https://www.scmp.com/rss/516885/feed Gloria joined the SCMP in 2023 after prior stints at CNN, Reuters and Harper's Bazaar Singapore. Prior to moving to Hong Kong in 2020, Gloria graduated with a bachelor's degree from Columbia University, majoring in East Asian Studies and American Studies. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Gloria Tso Gloria Tso For much of human history, seasonal changes have inspired behavioural ones, altering our biological rhythms and brain chemistry, and affecting the way we eat, conserve energy and sleep. Today, in modern times, much of this happens unconsciously, fading into the background as we embrace outdoor temperature changes with our wardrobe choices and suffer from bouts of seasonal allergies or seasonal depression. Beijing-born, Brooklyn-based artist Juno Shen suffered through many seasons before a bad... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3354351/artist-juno-shen-has-built-song-dynasty-teahouse-todays-new-yorkers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3354351/artist-juno-shen-has-built-song-dynasty-teahouse-todays-new-yorkers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso What do a filmmaker, an architect and an Olympic swimmer all have in common? More than you might think, according to an insightful conversation held in Hong Kong recently, which brought together three of the city’s most prominent figures: Juno Mak, the director, writer and producer behind 2025 crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night; Betty Ng, the founder of architecture and design studio Collective and an adjunct associate professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong; and Siobhan Haughey, a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354330/style-edit-chanels-hong-kong-fireside-chat-discuss-all-things-time-and-j12?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354330/style-edit-chanels-hong-kong-fireside-chat-discuss-all-things-time-and-j12?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:07 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Every May, the fashion world’s attention turns to the French Riviera, where esteemed filmmakers and celebrities take over the red carpets of Cannes. A major showcase for fashion and jewellery from the world’s top luxury maisons, the Cannes Film Festival carries as much cultural cachet – and earned media value – as the Oscars or the Met Gala. Here are some stand-out red carpet moments from the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival. Demi Moore in Jacquemus, Chopard and Gucci The Substance (2024) star... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3354197/cannes-film-festivals-stand-out-looks-demi-moore-daisy-edgar-jones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3354197/cannes-film-festivals-stand-out-looks-demi-moore-daisy-edgar-jones?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 May 2026 06:33:41 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso American jeweller Tiffany & Co. is rapidly bolstering its physical presence in Asia. Anchored by stand-out store openings in Tokyo’s Ginza district and Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, the LVMH-owned house may now be as well-known for these stores as for its jewellery – each store is built to resemble a work of art and is inspired, in some way or another, by Tiffany & Co.’s extensive archives and history. The latest addition to its stunning line-up of retail destinations is the new Hong Kong store... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353129/style-edit-tiffany-co-brings-new-york-flair-hong-kongs-lee-gardens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353129/style-edit-tiffany-co-brings-new-york-flair-hong-kongs-lee-gardens?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 May 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Nichapat Suphap is undoubtedly one of the most powerful movers and shakers in show business today. The Thai editor, entrepreneur and founder of The Venture Management works with the hottest Asian stars of the moment, putting actors and now luxury brand ambassadors like Vachirawit “Bright” Chivaaree and Nattawin “Apo” Wattanagitiphat on the global map. She’s also a Met Gala regular, becoming the first-ever Thai attendee when she wore a purple gown designed by friend Peter Dundas to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352431/nichapat-suphap-her-dream-met-gala-look-robert-wun-she-also-collaborated-casey-curran?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3352431/nichapat-suphap-her-dream-met-gala-look-robert-wun-she-also-collaborated-casey-curran?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 May 2026 03:34:34 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso It’s not just human influencers who regularly rock social media – the popularity of animal influencers is only growing by the day too. Our fashionable furry friends are taking over the internet, one elegantly styled portrait at a time. Here are three dog influencers you should follow right now for style inspo, as well as to keep abreast of the season’s hottest trends. Kala the Italian Greyhound (@tikatheiggy) Italian Greyhounds, nicknamed “Iggy” for short, are also among the most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351715/3-fashionable-dog-influencers-follow-tikatheiggy-mensweardog?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3351715/3-fashionable-dog-influencers-follow-tikatheiggy-mensweardog?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Widely regarded as Britain’s most influential fashion designer, the late Vivienne Westwood is often remembered as much for her jewellery as for her clothes. It was 1986 when her now-iconic brand logo, The Orb, was born, inspired by British royal insignia but infused with Westwood’s signature rebellious touch. Today, her version of the royal orb, adorned with the rings of Saturn, is a house staple adorning choker necklaces and other punk jewellery pieces, like talismans representing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352002/vivienne-westwood-jewellery-exhibition-macau-pays-homage-late-designer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352002/vivienne-westwood-jewellery-exhibition-macau-pays-homage-late-designer?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:57:34 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Everyone wants to be a “Gong girl” these days. Parsons-trained, Shanghai-based designer Mark Gong’s pieces have been everywhere lately, spotted on the likes of Margot Robbie during the Wuthering Heights press tour, Jennie and Lisa on Blackpink’s Deadline world tour, and Jenna Ortega promoting season two of Wednesday. One celebrity, however, stands above the rest in Gong’s memory. “Rihanna is a goddess for me, no matter what,” he says with a laugh outside his Shanghai Fashion Week showroom,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351696/mark-gong-loved-rihanna-lisa-and-jenna-ortega-designing-modern-woman?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351696/mark-gong-loved-rihanna-lisa-and-jenna-ortega-designing-modern-woman?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Across Asia, eyewear brands are having a moment. From South Korea’s Gentle Monster to Sunnies Studios from the Philippines, these companies are finding a global audience thanks to their trendy styles, hi-tech features and in-store experiences – and installations that have transformed retail destinations into tourist hotspots. Here in Hong Kong, A. Society has set out to do all that and then some since launching in 2018, putting a distinctly local twist on its campaigns and activations. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350968/societys-founders-hong-kong-eyewear-brands-local-soul-and-global-reach?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350968/societys-founders-hong-kong-eyewear-brands-local-soul-and-global-reach?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Serving impeccable looks with a healthy dose of side eye, Samantha, the statuesque figure and irresistibly groomed face of the popular Instagram account @afghanhoundinthecity, isn’t your typical supermodel. She isn’t human, either, as her humorously self-evident handle might suggest. But the three-year-old, Edinburgh-based Afghan hound has been turning heads the world over with her masterfully styled portraits on social media, which look like they’ve been pulled straight from the pages of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3350457/meet-samantha-edinburghs-afghan-hound-supermodel-and-instagram-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Yves Saint Laurent famously once said that fashion fades, but style is eternal. For designer Filippo Sorcinelli, who fashions garments for one of the world’s most revered religious figures, that statement carries even greater weight. Having dressed three popes – Benedict, Francis and now Leo – for some of their most notable appearances for the better part of two decades, Sorcinelli, 50, is now affectionately known as the pope’s tailor, his intricately embroidered liturgical vestments akin to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349975/designer-filippo-sorcinelli-dressing-last-three-popes-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349975/designer-filippo-sorcinelli-dressing-last-three-popes-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Behind the scenes at menswear brand Feng Chen Wang’s 10th anniversary show at Shanghai Fashion Week, amid the sound of camera flashes going off every second and the overpowering smell of hairspray, the first thing that strikes me is the vibrant range of hair colours on display. One model’s hair is white as snow; another is of a fiery red hue. A third one has strands in an electric shade of blue. Everyone looks eccentric, but no one feels out of place. The intimate backstage moments are somehow... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:54:38 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From representing her home country on magazine covers to running a global beauty brand, British-Filipina model Georgina Wilson-Burnand is the quintessential “It” girl in all respects. The former host of Asia’s Next Top Model co-founded Sunnies Studios in the Philippines back in 2013, and has since expanded it from what was once a small line of stylish sunglasses to a full-on beauty brand offering a wide range of eyewear services as well as skincare and cosmetic products. Wilson-Burnand – a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348471/georgina-wilson-burnand-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-travel-favourites-and-white-lotus-obsession?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso One look at the queue for a Chopova Lowena sample sale feels a little like peeking inside a high school auditorium filled with an eccentric, yet effortlessly well-dressed congregation of cool girls and quirky kids. You’ll see fans united by their love for London’s most punk rock brand on the block, lining up for a chance to nab one of Chopova Lowena’s highly coveted carabiner skirts. You wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking they were queuing up for a celebrity sighting. But the passion of Chopova... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348513/how-london-brand-chopova-lowena-and-its-cult-carabiner-skirt-came-be-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348513/how-london-brand-chopova-lowena-and-its-cult-carabiner-skirt-came-be-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Something about curved lines with a cheeky twist makes you stop in your tracks walking down the street in Hong Kong. It’s easy to be desensitised to the world these days, but it’s still possible to be surprised by street artist Lousy’s drawings, which might fool you at first glance with their subversive simplicity. His are a clever take on surrealism served with a knowing wink on the side, from his signature “kiss face” once plastered on a doorway in Peel Street to his primal, hieroglyph-like... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347319/how-lousy-bringing-satire-surrealism-and-cheeky-graffiti-hong-kongs-streets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347319/how-lousy-bringing-satire-surrealism-and-cheeky-graffiti-hong-kongs-streets?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:17 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Significantly underrated compared with its Southeast Asian neighbours Vietnam and Thailand, Cambodia is a culture vulture’s paradise. Though the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap still attract millions of visitors every year, the city surroundings – as well as the country’s capital, Phnom Penh – are considerably less overrun with tourists than nearby megacities like Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. Here are some destinations worth checking out on your next visit to Cambodia, if you choose... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3346288/beyond-angkor-wats-allure-discovering-cambodias-hidden-gems-siem-reap-and-phnom-penh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3346288/beyond-angkor-wats-allure-discovering-cambodias-hidden-gems-siem-reap-and-phnom-penh?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:14 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso There’s a glow to Romi Beauty’s products – a hint of vibrant lip oil here and a dab of smooth tinted moisturiser there leaves you feeling brighter than before. That’s entirely by design, say the Singaporean founders – Arissa Cheo, Lin Ting and Yoyo Cao – who intend for the brand to highlight natural beauty rather than hide it. Consumers, especially in Asia, have responded well to Romi Beauty’s make-up and skincare hybrids. Not only has the brand been well received in its hometown, says Cao,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3346034/romi-beautys-founders-creating-multitasking-products-asian-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3346034/romi-beautys-founders-creating-multitasking-products-asian-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Since moving to Singapore at the age of 13, style icon Yoyo Cao has arguably become the most famous influencer in the city state. Macau-born Cao has since made a name for herself beyond fashion, launching her popular brand Romi Beauty in 2022. Here are some of her favourite looks from the past 20 years. 2014 Some days a little red makes me feel different. Here I’m accessorising with Maison Margiela shoes, Colette sunglasses, a Mark Cross bag and Lack of Color hat at Paris Fashion... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345519/flashback-style-icon-yoyo-cao-looks-back-her-favourite-outfits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345519/flashback-style-icon-yoyo-cao-looks-back-her-favourite-outfits?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Stylist and influencer Faye Tsui is a true born-and-raised Hongkonger, having built her career from the ground up in the city, starting out as a personal assistant to Lan Kwai Fong mogul Allan Zeman in 2005. After a stint in London studying at Central Saint Martins, Tsui moved back to start her career in fashion, and now regularly works with and makes appearances for luxury brands like Tiffany & Co. and Burberry. Here are her favourite looks from the past 20 years. 2009 Wearing a one-of-a-kind... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345505/flashback-faye-tsui-recalls-her-bold-chanel-gucci-and-celine-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345505/flashback-faye-tsui-recalls-her-bold-chanel-gucci-and-celine-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Jeff Staple may be a hero to hypebeasts, but he has little interest in owning that status among the streetwear fanatics who catapulted him to fame in the first place. Legend has it, the sneaker designer and streetwear icon born Jeff Ng first launched his brand Staple back in 1997 after a store manager saw him wearing a T-shirt he had printed himself, and ordered some to sell in his shop. Today, his brand is as much a New York staple as the subway, the Statue of Liberty or dollar-slice pizza, and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3345674/jeff-staple-designer-nike-pigeon-going-beyond-hype-sneakers-and-streetwear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3345674/jeff-staple-designer-nike-pigeon-going-beyond-hype-sneakers-and-streetwear?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Brand strategist Calvin Wang has made a formidable name for himself – formerly as a retail analyst and buyer for Christian Louboutin and Lane Crawford, now as the co-founder of contemporary fine jewellery brand Pen Mané. He knows a thing or two about posing for the camera, too, having built a sizeable Instagram following showing off his sleek and well-considered sense of style. Here are some of his favourite looks from the past two decades. 2018 We were in Marrakech, Morocco, to celebrate our... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345415/flashback-calvin-wang-revisits-his-love-chanel-and-dries-van-noten?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345415/flashback-calvin-wang-revisits-his-love-chanel-and-dries-van-noten?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Over the years, Declan Chan has lived many lives as a stylist, influencer, editor and now co-founder of his own scented candle brand, Aotrom. Along the way, he’s become one of Hong Kong’s most respected fashion voices, frequently travelling the world as a style consultant and connector between celebrities, KOLs and luxury brands. Here are some of his favourite looks from the past 20 years. 2015 This was one of my first street style moments wearing a Bobby Abley ensemble – it sort of defined my... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345399/flashback-style-consultant-declan-chan-his-favourite-outfits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345399/flashback-style-consultant-declan-chan-his-favourite-outfits?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso California-born, Hong Kong-raised stylist and fashion consultant Justine Lee has built a reputation as one of the most stylish influencers in Asia after nearly two decades in the industry. Lee, formerly the fashion director at Tatler Hong Kong, has a keen editorial eye that shines through in each of her fashion choices, as seen on her well-curated Instagram. Here are some of her favourite looks from the past 20 years, in her own words. 2016 This was my look for the Tatler Ball in 2016, from the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345352/flashback-justine-lee-recalls-her-best-designer-fashion-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345352/flashback-justine-lee-recalls-her-best-designer-fashion-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Susanna Lau, better known to her legion of followers as Susie Bubble, got her start as a fashion blogger in 2006 with the launch of her blog, Style Bubble. Since then the London-based Lau has emerged as one of fashion’s most exciting voices, and as a respected journalist who regularly contributes to publications like The Business of Fashion. Here are some of her favourite looks from the past 20 years, in her own words. 2010 At this Lanvin H&M party which was super fun, I love that I was wearing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345214/flashback-susie-bubble-remembers-her-fave-fashion-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345214/flashback-susie-bubble-remembers-her-fave-fashion-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Bryan Yambao, a Filipino blogger, influencer and editor now known as Bryanboy, is known in equal measure for his daring looks and sharp commentary on the season’s hottest trends. Since 2022, he has served as editor-in-chief of Perfect Magazine. Here are his favourite looks from the past 20 years, in his own words. 2011 This Maison Margiela fur hat that I wore at the autumn/winter 2011 Marc Jacobs show literally took an entire suitcase. Oh, to be young, innocent and free to wear absolutely... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345149/flashback-filipino-influencer-bryanboy-introduces-his-favourite-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3345149/flashback-filipino-influencer-bryanboy-introduces-his-favourite-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:17 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Japanese designer Izumi Ogino has built a formidable career in fashion after time spent working in retail in Hong Kong in the 1980s. She introduced Italian brands to the region before launching her own brand, Anteprima, in Milan in 1993 and becoming the first Japanese female designer to show at Milan Fashion Week. Anteprima has since established itself as one of a select few luxury brands that successfully bridges fashion and art; the brand collaborates frequently with leading artists from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344857/how-luxury-brand-anteprima-brought-japanese-art-milan-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344857/how-luxury-brand-anteprima-brought-japanese-art-milan-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Long before Tina Leung became a reality television star with Bling Empire: New York, the Hong Kong-born stylist was already famous for her work with celebrity clients like Karen Mok and luxury brands like Valentino and Gucci. Now based in the Big Apple, Leung counts popular fashion designers Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung among her closest friends – together, they co-founded the collective House of Slay to combat anti-Asian discrimination during the pandemic. Here we see some of her favourite... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3344881/flashback-stylist-tina-leung-looks-back-her-favourite-outfits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3344881/flashback-stylist-tina-leung-looks-back-her-favourite-outfits?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:00:15 +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 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Amanda Cheung – entrepreneur, philanthropist and entertaining conversationalist – is quickly jotting down notes and sketching out mind maps when I catch up with her on an average Wednesday afternoon. The born-and-raised Hongkonger is managing director of the charity First Initiative Foundation (FIF), established in 2010 by her mother, jewellery designer and philanthropist Michelle Ong. Cheung seems to talk – and think – with her hands, as if an endless stream of thoughts and ideas is at her... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3344294/amanda-cheung-reimagining-philanthropy-nightlife-and-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3344294/amanda-cheung-reimagining-philanthropy-nightlife-and-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:15:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Like many of the greatest love stories of all time, the tale of how Swiss jewellery brand Aglagla came to be begins with a perfect match. “Five years ago, it was really a side operation,” says Lyla Marsol, the creative brains behind the brand, who produces one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces and earrings in her Geneva atelier out of vintage glass beads sourced from Paris. “I’m a painter, an artist, and I started [designing jewellery] on the side. I did it alone for two and a half, three years and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343457/how-lyla-marsol-and-anouck-mutsaerts-grew-jewellery-brand-aglagla-out-colourful-beads?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343457/how-lyla-marsol-and-anouck-mutsaerts-grew-jewellery-brand-aglagla-out-colourful-beads?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Based on Kevin Kwan’s 2013 novel, Crazy Rich Asians was a huge box office success on its release in 2018. A major moment for Asian representation in Hollywood, the film made stars out of a number of its cast, including Malaysian-born actor Henry Golding and his comic foil, Hong Kong-born comedian Jimmy O. Yang. Just in time for Lunar New Year, we look back at the most memorable characters through the lens of the Chinese zodiac. Which character are you most like? Araminta Lee (Sonoya Mizuno):... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3343696/which-crazy-rich-asians-star-are-you-according-chinese-zodiac?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3343696/which-crazy-rich-asians-star-are-you-according-chinese-zodiac?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:00:15 +0000 Reuters,dpa,Gloria Tso Reuters,dpa,Gloria Tso This season, the women’s ready-to-wear Big Four circuit kicked off on February 11 in New York, ‍and there’s an exciting array of debuts, returns and reinvention in store. The week opened with a high-profile show: Rachel Scott’s official debut at Proenza Schouler, following her midseason arrival last year, when she stepped in to refine work already under way. In her show notes, Scott wrote of keeping a “proximity to art” and “an edge sharpened by the city”. This manifested in lightly rumpled... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3343690/whats-hot-new-york-fashion-week-calvin-klein-coach-and-michael-kors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3343690/whats-hot-new-york-fashion-week-calvin-klein-coach-and-michael-kors?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:21:34 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Multidisciplinary artists Michele Chu and Nicholas Wong are shaking up the Hong Kong creative scene with works that transcend time and space. Renowned for his poetry exploring themes including queer identity, Wong has been featured in projects by Hong Kong’s M+ and New York’s Guggenheim, and he has since expanded into painting and other mediums. Chu, a designer by training, has carved a niche for herself as an interdisciplinary artist, with works like inti-gym, previously on display at Hong... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/article/3343493/conversation-michele-chu-and-nicholas-wong-talk-artistic-mediums-and-pressures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/article/3343493/conversation-michele-chu-and-nicholas-wong-talk-artistic-mediums-and-pressures?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:22 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Style by SCMP celebrated its 20th anniversary with a star-studded party at Grand Majestic Sichuan on Wednesday, attended by the likes of Hong Kong luminaries like designer Vivienne Tam and entrepreneur Kevin Poon, celebrities Elva Ni and Grace Chan, and star athletes Ryan Choi and Cecilia Yeung. Over two decades of editorial excellence were on full display in a special exhibition showcasing the cultural milestones that have come to shape luxury fashion – and the pages of our magazine – over the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3343297/inside-style-scmps-star-studded-20th-anniversary-party-bmw-saicho-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3343297/inside-style-scmps-star-studded-20th-anniversary-party-bmw-saicho-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:11:20 +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 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Style by SCMP turns 20 this year. In celebration of this momentous milestone, our special anniversary issue hitting news-stands this Friday, February 13, features many bright talents who have helped make Hong Kong – and the wider Asia region – a creative powerhouse over the past two decades. That includes pre-eminent tastemakers like designer Barney Cheng and supermodel Qiqi Yam, as well as next-gen talents like Andrew and Tate Mok of local creative duo OffgodTate. As we sit back and ready... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3342875/style-scmp-turns-20-we-look-back-our-archive-covers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3342875/style-scmp-turns-20-we-look-back-our-archive-covers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:15:25 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Established in 2018, Thai fashion brand Gentlewoman has rapidly ascended to become one of Asia’s hottest names thanks to its signature tote bag, now ubiquitous on the streets of Hong Kong and across the region. Along with co-founders Raya Wannapinyo and Siripa Rueangwutthisakulchai, Jitpon Siriwattanamathangkur helped steer the ship through economic uncertainties during the pandemic, emerging with a stronger and more successful business model based on timely, trendy fashion drops and hit... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3342628/how-thailands-gentlewoman-became-asias-hottest-fashion-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3342628/how-thailands-gentlewoman-became-asias-hottest-fashion-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:16 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Certain names have gone down in Hollywood history as much for their aura as the people who inherited them in the first place. Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne and Cary Grant are all so legendary now that you likely don’t realise none of them were born with those names to begin with. Some young stars, however, don’t need help from a movie studio to come up with names that seem destined for cinematic greatness. “My parents cooked it up,” 23-year-old actress Johnny Sequoyah says of her... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3341664/actress-johnny-sequoyah-making-name-herself-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3341664/actress-johnny-sequoyah-making-name-herself-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Back in 2014, high-profile female executives like Sheryl Sandberg were leaning in to rebrand feminism for a new generation, everybody wanted to be a #girlboss, and hustle culture was at its peak. Meanwhile, 16-year-old menstrual care activist Nadya Okamoto was just getting started. “I started a non-profit [and] there were a lot of exciting things happening – awards and a lot of praise,” Okamoto tells me on the phone from New York. In the decade since launching that organisation to combat period... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3341372/menstrual-care-activist-nadya-okamoto-founding-august-and-challenging-norms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3341372/menstrual-care-activist-nadya-okamoto-founding-august-and-challenging-norms?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:12 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso “It’s a story of potluck, karaoke, gambling, smoking,” London-based designer Hung La muses as he leans back into the sofa on a recent stopover in Hong Kong. He looks relaxed, making himself at home somewhere far from home, reflecting on the mix of influences behind his hit menswear brand Lu’u Dan, the Vietnamese term for a “dangerous man” or “bad boy”. All that’s missing as La tells this story is a cigarette dangling from his mouth. “I’ve come full circle in my life and career,” he says. “All... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3340981/designer-hung-la-inspo-behind-his-bad-boy-brand-luu-dan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3340981/designer-hung-la-inspo-behind-his-bad-boy-brand-luu-dan?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:17:31 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso I never thought I’d confuse the South China Sea for the Mediterranean, but here we are, situated on a cosy strip of sand just outside the charming city of Nha Trang. Villa le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel – Spanish luxury hotel chain Gran Meliá’s first property in Asia – is Vietnam’s answer to a southern European escape. Think Mediterranean beach club vibes with local flair and a vibrant holiday experience as colourful as the quintessential Spanish holiday, complete with the unmistakable warmth of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3340085/asian-charm-mediterranean-mood-greets-guests-vietnams-villa-le-corail-resort?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3340085/asian-charm-mediterranean-mood-greets-guests-vietnams-villa-le-corail-resort?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:00:14 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Actress, singer and bona fide 21st-century beauty icon Willow Smith has been a trendsetter ever since she burst onto the scene at just 10 years old. From whipping her hair in her musical debut – braids and all – to wowing crowds at fashion week with edgy, experimental make-up looks season after season, Smith has never been afraid to challenge norms, demonstrating that beauty is itself a radical form of self-expression. “My icons are Grace Jones, Erykah Badu and Lisa Bonet,” Smith mused over a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3338895/style-edit-willow-smith-individual-beauty-through-new-dior-addict-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3338895/style-edit-willow-smith-individual-beauty-through-new-dior-addict-campaign?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:00:17 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso If you ever get up close and personal with a natural diamond, you might be surprised at just how natural it looks, artist Annette Fernando tells me at a recent event by A Diamond Is Forever, held in partnership with Hong Kong luxury department store Lane Crawford. The London-based multidisciplinary artist was tapped to take part in A Diamond Is Forever’s latest campaign, The Forever Gifts: A Natural Diamond Series, and found a way to connect with diamonds by drawing them in her preferred... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3338720/style-edit-diamond-forever-presents-forever-gifts-natural-diamond-series?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3338720/style-edit-diamond-forever-presents-forever-gifts-natural-diamond-series?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:05:12 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Fashion’s ultimate fanboy and fly on the wall Hanan Besovic – better known by his Instagram handle, @ideservecouture – isn’t here for followers or fame. “I’m here to uplift and spread the gospel of fashion,” Besovic tells me on a recent stopover in Hong Kong. “Do I criticise fashion? Yes. Do I think that I’m a critic? No. Do I deserve to be a critic? I deserve to be me. I’m not striving for anything else.” The self-described “supporting” actor in fashion now stands as one of the industry’s most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3337268/fashion-outsider-hanan-besovic-american-vogue-duran-lantinks-debut-jean-paul-gaultier-and-loving-bad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3337268/fashion-outsider-hanan-besovic-american-vogue-duran-lantinks-debut-jean-paul-gaultier-and-loving-bad?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:16 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso What makes a truly powerful statement piece in fashion? For a growing number of designers today, the answer is avant-garde upcycling, a method as much about the subliminal messaging behind an item of clothing as the unusual materials being reused to produce it. Younger labels like Ellen Hodakova Larsson’s Hodakova and Dauphinette by Olivia Cheng have taken off thanks to bold, buzzy designs made with sustainability in mind – think statement pieces made out of everything from recycled and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3336455/listers-are-turning-heads-upcycled-looks-rose-blackpink-jenna-ortega?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3336455/listers-are-turning-heads-upcycled-looks-rose-blackpink-jenna-ortega?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:00:18 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso I am neither a gambler nor a golfer, but in my current environment, I learn quickly. Here at Hoiana Resort & Golf, a massive integrated resort covering nearly 1,000 hectares of land along the coast of central Vietnam, I find myself pursuing new activities at every corner – playing pickleball, cooking up salads and spring rolls, embracing all the whims of resort life and going with the flow with every step. Located a short drive away from the ancient town of Hoi An and just outside the beach... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3335770/vietnams-hoiana-resort-golf-perfect-seaside-escape-instagram-worthy-views?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3335770/vietnams-hoiana-resort-golf-perfect-seaside-escape-instagram-worthy-views?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:14 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso As 2025 draws to a close, the year may best be remembered for all the new runway and red carpet fashion, given the unprecedented number of new designers making debuts at major luxury houses, from Dior to Chanel. One major trend from yesteryear, however, is here to stay. From Sabrina Carpenter’s multiple Bob Mackie looks at the MTV Video Music Awards to Emma Stone’s Gwyneth Paltrow moment in vintage Donna Karan, celebrities gave us no shortage of major archival fashion pulls to admire this year.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3335697/13-celebrities-who-channelled-vintage-vibes-red-carpet-ariana-grande-sabrina-carpenter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3335697/13-celebrities-who-channelled-vintage-vibes-red-carpet-ariana-grande-sabrina-carpenter?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:13 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Are tote bags the new status symbol? Trader Joe’s seems to think so. The popular American grocery store chain is having a big year thanks to its US$3 mini totes, a product so popular the brand just dropped even tinier micro versions for a fraction of the price. But Trader Joe’s is far from the only company cashing in on the idea of toting around an accessory which feels, if not quite luxury, somewhat exclusive. From cult favourite bookstores like Daunt Books and Shakespeare & Company to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3334061/8-viral-tote-bags-trader-joes-gentlewoman-and-emily-ratajkowskis-daunt-books-tote?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3334061/8-viral-tote-bags-trader-joes-gentlewoman-and-emily-ratajkowskis-daunt-books-tote?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso For as long as many of us can remember, diamonds have been coveted for their monetary and sentimental value as much as for their inherent mystery. Take the epic 1997 film Titanic with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, where a team of treasure hunters searches amid the wreckage of the titular doomed ship for the Heart of the Ocean, a fictional diamond that symbolises the bond between the film’s protagonists, Rose and Jack. It’s a timeless love story that encapsulates our forever fascination... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333658/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-launches-discover-diamond-art-and-science-programme?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333658/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-launches-discover-diamond-art-and-science-programme?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:00:20 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Wicked may very well be remembered for making movie magic off screen just as well as on. Walking the red carpet premieres across Paris, London, São Paulo, Singapore and New York, stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum have enamoured fans worldwide with their on-theme method dressing choices. This was all in honour of the film’s second chapter, Wicked: For Good, hitting the silver screen this weekend. Keep scrolling for stand-out looks from the Wicked... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3333227/24-stand-out-looks-wicked-press-tour-ariana-grande-balenciaga-jonathan-bailey-gucci-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3333227/24-stand-out-looks-wicked-press-tour-ariana-grande-balenciaga-jonathan-bailey-gucci-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:43:25 +0000