https://www.scmp.com/rss/506253/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Like the Kardashians, sisters Chiara, Valentina and Francesca Ferragni from Italy have three equally beautiful faces, glamorous wardrobes and – most importantly – profit-making side businesses. With millions of followers each on Instagram, they have become recognisable influential figures in the fashion industry. But just how did they start out? 1. Chiara Ferragni is the face of many brands You are probably most familiar with Chiara Ferragni, one of the OG bloggers and influencers in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3170988/meet-italian-kardashians-chiara-valentina-and-francesca?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3170988/meet-italian-kardashians-chiara-valentina-and-francesca?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:18 +0000 As we approach the end of 2021, we can hardly forget Hong Kong celebrity, actress and entrepreneur Carina Lau Kar-ling’s birthday on December 8 as she turns 56. As one of Asia’s biggest stars, the glamorous actress has always kept up with the latest fashion trends. She’s also married to fellow star, Marvel actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai. From her Instagram, we can tell that she puts plenty of effort into her outfits, pulling the best looks by her designer friends straight off the runway. Whether it’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158867/7-carina-laus-most-expensive-looks-2021-classic-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158867/7-carina-laus-most-expensive-looks-2021-classic-chanel?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:37:36 +0000 To all the ladies out here, if you’re a connoisseur of luxury accessories, you’ll likely already know that an Hermès bag doesn’t come easy. Much to our disappointment, getting our hands on our dream bag requires much more than simply walking into a store and picking a bag. A timeless and chic Hermès bag is both a fashion statement and an investment. Over the years, we’ve seen many rare bags from the brand sold for a hefty amount of dollars. One recent example would be the exceptional, matt white... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3158155/how-buy-your-own-hermes-handbag-best-shopping-locations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3158155/how-buy-your-own-hermes-handbag-best-shopping-locations?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:03:52 +0000 Some of us might dread the big four-oh, assuming that passing the milestone birthday will mean having to take things slow from then on. And while plenty of people do end up chilling out, others just become fiercer, richer and more successful with age – like these South Korean stars. Jun Ji-hyun and Song Hye-kyo prove 40 really is the new 20 in our youth-obsessed culture. Here’s a closer look at the some of the top-earning K-drama stars and their staggering careers and net worths (sourced from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3154791/40-new-20-how-top-earning-k-drama-stars-song-hye-kyo-son?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3154791/40-new-20-how-top-earning-k-drama-stars-song-hye-kyo-son?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Nov 2021 03:39:48 +0000 When it comes to buying a car, many of us face the same dilemma: go with a sensible, solid option for getting the family around, or splurge on something with a bit more swagger that’ll be fun to drive? Judging by the fuss around the Urus – witness the social feeds of the likes of Kim Kardashian (a furry car, really?), Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Kanye West – Lamborghini has parked itself neatly in the coveted spot between the two. Indeed, they’ve even christened the niche themselves: the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3149550/did-lamborghini-urus-just-make-suvs-sexy-after-our-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3149550/did-lamborghini-urus-just-make-suvs-sexy-after-our-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:00:26 +0000 Any Hongkonger – or Hong Kong film buff – will have heard of award-winning actress Carina Lau. With decades of success in the entertainment and fashion industry, we’re not surprised to learn that Lau has splurged on luxurious jewellery and watches that would make most of us green with envy. (Her similarly famous husband, Marvel’s Shang Chi star Tony Leung, might have gifted her a few pieces too.) The actress often shows off her lavish lifestyle on social media, and wears her extravagant bling... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149142/carina-laus-extravagant-jewellery-collection-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3149142/carina-laus-extravagant-jewellery-collection-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Sep 2021 02:00:22 +0000 Recently, Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been making headlines around the world. The film’s release is big news for Hong Kong, too. After a career spanning almost four decades, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, pride of Hong Kong cinema, landed the role of Xu Wenwu. He stars alongside a younger crop of actors, including Simu Liu – in the film’s title role – Awkwafina and Fala Chen. As one of the screen legends of his generation, 59-year-old Leung has long been among the city’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148312/how-marvels-shang-chi-star-tony-leung-spends-his-millions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148312/how-marvels-shang-chi-star-tony-leung-spends-his-millions?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Sep 2021 04:00:17 +0000 Traditionally, starting a family might be considered a cause for belt-tightening and financial fastidiousness, but can you imagine actually making millions by rearing a child? That’s the strange reality for some in modern Chinese culture. To encourage newlywed couples to have children, wealthy families in Hong Kong and East Asia often use cash, diamonds and even mansions as incentives to encourage the sprouting of a new family branch – and an extension of the family name. Which Hong Kong TV and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145579/crazy-rich-asian-push-presents-guo-jingjing-and-kenneth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145579/crazy-rich-asian-push-presents-guo-jingjing-and-kenneth?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:23:05 +0000 The world of luxury fashion isn’t an easy one to break into, so it goes without saying that to reach the top at a prestigious fashion house takes something special. However in recent years there’s been a welcome change of pace – and diversity – at many brands, with a new wave of savvy trend-setting designers who first proved their fashion chops on the street before being snapped up to far bigger gigs at luxury houses, bringing their edge and influence among millennials and Gen Z with them. In a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3140187/virgil-abloh-jw-anderson-and-edgy-streetwear-designers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3140187/virgil-abloh-jw-anderson-and-edgy-streetwear-designers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:00:19 +0000 Ever since Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin’s relationship was revealed by South Korean social platform Dispatch, the couple have been keeping their private lives very low key, both on and off social media. The only time we saw both of them together was four months ago – in a commercial. Of course, the questions that fans around the world are asking are if, and when, the Crash Landing couple will tie the knot. And in the past few months, we have noticed a few hints that lead us to a possible answer,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138608/are-crash-landing-yous-son-ye-jin-and-hyun-bin-getting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138608/are-crash-landing-yous-son-ye-jin-and-hyun-bin-getting?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:17 +0000 If we were to pick one local rising star to stan unreservedly right now, it would have to be Keung To (and incidentally, all these Hong Kong celebs would agree). Scoring hit songs, gracing billboards and attracting legions of feverish fans, the 22-year-old has quickly become one of the most successful Canto-pop singers in recent years. But it wasn’t always this way. Can you believe that the Mirror boy band star went through difficult times growing up? From kindergarten to high school, Keung was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134928/keung-tos-incredible-transformation-90kg-fat-shamed-teen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134928/keung-tos-incredible-transformation-90kg-fat-shamed-teen?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 May 2021 01:00:11 +0000 The year 2021 has been a tough one for us all. Yes, we once dreamt of a chance to travel, but the reality is that we are still in the middle of the pandemic. And in the meantime music is one refuge we have all turned to. In Hong Kong, that has meant an explosion of interest in home-grown talent, with local boy band Mirror perhaps the biggest beneficiary – their name and likeness splashed across billboards, screens and social media platforms. The 12-piece band emerged from ViuTV’s talent... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134183/keung-tos-surprise-celebrity-fans-louis-koo-teresa-mo-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134183/keung-tos-surprise-celebrity-fans-louis-koo-teresa-mo-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 May 2021 07:46:41 +0000 Mother’s day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to acknowledge not just our own beloved mums, but also some of the most inspiring power-mums around the world. And if we look into the heady world of crazy rich Asians, that means mothers who spend their multimillion fortunes on their children. Young, rich and extravagant mums such as Bling Empire’s Christine Chiu and Singaporean heiress Kim Lim were lucky enough to grow up in wealthy families – and now they share the same perks with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3132450/crazy-rich-asian-mums-how-bling-empires-christine-chiu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3132450/crazy-rich-asian-mums-how-bling-empires-christine-chiu?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 May 2021 05:58:53 +0000 The year 2020 saw K-drama Crash Landing on You became a record-breaking global hit, turning actress Son Ye-jin into one of the most bankable stars in Korea, and “BinJin” – the cutesy nickname given to the actress and her co-star Hyun Bin – into a real-life couple. Son’s onscreen character, Yoon Se-ri, was perhaps an ideal fit: not only a heiress but a lover, businesswoman and fashion icon, she brought plenty of depth to the role. Over a year later, the show is still attracting viewers and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3131222/son-ye-jins-phenomenal-2021-so-far-after-hyun-bin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3131222/son-ye-jins-phenomenal-2021-so-far-after-hyun-bin?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:36:06 +0000 If you were to thank the pandemic for one thing, what would that be? One possibility would be having more free time at home, and that has led many of us in Hong Kong to discover nearby coffee shops. As the market has got more competitive, new cafes have incorporated eye-catching design to step up their game. One is part-florist, part-coffee shop, while another serves coffee while advocating for a zero-waste environment. Both tick one of the most important boxes for any new venture in today’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3129631/where-are-most-instagrammable-cafes-hong-kong-7-new-photo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3129631/where-are-most-instagrammable-cafes-hong-kong-7-new-photo?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:00:19 +0000 While we wait for digital vaccine passports and the prospect of travel becoming a reality again later in 2021, it’s no surprise that you’re scouting some of the best leisure activities in town. Some of you might already have gone on a staycation with your loved one, but it’s less likely that you’ve taken your children along for the ride. And Easter is one time you won’t want to break up the family. Luckily, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong just launched its new Kids Fun Staycation. The family... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127126/giveaway-easter-staycation-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127126/giveaway-easter-staycation-four-seasons-hotel-hong-kong-win?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:27:10 +0000 It’s been 23 years since Heart Evangelista began her rise to stardom in the Philippines. First spotted acting on a kid-friendly show called G-mik, she’s gone on to become an influencer, TV host, singer, model, philanthropist, and even a painter. She boasts an impressive 7.6 million followers on Instagram and 2.3 million subscribers on YouTube. So how did she get there, and what were the events and milestones that got her on her way? She comes from a wealthy background Evangelista is the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3125983/heart-evangelistas-rise-stardom-modelling-louis-vuitton-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3125983/heart-evangelistas-rise-stardom-modelling-louis-vuitton-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Mar 2021 01:00:18 +0000 If you were asked to name a few things Crazy Rich Asians care about, dollar signs, luxury goods and lucrative property investments might come top of your list. But some of the widely recognised moneyed elite have greater goals. Over the years, these inspiring women from different industries have been devoting their time, effort and resources to fund genuine change, and to address social issues from inequality to sustainability. In celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8, we take a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3124226/5-crazy-rich-asian-divas-hong-kong-who-prove-wealth-means?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3124226/5-crazy-rich-asian-divas-hong-kong-who-prove-wealth-means?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:06 +0000 With travel still on hold, a staycation might be just the thing to evoke fond memories of trips abroad. And fortunately for us, five-star hotel Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has got us covered with the outstanding new One Trip, Eight Michelin Star package. The gourmet adventure allows guests to experience an array of different cuisines at the hotel’s renowned restaurants in just 24 hours. In celebration of Lunar New Year, STYLE has partnered with Four Seasons to give away the luxury experience,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3121278/giveaway-celebrate-lunar-new-year-four-season-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3121278/giveaway-celebrate-lunar-new-year-four-season-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:00:22 +0000 Kicking off 2021 with some big luxury news, LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault named his second son, Alexandre, as executive vice-president of product and communications at Tiffany & Co – the iconic New York jeweller finally bought by the French conglomerate at the end of last year following a protracted acquisition process. Formerly one of the youngest luxury CEOs in the industry, we’ve watched Alexandre enhance the profile of Rimowa in terms of sales, branding and visuals. While travel has been on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3119803/lvmh-boss-bernard-arnaults-son-alexandre-now-heads-tiffany?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3119803/lvmh-boss-bernard-arnaults-son-alexandre-now-heads-tiffany?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Jan 2021 01:00:22 +0000 Eight years ago, I met Emi Wong at a social event. At that time, she was studying International Business and Global Management at Hong Kong University and dropping by Lan Kwai Fong for a few drinks most weekends. She was bold, young and cheerful. Despite all that positivity though, she couldn’t find the right job on graduation and after some soul-searching, she turned to YouTube and began her own channel. 5 skincare hacks to keep your face healthy and hydrated this winter Since then, I have been... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3113499/stylevoices-how-hong-kong-fitness-and-beauty-influencer-emi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3113499/stylevoices-how-hong-kong-fitness-and-beauty-influencer-emi?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:32:13 +0000 The pandemic might be a tough time for the world’s “hoomans”, but let’s be honest, our four-legged friends are having a ball. If you think your dog has a better life now that you’re around all the time #WFH, then consider these ultra-spoiled pooches, whose famous designer and influencer parents have been helping them live their very best lives during Covid-19. In fact, these adorable creatures seem to have spent the last few months enjoying private pampering sessions, stepping out in glamorous... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3107462/chiara-ferragnis-french-bulldog-matilda-marc-jacobs-bull?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3107462/chiara-ferragnis-french-bulldog-matilda-marc-jacobs-bull?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:00:27 +0000 Ever since Sex and the City left our screens in 2004, it has left a void in our lives. But that void has now somewhat been filled with the release of new Netflix series Emily in Paris. Much like SATC, the Darren Star-directed show also focuses on similar topics – female friendship, love, career, fashion and, of course, sex. And with the pandemic still in full swing, and in some places worsening again, the 10-episode hit show couldn’t have come at a better time (it’s also probably your best... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3104553/netflixs-emily-paris-starring-lily-collins-sex-and-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3104553/netflixs-emily-paris-starring-lily-collins-sex-and-city?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:18 +0000 A great business idea isn’t always enough to make the cut as a successful entrepreneur, especially in a city like Hong Kong that’s teeming with creative, enterprising individuals. So what does it take to get a new business off the ground? These top Hong Kong fashion and beauty influencers – who have gone on to found their own show-stopping brands – have the answers. Hong Kong’s real-life Crazy Rich Asians Kevin Poon for Clot View this post on Instagram A post... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3102884/behind-hong-kongs-hippest-homegrown-brands-meet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3102884/behind-hong-kongs-hippest-homegrown-brands-meet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:30:58 +0000 The smash global success of Blackpink doesn’t solely depend on their singing and dancing. Being international style icons is also integral to Korea’s hottest girl band, and as the band celebrates their fourth anniversary, we’ve already seen Jennie, Sooya, Lisa and Rosé each representing multiple luxury brands.  With all the money and perks they have, Blackpink definitely enjoy the privilege of being able to wear anything they like from any brand they dream of. But who has the best eye on the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3097420/which-blackpink-member-dresses-best-jennie-jisoo-lisa-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3097420/which-blackpink-member-dresses-best-jennie-jisoo-lisa-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:18 +0000