488/how-hong-kongs-students-and-educators-are-reshaping-lgbt-inclusivity-classrooms?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:00:14 +0000 Natasha Tang Natasha Tang In Hong Kong, where space is always at a premium, the best dining rooms are often the ones that understand how much a meal is impacted by its surroundings. Lighting, table size, chair height and furniture layout all start shaping your experience before the first plate arrives. Thoughtful execution lends a sense of ease and generosity, while less considered choices can distract from even capable cooking. At Dieci, those choices are woven into the experience from the moment you walk in. Upon... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350245/why-thoughtful-restaurant-design-so-important-even-dense-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3350245/why-thoughtful-restaurant-design-so-important-even-dense-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre While it’s too soon to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on luxury watch sales, the Iran war has already wreaked havoc on the logistics of an industry that heavily relies on the free flow of goods and people. One of the hottest topics at Watches and Wonders – the annual fair currently under way in Geneva – has been the disruptions that international editors and retailers heading to the event have experienced due to the crisis. After the US attacked Iran in late February, causing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:25:14 +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 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 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Feuille opened in Central in late 2023, as David Toutain’s first international outpost in Hong Kong, bringing his nature-led French philosophy to the city’s fine dining scene. Co-founded by Toutain in collaboration with executive chef Joris Rousseau, who grew up cooking on his family farm in France before honing his skills in Paris, Feuille works almost exclusively with local producers, treating vegetables with the same reverence as seafood or meat. Feuille’s kitchen likes to work “roots, stems... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349466/dish-focus-beetroot-juniper-roses-feuille?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3349466/dish-focus-beetroot-juniper-roses-feuille?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:32:44 +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 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson One warm February evening in Shenzhen, Bryn Terfel stands centre stage and launches into “Son lo Spirito Che Nega” from Arrigo Boito’s 1868 opera Mefistofele, his voice filling the hall with theatrical force. Then, just as quickly, he undercuts the drama. “My three border collies go crazy when I sing this in Wales,” he tells the audience at Shenzhen Longgang International Art Centre, laughing. With a career spanning more than three decades at the world’s leading houses – from the Royal Opera... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348515/bryn-terfel-bringing-drama-opera-stage-and-importance-listening?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348515/bryn-terfel-bringing-drama-opera-stage-and-importance-listening?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:21 +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 Andrea Lo Andrea Lo Step into Jeffrey Lee’s 10,000 sq ft office-slash-warehouse-slash-personal museum in Kwai Chung, and the first problem is purely logistical: where do you look first? The place has the bones of a warehouse – grey carpet, metal racks, long corridors – but it’s lit like a slightly feverish ballroom. The light hits glass, plastic and brass; it catches on badges, buttons and the glossy eyes of plush toys. One room is dedicated to military uniforms – a showroom of garment-bagged jackets, mannequins... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3348127/jeffrey-lees-extraordinary-museum-plush-toys-and-military-memorabilia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3348127/jeffrey-lees-extraordinary-museum-plush-toys-and-military-memorabilia?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:17 +0000 Douglas Parkes Douglas Parkes In 2012, when Angelle Siyang-Le told her father she had taken a job with a company called Art Basel, his initial reaction wasn’t one of pride, but one of concern. “My dad was like, ‘OK, never heard of it,’” she recalls. The inquisitive parent researched the company address in Wan Chai and set off to find its office, only to come up empty, not realising the different company he found at that address was a co-working space. Perturbed, he promptly texted his daughter to warn her she’d been conned... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348090/art-basel-hong-kongs-director-fairs-role-citys-cultural-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348090/art-basel-hong-kongs-director-fairs-role-citys-cultural-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:50:30 +0000 Lavender Au Lavender Au To make his galvanised-iron installations, which have been exhibited in Milan and London, Hong Kong-born artist Gamzar heads to his metal master’s studio on the fourth floor of an industrial building in To Kwa Wan. The studio, managed by Melty Chan Ching-yee and Michael Yu Kwok-keung, aka Master Yu, is filled with tools: hammers, drills, pliers, clamps, a machine for folding metal made in Germany in the 1980s and even a chainsaw. From the window, the building looks out onto another industrial... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347294/hong-kong-artist-gamzar-galvanised-working-iron-and-bamboo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347294/hong-kong-artist-gamzar-galvanised-working-iron-and-bamboo?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson Rahul Kadakia’s favourite gavel is not particularly beautiful. The lacquer has dulled, the wood is chipped with paint from the rostrum and the head sits slightly off-centre after cracking open during a Geneva sale, when a lot estimated at US$100,000 soared to US$1 million. It is, by any conventional standard, worn out. “This gavel has sold billions of dollars,” he says, with a small laugh at the incongruity. Newly appointed president of Christie’s Asia Pacific, Kadakia, 51, speaks quickly, with... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3347307/christies-auctioneer-rahul-kadakia-treasures-his-gift-gavel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3347307/christies-auctioneer-rahul-kadakia-treasures-his-gift-gavel?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:09 +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 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 Sarah Keenlyside Sarah Keenlyside “I think all artists are incredibly selfish,” says Coco Capitán from her home in Stoke Newington on a typically dreary Friday morning in London. “Art is a very self-involved activity. You’re constantly thinking about what you’re going to create next and what you have to say for yourself. It’s tiring. Sometimes my biggest dream is not to be an artist any more. But I don’t think I chose to be one, I just think I couldn’t be anything else.” She may sound like she’s on a bit of a downer – Capitán... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347124/artist-coco-capitan-selfish-art-bad-bunny-and-her-hong-kong-debut-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347124/artist-coco-capitan-selfish-art-bad-bunny-and-her-hong-kong-debut-show?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:11 +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 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer At Sol, the contemporary Korean restaurant by Solstice Culinary Space on Lyndhurst Terrace, head chef GwanJu Kim’s French training and Korean roots come together in one poised menu. Growing up on a family farm outside Seoul with both his mother and grandmother laid the foundations for Kim’s ingredient-driven cooking. He later honed his technique at one-Michelin-starred L’Amant Secret in Seoul and three-Michelin-starred Odette in Singapore. At Sol, Kim blends Western methods with the flavours of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347115/dish-focus-jeonbok-sol?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3347115/dish-focus-jeonbok-sol?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:15:13 +0000 Mavis Teo Mavis Teo Despite the high crime rates that dogged Johor Bahru from the 1980s to the 2000s, the closest Malaysian city kept luring Singaporeans with its cheap seafood and groceries – and even petrol. The crowds still descend, but these days the capital of Johor state draws visitors for a variety of other reasons. Even in-the-know foreign tourists to Singapore slip across the 1km-long causeway for a change of scene – undeterred by the traffic jams. The five-minute ride on the KTM Shuttle Tebrau train,... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3347037/insiders-guide-johor-bahru-malaysia-hipster-fashion-desserts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3347037/insiders-guide-johor-bahru-malaysia-hipster-fashion-desserts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:37 +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 Peta Tomlinson Peta Tomlinson Intending to live there for years to come, the new owners of this Ap Lei Chau flat anticipate waking up every day to the picture-postcard seascape beyond their bedroom window. The scenic Southside outlook was only one reason the couple, parents of two young daughters, bought the 1,950 sq ft apartment in 2023. They knew they could also personalise the place. During a 10-month renovation (completed in December 2024) Simon Zeng, co-founder of Stylus Studio, was enlisted to create a home that would... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/design-interiors/article/3346745/seaview-home-hong-kongs-southside-designed-evolve-over-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/design-interiors/article/3346745/seaview-home-hong-kongs-southside-designed-evolve-over-time?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:15:10 +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 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson In the early 1980s, coral carpeted the seabed under the Tolo Harbour in northeastern Hong Kong. Coverage reached as high as 70 to 80 per cent in some areas, comparable to what scientists now see in the city’s marine parks. Within a few years, almost all of it was gone. “Not a lot of people actually know about this,” says Dr Apple Chui Pui-yi, assistant professor in the School of Life Sciences at Chinese University. As nearby towns such as Sha Tin and Tai Po developed, pollution and sewage... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3346172/hong-kong-scientist-trying-revive-citys-coral-reefs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3346172/hong-kong-scientist-trying-revive-citys-coral-reefs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:15:08 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer If menopause was once the conversation no one in Hong Kong had, now it’s the one everyone’s trying to join. Thanks to a new wave of femtech founders who aim to give women the language – and data – to break the silence on the once-taboo topic, the shift is being fuelled by a bevy of new at-home tests and apps that help women decode the “fog” of mysterious midlife symptoms. For many women, that fog rolls in long before their final period. Perimenopause, the transitional stage that precedes... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/wellness/article/3346069/how-femtech-founders-are-changing-menopause-conversation-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/wellness/article/3346069/how-femtech-founders-are-changing-menopause-conversation-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:00:11 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Douglas Young is the co-founder and creative force behind the iconic lifestyle brand Goods of Desire (G.O.D). Bringing humour and creativity, the brand offers home furnishings, fashion and premium gifts with a distinct Hong Kong identity. Who are your top local style icons? David Tang, Josephine Siao, Bruce Lee and Labubu. What has been the city’s best creative export in the last 20 years? Cathay Pacific. They consistently maintain high standards when it comes to design. They are patrons to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346355/their-words-douglas-young-founder-hong-kong-lifestyle-brand-god?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346355/their-words-douglas-young-founder-hong-kong-lifestyle-brand-god?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Jennifer Woo joined Lane Crawford in 1999 and spearheaded several projects including the opening of the retailer’s IFC store. For the past 20 years she has been chairman and CEO of The Lane Crawford Joyce Group, overseeing the two iconic stores as well as lifestyle brand management and distribution business Imaginex Group. What is the most memorable fashion event you’ve been to? Agent Provocateur’s launch party in 2005. We transformed Western Market into a burlesque club with Dita Von Teese... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346043/their-words-jennifer-woo-reveals-why-hong-kong-still-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346043/their-words-jennifer-woo-reveals-why-hong-kong-still-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Annemarie Evans Annemarie Evans I WAS BORN IN LONDON, but my father got a job in the Hallé orchestra as a clarinettist, so we all moved up to Manchester. My childhood was spent mostly in the town of Wilmslow, Cheshire, and I went to a specialist secondary school called Chetham’s School of Music, in central Manchester. My parents were both professional classical musicians, so I had a very bohemian upbringing. People sometimes ask me where I get my discipline from. I guess it was from that school, where we had to practise for... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3345711/jane-houng-her-dedication-womens-safety-after-murder-her-daughter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3345711/jane-houng-her-dedication-womens-safety-after-murder-her-daughter?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:07 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso There’s a glow to Romi Beauty’s products – a hint of vibrant lip oil here and a dab of smooth tinted moisturiser there leaves you feeling brighter than before. That’s entirely by design, say the Singaporean founders – Arissa Cheo, Lin Ting and Yoyo Cao – who intend for the brand to highlight natural beauty rather than hide it. Consumers, especially in Asia, have responded well to Romi Beauty’s make-up and skincare hybrids. Not only has the brand been well received in its hometown, says Cao,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3346034/romi-beautys-founders-creating-multitasking-products-asian-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3346034/romi-beautys-founders-creating-multitasking-products-asian-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The co-founder of streetwear brand Clot and retail store Juice with Edison Chen, Kevin Poon, known to friends as KPee, is one of the most connected creatives in Hong Kong and beyond. The “cultural entrepreneur” is also behind coffee chain Elephant Grounds, and high-end venues such as bar Cardinal Point, and is a key player in the city’s art scene. A regular at fashion week in Paris, Poon has A-listers such as Pharrell Williams, Takashi Murakami, Kaws and David Beckham on speed dial. How do you... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3345565/their-words-kevin-poon-unpacks-his-favourite-trends-hong-kong-and-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3345565/their-words-kevin-poon-unpacks-his-favourite-trends-hong-kong-and-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Like most young creatives these days, Australian singer-songwriter and actor Troye Sivan is not defined by one single category and doesn’t like to put himself in a box. The 30-year-old multihyphenate – who has appeared in campaigns for brands such as Prada, Cartier and Valentino – is also the founder of lifestyle and fragrance brand Tsu Lange Yor, a Yiddish toast meaning “to long years”. Sivan’s latest project, however, doesn’t involve fashion, beauty or music. He was recently named creative... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3345712/why-troye-sivans-penfolds-collaboration-unlike-anything-hes-done?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3345712/why-troye-sivans-penfolds-collaboration-unlike-anything-hes-done?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Staying true to Gabrielle Chanel’s love of sport and her belief that physical freedom and self-expression are essential in a woman’s life, the CC League is a two-year mentorship programme that treats beauty as a source of power. It goes beyond the more customary Chanel aesthetic, and offers one-on-one guidance and group coaching focused on self-confidence, self-expression and femininity to help each athlete define her own rituals and presence, on and off the field. “To me, being feminine means... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3345346/style-edit-chanels-cc-league-empowers-women-athletes-and-field?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Japanese designer Izumi Ogino has built a formidable career in fashion after time spent working in retail in Hong Kong in the 1980s. She introduced Italian brands to the region before launching her own brand, Anteprima, in Milan in 1993 and becoming the first Japanese female designer to show at Milan Fashion Week. Anteprima has since established itself as one of a select few luxury brands that successfully bridges fashion and art; the brand collaborates frequently with leading artists from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344857/how-luxury-brand-anteprima-brought-japanese-art-milan-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344857/how-luxury-brand-anteprima-brought-japanese-art-milan-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Less than 24 hours after unveiling her first show for Fendi during Milan Fashion Week, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri sat down for an extensive interview with Style. Chiuri, who worked at Fendi in the 1990s, rejoined the brand last year after very successful stints at another Roman house, Valentino, and later at Dior in Paris. Here are some highlights from the conversation – from learning the ropes of the trade at Fendi as a young designer to her love for her hometown of Rome and her gripes with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344823/maria-grazia-chiuri-her-fendi-debut-karl-lagerfeld-and-social-media-her-own-words?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344823/maria-grazia-chiuri-her-fendi-debut-karl-lagerfeld-and-social-media-her-own-words?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:40:07 +0000 Bernice Chan Bernice Chan Ten years ago when dietitian and chef Renée Chan started her healthy food brand True Nosh – rebranded as Ah Nui Asian Foods a few years ago – she was determined to avoid adding sugar and instead use a natural sweetener. She turned to dates. “I wanted to be a diabetes-friendly company, as my dad had diabetes [and passed away before her high school graduation],” she explains. Chan started using dates extensively in her cooking and baking. “I mainly use Deglet Noor dates because they’re bulkier, so... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3344691/why-dates-are-healthier-sugar-can-you-tell-medjool-barhi-or-halawi-varieties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3344691/why-dates-are-healthier-sugar-can-you-tell-medjool-barhi-or-halawi-varieties?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng In a bar scene as diverse and innovative as Hong Kong’s, it would be easy for veteran bars to just play the hits from over two decades of history. This is especially true for those that have a long history in the city’s hotels, like Caprice Bar – with the Michelin-starred restaurant sitting just a few steps across. However, the team at the Four Seasons and at Caprice Bar, helmed by bar manager Anyss Saintilan, have been able to combine a storied history of world-class mixology with cutting-edge... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344753/drink-focus-water-cocktail-caprice-bar-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3344753/drink-focus-water-cocktail-caprice-bar-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:39 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From Brussels to Beijing to Hong Kong and beyond, few European luxury brands have built as strong a presence in Asia as Delvaux, the world’s oldest luxury leather goods maison. Spearheading much of that formidable growth in the region is CEO Jean-Marc Loubier, who isn’t interested in using stiff economic terms to talk about the business. The long-standing luxury visionary instead refers to consumers as “clients” and reimagines Delvaux’s accessories as architectural icons of the brand’s nearly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3343670/style-edit-delvaux-ceo-jean-marc-loubier-brands-living-legacy-and-new-hong-kong-flagship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3343670/style-edit-delvaux-ceo-jean-marc-loubier-brands-living-legacy-and-new-hong-kong-flagship?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:08:17 +0000 Jeff Yeung Jeff Yeung Most meat lovers will be familiar with the grass-fed versus grain-fed debate, but what happens if instead you feed cattle chocolate? Over at Australia’s Mayura Station, that’s exactly what they’ve been doing – and it’s certainly caught our attention. Established in 1845, Mayura Station is one of Australia’s most prized Wagyu producers and among the first to import full-blood Wagyu from Japan, starting in 1997. Its unique location, on the Limestone Coast of South Australia, makes for brilliant... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3344438/do-cattle-fed-cadbury-chocolate-make-tastier-wagyu-chefs-weigh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3344438/do-cattle-fed-cadbury-chocolate-make-tastier-wagyu-chefs-weigh?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa We paired fellow Central Saint Martins graduates Chet Lo and Celine Kwan, two rising Hong Kong talents shaking up London fashion with nostalgic prints, spiky textures and unfiltered vibes, and got them talking about their friendship and industry heartaches. Disney, togas and kawaii Chet Lo: So how did we become friends? Celine Kwan: We were in foundation [a pre-degree course in art and design] together. CL: Yeah, and I was walking in the hallways, and I heard a b**** singing – was it like... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3344070/conversation-designers-celine-kwan-and-chet-lo-trade-inspirations-and-industry-talk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3344070/conversation-designers-celine-kwan-and-chet-lo-trade-inspirations-and-industry-talk?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Josh Sims Josh Sims Andrea Zagato says that, when you’re 106 years old, you think very carefully before risking your reputation. “It’s a lot of history to protect,” says the CEO of the legendary Italian coachbuilding company that bears his family name. Zagato was founded by his grandfather Ugo in 1919, and would go on to lend its styling skills to the likes of Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Bentley, Aston Martin and Lamborghini; and to make classic versions of the Ferrari 575 GTZ, Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa and BMW... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3343459/andrea-zagato-us3-million-capricorn-01-italian-coachbuilder-zagatos-first-hypercar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3343459/andrea-zagato-us3-million-capricorn-01-italian-coachbuilder-zagatos-first-hypercar?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Like many of the greatest love stories of all time, the tale of how Swiss jewellery brand Aglagla came to be begins with a perfect match. “Five years ago, it was really a side operation,” says Lyla Marsol, the creative brains behind the brand, who produces one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces and earrings in her Geneva atelier out of vintage glass beads sourced from Paris. “I’m a painter, an artist, and I started [designing jewellery] on the side. I did it alone for two and a half, three years and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343457/how-lyla-marsol-and-anouck-mutsaerts-grew-jewellery-brand-aglagla-out-colourful-beads?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343457/how-lyla-marsol-and-anouck-mutsaerts-grew-jewellery-brand-aglagla-out-colourful-beads?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Every new year, many of us set resolutions, whether it’s to finally use that long-neglected gym membership or to be more careful with money. Yet statistics show that few manage to keep their resolutions, and most abandon them by the year’s end. However, the Lunar New Year offers another chance at a fresh start. Sonia Samtani, founder and managing director of the Sheung Wan wellness centre All About You and a licensed clinical hypnotherapist, is one of Hong Kong’s leading mental health... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3343688/how-you-can-make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick-according-mental-health-expert?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3343688/how-you-can-make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick-according-mental-health-expert?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Multidisciplinary artists Michele Chu and Nicholas Wong are shaking up the Hong Kong creative scene with works that transcend time and space. Renowned for his poetry exploring themes including queer identity, Wong has been featured in projects by Hong Kong’s M+ and New York’s Guggenheim, and he has since expanded into painting and other mediums. Chu, a designer by training, has carved a niche for herself as an interdisciplinary artist, with works like inti-gym, previously on display at Hong... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/article/3343493/conversation-michele-chu-and-nicholas-wong-talk-artistic-mediums-and-pressures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/article/3343493/conversation-michele-chu-and-nicholas-wong-talk-artistic-mediums-and-pressures?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:22 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Born in Paris to a Chinese-American mother and a French father, Joseph Altuzarra established his fashion label in 2008, after working for brands like Marc Jacobs and Givenchy. Now based in New York, where his shows are one of the highlights of New York Fashion Week, the designer never fails to deliver collections that cater to confident women who want to look well put together and are not slaves to trends. Here, he shares his favourite finds from his adopted hometown and around the world. What... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343400/style-according-paris-born-new-york-based-designer-joseph-altuzarra?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:08 +0000 Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng Hong Kong’s F&B world is relentless, where late nights and high stakes become all-consuming for those who work in the industry. Some power couples though are quietly rewriting the rules of love and ambition behind closed doors. These chef, front-of-house and founder duos don’t just share a workplace – they share a vision, balancing kitchen fires with home stress through trust, clear roles and hard-won rituals. Here’s how six restaurant and bar partnerships make it work. Ludovic Chafer and Lara... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343441/word-streat-6-fb-power-couples-what-love-looks-after-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343441/word-streat-6-fb-power-couples-what-love-looks-after-service?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:30:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Hong Kong-born artist Andrew Mok, 21, better known as YaLocalOffgod, got his start turning sketches into viral portraits of musicians and YouTubers, before branching out into fashion and sculpture. His brother and long-time collaborator, Tate Mok, 23, takes Andrew’s wild ideas and builds them into slick, futuristic objects. In their colourful Chai Wan studio, they talk about their sibling synergy and what’s left on their bucket lists. Andrew Mok: We’re both into art and drawing, and I learned... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343194/conversation-tate-and-andrew-mok-hong-kong-artists-better-known-offgodtate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343194/conversation-tate-and-andrew-mok-hong-kong-artists-better-known-offgodtate?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:17 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Established in 2018, Thai fashion brand Gentlewoman has rapidly ascended to become one of Asia’s hottest names thanks to its signature tote bag, now ubiquitous on the streets of Hong Kong and across the region. Along with co-founders Raya Wannapinyo and Siripa Rueangwutthisakulchai, Jitpon Siriwattanamathangkur helped steer the ship through economic uncertainties during the pandemic, emerging with a stronger and more successful business model based on timely, trendy fashion drops and hit... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3342628/how-thailands-gentlewoman-became-asias-hottest-fashion-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3342628/how-thailands-gentlewoman-became-asias-hottest-fashion-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:16 +0000