https://www.scmp.com/rss/509775/feed Hong Kong has been a hub for luxury shopping in Asia for years, with Russell Street in Causeway Bay frequently crowned the world’s most expensive retail rental location. But sky-high rents, the anti-government protests of 2019 and more recently the coronavirus pandemic have seen some luxury brands close their flagship stores in the city. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Attention beauty lovers – you’re in for a real treat this month. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty traverses all categories, from skincare and make-up to hair, fragrances and even clothing. Go on and scroll to see what items are worth adding to your cart. Lush Cosmetics x Paddington British retailer Lush Cosmetics and Paddington Bear, one of the world’s most adored fictional characters, have released a super cute collection featuring the brand’s handmade bath... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348771/fragrances-skincare-latest-beauty-drops-chanel-le-labo-make-ever-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3348771/fragrances-skincare-latest-beauty-drops-chanel-le-labo-make-ever-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong More than 60 new brands, mostly luxury labels, will move into K11 Musea as part of a revamp to boost the shopping centre’s offerings, but an analyst has warned of a complicated external environment weighing on the retail sector’s prospects. These brands are set to join the Tsim Sha Tsui mall in a tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space, with operators expecting rents for the revamped stores to rise by double digits. New or expanded flagship stores include Audemars Piguet,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347486/luxury-brands-bet-growth-well-heeled-tourists-flock-hong-kong-events?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:30:13 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Considered Asia’s original supermodel, Qiqi Yam has modelled alongside the likes of Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford and has starred in high-profile campaigns for brands including SK-II and watchmaker Omega. She also founded her own fashion line and reality TV show. How do you define style? Style is a way to express one’s aesthetics and attitude. Everyone has their own unique mark. Why is Hong Kong still an important style capital? Its openness and internationalism allow Hong Kong society... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347366/their-words-qiqi-yams-unabashed-support-hong-kongs-designers-and-fashion-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347366/their-words-qiqi-yams-unabashed-support-hong-kongs-designers-and-fashion-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre A former actress and the star of 1990s Cantonese films such as The Crucifixion (1994) and Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996), Hilary Tsui is the founder of multi-brand boutique Her in Causeway Bay and one of the most stylish women in Hong Kong. Tsui, who has a young daughter with husband and singer Eason Chan, is also the co-founder of performance label Aim Higher Club with high-jumper Cecilia Yeung. An avid snowboarder, Tsui always looks impeccable, whether she’s wearing the latest drops from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347336/their-words-hilary-tsui-talks-20-years-fashion-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347336/their-words-hilary-tsui-talks-20-years-fashion-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela One of Asia’s most experienced luxury brand professionals, Peter Cheung has worked for the likes of Sotheby’s, Dior Couture, Versace and Van Cleef & Arpels. He is also a permanent fixture on the local style scene. How do you define style? An expression of one’s personality, creative spirit and outlook on life that is distinctively original but always effortless. What is the most memorable fashion event you have been to? It’s hard to name just one but the Louis Vuitton menswear show held at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347129/their-words-peter-cheung-why-hong-kong-fashion-fans-are-ahead-trends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347129/their-words-peter-cheung-why-hong-kong-fashion-fans-are-ahead-trends?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Every March, Art Month transforms Hong Kong into a dynamic cultural stage, where galleries, institutions and creative voices converge to celebrate the city’s artistic pulse. This year, the storied retailer Oriental Watch Company joins the festivities with a thoughtful collaboration that bridges horology and contemporary art. Partnering with London-born, Hong Kong-based artist Marian Ang, the brand presents “Success Upon the Horse’s Arrival”, a limited-time exhibition on view at Take Your Time... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3346864/style-edit-art-and-horology-meet-success-upon-horses-arrival-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3346864/style-edit-art-and-horology-meet-success-upon-horses-arrival-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Born and raised in Hong Kong, Tania Mohan is the founder and creative director of home-grown luxury lifestyle brand, Tabla. Widely recognised as a style expert, she has been featured in media across Asia and beyond. What has been a defining fashion moment for Hong Kong? The launch of Shanghai Tang by the fashion visionary David Tang [in 1994]. The brand blends traditional Chinese artistry and silhouettes with contemporary design, innovative fabrics and vibrant colours. Fresh life was brought to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346888/their-words-tania-mohan-rise-asian-luxury-brands-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346888/their-words-tania-mohan-rise-asian-luxury-brands-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela The former Asia-Pacific president of luxury conglomerate Kering, Mimi Tang oversaw a portfolio of luxury brands including Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Saint Laurent for over 25 years. She is also a founding member of the Kering Foundation. How do you define style? Style is an attitude. It goes beyond mere appearances or fashion choices. What has been Hong Kong’s most iconic fashion moment in the past two decades? The Louis Vuitton fashion show, which took place in November 2023. This event... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346514/their-words-mimi-tang-defines-20-years-setting-trends-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346514/their-words-mimi-tang-defines-20-years-setting-trends-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Jennifer Woo joined Lane Crawford in 1999 and spearheaded several projects including the opening of the retailer’s IFC store. For the past 20 years she has been chairman and CEO of The Lane Crawford Joyce Group, overseeing the two iconic stores as well as lifestyle brand management and distribution business Imaginex Group. What is the most memorable fashion event you’ve been to? Agent Provocateur’s launch party in 2005. We transformed Western Market into a burlesque club with Dita Von Teese... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346043/their-words-jennifer-woo-reveals-why-hong-kong-still-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3346043/their-words-jennifer-woo-reveals-why-hong-kong-still-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick In summer, Milan’s appeal lies in the details – the way the sunlight falls on a canal, the measured colours of the older residential streets, a picnic under the trees at the Parco Sempione. Furla’s spring-summer 2026 collection takes this language of subtlety and sunshine and translates it into a collection of bags that are attuned to lightness. Texture is fundamental. Canvas stripes – perfectly echoing the sight of parasols and sunbeds along the Italian coast – conjure up a laid-back, seaside... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345141/style-edit-furlas-ss26-milan-inspired-bags-lean-canvas-colour-and-quiet-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345141/style-edit-furlas-ss26-milan-inspired-bags-lean-canvas-colour-and-quiet-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From Brussels to Beijing to Hong Kong and beyond, few European luxury brands have built as strong a presence in Asia as Delvaux, the world’s oldest luxury leather goods maison. Spearheading much of that formidable growth in the region is CEO Jean-Marc Loubier, who isn’t interested in using stiff economic terms to talk about the business. The long-standing luxury visionary instead refers to consumers as “clients” and reimagines Delvaux’s accessories as architectural icons of the brand’s nearly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3343670/style-edit-delvaux-ceo-jean-marc-loubier-brands-living-legacy-and-new-hong-kong-flagship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3343670/style-edit-delvaux-ceo-jean-marc-loubier-brands-living-legacy-and-new-hong-kong-flagship?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:08:17 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick When it comes to our most treasured possessions, there is often something altogether satisfying about the ritual of housing them. The very act of curation, at such times, speaks to a deep appreciation of craft and beauty – whether you’re commissioning a bespoke watch case, lining a drawer for your vintage linens, or setting up a dedicated nook for your rare books. For those who collect perfume with the kind of passion and discernment others apply to art or design, Henry Jacques has introduced... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3344422/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-les-boites-parfums-its-classiques-fragrances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3344422/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-les-boites-parfums-its-classiques-fragrances?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Hong Kong’s wedding traditions sit at a fascinating crossroads of history, Chinese customs and modern romance. Long before diamond engagement rings became familiar, marriage in Chinese culture was marked through a series of symbolic objects rather than singular gestures. While rings as wedding symbols date back to ancient Egypt and Rome, documented Chinese equivalents appear from the Song dynasty onwards, evolving through dowries and ceremonial gifts rather than private proposals. Marriage was a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344351/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-celebrates-love-new-engagement-ring-course?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344351/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-celebrates-love-new-engagement-ring-course?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter What if you could turn your beauty routine into a pursuit of some very desirable extras? That’s the approach of Lane Crawford’s HK$8.8M Beauty Rewards Programme. It lets you earn your first stamp when you spend HK$500 on beauty products. Then, you have until March 31 to collect up to 30 stamps via the Lane Crawford app. Stamps can be redeemed for a rotating line-up of freebies, with new choices dropping every two weeks. Redemption levels are set at five, 10 and 30 stamps, which means you face... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3343472/style-edit-lane-crawfords-smartly-curated-programme-beauty-rewards?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3343472/style-edit-lane-crawfords-smartly-curated-programme-beauty-rewards?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:29 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso The remarkable evolution of the Chinese retail market over the past two decades has given rise to a new class of creatives who have put the country on the global luxury map. Since starting his communications and creative agency Boh Project, Shenzhen-born, Shanghai-based Bohan Qiu has become one of the world’s most in-demand publicists, while renowned fashion executive Ian Hylton built a storied career across different continents before making mainland China home. Since 2014, he’s served as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3342984/conversation-bohan-qiu-and-ian-hylton-evolution-chinese-luxury-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3342984/conversation-bohan-qiu-and-ian-hylton-evolution-chinese-luxury-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For Bulgari, love has always been part of its visual language rather than just a seasonal sentiment. Long before Valentine’s Day became a time for gift-giving, the Roman maison was shaping ideas of romance through design, craftsmanship and a close relationship with cinema. During Rome’s dolce vita years of the 1950s and 60s, as international film productions turned the city into “Hollywood on the Tiber”, Bulgari emerged as a quiet constant among the era’s cultural elite. Films such as Roman... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341366/style-edit-bulgaris-new-watches-and-bzero1-jewellery-perfect-valentines-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341366/style-edit-bulgaris-new-watches-and-bzero1-jewellery-perfect-valentines-day?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter With a breezy, playful style inspired by the Mediterranean spirit of the South of France, APM Monaco has quickly established itself as a leader in jewellery. Offering creativity and style that’s accessible to all, it has expanded its network to more than 400 stores in 26 countries within scarcely more than a decade of its 2012 launch. For winter, the brand has introduced a delightful collection of frosty additions to its line-up – complemented by a new partnership providing the ideal... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341204/style-edit-apm-monaco-shows-its-latest-jewellery-collections-hong-kong-race-night?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341204/style-edit-apm-monaco-shows-its-latest-jewellery-collections-hong-kong-race-night?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick Nurturing and showcasing Asian talent, shaping fashion’s future, and cross-sector collaboration: these were the themes of the recently concluded Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2025. Held under the umbrella of Hong Kong Fashion Fest – a series of events to reinforce Hong Kong as a nexus for the Asian and Western fashion worlds – Fashion Asia was organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre and funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency. Its aim was to position the city as a development... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3336037/style-edit-fashion-asia-2025-underscores-hong-kongs-role-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3336037/style-edit-fashion-asia-2025-underscores-hong-kongs-role-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The festive season glistens in the artisanal hands of Bulgari, as iconic treasures and radiant new arrivals come together to spread wonder and joy – whether jewellery, watches, accessories or fragrances. Bulgari’s signature yellow gold is sculpted into sensuous jewels like the Serpenti Viper bracelets, rings and earrings, which often cradle pavé diamonds in their heads and tails. This charismatic motif extends to timepieces: witness the supple, coiling bracelet of the Serpenti Tubogas and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3334828/style-edit-bulgaris-festive-offerings-divas-dream-serpenti-viper-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3334828/style-edit-bulgaris-festive-offerings-divas-dream-serpenti-viper-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal Schiaparelli, a fashion house known for its unique and surreal designs, is set to make its Asian debut with a permanent outlet in Hong Kong, according to Hongkong Land. The shop in Landmark, one of the city’s premium shopping centres in the main Central business district, was set to open in January, said Alexander Li, head of retail at the commercial real estate developer and landlord. “It will be Schiaparelli’s first boutique in Asia and they chose Hongkong Land’s Landmark as the first place to... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3335499/schiaparelli-picks-hong-kongs-landmark-first-flagship-asian-store?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3335499/schiaparelli-picks-hong-kongs-landmark-first-flagship-asian-store?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:30:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter This festive season, Landmark Atrium has been transformed into “Noëlia”, a dreamy French chateau-inspired winter village and the luxury mall’s largest-ever holiday installation. Soaring 11 metres high and spanning 30 metres across, the sprawling fixture also hosts Hong Kong’s biggest (and probably only) interactive wishing lake, Lake Lumière. “For generations, Landmark has been synonymous with Central’s most festive moments,” says Alexander Li, director and head of retail for Hong Kong & Macau... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3335015/style-edit-hongkong-lands-noelia-brings-wintry-festive-scene-landmark-atrium?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3335015/style-edit-hongkong-lands-noelia-brings-wintry-festive-scene-landmark-atrium?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:00:15 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick The Armani brand has expanded its presence at Hong Kong’s Pacific Place with the opening of the new Giorgio Armani menswear boutique. With the recently unveiled Armani/Caffè located in front and an adjacent Giorgio Armani womenswear boutique (opened last May), shoppers at Pacific Place now have multiple options for engaging with the brand’s signature blend of Milanese tradition and international flair. It’s an immersive experience that has become synonymous with a brand that has long seen itself... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3334325/style-edit-giorgio-armanis-new-menswear-boutique-opens-pacific-place-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3334325/style-edit-giorgio-armanis-new-menswear-boutique-opens-pacific-place-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Chow Sang Sang has long mastered the art of balancing heritage with innovation. Genevieve Chow, chief brands officer and executive director, and a fourth generation member of the family to be part of the company, embodies this legacy. “Growing up in a family that values both Chinese and Western cultural fusion, I see our brand as a bridge between tradition and contemporary tastes. Our focus on human connection sets us apart in Hong Kong; trust and sentiment are paramount,” she says. Chow’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333659/style-edit-how-hong-kong-jewellery-brand-chow-sang-sang-bridges-tradition-and-modern-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333659/style-edit-how-hong-kong-jewellery-brand-chow-sang-sang-bridges-tradition-and-modern-tastes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:00:25 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter As a brand built on sensuous experiences, it comes as little surprise that perfume maker Henry Jacques not only creates travel cases for its opulent scents, but that those cases should be as exquisitely fashioned as possible. Crafted in exceptional materials such as rare leathers, the cases in the HJ Voyage collection are designed to carry both sizes of the maison’s fragrances: the 15ml flacons of Les Essences (potent perfumes and pure oils for sparing use) and 75ml bottles of Les Brumes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3333486/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-new-hj-voyage-travel-cases-its-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3333486/style-edit-henry-jacques-unveils-new-hj-voyage-travel-cases-its-perfumes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:00:34 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney A gold chain necklace, which was once believed to be a symbol of status, power and wealth, belongs to the same category as a pair of hoop earrings, a cocktail ring and a dainty bracelet – they are all classic jewellery pieces that can (and should) be worn as part of your everyday look. Here are some of the ones on our wish list. Roxanne First 80s necklace Shay Flat Cable Link necklace Pomellato Iconica necklace Lito Araki necklace https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333556/4-gold-chain-necklaces-will-amp-your-outfit-pomellato-shay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333556/4-gold-chain-necklaces-will-amp-your-outfit-pomellato-shay?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:14 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Molli might just be one of the oldest French fashion brands you’ve never heard of. The maison, founded in 1886, specialised in knitted underwear before it was relaunched in 2014 by Charlotte de Fayet, a Parisian entrepreneur who transformed the brand into a must-have for working women by shifting its focus to ready-to-wear. Now, the brand is available in Hong Kong at Rue Madame, one of the city’s premier boutiques for international brands. Style spoke with de Fayet about the relaunch and a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3332281/charlotte-de-fayet-transforming-fine-knitwear-brand-molli?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3332281/charlotte-de-fayet-transforming-fine-knitwear-brand-molli?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Navigating the polished halls of Hong Kong’s Pacific Place mall can be at once energising and overwhelming, especially when one is juggling multiple shopping bags. When it comes time to take a breather – whether for a quick bite, a leisurely coffee or an evening cocktail – Armani/Caffè stands out as a serene sanctuary. Welcome to the first Armani restaurant in Hong Kong. Conceived by the legendary Giorgio Armani himself and brought to life by his architectural team, the cafe radiates an air of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3331416/style-edit-armani/caffe-haven-italian-elegance-hong-kongs-pacific-place-mall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3331416/style-edit-armani/caffe-haven-italian-elegance-hong-kongs-pacific-place-mall?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Cao Li Cao Li At the newly opened Laopu Gold store in Hong Kong’s IFC Mall, it was quiet on a weekday afternoon. The barriers at the entrance, the spacious lounge and private rooms inside all exude the luxury image the brand aspires to project. A few days ago, long queues were seen before the shop’s opening, with some arriving hours earlier to secure a chance to buy gold jewellery at a discount as part of its inaugural promotion. The Beijing-based jeweller has defied China’s sluggish consumption trend, in... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3330274/how-chinese-jeweller-laopu-gold-has-become-luxury-phenomenon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3330274/how-chinese-jeweller-laopu-gold-has-become-luxury-phenomenon?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:30:21 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Henry Jacques, the French haute parfumerie, envisions its retail spaces as “living” environments rather than shops in the conventional sense of the word. A case in point is the maison’s Hong Kong boutique at the upscale Elements mall in West Kowloon. The space exudes an aura more akin to a private Parisian apartment than a commercial outlet. Local cultural influences are subtly woven into the elegant French craftsmanship that defines the brand. Guests are invited to linger, perhaps leafing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3328911/style-edit-henry-jacques-parisian-apartment-boutique-hong-kongs-elements-mall?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/article/3328911/style-edit-henry-jacques-parisian-apartment-boutique-hong-kongs-elements-mall?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Since 2018, fragrance brand To Summer has gradually transcended its mainland Chinese origins to become one of the hottest up-and-coming names on the market globally. Rather than purporting to bridge East and West, its signature scents and gorgeous retail stores are proudly Asian, bearing an innate and distinctive cultural authenticity that has proven to be a strong formula for success. From WeChat to TikTok, the brand took off on social media and is now continuing that rapid expansion with its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3326378/summer-co-founder-shen-li-chinese-fragrance-brands-hong-kong-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3326378/summer-co-founder-shen-li-chinese-fragrance-brands-hong-kong-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:33 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The illustrious family-owned high jewellery maison Graff marks 65 years of exceptional artistry and craftsmanship this year. Since its 1960 inception by its visionary founder Laurence Graff, the house has redefined the world of high jewellery by acquiring and transforming some of the most extraordinary diamonds on Earth. To honour this remarkable heritage, Graff is embarking on a global exhibition tour, which commences this month in Asia. The maison’s storied history began in humble fashion with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3322732/style-edit-graff-celebrates-65-years-diamond-design-global-exhibition-tour-starting-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3322732/style-edit-graff-celebrates-65-years-diamond-design-global-exhibition-tour-starting-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter With watches as technically and aesthetically groundbreaking as those made by Richard Mille, extremely limited editions are an inevitability. That makes a trusted supplier of pre-owned Richard Mille watches a must-visit resource for fans of the boundary-pushing Swiss luxury watch brand, who are sure to be beating a path to the newly opened Value of Time boutique in Five Pacific Place. Staffed by Richard Mille-trained experts and kitted out with a full suite of advanced horological machinery,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3321873/style-edit-richard-mille-opens-value-time-boutique-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3321873/style-edit-richard-mille-opens-value-time-boutique-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:00:24 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For anyone looking for a greener, more intelligent, more thoughtfully made vehicle, with zero compromise on performance, interior comfort or exterior dash: your prayers have been answered. A luxury electric SUV that ups the bar and breaks new ground on numerous fronts, the BMW iX xDrive45, newly introduced in Hong Kong, offers a more powerful engine, a more refined profile, a dramatically longer range and a more sophisticated line-up of technology than any other vehicle in its class. It... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3319416/style-edit-bmw-ix-xdrive45-hits-hong-kong-its-greener-more-sophisticated-ride?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3319416/style-edit-bmw-ix-xdrive45-hits-hong-kong-its-greener-more-sophisticated-ride?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre After making headlines last month with the opening of a ship-shaped store in Shanghai that’s still the talk of the town in China and beyond, it looks as though Louis Vuitton has big plans for Hong Kong too. The Parisian label has just erected a large expanse of scaffolding at the K11 Musea mall, located in the shopping and tourist district of Tsim Sha Tsui. The space overlooks the landmark Avenue of Stars, which boasts sweeping views of the iconic Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong skyline. Louis... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3318371/louis-vuittons-new-space-k11-musea-hong-kong-after-unveiling-giant-ship-louis-shanghai-label?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3318371/louis-vuittons-new-space-k11-musea-hong-kong-after-unveiling-giant-ship-louis-shanghai-label?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:23:03 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Stepping into the world of French luxury jewellery brand Fred is like basking in the first rays of the sun. Now, the maison has unveiled a high jewellery collection honouring its nearly 90 years of craftsmanship, taking sunlight as one of its themes – a theme that has inspired the company since its founding in 1936 by Fred Samuel on Paris’ Rue Royale. The 2025 collection’s first chapter – 1936 – draws from Samuel’s early life and the art deco elegance of his first boutique’s location. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3317210/style-edit-freds-sun-kissed-2025-high-jewellery-collection-radiant-tribute-light-colour-and-art-deco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3317210/style-edit-freds-sun-kissed-2025-high-jewellery-collection-radiant-tribute-light-colour-and-art-deco?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Each year Boucheron creative director Claire Choisne is offered total freedom to push forward ideas of what high jewellery can be with the maison’s Carte Blanche collection. Founded in 1858 by the enterprising Frédéric Boucheron, the maison treasures modernity and new perspectives. Its pieces can resemble objets d’art and are unlike anything you will see elsewhere on Paris’ venerable Place Vendôme, where Boucheron remains the oldest jeweller still in operation. Following on from January’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316804/boucherons-creative-director-claire-choisne-unveils-impermanence-6-new-multipurpose-compositions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316804/boucherons-creative-director-claire-choisne-unveils-impermanence-6-new-multipurpose-compositions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:34 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter From the windows of the Cartier high jewellery workshop in Paris, perched above the flagship boutique on Rue de la Paix, the maison’s artisans have always looked at the world a little differently. Their view of beauty, empowered by savoir faire, has shaped more than a century of exquisite jewels and objets d’art. Their artistry is a balancing act between opulent complexity and simplicity, and between vivid, luscious colours and subtle hues – a dichotomy that in piece after piece helps achieve a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316775/style-edit-cartiers-latest-high-jewellery-collection-en-equilibre-masterclass-precision-and-poise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316775/style-edit-cartiers-latest-high-jewellery-collection-en-equilibre-masterclass-precision-and-poise?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:30 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Watch collabs with car brands often follow a familiar formula: logo swaps, the use of fancy materials, and maybe the addition of a racing stripe for drama. But trust H. Moser & Cie to opt for an unusual strategy as it heads for the pits. When the indie Swiss watchmaker teamed up with Alpine Motorsports in 2024, it wasn’t about hype – it was about purpose. Now, they’re continuing that legacy with a thrilling duo of high-functioning timepieces that fuse racing adrenaline with haute horology... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313286/style-edit-h-moser-cie-and-alpine-motorsports-expand-their-collaboration-debut-2-new-racing-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313286/style-edit-h-moser-cie-and-alpine-motorsports-expand-their-collaboration-debut-2-new-racing-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:00:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The Richard Mille RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire isn’t just another high-concept watch – it’s a deep dive into materials science, movement architecture and the beauty of transparent mechanics. Inspired by the ocean and shaped by architectural precision, this timepiece brings together the technical drama of gothic cathedrals and the fluidity of water in a case that is actually carved from crystal. Unsurprisingly, that’s the first thing that hits you. Crafted from synthetic sapphire – one of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3311068/style-edit-richard-milles-rm-75-01-flying-tourbillon-sapphire-ocean-inspired-masterpiece-case-carved?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3311068/style-edit-richard-milles-rm-75-01-flying-tourbillon-sapphire-ocean-inspired-masterpiece-case-carved?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 May 2025 02:00:11 +0000 Wilson Lau Wilson Lau Recent jewellery auctions in Hong Kong underscore a growing trend: auction houses are curating collections that emphasise solid investment value through storied brands and top-quality gemstones, while embracing a poetic aesthetic highlighted by vibrant colours. This trend reflects the evolving preferences of affluent collectors and investors. Increasingly, auction houses are focusing on jewellery from renowned maisons such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari, which command premium prices... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3311073/why-hong-kong-auction-houses-are-curating-their-jewellery-collections-investment-value-gems-vibrant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3311073/why-hong-kong-auction-houses-are-curating-their-jewellery-collections-investment-value-gems-vibrant?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 May 2025 09:10:49 +0000 Manica Tiglao Manica Tiglao Tucked into a high-rise building in the heart of scenic Repulse Bay, a 2,060 sq ft flat revamped by Hong Kong design firm Studiossoo offers a tactile study in restraint and refinement. Moody and masculine, the one-bedroom flat affords space for the client’s many passions, including music and entertaining. “We gave the client a very clean and blank canvas because we know that they like to collect [furniture],” says Studiossoo founder and creative director Samantha Soo. Soo’s client, who works in... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/design-interiors/article/3308841/subtle-elegance-heart-hong-kongs-repulse-bay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/design-interiors/article/3308841/subtle-elegance-heart-hong-kongs-repulse-bay?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:12 +0000 Cheryl Arcibal Cheryl Arcibal Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district commanded the most expensive rental fees among the world’s retail markets last year, as luxury brands from Cartier and Dior to Tiffany kept their flagship stores running on the Kowloon peninsula, according to Savills. Prime retail rent in TST, as the area is called, was £17,132 (US$22,976) per square metre per annum in the fourth quarter, according to Savills’ report. That was 9.6 per cent higher than New York’s Madison Avenue, at £15,559 per sq m per year, and... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3308390/hong-kongs-tsim-sha-tsui-worlds-top-high-street-beating-madison-avenue-bond-street?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3308390/hong-kongs-tsim-sha-tsui-worlds-top-high-street-beating-madison-avenue-bond-street?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:30:08 +0000 Vivian Wang bought a gold medallion decorated with a carved dragon from Laopu Gold, a Beijing-based jeweller known for its handmade accessories, nearly a decade ago, but forgot about the brand until last year, when it appeared all over her social media feeds. Swiping through post after post about Laopu Gold, the sales and marketing professional from Shanghai came across her dragon medallion, which was now selling for 220,000 yuan (US$30,370), double what she paid. Wang decided to brave the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3303325/chinese-queuing-shop-tiffany-and-cartier-rival-laopu-gold-hermes-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3303325/chinese-queuing-shop-tiffany-and-cartier-rival-laopu-gold-hermes-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:15:09 +0000 Max Mara has become a go-to brand for powerful modern women thanks to its luxurious classics that transcend time and trends. For its autumn/winter 2025 collection, the brand channels another two formidable females, but from the past: 19th-century novelists Emily and Charlotte Brontë. It recasts the famous heroines of their respective novels, Catherine Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights and the titular protagonist of Jane Eyre. The show, during Milan Fashion Week, featured a series of sleek,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3301465/style-edit-max-maras-autumn/winter-2025-collection-takes-inspiration-emily-brontes-wuthering-heights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3301465/style-edit-max-maras-autumn/winter-2025-collection-takes-inspiration-emily-brontes-wuthering-heights?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:00:10 +0000 Stepping into 16-year-old watchmaker Ricky Hong’s workshop/bedroom reveals a huge contrast between his youthful age and his chosen after-school activities. Exposed watch movements tick loudly atop his standing desk while more typical preoccupations of a teenager – an Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 – sit discreetly underneath. “People see someone who’s 50 or 60 and just assume they’re capable, but if they see a teenager, they’ll think he’s too young,” Hong says of the way he has been received in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290975/meet-hong-kongs-teenage-watchmaking-sensation-ricky-hong-his-casio-g-shock-modifications-his-grand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290975/meet-hong-kongs-teenage-watchmaking-sensation-ricky-hong-his-casio-g-shock-modifications-his-grand?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Dec 2024 22:00:13 +0000 With meticulously appointed interiors, impeccable service and, of course, unmatched selections of glamorous goods, every Cartier boutique is a sacred space for lovers of luxury. But the storied Parisian jeweller’s boutique at Lee Garden Five in Causeway Bay has reached new heights of sophistication with its recent upgrade. The newly refurbished store was unveiled at a glittering opening party on Friday, December 13. The 839 square metre duplex has re-emerged as a striking visual tribute to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3290784/style-edit-cartier-brings-christmas-magic-its-revamped-boutique-causeway-bays-lee-garden-five-where?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3290784/style-edit-cartier-brings-christmas-magic-its-revamped-boutique-causeway-bays-lee-garden-five-where?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Dec 2024 02:00:24 +0000 Few events capture the grandeur and precision of showjumping like the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI Geneva), which runs this year until December 15. Each December, Geneva’s Palexpo arena comes alive as the world’s top riders and their remarkable horses gather to compete in this celebrated event that has been at the heart of competitive showjumping since 1926. As the most significant show on the equestrian calendar, CHI Geneva is further elevated by its enduring partnership with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3289495/style-edit-rolexs-equestrian-connection-chi-geneva-testimonees-steve-guerdat-martin-fuchs-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3289495/style-edit-rolexs-equestrian-connection-chi-geneva-testimonees-steve-guerdat-martin-fuchs-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:00:09 +0000 High jewellery is most often brought out and worn during special or festive occasions, which means that in addition to being a work of art, each piece becomes associated with precious memories. And just as some occasions call for colourful, even flamboyant, outfits and others demand a more neutral, understated look, it pays to curate a collection balanced with loud, bold designs and well as quieter more subtle pieces. Opulence for auspicious occasions Any collection inspired by the city of Rome... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3289489/high-jewellery-all-occasions-how-balance-your-collection-bold-and-colourful-quiet-and-elegant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3289489/high-jewellery-all-occasions-how-balance-your-collection-bold-and-colourful-quiet-and-elegant?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:15:17 +0000 As the year winds down, there’s a timeless joy in gathering and exchanging gifts that honour shared memories and connections. Chanel’s End of Year Watches and Fine Jewellery collection captures that spirit, offering pieces that feel like mementos – symbols of appreciation, style and exquisite craftsmanship. Whether it’s a J12 watch to mark a special moment or a Camélia ring as enduring as friendship, these pieces celebrate in ways both intimate and lasting. For over 20 years, Chanel has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3288606/style-edit-celebrating-end-year-chanels-exquisite-watches-and-fine-jewellery-j12-ceramic-masterpiece?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3288606/style-edit-celebrating-end-year-chanels-exquisite-watches-and-fine-jewellery-j12-ceramic-masterpiece?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:00:18 +0000 Tudor’s Black Bay has had a big impact. After its launch in 2012, it quickly became one of the most coveted collections on the market, one that comes in an impressive range of iterations – meaning there’s something to suit every taste. If you’re looking for the perfect present for more or less anyone this festive season, there’s sure to be a Black Bay that fits the bill, but in particular, there are three particular versions of this classic watch that may appeal to that special someone. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3287660/style-edit-tudors-black-bay-collection-adds-luxurious-new-models-famous-range-diver-classics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3287660/style-edit-tudors-black-bay-collection-adds-luxurious-new-models-famous-range-diver-classics?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:00:23 +0000