https://www.scmp.com/rss/500157/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The first Monday of May is finally here, and fashion’s biggest night is making headlines all over the world. The 2026 Met Gala, co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams, was themed around the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibition. The dress code for the evening was Fashion is Art, and attendees brought their creative best to the red carpet. Wintour, meanwhile, turned the event into a family affair. The fashion mogul’s daughter Bee... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352471/meet-anna-wintours-daughter-bee-shaffer-who-was-just-met-gala?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352471/meet-anna-wintours-daughter-bee-shaffer-who-was-just-met-gala?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Nichapat Suphap is undoubtedly one of the most powerful movers and shakers in show business today. The Thai editor, entrepreneur and founder of The Venture Management works with the hottest Asian stars of the moment, putting actors and now luxury brand ambassadors like Vachirawit “Bright” Chivaaree and Nattawin “Apo” Wattanagitiphat on the global map. She’s also a Met Gala regular, becoming the first-ever Thai attendee when she wore a purple gown designed by friend Peter Dundas to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352431/nichapat-suphap-her-dream-met-gala-look-robert-wun-she-also-collaborated-casey-curran?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352431/nichapat-suphap-her-dream-met-gala-look-robert-wun-she-also-collaborated-casey-curran?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 03:34:34 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style hit the red carpet for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan charity ball that this year spotlights the intersection between fashion and art. The A-listers invited to New York’s biggest social event of the year were asked to follow the dress code Fashion is Art, which dovetails with the exhibit “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This year’s function has drawn controversy after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3352427/met-galas-red-carpet-looks-bad-bunny-and-beyonce-sabrina-carpenter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3352427/met-galas-red-carpet-looks-bad-bunny-and-beyonce-sabrina-carpenter?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 01:54:06 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Italian luxury brand Ferragamo says it can map the country of origin for much of the leather used to make its footwear and handbags, a first step in traceability according to experts. The announcement comes during a wave of European Union sustainability rules that are increasing pressure on fashion brands to account for materials in their supply chains. The fashion house has been issuing sustainability reports for more than a decade, but the 2025 report, released on March 31, is the first... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3352131/ferragamo-traces-80-leather-amid-eu-sustainability-push-fashion-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3352131/ferragamo-traces-80-leather-amid-eu-sustainability-push-fashion-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 07:15:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2020, Louis Vuitton acquired the world’s then largest modern rough diamond. The 1,758-carat stone hailed from Botswana and was aptly christened Sewelô, meaning “rare find” in the Setswana language. The purchase of that massive stone, which Louis Vuitton showcased around the world – from Place Vendôme, the centre of jewellery in the heart of Paris, to Dubai and Singapore – was a sign of the maison’s lofty ambitions in the rarefied world of high jewellery. Long dominated by heritage jewellers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 03:48:56 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Tumi’s spring 2026 story begins not on a catwalk or in an airport, but on a coastline. With Mediterranean Escape, its latest collection, the travel, lifestyle and accessories brand filters the warmth of the Mediterranean through its most recognisable pieces, from hard-sided luggage to easy, everyday totes. The result is a range that feels ready for a weekend in Cap Ferrat or Capri. Anchored by a bold seasonal palette, the collection leans into lush thyme green, sun‑washed terracotta and radiant... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351976/style-edit-tumis-mediterranean-escape-collection-spring-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351976/style-edit-tumis-mediterranean-escape-collection-spring-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:20 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Bulgari left no stone unturned at this year’s Watches and Wonders in refreshing some of its most beloved lines with stunning updates, from its most sophisticated watch collection to indulgent jewellery fantasias festooned with precious stones. Since it was introduced in 2014, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo has been celebrated for its sharp, stylish lines. Fittingly for a creation from the emblematic Roman jeweller, its aesthetic is inspired by the shapes of ancient Roman architecture. That heritage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351777/style-edit-bulgari-updates-its-octo-finissimo-and-serpenti-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351777/style-edit-bulgari-updates-its-octo-finissimo-and-serpenti-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:12 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Watches and Wonders, Hermès focused firmly on the beauty of mechanics. This year’s novelties centred on three skeleton watches – the Hermès H08 Squelette, the Arceau Samarcande and the Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune – each offering a distinct perspective on transparency and movement. Across these pieces, the architecture of the movement becomes a shifting backdrop, where light and shadow play across openworked surfaces, inviting the eye to explore the depth and detail of each calibre. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351774/style-edit-hermes-revealed-craft-and-theatre-motion-watches-and-wonders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351774/style-edit-hermes-revealed-craft-and-theatre-motion-watches-and-wonders?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis After years of clean-girl skin and the quiet reign of black mascara, coloured lashes are back as an act of rebellion that doesn’t demand a new personality, a smoky eye or the kind of precision that turns winged liner into a high-stakes sport. Bold in concept, surprisingly polite in execution – one swipe is enough to look like you tried without looking like you’re trying. The runway helped make the case by treating lashes like an accessory on their own. At the spring/summer 2026 collections, Anna... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351843/princess-diana-dua-lipa-how-wear-coloured-lashes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351843/princess-diana-dua-lipa-how-wear-coloured-lashes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 20:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre A former journalist who’s been living in Milan for well over two decades, California native J.J. Martin turned her impeccable taste and love for all things fabulous into La DoubleJ, a fashion and lifestyle label known for its bold prints, colourful aesthetic and “good vibes all around”, as the saying goes. Here, Martin shares her favourite finds from her adopted hometown of Milan and beyond. What I’m watching My favourite things to engage with are the consciousness teachings, lessons or... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3351836/style-according-jj-martin-founder-milan-based-la-doublej?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:13 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown The highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally here, and if that’s got you on the lookout for even more fashion films to fill your weekend, we’ve got you covered. While DWP was reportedly heavily inspired by Vogue and its long-time editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, The September Issue takes a real-life look at the inner workings of the magazine. Before Wintour, though, there was Diana Vreeland – another pivotal personality in fashion, whose life takes centre stage in the 2012... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351816/3-fashion-documentaries-watch-after-devil-wears-prada-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351816/3-fashion-documentaries-watch-after-devil-wears-prada-2?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 May 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Widely regarded as Britain’s most influential fashion designer, the late Vivienne Westwood is often remembered as much for her jewellery as for her clothes. It was 1986 when her now-iconic brand logo, The Orb, was born, inspired by British royal insignia but infused with Westwood’s signature rebellious touch. Today, her version of the royal orb, adorned with the rings of Saturn, is a house staple adorning choker necklaces and other punk jewellery pieces, like talismans representing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352002/vivienne-westwood-jewellery-exhibition-macau-pays-homage-late-designer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352002/vivienne-westwood-jewellery-exhibition-macau-pays-homage-late-designer?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:57:34 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon Jewellery has a history of creating memorable moments on the big screen, whether it’s Marilyn Monroe in Harry Winston diamonds singing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), Sharon Stone lounging on a bed in Casino (1995) surrounded by a fortune in Bulgari jewellery, or the enormous Cartier diamond necklace worn by Anne Hathaway in Ocean’s 8 (2018). They are examples of jewels becoming scene-stealers and playing cameo roles woven into the plot line of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351577/how-jewellery-pieces-can-become-screen-stars-dior-devil-wears-prada-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351577/how-jewellery-pieces-can-become-screen-stars-dior-devil-wears-prada-2?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis French souvenir shops are certainly cute. But if you’re even mildly skincare obsessed, you already know the real French flex isn’t a beret: it’s a pharmacy bag heavy enough to count as hand luggage. TikTok has helped turn French pharmacy shopping into a travel ritual, with #frenchpharmacy reaching more than 130 million views. In Paris, the best known is Citypharma – the kind of place you can get lost in, even if you swear you’re just grabbing sunscreen. This multilevel pharmacy is known for deep... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351570/8-pharmacy-products-worth-buying-france-la-roche-posay-bioderma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3351570/8-pharmacy-products-worth-buying-france-la-roche-posay-bioderma?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Everyone wants to be a “Gong girl” these days. Parsons-trained, Shanghai-based designer Mark Gong’s pieces have been everywhere lately, spotted on the likes of Margot Robbie during the Wuthering Heights press tour, Jennie and Lisa on Blackpink’s Deadline world tour, and Jenna Ortega promoting season two of Wednesday. One celebrity, however, stands above the rest in Gong’s memory. “Rihanna is a goddess for me, no matter what,” he says with a laugh outside his Shanghai Fashion Week showroom,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351696/mark-gong-loved-rihanna-lisa-and-jenna-ortega-designing-modern-woman?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351696/mark-gong-loved-rihanna-lisa-and-jenna-ortega-designing-modern-woman?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Spring is in full swing and the fashion industry is ushering in the season with pieces that marry playfulness with practicality, from Dior’s lucky-charm canvas sneakers to Cecilie Bahnsen’s romantic silhouettes and Delvaux’s covetable mini bags. Here are the latest drops to refresh your wardrobe just in time for the warmer days ahead. Dior One of the first creations from Jonathan Anderson for Dior, the Dior Saltwind is inspired by the canvas sneakers worn by US Marines. This version in canvas... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3351548/6-playful-spring-fashion-drops-dior-delvaux-max-mara-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3351548/6-playful-spring-fashion-drops-dior-delvaux-max-mara-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Compact washbags are crucial for organised packers. Not only do they provide quick access to daily essentials, designer models also come in many shapes and sizes, suiting individual needs – and fitting for the style-conscious. Our picks, below, all feature iconic branding and are easy to carry from point A to B. Gucci Gucci’s GG Icon logo-print coated-canvas washbag (US$640) is made from supple black leather and features the brand’s signature striped webbing handle on one side. Available at Mr... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351580/4-best-designer-washbags-your-next-trip-gucci-prada?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351580/4-best-designer-washbags-your-next-trip-gucci-prada?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter As Milan Design Week drew to a close last weekend, Hermès’ 2026 home collections stood out as one of the event’s most compelling presentations – a disciplined, dazzling case for the art of the domestic object. The furniture fair has long served as a proving ground for the world’s great luxury maisons, and Hermès – reliably unconcerned with trends – arrived with a new suite of home collections as deliberate in their making as they were confident in their materials. Presented from April 22 to 26,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3351522/style-edit-hermes-2026-home-collections-unveiled-milan-design-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3351522/style-edit-hermes-2026-home-collections-unveiled-milan-design-week?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown In an oral history in Variety to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Devil Wears Prada, Emily Blunt – who plays the arch and dedicated first assistant Emily Charlton to inimitable editor-in-chief of fictional magazine Runway, Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) – said she never expected her lines to be quoted back to her for the rest of her life. Ten years on and “I’m just one stomach flu away from my goal weight,” and “I’m sorry, do you have some prior commitment? Some hideous skirt... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351536/devil-wears-prada-first-films-legacy-ahead-sequels-release-20-years-later?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351536/devil-wears-prada-first-films-legacy-ahead-sequels-release-20-years-later?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Laura Jacobs thought she would never wear animal fur, having witnessed years of protests over its use in clothing – until suddenly she started spotting it all over New York. Jacobs fished out the long mink her grandmother left her years ago and took it to a Manhattan furrier to give it a second act. Fur “was stigmatised for so long”, Jacobs says, posing before a full-length mirror and assessing a potential crop. But the return of real fur “fits with everything that’s going on with recycling and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3351512/fur-back-fashion-vintage-trend-drives-coat-sales-it-misguided?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3351512/fur-back-fashion-vintage-trend-drives-coat-sales-it-misguided?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren From blackened metals and enamel to onyx and the use of wood like ebony, monochrome jewellery designs are cropping up across new collections, bringing a luxurious edge to pieces you can wear every day. “Black is bold yet neutral, meaning it pairs effortlessly with everything and often becomes something you wear instinctively, without overthinking,” says Laura Vann, a British designer who founded her namesake jewellery label in 2013. “There’s a kind of nonchalance to black that makes it a subtle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351511/why-black-jewellery-dior-and-chaumet-have-stunning-offerings-and-its-loved-jennifer-lawrence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351511/why-black-jewellery-dior-and-chaumet-have-stunning-offerings-and-its-loved-jennifer-lawrence?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Cartier, design has never been confined to a single geometry. Square, oval, curved or even deliberately distorted, shape has long served as the maison’s most expressive language in watchmaking. This year’s novelties continue that dialogue, reaffirming Cartier’s ability to translate form into identity across five distinct creations: the Cartier Privé Crash, Santos de Cartier, Myst de Cartier, Baignoire and the return of the Roadster. The first of those, the Cartier Privé Crash, is a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351235/style-edit-cartier-reshapes-its-most-storied-watch-collections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351235/style-edit-cartier-reshapes-its-most-storied-watch-collections?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:20 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For centuries, the remarkable creations of Switzerland’s fine horology houses have relied on the rare artisanal skills of numerous craftspeople dotted throughout the nation’s villages and valleys. In an era of increasing automation, those skills, passed directly from individual to individual since time immemorial, are in danger of being lost. But not if Audemars Piguet has anything to do with it. The Swiss luxury watchmaker, fresh from launching new novelty models in March, is taking action to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351162/style-edit-audemars-piguet-launches-new-atelier-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351162/style-edit-audemars-piguet-launches-new-atelier-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter “At Chanel, everything begins with creation,” says Frédéric Grangié, the legendary Parisian maison’s president of watches and fine jewellery. “We are, first and foremost, a house of creation – just as Gabrielle Chanel envisioned, with a spirit rooted in freedom, rigour and modernity.” That credo informs everything the house does today – and it’s this commitment to authenticity and creativity, channelling the spirit of its founder, that has allowed it to develop into such a horological... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351151/style-edit-chanels-new-watch-and-jewellery-releases-coco-game-noeud-de-camelia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351151/style-edit-chanels-new-watch-and-jewellery-releases-coco-game-noeud-de-camelia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Matthew Kim, better known to K-pop fans as BM or Big Matthew, just made his Hollywood acting debut starring in the latest season of Netflix’s acclaimed drama series Beef. Kim plays Woosh, a tennis coach who is covertly selling expensive Korean skincare to the women at the country club where he works. “[Beef] was acting school for me. The most prestigious acting school,” he told Marie Claire at the Los Angeles premiere of the show’s second season. “The information [I learned] through working... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351288/meet-matthew-kim-aka-k-pop-star-bm-who-plays-woosh-netflixs-beef-season-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3351288/meet-matthew-kim-aka-k-pop-star-bm-who-plays-woosh-netflixs-beef-season-2?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Hardstone dials are everywhere in watchmaking right now. Over the past few years, maisons from Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget to independent family-owned makers like Biver have embraced slices of lapis, malachite, agate and other natural minerals, drawn to the depth and variation that stone brings to a dial. Within this broader revival, however, a subcategory has emerged. Dark hardstones such as tiger’s eye, obsidian, onyx and even meteorite are growing ever popular, absorbing light rather than... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown The truism that good things come in small packages was never more readily apparent than at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The trend towards smaller-size watches continues, but this year’s fair took this to a new level with a slew of releases from the likes of Chanel, Bulgari and Piaget that played with proportion and preciousness. The cocktail watch, by the way, has never been more alluring. Call it the year of the “going-out watch” – we can expect to see timepieces become even more the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351310/8-stand-out-womens-timepieces-took-over-watches-and-wonders-rolex-and-cartier-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351310/8-stand-out-womens-timepieces-took-over-watches-and-wonders-rolex-and-cartier-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:16 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney It’s no wonder celebrities love statement stripes. Everyone from Sofia Coppola to Nick Jonas has been spotted wearing the versatile print, pairing it with polished knitwear in neutral hues or an impeccably tailored suit. Whether you’re looking to make an entrance or just want to have some fun, here are four ways to embrace the trend. Kristen Stewart Nili Lotan blazer Hermès choker Saint Laurent shirt Tom Ford trousers Aquazzura pumps Sofia Coppola Claudie Pierlot top Chanel bag The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350840/how-style-kristen-stewart-sofia-coppola-nick-jonas-and-jeff-goldblum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350840/how-style-kristen-stewart-sofia-coppola-nick-jonas-and-jeff-goldblum?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter There was something for everyone from the beloved Tudor manufacture at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The Swiss luxury watchmaker, prized for its trademark sporty chic aesthetic, unveiled updates of two of its most coveted collections, as well as a complete reinvention of another. That reinvention concerned the Tudor Monarch, a collection that first appeared in 1991 and proved a favourite for the next two decades. The 2026 Monarch now puts a whole new spin on the range: first, in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350991/style-edit-tudor-added-models-3-collections-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350991/style-edit-tudor-added-models-3-collections-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:00:12 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Heritage crafts have always formed a core part of the luxury brand story, with legacy houses leveraging their traditional skills, techniques and exceptional workmanship to set them apart from the rest. As it becomes one of the industry’s most valuable currencies, emerging brands are following in kind by embracing traditional crafts as a way to differentiate themselves while appealing to the tastes of the modern consumer. Take American label Bode, one of the first of this new generation of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350804/guangdong-new-mexico-craft-focused-brands-are-shaping-fashions-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350804/guangdong-new-mexico-craft-focused-brands-are-shaping-fashions-future?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick At Milan Design Week, it can sometimes feel as though every brand is vying to launch the biggest installation or exhibition in town. Much of the action centres on the Brera district, where its showrooms, galleries and installations draw a steady flow of designers, buyers and style enthusiasts. At the same time, the area’s courtyards and heritage buildings can become intimate counterpoints to the buzz of the main fair, offering visitors a chance to slow down and experience design at a more human... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350806/style-edit-loro-piana-explores-art-plaid-milan-design-week-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350806/style-edit-loro-piana-explores-art-plaid-milan-design-week-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:48:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Few Swiss watchmakers have ties to motorsport that run as deep as Tag Heuer’s. The official timekeeper of Formula One, the brand focused on what it does best at this year’s Watches and Wonders, unveiling new editions of the Monaco alongside the Aquaracer Professional 500 Date. The Monaco is Tag Heuer pushing all the right boundaries in watchmaking. Leading the charge is the all-new Monaco Evergraph, which reimagines the construction and activation of a chronograph from the ground up. The new... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350889/style-edit-tag-heuers-monaco-evergraph-and-aquaracer-watches-and-wonders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350889/style-edit-tag-heuers-monaco-evergraph-and-aquaracer-watches-and-wonders?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:55:37 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Granny would surely be delighted by one of the most pervasive handbag trends of now – the “kisslock” clasp bag. Originating in the early 20th century, the top-handle frame bag has a metal “twist and lock” closure of two beads that slip around each other in a sort of “kiss”. Often carried on a chain, though it can also be a coin purse, the bag has had many iterations through history. It has also served as a potent source of inspiration for designers from Phoebe Philo at Celine to Jil... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350724/timelessness-kisslock-bags-seen-jackie-kennedy-and-now-billie-eilish?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350724/timelessness-kisslock-bags-seen-jackie-kennedy-and-now-billie-eilish?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter On April 1, as Nasa’s Artemis II set off on humanity’s first crewed lunar voyage in more than 50 years, all four astronauts on the mission did so wearing the Omega Speedmaster X-33 – a modern instrument for a new era, rooted in a legacy stretching back six decades. That story began with a far simpler mechanical chronograph that proved its ability to survive where few other timepieces could. In 1965, after a series of punishing trials designed to replicate the extremes of space travel, Nasa... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350717/style-edit-omega-speedmasters-60-year-legacy-apollo-11-artemis-ii?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350717/style-edit-omega-speedmasters-60-year-legacy-apollo-11-artemis-ii?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In 1833, an aspiring watchmaker by the name of Antoine LeCoultre set up a small atelier high in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux, a stunning alpine valley north of Geneva in the Jura Mountains. Little did he know what he had unleashed. In 1900, his grandson Jacques-David LeCoultre took the baton and ran with it, creating the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand in partnership with his friend Edmond Jaeger. Nearly two centuries later, the company that they built has become one of the world’s most coveted... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350712/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-adds-2-impressive-new-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350712/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-adds-2-impressive-new-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Whether it’s Chaumet’s regal motifs, Anita Ko’s diamond-studded designs or Bulgari’s ode to Roman craftsmanship, these stand-out pieces blend precious materials with artistry – and with storytelling. Here are seven additions to elevate your collection this season. Chaumet A symbol of the Napoleonic court, the bee has also become a signature of Chaumet, which was famously the official jeweller of Empress Josephine, Napoleon’s wife. The French jeweller has added six new designs to its beloved Bee... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350735/7-heavenly-jewellery-drops-bulgari-chaumet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350735/7-heavenly-jewellery-drops-bulgari-chaumet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa After a four-year hiatus, Sam Levinson’s hit HBO drama series Euphoria is back on our screens with its third and final season premiering on April 12. The show has propelled the careers of cast members like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer and Jacob Elordi since it started airing in 2019. Fans were delighted to see the return of Alexa Demie and her character, Maddy Perez, in the first episode of the latest season. Known for her fashion sense and magnetic on-screen presence, Demie was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350731/meet-alexa-demie-who-plays-maddy-perez-hbo-maxs-euphoria?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350731/meet-alexa-demie-who-plays-maddy-perez-hbo-maxs-euphoria?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa In 2023, Pharrell Williams debuted his inaugural menswear collection for Louis Vuitton at Paris’s Pont-Neuf. Alongside looks featuring Damoflage, a pixelated take on the house’s classic Damier print, Williams also introduced the Speedy P9, a reimagination of the Maison’s iconic holdall first launched in 1930. The P9 was an immediate hit, quickly becoming a favourite among celebrities including Jacob Elordi, Rihanna and more. Now, as Louis Vuitton marks the 130th anniversary of its signature LV... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3350281/style-edit-stars-reveal-whats-their-bag-louis-vuittons-speedy-p9-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3350281/style-edit-stars-reveal-whats-their-bag-louis-vuittons-speedy-p9-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:19 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Graff, the butterfly has long been a defining motif – one that returns this season with a more measured approach. In the new campaign, photographed by Liz Collins, models Rosalieke Fuchs and Xinyue Guo are set against Graff’s signature green – a controlled, atmospheric backdrop that allows the jewellery to remain the focal point. The imagery is deliberately restrained, with an emphasis on light and movement rather than overt drama. That sense of fluidity carries through to the pieces... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350166/style-edit-graffs-ethereal-butterfly-motif-takes-flight-anew?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350166/style-edit-graffs-ethereal-butterfly-motif-takes-flight-anew?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2015, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts acquired a piece of prime real estate in the heart of Amsterdam. Located on the Prinsengracht in the city’s historic Canal District, the landmark building began its life as an orphanage in 1665, before becoming the Palace of Justice in the 1820s. After being vacated in 2010, it fell into disrepair and was occupied by squatters – but in 2015, the Hong Kong-based hospitality company became its new owner. It took almost 10 years to bring the neoclassical building... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon In November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made one of the most exciting discoveries of the modern era when he opened the tomb of the young King Tutankhamen, to find that all its precious 3,200-year-old treasure lay intact within. Now, a century later, those treasures along with others spanning 7,000 years of human history are being displayed together in the new six-storey Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt. Wandering around the museum, Egyptian jewellery designers, Amina Ghali and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350465/100-years-after-king-tuts-discovery-ancient-egypt-inspires-new-wave-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350465/100-years-after-king-tuts-discovery-ancient-egypt-inspires-new-wave-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:14 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Serving impeccable looks with a healthy dose of side eye, Samantha, the statuesque figure and irresistibly groomed face of the popular Instagram account @afghanhoundinthecity, isn’t your typical supermodel. She isn’t human, either, as her humorously self-evident handle might suggest. But the three-year-old, Edinburgh-based Afghan hound has been turning heads the world over with her masterfully styled portraits on social media, which look like they’ve been pulled straight from the pages of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The record-breaking 66 brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders this year gave us plenty of exotic complications, materials and designs, but as market share between top, middle and smaller scale brands continues to shift wildly amid universal price increases, this year’s biggest releases seem geared to making watches more universally wearable, durable and modernised. Brands experimented with familiar materials like platinum or titanium, but began to expand possibilities for ceramic, forged... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:44:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Richard Mille, material innovation and design are treated as equal partners. With the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics range, that relationship is explored through colour, texture and the added complexity of gem-setting – resulting in a collection that feels contemporary while remaining technically grounded. Conceived as the final chapter of a creative exploration that began in 2021, the 2026 edition refines and distils the idea of colour within high watchmaking. Limited to just 50 pieces per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350234/style-edit-richard-milles-vibrant-coloured-ceramics-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350234/style-edit-richard-milles-vibrant-coloured-ceramics-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:19 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter IWC Schaffhausen takes to the skies this year as the Swiss luxury watch brand celebrates 90 years of one of its most seminal designs, the Pilot’s Watch. For this year’s festivities, the brand goes literally above and beyond, as two of its major Pilot’s Watch releases take watchmaking “beyond the sky and into space”. The Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive takes IWC’s 90 years of aviation watch excellence to the extreme, especially after the manufacturer’s participation in the Inspiration4 and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350131/style-edit-iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-its-pilots-watchs-90th-anniversary-cosmic-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350131/style-edit-iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-its-pilots-watchs-90th-anniversary-cosmic-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Breguet’s Tradition collection dates back to 2005 – but its antecedents stretch far further into the past than that. In fact, with its inspiration from classic pieces from the Breguet archive, the collection can trace its history right back to watches made in the 18th century by the brand’s legendary founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet. The story begins with the Souscription watches that were invented in 1796 and sold, as their name suggests, on a subscription basis. They led to the Tact line,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350046/style-edit-breguets-tradition-collection-puts-movement-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350046/style-edit-breguets-tradition-collection-puts-movement-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Vitamin C serums are powerhouse products that help you achieve supple and glowing skin. The ingredient, favoured by top dermatologists, is generally used to brighten the complexion and stimulate collagen production, which helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation and other signs of ageing. Many use it before applying sunscreen in the morning. Here are four stand-out serums to consider adding to your vanity. Augustinus Bader Loyal fans of Augustinus Bader now have another one of the brand’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3350171/4-best-vitamin-c-serums-supple-and-glowing-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3350171/4-best-vitamin-c-serums-supple-and-glowing-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +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 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Rolex has long been associated with golf’s biggest stages, and its partnership with the Masters Tournament reflects that positioning. Each April, all eyes turn to the Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters is the first of the sport’s four major events for the year, bringing together a select field to compete on one of the most scrutinised courses in the sport. Established in 1934, the Masters has consistently set the benchmark for how golf is played and presented. Its format and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3349980/style-edit-rolexs-central-role-golfs-star-studded-masters-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3349980/style-edit-rolexs-central-role-golfs-star-studded-masters-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Since 2002, the Chanel Métiers d’Art collection has been a standing appointment in the fashion calendar, dedicated to the many accomplished artisans behind the famed fashion house’s most intricate pieces. What began as a close collaboration between Chanel and a handful of specialist ateliers has grown into a network of around 60 “maisons d’art” and their factories across France, Italy, Spain and Scotland. The initiative encompasses more than 10,000 embroiderers, feather workers, goldsmiths,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3349633/style-edit-chanel-celebrates-metiers-dart-and-future-couture-craftsmanship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3349633/style-edit-chanel-celebrates-metiers-dart-and-future-couture-craftsmanship?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000