https://www.scmp.com/rss/516136/feed Joshua Hendren is a London-based contributor for Style by SCMP, where he covers topics such as jewellery, watches, luxury, pop culture, celebrity, entertainment and lifestyle. As a freelance writer, his work has been featured in The Telegraph, Tatler, Mr Porter’s The Journal, Rapaport, Retail Jeweller, Luxury London, Spear’s Magazine, Brummell and Bal Harbour. He is also features editor at Something About Rocks, a print and digital publication covering the world of jewellery and watches. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren One of watchmaking’s go-to materials, steel, or more specifically stainless steel, has finally made the leap into fine jewellery. Tough enough for decades of daily wear, and easy to source compared with precious metals like gold or platinum, stainless steel is getting the jewellery treatment, cropping up in some of the most desirable new collections, not just as a cheaper substitute for gold – currently priced at an all-time high – but for its own unique qualities. Steel is not a single metal... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3373239/how-bulgari-and-mejuri-are-rethinking-stainless-steel-jewellery https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3373239/how-bulgari-and-mejuri-are-rethinking-stainless-steel-jewellery Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:13 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Is the tie dead? This staple accessory has been around for centuries, but it’s certainly been a rough few years as offices loosened their dress codes and even finance bros finally discovered the appeal of an open collar, causing the tie to feel increasingly unnecessary. As we all know though, fashion loves nothing more than reviving something we thought we’d left behind, so of course right now the tie is cropping up in men’s wardrobes once more. Only this time, they’re having a lot more fun... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3372125/ties-get-fresh-twist-seen-bad-bunny-harry-styles-and-ryan-gosling https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3372125/ties-get-fresh-twist-seen-bad-bunny-harry-styles-and-ryan-gosling Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Back in April, suit jackets lined with interesting graphics and prints emerged as one of the more unusual fashion trends at the 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the annual event where professional American football teams pick out the best young players looking to enter the league. Colton Hood, then a Tennessee cornerback, now on the New York Giants’ roster, rocked up in a cobalt-blue jacket that, when opened, revealed a swathe of family photographs across the lining, chronicling his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3371916/suit-linings-link-between-nfl-draft-and-londons-savile-row https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3371916/suit-linings-link-between-nfl-draft-and-londons-savile-row Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren The ring is extending its reach, with recent launches from Cartier to Hermès seeing the jewellery staple stretch across two, three and even four fingers. “A double-finger ring naturally changes the way a hand looks,” says Milka Karaagacli, founder and creative director of the fine jewellery label Kismet by Milka. “It feels stronger and more defined.” The finger-spanning style has a long history, its current trendiness notwithstanding. Multi-finger rings were worn in ancient Egypt, where they... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3367039/hermes-dior-double-finger-ring-designs-are-making-bold-fashion-statement https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3367039/hermes-dior-double-finger-ring-designs-are-making-bold-fashion-statement Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:30:06 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Watchmaking is awash with pastel colours. Sorbet shades of peach, baby blue, butter yellow, mint and pink have all tinged the hottest new timepieces, splashed across everything from dials and straps to hi-tech ceramic cases. The pale colour palette has been building for a few seasons now. Last year, Rolex brought delectable ice cream-hued tones to its Oyster Perpetual collection in dusty shades of lavender, sandy beige and pistachio green. The latter colour was reserved for the larger 41mm... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366369/rolex-audemars-piguet-tag-heuer-and-rise-pastel-watches https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366369/rolex-audemars-piguet-tag-heuer-and-rise-pastel-watches Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:11 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Rectangular watches have long occupied a unique spot in horology. Less ubiquitous than round exemplars, these cases are home to some of the industry’s most enduring designs. Now, as dressier watches continue to outperform sports models, the shape is moving further into focus. According to a new report from Chrono24, an online marketplace for luxury timepieces, demand for rectangular cases rose 9.3 per cent year on year in 2025, suggesting buyers are increasingly looking beyond their rounded... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3365040/rectangular-watches-are-back-cartier-patek-philippe-and-audemars-piguet https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3365040/rectangular-watches-are-back-cartier-patek-philippe-and-audemars-piguet Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:00:15 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren The tennis bracelet is very much back in the spotlight, courtesy of some major style moments at this year’s Wimbledon. Among the players sporting the classic jewel was two-time major winner Coco Gauff, who chose a gold vermeil and sapphire blue crystal tennis bracelet from London-based jeweller Missoma as part of her on-court look designed by New Balance and Miu Miu. Outside Wimbledon’s hallowed courts, the style has also been seen on the wrists of Hailey Bieber, who stacks her Tiffany & Co.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3364519/tennis-bracelets-trend-again-coco-gauff-wimbledon-meghan-markle https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3364519/tennis-bracelets-trend-again-coco-gauff-wimbledon-meghan-markle Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:06 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Scotland is quietly becoming one of the most interesting places to find modern jewellery. Its roots in jewellery design run deep, laid by the likes of pre-eminent silversmith Malcolm Appleby, as well as Dorothy Hogg and Jack Cunningham, who respectively led the jewellery departments at the Edinburgh College of Art and The Glasgow School of Art. Now, that legacy is expanding its international reach. “Scotland has always produced exceptional makers,” says Keira Wraae-Stewart, founder of Aetla, a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3364756/why-scotlands-modern-jewellery-becoming-some-most-interesting-you-can-find https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3364756/why-scotlands-modern-jewellery-becoming-some-most-interesting-you-can-find Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:15:04 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Luminescence has become one of watchmaking’s coolest flexes. At this year’s Watches and Wonders in Geneva, there was a lot of buzz centred on glow-in-the-dark timepieces. It cropped up at heritage brands like Panerai and A. Lange & Söhne, while the horological trend was epitomised by IWC Schaffhausen’s new, lustrous blue take on its Big Pilot’s Perpetual Calendar. Today, watches that shine in the dark may have become big business, but the hype – and history – surrounding these designs has been... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3361954/luminous-watches-are-trending-iwc-panerai-and-lange-sohne https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3361954/luminous-watches-are-trending-iwc-panerai-and-lange-sohne Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:06 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Gold, platinum and steel may be watchmaking’s holy trinity, but some of the buzziest new horological launches are being designed in materials outside the usual playbook. “These developments are about creating an entirely new wearing experience: lighter, stronger and more dynamic than traditional luxury sports watches,” according to the product development team at independent Swiss watchmaker Norqain. That approach is present in Norqain’s latest timepieces, the Wild One Skeleton X-Lite, launched... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3362933/panerai-ulysse-nardin-and-other-brands-are-reinventing-watches-unusual-materials https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3362933/panerai-ulysse-nardin-and-other-brands-are-reinventing-watches-unusual-materials Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren The price of gold has spiked in recent years and, as a result, the jewellery trade is quietly turning to other materials. Bronze, copper, titanium and aluminium are turning up in collections, whether from independent designers or established maisons, used not as substitutes for gold but for what they offer in their own right. “Gold has gone astronomically expensive and thus it shifts again in its perception and wearability,” says British goldsmith Joy Bonfield-Colombara, founder of Joy BC, who... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3362244/why-vhernier-and-hemmerle-are-turning-gold-bronze-copper-and-aluminium https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3362244/why-vhernier-and-hemmerle-are-turning-gold-bronze-copper-and-aluminium Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Over the past few months, it’s been near impossible to miss the return of the pinstripe suit, and nowhere was this clearer than at the 2026 Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night of the year. Held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the star-studded event brings together the world’s most famous faces to raise funds for the museum’s Costume Institute. This year’s exhibition, “Costume Art”, explores the relationship between clothing and the body, pairing historical and modern... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3361216/pinstripe-suits-are-back-and-stars-harry-styles-ryan-gosling-are-wearing-them https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3361216/pinstripe-suits-are-back-and-stars-harry-styles-ryan-gosling-are-wearing-them Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Watchmaking and jewellery have long overlapped, but nowhere more so than in the bangle watch, a rigid bracelet that incorporates a timepiece, often concealed behind a jewelled clasp or hinged panel. The chic design has existed in various forms since at least the early 20th century, and right now it’s having a major moment, with the likes of Cartier, Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels all releasing new iterations. One of the most storied examples is Cartier’s Baignoire, introduced by Louis Cartier in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3359701/bangle-watches-are-back-versions-cartier-gucci-chanel-bulgari-and-more https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3359701/bangle-watches-are-back-versions-cartier-gucci-chanel-bulgari-and-more Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:13 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren A new jewellery trend has emerged of late, with men embracing the choker necklace, challenging traditional norms. Chokers have been a staple in women’s jewellery boxes for decades, but over the past few seasons something has shifted. Men are wearing them too – and boy, are they wearing them well. Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie is a fan and wore a diamond-encrusted version at the Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) back in March. Storrie’s platinum choker was from Tiffany & Co.’s Victoria... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3357145/mens-chokers-jewellery-trend-timothee-chalamet-and-connor-storrie-are-reviving https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3357145/mens-chokers-jewellery-trend-timothee-chalamet-and-connor-storrie-are-reviving Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren It may not be summer in the US yet, but some of the best-dressed men in Hollywood are already ditching their shirts. As the rules of red carpet tailoring continue to loosen, from more relaxed takes on black tie to the floppy ribbon bows recently seen under the collars of Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy, stylish A-listers are opting to wear their blazers with nothing underneath, turning bare skin into one of the season’s hottest menswear trends. This year’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party, long one of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356342/shirtless-suiting-trend-has-landed-red-carpets-thanks-harry-styles-barry-keoghan-and-bts-jimin https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356342/shirtless-suiting-trend-has-landed-red-carpets-thanks-harry-styles-barry-keoghan-and-bts-jimin Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Cufflinks have long been a staple of tailored menswear, and now the classic accessory is getting a bejewelled upgrade. A select group of brands – from independents to major houses – are approaching cufflinks less as functional fasteners and more as miniature jewels in their own right, crafting them in gold and silver and setting them with precious stones. That shift makes sense when you look at the cufflink’s history. Before them, shirt cuffs were typically secured with ribbons or strings. As... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354088/bejewelled-cufflinks-seen-robert-pattinson-jacob-elordi-and-chris-evans https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354088/bejewelled-cufflinks-seen-robert-pattinson-jacob-elordi-and-chris-evans Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Your favourite red carpet rebels are swapping out their dress shoes for something more rugged. A-listers from Timothée Chalamet to Austin Butler have been pairing classic workwear boots with tailoring, sidestepping tried-and-true formal attire for a more relaxed approach to dressing. Chalamet, who has emerged as one of menswear’s most closely watched dressers, made a strong case at this year’s Golden Globes in January, pairing a custom black velvet three-piece suit by Los Angeles label Chrome... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3353711/work-boots-new-red-carpet-shoe-just-ask-timothee-chalamet-and-austin-butler https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3353711/work-boots-new-red-carpet-shoe-just-ask-timothee-chalamet-and-austin-butler Sat, 16 May 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren From blackened metals and enamel to onyx and the use of wood like ebony, monochrome jewellery designs are cropping up across new collections, bringing a luxurious edge to pieces you can wear every day. “Black is bold yet neutral, meaning it pairs effortlessly with everything and often becomes something you wear instinctively, without overthinking,” says Laura Vann, a British designer who founded her namesake jewellery label in 2013. “There’s a kind of nonchalance to black that makes it a subtle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351511/why-black-jewellery-dior-and-chaumet-have-stunning-offerings-and-its-loved-jennifer-lawrence https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351511/why-black-jewellery-dior-and-chaumet-have-stunning-offerings-and-its-loved-jennifer-lawrence Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Hardstone dials are everywhere in watchmaking right now. Over the past few years, maisons from Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget to independent family-owned makers like Biver have embraced slices of lapis, malachite, agate and other natural minerals, drawn to the depth and variation that stone brings to a dial. Within this broader revival, however, a subcategory has emerged. Dark hardstones such as tiger’s eye, obsidian, onyx and even meteorite are growing ever popular, absorbing light rather than... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Whether they’re framing bezels, scattered across dials and bracelets or adorning cases, diamonds have long played a decorative role in horology. Increasingly, however, some watchmakers are beginning to use the dazzling stones in new ways, integrating them into the construction of watches rather than merely applying them as embellishment. Diamond-set watches first emerged in the early 20th century, as watchmaking shifted from pocket watches to wristwatches, and gemstones were placed on cases and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Any discussion of watches in space inevitably begins with Omega. The brand’s Speedmaster, launched in 1957 and one of the most legendary and collectible watch models in the world, boasts an association with Nasa that dates back to the mid-1960s, when the iconic chronograph was subjected to a punishing series of tests and subsequently selected as official flight-qualified equipment for all manned missions. Sixty years on from that qualification, the Speedmaster’s role in space remains the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348375/space-watches-redefined-new-era-exploration-omega-and-more https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348375/space-watches-redefined-new-era-exploration-omega-and-more Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren All eyes were on Timothée Chalamet at the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme last December, as he arrived hand in hand with girlfriend Kylie Jenner in matching bright-orange outfits, custom made by the Hollywood-based brand Chrome Hearts. Watch fans, however, were more interested in catching a glimpse of what was strapped to Chalamet’s wrist. The actor, who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance as the Jewish table tennis champion in the Josh Safdie comedy-drama, opted for a timepiece... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348351/why-colourful-watches-are-taking-over-red-carpet-timothee-chalamet-and-tyler-creator-are-fans https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348351/why-colourful-watches-are-taking-over-red-carpet-timothee-chalamet-and-tyler-creator-are-fans Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren In luxury watchmaking, the experience surrounding a purchase is now as carefully constructed as the watches themselves, prompting a wave of new spaces designed for hosting clients. Alongside their boutiques, a handful of watchmakers have opened environments that feel more like private homes, where collectors can spend time with the brand in a way that standard retail settings don’t allow. The shift reflects a broader push to build deeper relationships with clients through new hospitality... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343450/how-luxury-watchmakers-such-audemars-piguet-are-redefining-retail-experience-clients https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343450/how-luxury-watchmakers-such-audemars-piguet-are-redefining-retail-experience-clients Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren As the Year of the Horse approaches, the jewellery world is being drawn back to the majestic creature with which humanity has had one of its longest and closest relationships. Lunar New Year begins on February 17, marking the end of the Year of the Wood Snake and the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. In Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is shaped not only by its animal but also by one of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal or water. The relationship between the animal sign and its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341005/equine-elegance-hermes-and-others-coming-year-fire-horse https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341005/equine-elegance-hermes-and-others-coming-year-fire-horse Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:00:15 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Gold has always been a symbol of prestige in watchmaking, but over the past century it has shared the spotlight with other materials. In the mid-20th century, the rise of steel sports watches from brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe reshaped ideas of what luxury could look like. During that shift, decorative goldsmithing techniques such as engraving, chiselling and hand-texturing became less visible. Now, as collectors search for pieces that celebrate artistry as much as... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3340426/gucci-and-patek-philippe-are-reviving-intricate-goldsmithing-techniques-their-watches https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3340426/gucci-and-patek-philippe-are-reviving-intricate-goldsmithing-techniques-their-watches Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Whether you’re a collector or simply curious about watchmaking, travel can offer a way to connect with horology beyond boutiques. From specialist museums to historic workshops and brand archives, these destinations reveal the places and stories that have helped shape the craft. German Watch Museum, Glashütte, Germany The small town of Glashütte has been synonymous with German watchmaking since the mid-19th century, and its dedicated museum presents a thorough review of that legacy. The German... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340134/worlds-best-watch-museums-workshops-and-archives-panerai-seiko https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340134/worlds-best-watch-museums-workshops-and-archives-panerai-seiko Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren At this year’s Venice Film Festival, Dwayne Johnson revealed a new red carpet look, trading his usual muscle-hugging tailoring for something more refined. For the premiere of The Smashing Machine, the Rock’s newest biographical sports drama film based on the life and career of mixed martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr, the 53-year-old stepped out in a custom Prada suit – his first from the brand – cut in cool grey with a double-breasted jacket and softly draped trousers over a taupe shirt.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3336064/why-men-large-muscular-builds-should-go-relaxed-cut-suit-dwayne-johnson-and-jason-momoa https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3336064/why-men-large-muscular-builds-should-go-relaxed-cut-suit-dwayne-johnson-and-jason-momoa Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:00:11 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren For more than a century, the dress watch has represented the most refined form of traditional horology. It was created to be worn with formal clothing, designed to complement rather than command attention. Typically made in precious metal – often gold or platinum – with a plain dial and a leather strap, its strength has always been its slim, elegant and mechanically straightforward approach to watchmaking. The first true dress watches appeared in the early 20th century, but their origins reach... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335701/how-dress-watches-have-evolved-and-why-theyre-coming-back-rolex-and-cartier-hermes-and-louis-vuitton https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335701/how-dress-watches-have-evolved-and-why-theyre-coming-back-rolex-and-cartier-hermes-and-louis-vuitton Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren The visual language of watchmaking has long been dominated by symmetry. Circular, square and rectangular cases have defined the landscape for centuries. Yet just as you wouldn’t let style rules dictate your entire wardrobe, there’s no reason to let them dictate the shape of every single watch. When most designs follow the same template, breaking away from it becomes all the more striking. An increasing number of brands are doing just that by moving away from obvious symmetries to experiment with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3334725/irregular-watch-designs-beyond-cartier-crash-brands-audemars-piguet-independent-names-all-have-their https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3334725/irregular-watch-designs-beyond-cartier-crash-brands-audemars-piguet-independent-names-all-have-their Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren When Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long clinched Olympic gold in Paris last summer, it wasn’t only his swordsmanship that caught attention. Around his wrist gleamed Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Vintage Alhambra bracelet – a yellow gold piece featuring five four-leaf clover motifs in red carnelian, with the four-leaf clover and the colour red long associated with good luck and courage. As photos of his victory circulated, so did close-ups of his jewellery, which also featured Cartier’s Love bangle and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332749/van-cleef-arpels-alhambra-collection-has-new-fan-base-male-athletes-and-rappers-drake-junior https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3332749/van-cleef-arpels-alhambra-collection-has-new-fan-base-male-athletes-and-rappers-drake-junior Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren When Pete Davidson arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest film, The Pickup, he did so in a Sergio Tacchini tracksuit, a look that felt both unexpected and perfectly timed. Once a fixture of tennis courts and 1980s street style, the Italian label has re-emerged as part of a broader revival. Sportswear names that slipped from view are being rediscovered, their retro, preppy edge striking a chord with a new generation eager for heritage brands that get to feel fresh again. Tacchini’s own... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3331715/how-old-school-sports-brands-are-making-fashionable-comeback-reebok-fila-and-kappa https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3331715/how-old-school-sports-brands-are-making-fashionable-comeback-reebok-fila-and-kappa Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:00:13 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Jewellery design’s latest shift isn’t about bigger stones or brighter sparkle. It’s about leaving gems exactly as they were when they were prised from the ground. Unpolished, rough stones are being used in a growing number of high and fine jewellery collections. Once seen as merely the starting point of finished gems, they’re now prized for their texture, irregular shapes and raw beauty. This resurgence is nowhere more visible than at diamond specialist De Beers. Established in 2001 as the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3330480/why-rough-uncut-gemstones-are-feted-their-raw-beauty https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3330480/why-rough-uncut-gemstones-are-feted-their-raw-beauty Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Sculptural and tactile, pebbles have long drawn designers with their simplicity and natural appeal. At the London-based label By Pariah, designer Sophie Karg takes an abstract approach to the trend. “I’ve always been drawn to organic shapes that feel both grounding and elegant,” she says. “The pebble form, in particular, offers a sense of tactility and individuality that aligns with my design ethos – pieces that are refined, modern, and carry a story.” Rather than a literal interpretation of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3330161/why-pebble-jewellery-popular-designers-world-over-agmes-and-pariah-otiumberg-and-more https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3330161/why-pebble-jewellery-popular-designers-world-over-agmes-and-pariah-otiumberg-and-more Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:00:16 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren In fashion’s shifting vocabulary, “quiet luxury” has emerged as a shorthand for refinement without ostentation, the idea that true elegance lies not in conspicuous logos, but in the subtler pleasures of cut, texture and ease. Though the term has gained popularity in recent years – fuelled by TikTok virality and the success of the HBO phenomenon Succession – certain Italian labels were fluent in this language long before it entered the mainstream. Beyond giants such as Loro Piana, Zegna and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3329902/roots-italian-quiet-luxury-aspesi-fedeli-and-barena https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3329902/roots-italian-quiet-luxury-aspesi-fedeli-and-barena Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren A 19th-century invention – originally devised to counter the effects of gravity on a watch’s accuracy – the tourbillon is now being reimagined as an artistic focal point, a visual signature that speaks to a brand’s design DNA as well as its technical skill. Across the industry, watchmakers are transforming the once-hidden regulating device into a stage on which to display their creativity. Invented by Swiss-French clockmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet around 1795 and patented in 1801, the tourbillon... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3329736/creative-tourbillons-how-dior-tiffany-and-zenith-draw-fans-jay-z-coveted-complication https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3329736/creative-tourbillons-how-dior-tiffany-and-zenith-draw-fans-jay-z-coveted-complication Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Moonstone is having a moment. Known for its soft glow and shifting colours, it’s a gemstone that jewellers from big-name houses to independent designers are increasingly turning to. But while it’s enjoying a surge in popularity, moonstone has been used in jewellery for centuries. In ancient Rome, moonstone was steeped in mythology. It was said to be formed from solidified moonlight, with some believing the image of the moon goddess Diana could be seen within its surface. In India, it was – and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3329615/moonstones-timeless-allure-shines-chanel-pomellato-and-tiffany-co-collections https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3329615/moonstones-timeless-allure-shines-chanel-pomellato-and-tiffany-co-collections Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Wei Koh has spent much of his career championing watchmaking through words. Now, he is taking his storytelling to the screen. The founder of Revolution magazine – one of the world’s leading authorities on horology – has created Man of the Hour, an eight-part documentary series produced by Refinery Media for Discovery. The show travels from Los Angeles to Geneva, Paris and Singapore, tracing the human stories behind some of the world’s most extraordinary timepieces. “For many years, I was just... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3329053/wei-kohs-man-hour-explores-lives-watchmakers-mbf-greubel-forsey https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3329053/wei-kohs-man-hour-explores-lives-watchmakers-mbf-greubel-forsey Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Honeycomb motifs are quietly emerging as a feature in luxury watchmaking, appearing across a range of recent releases. Whether used for decoration or integrated into the function of a timepiece, the hexagonal pattern has appeared in new launches from Rolex, Tissot and Chopard, each with a distinct take on the theme. Rolex made headlines in April at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva with the introduction of the Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller. Available in 36mm and 40mm sizes in white Rolesor,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3325348/why-honeycomb-designs-are-hit-rolex-tissot-and-chopard-all-making-them https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3325348/why-honeycomb-designs-are-hit-rolex-tissot-and-chopard-all-making-them Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:00:15 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren If one thing stood out at Watches and Wonders 2025, it was the return of blue. While the colour has long been a favourite in horology, this year’s releases showed how brands are pushing the palette further, delivering unexpected textures, materials and finishes – from icy platinum to matte ceramic and pearly lacquer. Rolex’s most talked-about launch, the new Land-Dweller, may have made headlines for its technical leap – the brand-new calibre 7135 and patented Dynapulse escapement – but... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3319305/blue-watches-are-back-fresh-shades-materials-and-textures-heres-our-rundown-models-matter-most-rolex https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3319305/blue-watches-are-back-fresh-shades-materials-and-textures-heres-our-rundown-models-matter-most-rolex Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren There’s no shortage of innovation in horology, but lately, it’s not just happening inside the case – it is the case. At Watches and Wonders 2025, proprietary gold alloys stole the spotlight in some of the year’s most significant launches. These aren’t your traditional precious metals – they’re patented blends developed by brands to enhance hardness, prevent fading, improve colour stability and create materials as distinctive as any dial or movement. A prime example is A. Lange & Söhne, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3316771/making-case-rolexs-everose-and-hublots-magic-gold-and-king-gold-show-latest-watchmaking-alloy https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3316771/making-case-rolexs-everose-and-hublots-magic-gold-and-king-gold-show-latest-watchmaking-alloy Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Defined by a deep, ultramarine hue, lapis lazuli is one of the world’s oldest and most storied jewellery materials. Unusually, it’s not a single mineral, but a rock composed of lazurite – responsible for its signature hue – with veins of white calcite and flecks of metallic pyrite that lend subtle marbling and a hint of sparkle. Formed within limestone under intense heat and pressure, the finest lapis has been prized for millennia at Afghanistan’s Sar‑e‑Sang mines in Badakhshan province, where... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3314712/lapis-lazuli-prized-ancient-times-its-dazzling-blue-hue-and-protective-properties-attracting-new https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3314712/lapis-lazuli-prized-ancient-times-its-dazzling-blue-hue-and-protective-properties-attracting-new Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren At this year’s Met Gala, an unexpected accessory emerged as the evening’s quiet stand-out: the walking stick. Alongside jewel-handled umbrellas, watch fobs and even an ornate monocle, these gentlemanly flourishes added a sense of old-world formality to the event’s “Tailored for You” dress code, a tribute to the tradition of Black dandyism. Met Gala co-chair A$AP Rocky carried a custom silver umbrella by New York jeweller Briony Raymond, set with 90 carats’ worth of diamonds and with a handle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3312976/fine-and-dandy-how-luxury-houses-are-embracing-return-refined-accoutrements-british-labels-dunhill https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3312976/fine-and-dandy-how-luxury-houses-are-embracing-return-refined-accoutrements-british-labels-dunhill Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:12 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Now in its eighth year, the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize has established itself as one of the most prestigious accolades in contemporary craft, celebrating innovation and creativity across a range of disciplines including ceramics, jewellery, textiles and woodwork. Launched in 2016 by Jonathan Anderson, then-creative director of Spanish luxury house Loewe, the prize was created to elevate craft and honour the artisans shaping its future. Rooted in Loewe’s beginnings as a Madrid workshop in 1846,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3312701/loewe-foundation-craft-prize-2025-japans-kunimasa-aoki-wins-striking-terracotta-sculpture-exploring https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3312701/loewe-foundation-craft-prize-2025-japans-kunimasa-aoki-wins-striking-terracotta-sculpture-exploring Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:46:05 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Timothée Chalamet has a way of making a statement on the red carpet, and his appearance at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival this February was no exception. To receive the Arlington Artist of the Year Award for his roles in A Complete Unknown and Dune: Part Two, Chalamet arrived in a striking Prada cotton shirt pulled from the brand’s archives. The bold lime green, yellow and white floral print caught the eye, while mother-of-pearl buttons and tapered cuffs added a touch of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3308809/how-boss-bold-printed-shirts-gucci-and-prada-just-pedro-pascal-and-timothee-chalamet-latest-smart https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3308809/how-boss-bold-printed-shirts-gucci-and-prada-just-pedro-pascal-and-timothee-chalamet-latest-smart Sun, 04 May 2025 22:00:30 +0000 Last December, Timothée Chalamet hit the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. While many of the ensuing headlines fixated on Chalamet’s head-to-toe Prada ’fit, which included a black leather jacket, a grey, untucked shirt, matching drill pants and a black Cuban heel – synonymous with Dylan’s style in the 60s – it was the pins attached to the actor’s lapel that caught the attention of jewellery magpies everywhere. In a touching reference to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3304857/why-lapel-pins-are-growing-trend-mens-jewellery-timothee-chalamets-bob-dylan-tribute-montblancs https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3304857/why-lapel-pins-are-growing-trend-mens-jewellery-timothee-chalamets-bob-dylan-tribute-montblancs Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:00:18 +0000 The most famous quarterback in NFL history, Tom Brady amassed an astonishing collection of luxury watches over his 23-year career. With an incredible seven Super Bowl wins to his name, Brady retired in early 2023 with an impressive haul of horological heavyweights to add to his football trophies, from grail Rolexes to highly limited, six-figure Richard Milles. Last December, for the first time ever, Brady’s most prized and rarest watches were the focus of a show-stopping auction, alongside a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3300067/how-watch-brands-rolex-timex-are-embracing-bespoke-designs-cater-individual-tastes-rocks-custom https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3300067/how-watch-brands-rolex-timex-are-embracing-bespoke-designs-cater-individual-tastes-rocks-custom Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:16 +0000 The 24th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), often referred to as the Oscars of watchmaking, brought to the fore many of the world’s leading brands and horologists. The winners, announced in November 2024, were picked from 90 finalists, selected from 273 submissions. Twenty-one watches were ultimately accorded honours in their relevant categories. There was a brand new category for 2024 – time-only watches. H. Moser & Cie was the winner here with its Streamliner Small... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3295000/why-spotlight-was-time-only-watches-2024s-oscars-watchmaking-made-popular-likes-rolex-omega-cartier https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3295000/why-spotlight-was-time-only-watches-2024s-oscars-watchmaking-made-popular-likes-rolex-omega-cartier Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:00:09 +0000 Pink watches have been popping up in the horological conversation for some time, but only recently has it felt like brands are truly walking the walk. A spate of recent launches has propelled the colourful trend into the mainstream with dials, straps and bezels in everything from bright magenta to a soft blush, through shades of blossom, salmon and coral. Last year’s “Barbiecore” trend, which dominated social media in the wake of the blockbuster movie, established pink as a staple hue for just... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3285721/pink-watch-trend-here-stay-chanel-gucci-audemars-piguet-piaget-panerai-and-jaeger-lecoultre-bring https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3285721/pink-watch-trend-here-stay-chanel-gucci-audemars-piguet-piaget-panerai-and-jaeger-lecoultre-bring Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:00:07 +0000 There’s a new mood sweeping through men’s jewellery right now. It’s relaxed, brimming with colour, and bringing a fresh energy to the most stylish jewels of the season. When it comes to men’s bracelets, there’s been quite the resurgence of fashion-forward guys ready to embrace the latest styles – and luckily for those yet to hop on the trend, there’s a great number of fun options available to jazz up your wrist. Many in the public eye have already embraced the men’s bracelet. Prince Harry, for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3281883/mens-bracelets-discover-prince-harry-david-beckham-harry-kane-and-barry-keoghans-stylish-choices https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3281883/mens-bracelets-discover-prince-harry-david-beckham-harry-kane-and-barry-keoghans-stylish-choices Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:00:14 +0000 Yellow gold may have been trending at the start of the year thanks to the viral “mob wife aesthetic” on TikTok, but recently platinum has emerged as the precious metal of the moment. A naturally occurring, silver white material, platinum – originally named platina – boasts a long and noble history. Its use is believed to date as far back as 700BC, when the ancient Egyptians used the metal to adorn tombs and hieroglyphics. It wasn’t until the 1700s, however, that the hard-wearing substance became... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3280943/why-platinum-precious-metal-moment-emma-stone-jessica-chastain-and-natalie-portman-all-wore-it https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3280943/why-platinum-precious-metal-moment-emma-stone-jessica-chastain-and-natalie-portman-all-wore-it Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:27 +0000