https://www.scmp.com/rss/503394/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The 2022 Oscars may be remembered for a certain onstage incident involving a comedian and a disgruntled actor, but the much-awaited awards show shone the spotlight on many of Hollywood’s best. In their finest garb, Hollywood’s A-listers amped up the style, adorning themselves in jewels and anything but modest accessories. In particular, the men flashed covetable timepieces on their wrists, with models ranging from horology’s classics to today’s latest releases. We break down some of the most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172598/8-best-watches-oscars-2022-nicole-kidmans-omega-mini?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172598/8-best-watches-oscars-2022-nicole-kidmans-omega-mini?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:31:46 +0000 In 2018, the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the idyllic Maya Bay on the Thai island of Phi Phi Leh faced an alarming threat, one that resulted in a now four-year closure in an attempt to restore the coral reefs and natural habitat that had suffered. The threat? Tourists. At that time, the bay attracted boats swarming with an estimated 5,000 visitors each day, all arriving to holiday in the warm sun and take selfies in the spot that was the star – alongside Leonardo DiCaprio – of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3171642/will-travel-cost-more-2022-and-beyond-overtourism-threatens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3171642/will-travel-cost-more-2022-and-beyond-overtourism-threatens?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:45:05 +0000 Hannah Lazatin Hannah Lazatin There’s an old saying that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and this holds true in the increasingly popular sharing economy that younger generations are embracing. The second-hand luxury wave, in particular, is proving beneficial to a market that was once purposely designed with only a select few in mind. More specifically, the pre-owned luxury watch sector has opened the door to a rapidly growing opportunity that many – from watchmakers to collectors and auction houses – are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3170954/why-do-gen-z-and-millennials-love-second-hand-luxury-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3170954/why-do-gen-z-and-millennials-love-second-hand-luxury-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:24:27 +0000 As we approach Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark’s 54th birthday at the end of May, we take a look back at the life he’s led with his long-time wife, Crown Princess Mary, who turned 50 on February 5. Next in line to the Danish throne, Frederik met his bride at the most unlikely of places – a pub. According to People, the duo met at the Slip Inn, a bar and restaurant in Sydney. This was the start of an unconventional love story between a prince and an advertising executive from Hobart,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169882/inside-princess-mary-and-prince-frederik-denmarks-fairy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169882/inside-princess-mary-and-prince-frederik-denmarks-fairy?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:00:14 +0000 The battle for Chateau Miraval is far from over, as the world learned over the weekend. It’s official – Brad Pitt is suing ex-wife Angelina Jolie for selling her shares of the French estate to the Stoli Group, a Luxembourg-based spirits manufacturer manned by a Russian oligarch named Yuri Shefler. The Hollywood power couple bought the estate in 2008 for an estimated 25 million euros (US$28.3 million). According to the lawsuit, both parties had agreed not to sell their interests in the property,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167971/inside-brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolies-chateau-miraval?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167971/inside-brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolies-chateau-miraval?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:00:17 +0000 Tinder has long been a go-to dating app for those looking for love, but it became the starting point of a complete nightmare when several European women encountered a fraudster who they thought was their prince charming. Now known worldwide as Simon Leviev, the Tinder Swindler, Israeli national Shimon Hayut was the subject of the recent Netflix documentary with the same name. But who is the real Shimon Hayut and what other crimes has he committed aside from defrauding unsuspecting women out of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166700/what-simon-leviev-netflixs-tinder-swindler-doing-now-he?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166700/what-simon-leviev-netflixs-tinder-swindler-doing-now-he?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:00:10 +0000 Countless teens across the world dream of becoming a K-pop idol. The vast majority don’t make it, a tiny percentage do (sometimes in the strangest ways), and then there’s those that come very close. One almost-famous aspirant was Kim Ji-hun, who spent his teenage years dancing, rehearsing and singing together with a group of fellow hopefuls who went on to become the biggest boy group in the world today – BTS. Kim recently became a hot topic after he had an interview with Vice, where he detailed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166632/meet-bts-almost-8th-member-kim-ji-hun-friend-v-suga-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166632/meet-bts-almost-8th-member-kim-ji-hun-friend-v-suga-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:13:42 +0000 If there was one piece of news that could brighten the mood of K-pop fans, it would be the long-awaited return of chart-topping boy band BigBang – and we’re in luck! After the group’s four-year hiatus – caused by South Korea’s mandatory military service and then the coronavirus pandemic – BigBang will finally be releasing new music this spring, according to the group’s agency YG Entertainment. They will be filming a music video to go with a new song, too – their first release since their last... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166346/bigbangs-big-comeback-everything-we-know-about-2022?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166346/bigbangs-big-comeback-everything-we-know-about-2022?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:50:56 +0000 In Hollywood, couples who are far apart in age have always been a hot topic, but how many of them have actually gone the distance? A number of male celebrities have coupled up with younger partners recently and appear to be preparing for a long future together. Let’s look at some A-listers who suggest they are done playing the field and are ready to settle down and start a family, if they haven’t done so already … 1. Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari The Transformers star popped the question against... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163260/6-stars-settling-down-much-younger-girlfriends-leonardo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3163260/6-stars-settling-down-much-younger-girlfriends-leonardo?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:30:26 +0000 January is off to a challenging start for Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth’s third child. The British royal has been sued by Virginia Giuffre for “unspecified damages” in connection to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking and assault cases. While the prince has denied these allegations, his association with the convicted sex offender Epstein has embroiled him in controversy. But Prince Andrew is no stranger to questionable situations and has made a couple of eyebrow-raising connections over the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3162239/5-reasons-why-prince-andrew-one-most-controversial-royals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3162239/5-reasons-why-prince-andrew-one-most-controversial-royals?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:00:24 +0000 The UK royals are arguably the most popular royal family in the world. Their lives are synonymous with privilege, prestige and fortune. However, not all royals live an opulent and excessive lifestyle. Known as one of the world’s least affluent monarchies, Norway’s royal family lives a much more modest life compared to their royal counterparts. The net worth of Norway’s royal family currently stands at US$30 million. The upkeep of the monarchy allegedly sets the state back by US$72.3 million a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146126/norwegian-royal-familys-humble-life-king-harald-and-queen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146126/norwegian-royal-familys-humble-life-king-harald-and-queen?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:01:58 +0000 Many abandoned children’s lives are given renewed hope through adoption. If you want further proof, take a look below at how six celebrities – famous from Broadway, Bling Empire, K-pop and more – have got where they are today thanks in part to their adoptive families. We look at how they were adopted, what their lives were like before, and what they think about this life-altering process. 5 times Claudia, Kellyanne Conway’s daughter, broke the internet   Kevin Kreider As fun as Bling Empire was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3129516/6-adopted-celebs-who-started-out-life-orphans-asia-bling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3129516/6-adopted-celebs-who-started-out-life-orphans-asia-bling?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:01:19 +0000 Trends are often recycled from seasons past, and with spring/summer 2021 perhaps marking a turning point in the pandemic, it’s especially poignant to witness the ingenuity of fashion’s foremost creatives as they concoct ways to start over. Read on for a look into the minds behind Balmain, Chanel, Saint Laurent and other brands as they present us with impactful accessories to complete any ensemble and give your look that touch of flair needed to stand out. Best of K-pop fashion: what was your... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127997/6-accessories-trends-spring/summer-2021-chanels-fancy-pearls?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127997/6-accessories-trends-spring/summer-2021-chanels-fancy-pearls?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:10 +0000 Naphaporn “Lek” Bodiratnangkura carries the load of her family’s considerable legacy upon her shoulders. Her great-grandfather was property magnate Lert Sreshthaputra, or “Nai Lert”, and her more immediate ancestors have continued to grow the family business, expanding its portfolio of properties. Now Lek serves as managing director of the Nai Lert Group and CEO of subsidiary Nai Lert Park Development. But if the heiress of this 136-year-old company appears to wear the weight of expectation... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3124525/meet-thailands-paris-hilton-naphaporn-lek-bodiratnangkura?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3124525/meet-thailands-paris-hilton-naphaporn-lek-bodiratnangkura?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:11 +0000 As pockets of the world slowly bring Covid-19 under relative control and a sense of normalcy returns, it’s time to lose the slippers and sweatpants, and get dressed once more for the office. Remember that? For style tips, we’ve decided to turn to Korean screen star Bae Suzy – the face of numerous brands from Lancôme to Guess, and often praised as a trendsetter. Why? Well one need only look to her most recent Netflix drama Start-Up for inspiration. Her character, Seo Dal-mi, sported a whole range... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3123031/bae-suzys-best-back-work-looks-netflixs-start-how-steal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3123031/bae-suzys-best-back-work-looks-netflixs-start-how-steal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:14 +0000 In any normal year, come the last week of January, fashion editors, influencers and models alike would normally be flocking to the cobblestoned streets of Paris donning anything shiny, oversized or striking in preparation for Couture Week. By February, the same stylish bunch would jet-set to New York, where the likes of Phillip Lim, Carolina Herrera and Ralph Lauren would present their respective autumn collections. In the following weeks, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks would follow... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3120740/covid-19-tore-global-fashion-calendar-forever-seasonal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3120740/covid-19-tore-global-fashion-calendar-forever-seasonal?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Feb 2021 03:00:12 +0000 Fans of the series It’s Okay Not to Be Okay had cause for celebration this past December when a new drama, Lovestruck in the City, also directed by Park Shin-woo, made its international debut. Timeline: how Crash Landing couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-Jin fell in love off-screen The K-drama, which again showcases the mesmerising cinematography that It’s Okay garnered praise for, stars Healer’s Ji Chang-wook and Kim Ji-won in the documentary-like show that follows the romantic lives of six... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3117369/descendants-suns-kim-ji-won-fame-she-stars-lovestruck?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3117369/descendants-suns-kim-ji-won-fame-she-stars-lovestruck?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:00:14 +0000 Some people were simply born to be in the spotlight, and the fabulous Ezurin Khyra is one of them. The royal and former model has reached another milestone with the new season launch of Malaysian series The House, propelling her and her family to the status of reality stars. The show, which has drawn comparisons to US series The Simple Life and isn’t unlike Korean series Hyori’s Homestay, has Khyra and her children trade in their luxury lifestyle to live in a small traditional house. Cameras... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3112361/why-princess-ezurin-khyra-was-perfect-choice-house-malaysias?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3112361/why-princess-ezurin-khyra-was-perfect-choice-house-malaysias?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:00:17 +0000 We might know them today for the billions of dollars in their bank accounts, but the richest people on the planet weren’t all born into wealth. In fact, many of these powerful businessmen were once people you might have once easily crossed paths with on the street – newspaper boys, cashiers and salesmen. So what odd jobs did the entrepreneurial likes of Jeff Bezos and Jack Ma do before they made their fortunes? Which female Chinese celebrity owns the most luxurious homes? Jeff... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3112280/amazons-jeff-bezos-mcdonalds-fry-cook-warren-buffett?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3112280/amazons-jeff-bezos-mcdonalds-fry-cook-warren-buffett?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:18 +0000 Anyone who’s been following Elon Musk’s career and life in recent years knows that the billionaire is anything but conventional. The quirky founder of Tesla and SpaceX is no stranger to making the headlines, whether it’s by hanging out with the equally eccentric Kanye West, selling flame-throwers through his venture The Boring Company, or (most recently) becoming the fifth richest person in the world, and the third richest in tech, surpassing Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, according to Forbes. And... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3107043/tesla-and-spacex-billionaire-founder-elon-musk-was-fired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3107043/tesla-and-spacex-billionaire-founder-elon-musk-was-fired?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:29:41 +0000 Thai-Japanese entrepreneur Chatri Sityodtong attributes much of his current success to sheer luck. If that’s true, then Sityodtong must have had lady luck right by his side while a roller coaster of events led him to found what is now Asia’s largest mixed martial arts (MMA) media property, One Championship. The self-made multimillionaire might enjoy an enviable net worth now – he chairs a company once valued at more than US$1 billion, in October 2018, according to Nikkei Asia – but his journey... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3106334/how-one-championship-founder-thailands-chatri-sityodtong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3106334/how-one-championship-founder-thailands-chatri-sityodtong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:00:13 +0000 Did you know Song Joong-ki – the K-drama hottie who earned the nicknamed “Korea’s Leonardo DiCaprio” – almost played the crown prince in Netflix’s big budget historical horror series Kingdom ? So, wait a second, which other top-rated K-dramas changed their lead stars at the last minute? The 7 most expensive K-drama shows to ever hit your screens 1. Kingdom’s Crown Prince Lee Chang View this post on Instagram A post shared by SONG JOONG KI | 송중기... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3105172/song-joong-ki-almost-played-crown-prince-netflixs-kingdom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3105172/song-joong-ki-almost-played-crown-prince-netflixs-kingdom?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:33:16 +0000 For almost a century, the Kapoor surname has resonated with millions of Bollywood cinema-goers. That’s because the clan, who are fondly known as the “First Family of Indian Cinema”, has made a family business out of show business. While many of its members have thrived as actors, directors, producers and even studio bigwigs, there are a few names that will forever go down in Bollywood history. Who are Bollywood’s 5 most powerful male stars ever? Prithviraj Kapoor View this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3100725/bollywoods-kapoor-family-tree-how-prithviraj-raj-rishi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3100725/bollywoods-kapoor-family-tree-how-prithviraj-raj-rishi?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2020 01:30:20 +0000 In January 1979, the Iranian Revolution displaced the last Shah of Iran and the monarchy with an Islamic republic. The monarchy’s deposed leader, the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, exiled to the United States, where his supposed successor trained as a cadet under the Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF). This marked a new era for the Pahlavi dynasty and its succeeding generations. In 1992, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and his wife, Yasmine, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Noor, who was the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3100631/meet-irans-princess-noor-exiled-royal-brought-glamorous?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3100631/meet-irans-princess-noor-exiled-royal-brought-glamorous?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:35:19 +0000 Being the fifth son of a sultan comes with its fair share of perks – one being that you are far enough away from the burden of the crown but still get to experience all the splendour that comes from being within His Royal Highness’ inner circle. Welcome to the extraordinary life that 27-year-old Tunku Abdul Rahman leads as son of the head of the Malaysian state of Johor. Not that much is known about the royal, but here’s a glimpse into how the dashing prince lives. He’s a racing car driver, just... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3099874/malaysias-mercedes-racing-prince-johor-5-things-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3099874/malaysias-mercedes-racing-prince-johor-5-things-know?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:03:06 +0000 Princess Beatrice’s wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on July 17 was certainly more private than her younger sister Eugenie’s celebration the year before. While the public was given a handful of information regarding what transpired at the royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor on that fateful day, there are some family traditions that Queen Elizabeth’s second eldest granddaughter surely subscribed to. Cleavage bags, no Chanel: how Princess Diana used fashion to project A wedding band is made with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3096483/queen-victoria-and-meghan-markle-princess-beatrices?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3096483/queen-victoria-and-meghan-markle-princess-beatrices?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:00:22 +0000 As the global economy suffers due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis, industries are facing the herculean task of rebuilding and pivoting to adjust to dwindling markets. In response, luxury industry leaders are in constant discourse, working alongside each other like never before in the hopes of reconstructing their businesses. As with many other walks of life, there has been significant change in the realm of jewellery, as brands and jewellers have adapted to “new normal” strategies and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3096284/cartier-van-cleef-arpels-de-beers-and-chaumet-are-pinning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3096284/cartier-van-cleef-arpels-de-beers-and-chaumet-are-pinning?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:51:27 +0000 During the coronavirus pandemic, the relentless doom and gloom has been broken by a number of exciting baby announcements from some of the world’s biggest pop stars, models and actors. We’re barely halfway through the year and we’ve already had our fair share of exciting baby news from the likes of Gigi Hadid, Chris Pratt and Katy Perry. Not been keeping up with goss? Here are some of the notable pregnancies announced this year. Which celebrities have found love in the time of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3095831/nicki-minaj-katy-perry-zayn-malik-kevin-hart-8-biggest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3095831/nicki-minaj-katy-perry-zayn-malik-kevin-hart-8-biggest?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:00:12 +0000 It’s super-rare for a tech start-up to succeed and join the billion-dollar club, so rare that those that do are called unicorns. Graphic design platform Canva joined these ranks two years ago, which meant a huge income increase for its three founders. Filipino-Australian Melanie Perkins, Canva’s CEO and co-founder, has amassed a personal fortune of US$1.3 billion, making her the youngest billionaire in Australia at the age of 32. Here’s all you need to know about the woman behind the world’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3095301/how-australias-youngest-billionaire-canva-co-founder?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3095301/how-australias-youngest-billionaire-canva-co-founder?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:46:26 +0000 During these tumultuous times when the world is slowing down, the greatest luxury the affluent can own is an escape plan, which may come in the form of a second citizenship. If the investment price is right, one can be flying out to a new address in a matter of months. For those who don’t have the luxury of time, these citizenship-by-investment options are some of the easiest and quickest ways to gain a second – or maybe even third – passport. Post-corona, where are luxury property investors... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3094264/5-destinations-offer-easy-second-passports-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3094264/5-destinations-offer-easy-second-passports-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:00:09 +0000 Imitation is a form of flattery, we often hear. So it comes as no surprise that the Korean dramas beloved across the world would find themselves being remade regionally to suit local viewers. The treatment, cast and settings may be different, but these K-drama adaptations still maintain the source materials’ winning formula. Hit K-dramas that have inspired foreign adaptations She Was Pretty Remade in: China Two years after actors Park Seo-joon and Hwang Jung-eum starred in the often-overlooked... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3093940/5-hit-k-dramas-foreign-remakes-how-do-thailand-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3093940/5-hit-k-dramas-foreign-remakes-how-do-thailand-china?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:00:12 +0000 Long after they lost their official role as rulers of Jaipur, the remaining members of the state’s erstwhile royal family continue to live extraordinary lives. The immediate members of the royal family consist of the dashing Maharaja Padmanabh Singh; his mother Princess Diya Kumari, Maharani Padmini Devi; and the maharaja’s siblings Princess Gauravi Kumari and Lakshya Raj Singh. The 21-year-old Padamanbh, who was adopted by his grandfather the late Bhawani Singh as his heir, controls a fortune... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3092273/polo-palaces-and-fashion-billionaire-indian-royal-family-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3092273/polo-palaces-and-fashion-billionaire-indian-royal-family-who?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:00:06 +0000 The opening weekend of Netflix Originals series The King: Eternal Monarch was much anticipated for the return of actor Lee Min-ho, playing the eponymous king Lee Gon, and his pairing with Goblin’ s bride Kim Go-eun . The pilot episode had another eye-catching hero by Lee’s side – his on-screen captain of the guard and childhood friend Jo Young, played by Woo Do-hwan. Halfway through the first episode, Myung Seung-ah (played by Kim Yong-ji) was caught focusing her camera on the handsome Jo. As... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3087499/who-woo-do-hwan-lee-min-hos-handsome-confidante-king?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3087499/who-woo-do-hwan-lee-min-hos-handsome-confidante-king?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:00:19 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic has left many industries in a state of uncertainty, unsure of what the future holds for them with the sudden halt of consumerist lifestyles. As one of the most affected industries, the fashion world is prepping for a reboot. Fashion weeks and various events across the world have been cancelled or postponed, design houses are facing difficulties putting together their upcoming collections and businesses have suffered significant losses. As a response, fashion experts are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3086707/will-fashion-industry-survive-global-pandemic-how?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3086707/will-fashion-industry-survive-global-pandemic-how?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 May 2020 22:00:05 +0000 The art of timekeeping is evolving. Clocks are self-winding. Smartwatches are strapped around millions of wrists across the world and the complications on a contemporary watch have become appreciably grander. Although the timepiece industry is moving forward, one device is turning back the hands of time – the pocket watch. Once an elegant necessity for royals and upper-class men, the item contributed to the style of historic greats like Winston Churchill. Today, many Hollywood stars, led by the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3086119/david-beckham-and-johnny-depp-are-digging-deep-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3086119/david-beckham-and-johnny-depp-are-digging-deep-their?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 May 2020 22:00:17 +0000 Four years after Train to Busan hit theatres and helped popularise the swift, flesh-feasting, aggressive breed of zombies that left theatregoers at the edge of their seats, a sequel is to be released soon. Titled Peninsula, the unofficial sequel, will be set in the same universe as its predecessor with events that take place four years after. Some of you might be wondering what this film has in store and how having a sequel is remotely possible after Gong Yoo’s heroic character Seok-woo... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3085420/train-busan-sequel-peninsula-what-you-need-know-about?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3085420/train-busan-sequel-peninsula-what-you-need-know-about?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:09 +0000 Hallyu fans are a couple of days away from witnessing actor Lee Min-ho’s much-awaited return to K-drama, with the release of The King: Eternal Monarch. The Boys Over Flowers and Heirs leading man was discharged from the mandated military enlistment on April 25, 2019, and has been hard at work filming this new drama since September. Lee takes on the titular role of Emperor Lee Gon, who protects his realm from a portal that connects two parallel worlds. The drama is slated to air on April 17,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3080070/why-lee-min-ho-waited-3-years-join-k-drama-king-eternal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3080070/why-lee-min-ho-waited-3-years-join-k-drama-king-eternal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:00:09 +0000 With thousands of perfectly curated posts filling Instagram feeds, it’s easy to be bitten by the travel bug within five minutes of scrolling. These dedicated travel accounts also make it easy to get swept away with the deluge of filtered images and luxurious jet-setting lifestyles set in swanky hotel suites. But if you’re looking for more than Instagram-worthy holidays, there are some travel junkies who do more than take snaps. They give useful tips, suggest offbeat trips worth adding to an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3075584/these-7-instagram-jet-setters-will-inspire-your-2020-travel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3075584/these-7-instagram-jet-setters-will-inspire-your-2020-travel?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:00:12 +0000 In the decades to come, we can expect to see the monarchies all around the world evolving and adapting to a rapidly changing world. With these inevitable transformations, the next generation of princes and princesses will ascend to their respective thrones and make history in their own ways. We’ve heard so much about the Cambridge brood and the immediate successors to the British throne, but how much do we know about Prince George’s young counterparts around the world? Below, we round up all the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3074627/forget-prince-george-and-baby-archie-these-royal-children?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3074627/forget-prince-george-and-baby-archie-these-royal-children?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:00:15 +0000 Do you remember the crazy ambitions you had when you were 12 years old? How many of those dreams actually came to fruition? For child prodigy Ashlyn So, those aspirations became a reality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by by Ashlyn So (@pin2gether) on Feb 23, 2020 at 7:38pm PST The San Francisco native was one of the youngest Asian-American designers to join New York Fashion Week from February 4-12 and present a collection she designed on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3064733/new-york-fashion-week-who-ashlyn-so-and-how-did-12-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3064733/new-york-fashion-week-who-ashlyn-so-and-how-did-12-year?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:00:14 +0000 The Crown showrunner Peter Morgan dropped a bombshell when he announced that British actress Imelda Staunton would succeed Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth, and that the fifth season would be the last for the show. While few details have been released about the final season, it is likely to concentrate on the events in the 90s and may feature Princess Diana’s death. 5 times Queen Elizabeth made jaws drop with her royal swagger As we await more news, this is what we know about the actress who... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3049942/imelda-staunton-play-queen-elizabeth-final-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3049942/imelda-staunton-play-queen-elizabeth-final-season?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:00:13 +0000 French designer Jean Paul Gaultier did not beat around the bush or approach a media outlet about his latest news. He simply posted about it. “Now I’m going to share something with you,” he said in a video, while speaking on his smartphone. “This will be my last haute couture show. My last Gaultier Paris show. Be there! You can’t miss this.” The runway show at the Théâtre du Châtelet marks the designer’s 50th year in the industry, a fitting end to his run on the catwalks, or so we think. He... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3047476/did-jean-paul-gaultier-really-retire-or-was-his-instagram?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3047476/did-jean-paul-gaultier-really-retire-or-was-his-instagram?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jan 2020 02:00:12 +0000 As the only daughter of India’s richest man, Isha Ambani Piramal, is prepping for another big year of charity events, fashionable gatherings, and business summits. The 28-year-old is usually spotted alongside her parents, Mukesh and Nita Ambani, in various Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) happenings. Isha and her twin brother, Akash, are leading their father’s group of companies into the future, which means we’ll get to see more of them on the news in the days to come. What did the Ambani... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3047355/what-does-isha-ambani-daughter-mukesh-ambani-have-planned?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3047355/what-does-isha-ambani-daughter-mukesh-ambani-have-planned?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:00:16 +0000 The world’s wealthiest are diversifying, and many more in the East are being included. While the upper echelons of the world’s richest mainly revolve around the same names – Bezos, Gates, Buffett, Zuckerberg – there are a number of new names that have joined the list this year. To get you up to speed, here are just some of the notable figures who have joined the three comma club in 2019. How did Eric Tse become a billionaire in 24 hours? 1. Eric Tse (Hong Kong) Net worth: US$3.8 billion When it... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3046311/who-are-10-new-asian-billionaires-hot-heels-jeff-bezos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3046311/who-are-10-new-asian-billionaires-hot-heels-jeff-bezos?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:11 +0000