https://www.scmp.com/rss/43863/feed Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house, distributing clothing and fashion accessories and licensing fragrances. Founded in 1856, its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu Luxury is back. Following a relatively stagnant 2025, the industry is forecast to accelerate in 2026, with China’s long-awaited recovery emerging as a pivotal factor, even as the war in Iran casts a shadow over global markets, according to analysts. Estimates vary, but HSBC, Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas all forecast global sales growth ranging from 5.5 to 6 per cent this year. “We believe it is time to look at the sector, as we think the organic sales growth rate should further accelerate in... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348902/chinas-luxury-spending-seen-boosting-global-sales-2026-despite-headwinds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348902/chinas-luxury-spending-seen-boosting-global-sales-2026-despite-headwinds?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Burberry is a British institution – this year marks the 170th anniversary of the storied house – and its fashion shows, which always mark the end of London Fashion Week, are grand affairs with star-studded front rows. Top celebrities ranging from Seungmin from Stray Kids to Olivia Dean, Bright Vachirawit and Kate Moss attended the fall/winter 2026 show, held on a rainy evening at Old Billingsgate, a Victorian building on the banks of the River Thames that was home to the largest fish market in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344395/london-fashion-week-2026-burberry-pays-rainy-homage-its-british-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344395/london-fashion-week-2026-burberry-pays-rainy-homage-its-british-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:19:25 +0000 Kandy Wong,Enoch Yiu Kandy Wong,Enoch Yiu China and the United Kingdom are expected to sign more business deals as the British delegation, which comprises 54 companies, heads to Shanghai from Beijing as part of Keir Starmer’s visit, the first by a UK prime minister since 2018. The UK delegation will attend a reception in Shanghai on Friday evening, according to Peter Burnett, chief executive of the China-Britain Business Council. A business forum will be held, followed by lunch on Saturday before the group departs the country. “I think... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341866/uk-pm-starmer-leaves-china-what-did-he-achieve-and-what-next-sino-british-ties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341866/uk-pm-starmer-leaves-china-what-did-he-achieve-and-what-next-sino-british-ties?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:02:36 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney 2026 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, running from February 17, 2026, until February 5, 2027. Although several luxury brands already draw on the horse motif, others have released dedicated capsule collections and one-off pieces to welcome in the New Year, which is said to bring themes of speed, passion and renewed motivation. From festive campaigns and inspirations to hot new product launches featuring horse emblems and auspicious red and gold tones, here’s what’s worth browsing -... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3341363/15-luxe-gifts-year-horse-brands-including-chanel-hermes-and-jellycat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3341363/15-luxe-gifts-year-horse-brands-including-chanel-hermes-and-jellycat?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian Hong Kong developer Swire Properties is doubling down on mainland China retail, betting accelerated investment in larger, more mature cities – combined with its deep local knowledge – can deliver growth despite the slowing retail property market. The developer will launch its first Taikoo Place in Beijing in phases in late 2026, open a Taikoo Li in Sanya – a tropical city in the island province of Hainan – by the end of this year, and open another Taikoo Li in Xian, capital of northwestern... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341100/swire-properties-remains-bullish-mainland-retail-despite-slowing-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341100/swire-properties-remains-bullish-mainland-retail-despite-slowing-market?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:30:12 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney On-trend wardrobe staples make for excellent year-round fashion buys, given a festive edge with a few select pieces from the likes of Stella McCartney that add a dose of glamour. Burberry scarf Stella McCartney top Manolo Blahnik pumps House of Harlow Hathor Teardrop earrings MCM crossbody bag Frame jeans https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3334728/christmas-2025-gift-guide-trend-wardrobe-staples-burberry-stella-mccartney-manolo-blahnik-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3334728/christmas-2025-gift-guide-trend-wardrobe-staples-burberry-stella-mccartney-manolo-blahnik-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Humberto Leon may be best known in fashion circles as the co-founder of Opening Ceremony and former co-creative director of Kenzo, but in recent years, the multi-hyphenate has expanded his creative universe far beyond the runway. Now 50, Leon has not only added restaurateur to his ever-evolving résumé, but he is also the creative director for Katseye, the breakout girl group behind chart-toppers like “Gnarly” and “Touch”. Comprised of Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3334338/who-katseyes-creative-director-humberto-leon-whom-lara-raj-called-mother?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3334338/who-katseyes-creative-director-humberto-leon-whom-lara-raj-called-mother?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:00:15 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Think of a puffer jacket as a lightweight duvet you can wear, its technical down filling providing incredible comfort and warmth, depending on the thickness and the exact materials used. There are a plethora of styles to choose from too, with different lengths, fits and weights, and with or without embellishments such as pockets and hoods. Scroll on for our picks from major brands below. Burberry Burberry’s signature check pattern brings a distinctively different feel to its Check Ambleside... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3334038/8-cosy-yet-stylish-down-jackets-just-time-winter-chanel-prada-louis-vuitton-moncler-lululemon-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3334038/8-cosy-yet-stylish-down-jackets-just-time-winter-chanel-prada-louis-vuitton-moncler-lululemon-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:00:11 +0000 Cao Li Cao Li China’s luxury market could be nearing the end of its slowdown, as improving stock prices and pent-up demand begin to lift consumer sentiment, according to analysts. “This may be wealth-effect related as the China stock market has risen alongside some pent-up buying,” said Lorraine Tan, director of equity research at Morningstar, and Kai Wang, Asia equity strategist. “The question is whether it can be sustained.” LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group, echoed that cautious optimism after... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3329247/signs-bottoming-chinas-luxury-slowdown-lvmh-turns-cautiously-upbeat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3329247/signs-bottoming-chinas-luxury-slowdown-lvmh-turns-cautiously-upbeat?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:59:28 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela When Dries Van Noten stepped down from his label last year, the question on everyone’s mind was, “What will he do next?” His answer was to dedicate more time to the 22 hectare garden at his Antwerp home, a place that has been a long-standing inspiration for his creations (he has been known to liken the process of gardening to running a fashion label). Van Noten isn’t the only designer to have had green fingers. Christian Dior was known for his love for gardening, while Yves Saint Laurent’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3328896/listers-tiktokkers-and-urbanites-all-get-gardening-luxury-brands-are-responding-stylish-gear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3328896/listers-tiktokkers-and-urbanites-all-get-gardening-luxury-brands-are-responding-stylish-gear?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:15 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Fashion week has come and gone, but one name is still on everyone’s lips: Angelina Kendall. The 20-year-old, who is a “supermodel in waiting”, according to British Vogue, graced the runway for brands like Hermès, Isabel Marant, Rabanne and Stella McCartney during Paris Fashion Week after previously walking for Dolce & Gabbana and Max Mara in Milan. She also recently attended the star-studded BoF 500 Gala in Paris, turning heads in a gossamer floral dress. She closed out her French outing with a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328474/meet-angelina-kendall-brazilian-new-zealander-model-dubbed-baby-gisele-bundchen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3328474/meet-angelina-kendall-brazilian-new-zealander-model-dubbed-baby-gisele-bundchen?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:13 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Milan Fashion Week may be over, but the internet is still buzzing with the looks served – both on and off the runway. Among the who’s who of the fashion world, one newly emerged “It” girl stole the spotlight at the Gucci spring/summer 2026 show – Tish Weinstock. The socialite and beauty editor turned heads on the red carpet in a slinky grey number, which she wore under a fur coat, and accessorised with gold jewellery, purple tights and sleek black heels. Weinstock was previously spotted sitting... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3327760/meet-tish-weinstock-goth-model-who-turned-heads-milan-fashion-weeks-gucci-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3327760/meet-tish-weinstock-goth-model-who-turned-heads-milan-fashion-weeks-gucci-show?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:00:11 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown When it comes to iconic fashion moments, the coat has had more than its fair share of time in the spotlight. How else to explain the enduring appeal of the Burberry trench coat, which traces its roots back to 1879, the year gentleman’s outfitter Thomas Burberry created the breathable, waterproof fabric gabardine? Or any of the Michael Kors for Celine coats in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), or Kate Hudson’s shearling coat in Almost Famous (2000)? The look remains eternal inspiration for wannabe... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3327376/memorable-coats-and-people-who-made-them-famous-rihanna-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3327376/memorable-coats-and-people-who-made-them-famous-rihanna-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Since releasing her debut single “Reason to Stay” seven years ago, Olivia Dean’s soft neo-soul and R&B sound has catapulted the 26-year-old to fame as she sells out tours and lands gigs like opening for Sabrina Carpenter at Hyde Park in London. This year, she is the first UK artist of 2025 to have three singles charting simultaneously on the UK Top 20 chart. But Dean hasn’t only caught the eyes of the music industry. The “Man I Need” songstress quickly charmed the fashion world when she landed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3327355/olivia-deans-best-style-moments-2025-burberry-custom-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3327355/olivia-deans-best-style-moments-2025-burberry-custom-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:00:16 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press US president Donald Trump, 79, relished the glow of a British royal spectacle on Wednesday, greeted at Windsor Castle on his state visit by King Charles, military honour guards and mounted troops before paying a private tribute at Queen Elizabeth’s tomb. No US president, or any other world leader, has ever had the honour of a second UK state visit. The pomp and pageantry are deliberate, meant to bolster ties with Trump at a time when his America First policies are putting pressure on trade and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3325985/fashion-looks-donald-trumps-uk-state-visit-kate-middleton-melania-trump?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3325985/fashion-looks-donald-trumps-uk-state-visit-kate-middleton-melania-trump?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:22 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee Nicholas Hoult has made headlines for debuting an edgy blond look ahead of the release of his new film. Superman, the first opus from James Gunn’s relaunched DC Universe, is set to premiere on July 11. The 35-year-old British actor plays Lex Luthor, one of the most well-known villains in the comic book’s history, who was previously portrayed by late Hollywood star Gene Hackman in 1978, and Michael Rosenbaum in the TV series Smallville. During the film’s ongoing press tour, the Nosferatu star... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3317350/5-nicholas-hoults-best-looks-superman-press-tour-his-red-carpet-fits-included-ultra-modern-pieces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3317350/5-nicholas-hoults-best-looks-superman-press-tour-his-red-carpet-fits-included-ultra-modern-pieces?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Kit Butler is one of the few men in fashion to earn the title of a “supermodel”. Only a handful of women and even fewer men have laid claim to the “super” prefix since the days when Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and their fellow supers ruled the runways. Other notable male supermodels include the likes of Tyson Beckford, David Gandy and Marcus Schenkenberg. At only 27 years old, the British model has racked up a résumé that’d make any model green with envy; one peppered with legacy brands such... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3315896/meet-british-male-supermodel-kit-butler-he-debuted-16-coach-his-work-balenciaga-and-versace?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3315896/meet-british-male-supermodel-kit-butler-he-debuted-16-coach-his-work-balenciaga-and-versace?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:12 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee Before he began stealing hearts on the small screen, Jack Innanen was already stealing the show on TikTok with his viral comedy skits. Playing absurd characters whose witty conversations often spiral into unpredictable territory, Innanen built a loyal following of over three million fans online. Now, he’s bringing his beloved charm to television. After just two auditions, he landed a role in the FX sitcom Adults, where his 20-something character Paul Baker tries to figure out adult life in New... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3315804/meet-adults-star-jack-innanen-tiktokker-stealing-hearts-paul-baker-and-earning-fashion-cred-working?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3315804/meet-adults-star-jack-innanen-tiktokker-stealing-hearts-paul-baker-and-earning-fashion-cred-working?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:19:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Recently single and turning heads for her upcoming collaboration with Dr Squatch – limited edition soap bars made with her bath water – Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney is booked and busy! Recently, she was spotted in five different outfits in a single day as she was ferried across New York City to promote her upcoming Apple TV+ psychological thriller, Echo Valley. Playing the on-screen daughter of actress Julianne Moore, Sweeney’s character shows up at her mother’s doorstep one night, covered in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3313813/all-outfits-sydney-sweeney-wore-her-echo-valley-press-tour-white-lotus-actress-went-style-icon-mode?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3313813/all-outfits-sydney-sweeney-wore-her-echo-valley-press-tour-white-lotus-actress-went-style-icon-mode?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Salina Li Salina Li Russell Street in Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong’s most expensive retail strips, has been witnessing a rapid churn in tenants amid rising rents and lukewarm sales. The latest casualty of the city’s dour retail scene is Prince Jewellery & Watch, which recently closed its flagship shop after 21 years. Prince Jewellery’s decision to close its 1,800 sq ft street-level shop at 58 Russell Street and at 69 Percival Street came after the landlord decided to raise the monthly rent to about HK$2 million... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3307478/100-rent-hike-forces-prince-jewellery-leave-hong-kongs-russell-street-after-21-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3307478/100-rent-hike-forces-prince-jewellery-leave-hong-kongs-russell-street-after-21-years?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:30:08 +0000 Yuke Xie Yuke Xie Global luxury retailers are hastening their retreat from China by shutting stores in high-end shopping malls across major mainland cities, as consumers cut back on spending and analysts warn anaemic sales are likely to persist this year. French luxury group Kering closed two Gucci stores in Shanghai last month – in Réel Department Store near the landmark Jing’an Temple and New World Daimaru on the city’s busiest shopping strip along Nanjing Road – after more than a decade at those locations.... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3301499/gucci-prada-close-more-china-outlets-consumers-cut-luxury-spending?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3301499/gucci-prada-close-more-china-outlets-consumers-cut-luxury-spending?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:00:13 +0000 Unlike Paris and Milan – where you get a sense of how luxury groups such as LVMH and Kering, and global powerhouses such as Chanel and Prada are faring – London Fashion Week is a barometer for the current state of independent fashion. The main takeaway from the latest round of London shows, autumn/winter 2025 – which ended on Monday evening with Burberry, the only big brand on the schedule – is that independent designers are reconsidering their priorities and questioning the benefit of holding a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3299990/london-fashion-week-autumn/winter-2025-highlights-independent-brands-rethink-runway-simone-rocha?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3299990/london-fashion-week-autumn/winter-2025-highlights-independent-brands-rethink-runway-simone-rocha?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:37:52 +0000 Yuke Xie Yuke Xie Multinational companies (MNCs) are losing ground in China as their “halo effect” fades amid rising competition and a consumer spending slump, while analysts warn that a trade war with the US could make it even harder for foreign brands to turn things around. American cosmetics giant Estée Lauder posted an 11 per cent net sales decline in Asia-Pacific for 2024 in its latest financial report published on February 4. The owner of Bobbi Brown and La Mer attributed the setback to “subdued consumer... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3298622/estee-lauder-loreal-suffer-global-brands-lustre-fades-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3298622/estee-lauder-loreal-suffer-global-brands-lustre-fades-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:00:12 +0000 Treat the little ones to luxury gifts that they will love from a Lane Crawford Baz & Friends plush toy to a quirky pair of puzzle-shaped earrings from King Fook. Then, for dressing up for festive dinners and parties, try a formal and fun mix of Emporio Armani Junior’s silk bow tie with googly-eyed socks from Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch’s latest collab. 1. King Fook earrings 2. Lane Crawford Baz and Friends plush toy 3. Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch socks 4. Burberry Kids flats 5. Scotch & Soda... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3290322/christmas-2024-gift-guide-formal-and-fun-presents-kids-emporio-armani-burberry-ralph-lauren-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3290322/christmas-2024-gift-guide-formal-and-fun-presents-kids-emporio-armani-burberry-ralph-lauren-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:00:08 +0000 Creativity and discovery are always the main attractions of London Fashion Week, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. New designers trying to make their mark and independent labels that have managed to build successful businesses reign in London, unlike other fashion capitals dominated by big luxury groups. Here are some highlights from a few exhilarating days of back-to-back shows and events that did justice to London’s community of fashion designers and creatives. Burberry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3278805/london-fashion-week-highlights-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-nensi-dojaka-and-richard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3278805/london-fashion-week-highlights-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-nensi-dojaka-and-richard?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:17 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg After enduring almost a quarter-trillion dollar hit to their market value in recent months, Europe’s luxury firms may see their stock-market clout wane further as China’s downturn worsens. Once seen as Europe’s answer to the US “Magnificent Seven” tech megacaps, shares in companies producing high-end clothing, handbags and jewellery are languishing, sapped by a spending slump. Even more ominous are signs that China’s rich, who once flocked to upscale boutiques in Paris, Milan and Hong Kong, may... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3278584/european-luxury-shares-suffer-us240-billion-rout-chinese-forgo-high-priced-goods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3278584/european-luxury-shares-suffer-us240-billion-rout-chinese-forgo-high-priced-goods?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:07:42 +0000 Since her landmark Anglomania collection for autumn/winter 1993, in which Vivienne Westwood melded the 18th century French craze for English tailoring with clashing clan tartans, this distinctive Scottish fabric has made frequent appearances in her collections. Tartans and tweeds, the designer once said, “tell a heroic tale of crags and glens, mists and lochs, sea and sun on the heather”. This season, Westwood’s brand continues the late designer’s legacy with vibrant kilt-like skirts and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3277305/how-scotlands-traditional-tartan-patterns-conquered-fashion-vivienne-westwoods-punk-looks-burberry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3277305/how-scotlands-traditional-tartan-patterns-conquered-fashion-vivienne-westwoods-punk-looks-burberry?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:45:07 +0000 Emily Cooper, the ultimate “American girl in Paris” may well have nearly lost her company’s most important client over her jaunty Eiffel Tower bag charm in Netflix hit Emily in Paris, but she always understood the importance of this particular accessory. In fact, she was ahead of the trend. In a subsequent speech to said client – the imperious designer Pierre Cadault, who had declared Cooper to be ringarde (basic) – Cooper illustrated the importance of the bag charm in the fashion food... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3267244/bag-charms-are-trending-dua-lipa-emily-paris-just-jane-birkin-back-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3267244/bag-charms-are-trending-dua-lipa-emily-paris-just-jane-birkin-back-day?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Jun 2024 06:00:15 +0000 It was a busy few days in London as Hollywood A-listers and fashion insiders descended upon the city this week: the former to attend the Baftas (British Academy Film Awards), and the latter to take part in shows and presentations as part of London Fashion Week. The fashion posse had a lot to celebrate as this year marks the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week. “We are looking back at 40 years of creativity and all this emerging talent rising through – their stories, their voices – and it’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3252511/london-fashion-week-2024-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-and-molly-goddard-citys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3252511/london-fashion-week-2024-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-and-molly-goddard-citys?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:58:51 +0000 Not every one would able to work with their siblings, but brother-sister duo Emma and Alex Watson seem to be making it work. Joining a slew of celebrities who own wine and spirits labels, the duo launched their gin brand Renais in 2023, proving that family can indeed work together if they put their head and heart into it. In a recent interview with Hello!, Alex had nothing but good things to say about his famous sis. “Ems and I are very close,” he told the publication. “She’s always been a big... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245717/who-emma-watsons-brother-and-business-partner-alex-he-co-founded-renais-gin-company-his-sister-had?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245717/who-emma-watsons-brother-and-business-partner-alex-he-co-founded-renais-gin-company-his-sister-had?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:00:12 +0000 Liam Gallagher’s sons Lennon and Gene returned to their dad’s hometown Manchester to watch Chanel’s Métiers d’art show last week – check our full report here – and fans were quick to draw comparisons between the boys and their famous father. The brothers dressed in head-to-toe attire from the French brand, and were in good company with A-list guests like actors Tilda Swinton, Hugh Grant and Kristen Stewart, plus model Alexa Chung in attendance. They were joined by their 23-year-old cousin... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245196/who-are-liam-gallaghers-fashionable-lookalike-sons-lennon-and-gene-oasis-frontmans-nepo-baby-kids?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245196/who-are-liam-gallaghers-fashionable-lookalike-sons-lennon-and-gene-oasis-frontmans-nepo-baby-kids?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:00:13 +0000 Looking for some office style inspiration? Look no further than globetrotting influencer and streetstyle star Yoyo Cao who was the epitome of effortless at Valentino’s womenswear spring/summer 2024 show, part of October’s Paris Fashion Week. The 34-year-old founder of Romi Beauty was impeccably dressed (as per usual) in smartly tailored separates from the Italian maison. To carry-off a similarly polished yet laid-back look, shop for key pieces in striking hues from the likes of Prada and Polo... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3243311/how-style-yoyo-cao-channel-fashion-influencers-effortless-office-look-bright-burberry-blazer-paired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3243311/how-style-yoyo-cao-channel-fashion-influencers-effortless-office-look-bright-burberry-blazer-paired?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:22 +0000 The Princess of Wales, one of the British royal family’s most consistently stylish members, was yet another high-profile figure who could not hold back from embracing this year’s Barbiecore trend. Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, sparked a passion for all-pink looks even before it hit cinemas in July. For a day of engagements about London in May, the royal style icon chose a pastel pink pantsuit from British label Alexander McQueen. She accessorised the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3239929/do-barbiecore-royal-fashion-catherine-princess-wales-greta-gerwigs-film-made-pink-colour-summer-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3239929/do-barbiecore-royal-fashion-catherine-princess-wales-greta-gerwigs-film-made-pink-colour-summer-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:00:11 +0000 Hong Kong customs officials have impounded more than HK$67 million (US$8.6 million) worth of fake designer goods and arrested three people as part of a 19-day crackdown on counterfeiting. The items, displayed on Wednesday, were imitations of products from top labels such as Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Nike, Adidas, Apple iPhone, Samsung, Rolex and Ray-Ban. Assistant Superintendent Tang Wai-hang of the intellectual property investigation bureau said it was the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3240789/hong-kong-customs-officers-net-hk67-million-fake-designer-goods-biggest-seizure-fakes-2-year-anti?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3240789/hong-kong-customs-officers-net-hk67-million-fake-designer-goods-biggest-seizure-fakes-2-year-anti?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:14:51 +0000 When Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted partying with Indian-British fashion model Neelam Gill last week, it set media and fans into a frenzy. Many were quick to jump to conclusions, wondering – is she the latest woman to capture the Hollywood darling’s notoriously hard-to-obtain heart? Leonardo DiCaprio and Neelam Gill in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. pic.twitter.com/U1gEdu5y3e — @21metgala (@21metgala) July 28, 2023 Sorry folks, but no. Gill took to her Instagram Stories soon after the photos appeared... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229750/meet-neelam-gill-model-partying-leonardo-dicaprio-british-punjabi-fashion-icon-was-first-indian-rep?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3229750/meet-neelam-gill-model-partying-leonardo-dicaprio-british-punjabi-fashion-icon-was-first-indian-rep?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:10:16 +0000 In case you’ve been living under a soundproofed rock, there’s a new group of Korean darlings in town – NewJeans just broke the Guinness World Record as the fastest K-pop act to reach 1 billion Spotify stream. They pulled it off in 219 days – since their debut “Attention” last July – unseating BTS, the world-beating band who seemed to topple all conventional belief systems when they achieved that same feat in just 409 days. And that means just one thing – a wave of interest from European fashion... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3221357/which-newjeans-member-works-which-luxury-brand-k-pop-girl-group-just-toppled-bts-now-minji-hanni?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3221357/which-newjeans-member-works-which-luxury-brand-k-pop-girl-group-just-toppled-bts-now-minji-hanni?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 May 2023 03:32:39 +0000 British luxury brand Burberry unveiled its first catwalk show under new creative director Daniel Lee at London Fashion Week on Monday, February 20 – and there wasn’t a beige trench coat in sight. The heritage brand is best known for its elegant, functional trench coats invented during World War I. But Lee, who joined Burberry in September, took the fashion house in a brand-new direction with a debut collection featuring faux fur and feathers, slogan T-shirts and playful duck prints. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3210934/london-fashion-week-2023-no-trench-coats-burberry-creative-director-daniel-lee-took-luxury-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3210934/london-fashion-week-2023-no-trench-coats-burberry-creative-director-daniel-lee-took-luxury-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Feb 2023 04:58:00 +0000 It’s been seven months since Shakira and her ex-partner Gerard Piqué went their separate ways, but the celebrity ex-couple of 11 years has been in the headlines for their ongoing feud. The Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter recently released what’s been dubbed a diss track aimed squarely at her ex – BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53 – which contains the lyrics “I’m worth two 22-year-olds, you swapped a Ferrari for a Twingo, you swapped a Rolex for a Casio”. The Spanish former footballer then... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3208231/revenge-dresses-5-shakiras-best-breakup-looks-gerard-piques-ex-wife-looked-sensational-princess?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3208231/revenge-dresses-5-shakiras-best-breakup-looks-gerard-piques-ex-wife-looked-sensational-princess?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jan 2023 16:10:15 +0000 Burberry’s new chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd is due to set out his plan to finish the job started by his predecessor – boosting growth at the British luxury brand to the levels of its European rivals. Akeroyd, who took over in April, will present his strategy this November alongside first-half results that will show the lingering impact of lockdown restrictions in China, Burberry’s biggest market. He has already made his key appointment in choosing Daniel Lee to replace Riccardo Tisci as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3199844/can-burberrys-daniel-lee-help-brand-catch-gucci-former-bottega-venetta-icon-just-replaced-riccardo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3199844/can-burberrys-daniel-lee-help-brand-catch-gucci-former-bottega-venetta-icon-just-replaced-riccardo?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:59:08 +0000 When she’s not starring in Netflix’s Bridgerton TV series, Simone Ashley, 27, has been showing off her daring fashion sense. The actress, who also appeared in Sex Education, often wears sheer outfits and bold cut-outs. She’s also worn neon looks and plunging necklines at red-carpet events. Here are 13 of the most daring fashion looks we’ve seen the actress wear so far: 1. Prada fashion show, September 2021 She attended a Prada fashion show in a sparkling crop top, matching miniskirt, and ultra... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3197648/13-bridgerton-star-simone-ashleys-most-daring-looks-see-through-lace-gucci-skirt-and-sassy-prada?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3197648/13-bridgerton-star-simone-ashleys-most-daring-looks-see-through-lace-gucci-skirt-and-sassy-prada?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:10:10 +0000 Burberry Group Plc has appointed former Bottega Veneta creative head Daniel Lee to succeed chief designer Riccardo Tisci, who is leaving the British fashion brand after five years. Tisci’s departure completes a changing of the guard atop the luxury retailer, and comes less than a week after chief financial officer Julie Brown announced she was leaving to join pharmaceutical firm GSK Plc in a similar role. Tisci had been at Burberry for five years and throughout his tenure we found his designs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3194624/why-burberry-hired-daniel-lee-its-new-creative-head?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3194624/why-burberry-hired-daniel-lee-its-new-creative-head?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Oct 2022 03:31:41 +0000 Queen Elizabeth’s death means that around 600 of her favourite brands risk losing their royal warrant and must now await the approval of her successor, King Charles. Fortnum & Mason teas, Burberry raincoats, Cadbury chocolate, and even broomstick and dog food manufacturers are among those facing the loss of royal prestige. If they do not gain the new monarch’s stamp of approval, they will have two years to remove the seal that marks them as preferred suppliers to the sovereign. In his former... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3193081/burberry-barbour-launer-brands-face-losing-royal-warrants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3193081/burberry-barbour-launer-brands-face-losing-royal-warrants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:15:08 +0000 Two years ago Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, and her team came up with a contingency plan in case Queen Elizabeth died during London Fashion Week, the twice-yearly event that displays the best in British style. Little did they know that their foresight would prove to be invaluable when the queen died on September 8, days before the beginning of the spring/summer 2023 London shows. The season was supposed to be a comeback of sorts after more than two years of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3192992/queen-elizabeths-death-loomed-large-over-london-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3192992/queen-elizabeths-death-loomed-large-over-london-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:15:10 +0000 Yep, Lewis Hamilton might be a seven-time Formula One world champion whose rubber-burning feats will be remembered for generations. But off the track, the British racing hero has made quite a mark, too – and nope, we’re not talking about his string of headline-worthy celebrity romances, but his highly personalised, somewhat idiosyncratic approach to fashion. Often spotted sporting voguish looks on the front rows of global fashion weeks, and gracing Valentino’s advertising campaigns, Hamilton is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191728/how-get-lewis-hamiltons-french-grand-prix-look-channel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191728/how-get-lewis-hamiltons-french-grand-prix-look-channel?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:00:18 +0000 British luxury label Burberry returned to the London catwalk on Friday, March 11, with its first in-person fashion show in two years, presenting menswear and womenswear collections that celebrated British culture. Following digital presentations in past seasons due to the Covid-19 pandemic, chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci said he mixed different vibes for the autumn/winter 2022 lines, playing with the brand’s classic camel trench looks. “It was important for me to explore what it means... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3170493/burberrys-dramatic-return-live-runway-riccardo-tiscis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3170493/burberrys-dramatic-return-live-runway-riccardo-tiscis?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:51:22 +0000 Multinational brands looking to tap China’s enormous consumer market are being forced to rethink their strategies amid Beijing’s “common prosperity” initiative, rising consumer nationalism and changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic. President Xi Jinping’s “common prosperity’’ push – which aims to reduce China’s yawning wealth gap – is being closely watched by foreign companies and retailers. While Beijing’s plans will help boost China’s middle class population to an estimated 500 million by... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3168436/chinas-common-prosperity-push-consumer-nationalism-stir-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3168436/chinas-common-prosperity-push-consumer-nationalism-stir-new?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Feb 2022 06:00:19 +0000 The biggest stars of hit documentary Tiger King are having a comeback – but not on Netflix. The Year of the Tiger is nearly upon us, and luxury fashion brands have immortalised the animal in creations to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The tiger is depicted in full form on ready-to-wear and accessories at Gucci and Saint Laurent, while tiger stripes and prints reign supreme at Balenciaga and Burberry. Other labels, including Jil Sander, Salvatore Ferragamo and Proenza Schouler, also feature tiger... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3164495/its-year-tiger-print-luxury-fashion-brands-gucci-burberry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3164495/its-year-tiger-print-luxury-fashion-brands-gucci-burberry?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:15:13 +0000 Burberry Group predicted a 35 per cent jump in profit for the current financial year, driven by a surge of online sales as luxury brands recovered from the pandemic. The London-based fashion house said full-price sales accelerated 26 per cent in the last three months of 2021, with the Americas showing “strength” and Asia-Pacific showing improvement. “Full-price sales continued to grow at a double-digit percentage compared with two years ago, accelerating from the previous quarter and reflecting... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3163978/burberry-forecasts-35-cent-surge-annual-profit-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3163978/burberry-forecasts-35-cent-surge-annual-profit-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:17:43 +0000 Netflix’s hot new Korean dating reality show Single’s Inferno has no shortage of eye-popping contestants, but the cast member who has caught our attention the most is no other than one of its stunning hosts, Lee Da-hee. From the show’s title itself, you can already tell that the series is as steamy as it gets by featuring single – and definitely ready to mingle – men and women trapped on an island, fending for themselves while looking for love as well. Lee, along with three other Korean... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163399/meet-singles-inferno-host-lee-da-hee-shes-modelled?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163399/meet-singles-inferno-host-lee-da-hee-shes-modelled?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:00:21 +0000 With rents along Queen’s Road Central declining by about a third over the last three years, brands and retailers such as athletic apparel maker Lululemon Athletica and appliances and mobile phones giant Samsung are taking up space in a prime business and retail area in Hong Kong’s main business zone. Shop rents in the area have declined by 34 per cent from HK$745 (US$95.5) per square foot a month in the first quarter of 2018 to HK$495 per square foot a month in the third quarter of this year,... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3159462/lululemons-first-street-facing-store-underlines-resilience-queens-road?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3159462/lululemons-first-street-facing-store-underlines-resilience-queens-road?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:00:10 +0000