https://www.scmp.com/rss/72/feed A multimedia online portal for luxury lifestyle, fashion, watches and jewellery, gastronomy, art, travel and design en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Netflix’s brand new comedy film, Roommates, has been making a splash online. Directed by Chandler Levack, the film stars Sadie Sandler – daughter of Adam Sandler – and Chloe East as college students Devon and Celeste. The pair are polar opposites who nonetheless bond at their first-year orientation and decide to room together. However, things fall apart when their clashing personalities give way to a passive-aggressive showdown. Alongside Sandler, the film also stars other famous nepo babies,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350450/meet-chris-rocks-daughter-zahra-rock-who-just-made-her-film-debut-netflixs-roommates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350450/meet-chris-rocks-daughter-zahra-rock-who-just-made-her-film-debut-netflixs-roommates?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2015, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts acquired a piece of prime real estate in the heart of Amsterdam. Located on the Prinsengracht in the city’s historic Canal District, the landmark building began its life as an orphanage in 1665, before becoming the Palace of Justice in the 1820s. After being vacated in 2010, it fell into disrepair and was occupied by squatters – but in 2015, the Hong Kong-based hospitality company became its new owner. It took almost 10 years to bring the neoclassical building... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon In November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made one of the most exciting discoveries of the modern era when he opened the tomb of the young King Tutankhamen, to find that all its precious 3,200-year-old treasure lay intact within. Now, a century later, those treasures along with others spanning 7,000 years of human history are being displayed together in the new six-storey Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt. Wandering around the museum, Egyptian jewellery designers, Amina Ghali and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350465/100-years-after-king-tuts-discovery-ancient-egypt-inspires-new-wave-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350465/100-years-after-king-tuts-discovery-ancient-egypt-inspires-new-wave-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:14 +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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa The Apple TV dramedy Your Friends & Neighbors, starring and executive produced by Jon Hamm, returned with a second season on April 3 – and its third season has already been renewed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Apple TV (@appletv) Hamm portrays Andrew Coop, a divorced former hedge fund manager who starts stealing from his wealthy neighbours to maintain his lavish lifestyle after getting fired from his job. The show’s second season sees the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350442/meet-aimee-carrero-who-stars-apple-tvs-your-friends-neighbors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350442/meet-aimee-carrero-who-stars-apple-tvs-your-friends-neighbors?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The record-breaking 66 brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders this year gave us plenty of exotic complications, materials and designs, but as market share between top, middle and smaller scale brands continues to shift wildly amid universal price increases, this year’s biggest releases seem geared to making watches more universally wearable, durable and modernised. Brands experimented with familiar materials like platinum or titanium, but began to expand possibilities for ceramic, forged... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:44:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Richard Mille, material innovation and design are treated as equal partners. With the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics range, that relationship is explored through colour, texture and the added complexity of gem-setting – resulting in a collection that feels contemporary while remaining technically grounded. Conceived as the final chapter of a creative exploration that began in 2021, the 2026 edition refines and distils the idea of colour within high watchmaking. Limited to just 50 pieces per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350234/style-edit-richard-milles-vibrant-coloured-ceramics-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350234/style-edit-richard-milles-vibrant-coloured-ceramics-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:19 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter IWC Schaffhausen takes to the skies this year as the Swiss luxury watch brand celebrates 90 years of one of its most seminal designs, the Pilot’s Watch. For this year’s festivities, the brand goes literally above and beyond, as two of its major Pilot’s Watch releases take watchmaking “beyond the sky and into space”. The Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive takes IWC’s 90 years of aviation watch excellence to the extreme, especially after the manufacturer’s participation in the Inspiration4 and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350131/style-edit-iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-its-pilots-watchs-90th-anniversary-cosmic-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350131/style-edit-iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-its-pilots-watchs-90th-anniversary-cosmic-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:15 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa The Testaments, a sequel to the 2017 series The Handmaid’s Tale, premiered on Hulu on April 8. Elisabeth Moss reprises her role as June Osborne, the protagonist in The Handmaid’s Tale. The new series follows June’s daughter Agnes (Chase Infiniti) and her friend Daisy, played by Hollywood newcomer Lucy Halliday, as the teenage girls navigate the dystopic society they live in. The show’s cast also includes Sabrina Carpenter’s former Disney Channel co-star Rowan Blanchard. Meanwhile, Ann Dowd... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350247/meet-testaments-actress-lucy-halliday-who-won-bafta-scotland-award-her-first-film-role?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350247/meet-testaments-actress-lucy-halliday-who-won-bafta-scotland-award-her-first-film-role?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Lynn Farah Lynn Farah When he was 13 years old, Joseph Baena discovered that his father was Hollywood star and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger. But instead of riding the fame train, he opted to keep his mother Mildred Baena’s surname – a move that was one of the most defining moments of his life. Baena, 28, has since followed in his father’s footsteps though – not only entering the acting industry, but also taking fitness tips from him. The resemblance between father and son is uncanny: on March 28, Baena set the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350296/who-arnold-schwarzeneggers-mini-me-son-joseph-baena-whos-actor-and-bodybuilder?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350296/who-arnold-schwarzeneggers-mini-me-son-joseph-baena-whos-actor-and-bodybuilder?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:55:27 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Breguet’s Tradition collection dates back to 2005 – but its antecedents stretch far further into the past than that. In fact, with its inspiration from classic pieces from the Breguet archive, the collection can trace its history right back to watches made in the 18th century by the brand’s legendary founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet. The story begins with the Souscription watches that were invented in 1796 and sold, as their name suggests, on a subscription basis. They led to the Tact line,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350046/style-edit-breguets-tradition-collection-puts-movement-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350046/style-edit-breguets-tradition-collection-puts-movement-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Vitamin C serums are powerhouse products that help you achieve supple and glowing skin. The ingredient, favoured by top dermatologists, is generally used to brighten the complexion and stimulate collagen production, which helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation and other signs of ageing. Many use it before applying sunscreen in the morning. Here are four stand-out serums to consider adding to your vanity. Augustinus Bader Loyal fans of Augustinus Bader now have another one of the brand’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3350171/4-best-vitamin-c-serums-supple-and-glowing-skin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3350171/4-best-vitamin-c-serums-supple-and-glowing-skin?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Nicole Kidman’s latest role may be her most unexpected yet. The Oscar-winning actress – known for her transformative performances in 1990s and 2000s classics like Moulin Rouge, Eyes Wide Shut and The Hours, and more recently, the 2024 erotic thriller Babygirl – revealed during a recent talk at the University of San Francisco that she is training to become a death doula. Kidman shared that the death of her mother in 2024 inspired her decision. “As my mother was passing, she was lonely, and there... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350165/explainer-what-death-doula-and-why-nicole-kidman-training-become-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350165/explainer-what-death-doula-and-why-nicole-kidman-training-become-one?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:47 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The highly anticipated Olivier Awards 2026, the UK’s answer to the Tony Awards that took place on April 12 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, was a star-studded affair. Snow White star Rachel Zegler won best actress in a musical for Jamie Lloyd’s Evita. Jack Holden took home the best actor award for Kenrex, beating Tom Hiddleston, Sean Hayes, David Shields and Bryan Cranston. Cranston is known for playing Walter White in the crime drama Breaking Bad (2008-2013) and lovable dad Hal in the 2000s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350136/meet-robin-dearden-wife-malcolm-middle-and-breaking-bad-star-bryan-cranston?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350136/meet-robin-dearden-wife-malcolm-middle-and-breaking-bad-star-bryan-cranston?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:18 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Emmy-winning actress Jean Smart arrived hand in hand with her boyfriend, Joe Pacheco, at the fifth and final season premiere of Hacks in Los Angeles earlier this week. The 74-year-old actress stars as Deborah Vance, a veteran comedian whose humorous dynamic with up-and-coming writer Ava Daniels (played by Hannah Einbinder) unfolds throughout the hit HBO Max comedy series. This is not the first time Smart’s boyfriend has accompanied her on the red carpet. Just earlier this January, Smart and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349848/who-hacks-actress-jean-smarts-boyfriend-joe-pacheco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349848/who-hacks-actress-jean-smarts-boyfriend-joe-pacheco?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre While it’s too soon to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on luxury watch sales, the Iran war has already wreaked havoc on the logistics of an industry that heavily relies on the free flow of goods and people. One of the hottest topics at Watches and Wonders – the annual fair currently under way in Geneva – has been the disruptions that international editors and retailers heading to the event have experienced due to the crisis. After the US attacked Iran in late February, causing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:25:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Rolex has long been associated with golf’s biggest stages, and its partnership with the Masters Tournament reflects that positioning. Each April, all eyes turn to the Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters is the first of the sport’s four major events for the year, bringing together a select field to compete on one of the most scrutinised courses in the sport. Established in 1934, the Masters has consistently set the benchmark for how golf is played and presented. Its format and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3349980/style-edit-rolexs-central-role-golfs-star-studded-masters-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3349980/style-edit-rolexs-central-role-golfs-star-studded-masters-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:11 +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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Apple TV’s dramedy Your Friends & Neighbors starring Jon Hamm returned for its second season on April 3. The show follows Hamm’s character Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a divorced former hedge fund manager who becomes unemployed and starts robbing his ultrawealthy neighbours to maintain his lavish lifestyle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Isabel (@isabel.gravitt) In the show’s second season, we see actress Isabel Gravitt’s character Tori, Coop’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349914/meet-isabel-gravitt-who-stars-your-friends-neighbors-tori-alongside-jon-hamm?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349914/meet-isabel-gravitt-who-stars-your-friends-neighbors-tori-alongside-jon-hamm?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Undercover founder Jun Takahashi travelled to Hong Kong for the opening of a store last month, he didn’t just mingle with fans and sit down for a bunch of interviews, the things fashion designers normally do when promoting a new boutique. At the event, held at the beachside enclave of Repulse Bay, Takahashi held a doll-making session while his rock band – which he co-founded with long-time friend Nobuhiko Kitamura, the man behind fellow Japanese label Hysteric Glamour – performed live. Not... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa are proud parents: their son, Joaquin Consuelos, made his Broadway debut on April 9. Starring in the revival of Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Death of a Salesman opposite celebrated stage actors like Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, 23-year-old Joaquin is the youngest son of the Live with Kelly and Mark morning talk show co-hosts. “If you would have told me when he was a newborn, ‘Oh, 22 years from now he’ll be starring on Broadway in Death of a Salesman, I... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349867/meet-mark-consuelos-and-kelly-ripas-son-joaquin-consuelos-who-just-made-his-broadway-debut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349867/meet-mark-consuelos-and-kelly-ripas-son-joaquin-consuelos-who-just-made-his-broadway-debut?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Talent clearly runs in the family for Tell Me Lies’ Grace Van Patten. Her younger sister, Anna Van Patten, is currently making waves for joining the latest season of Sam Levinson’s hit HBO drama series Euphoria, which just released on April 12. The much anticipated third season comes four years after its second season wrapped up with a cliffhanger in 2022. The show first aired in 2019 and served as a breakout project for many of its cast members, such as Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349864/meet-grace-van-pattens-younger-sister-anna-van-patten-whos-euphoria-season-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349864/meet-grace-van-pattens-younger-sister-anna-van-patten-whos-euphoria-season-3?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:23 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Sam Levinson’s Euphoria is finally returning to our screens with its third season – four years after its second season wrapped up with a cliffhanger in 2022. The show first aired in 2019 and served as a breakout project for many of its cast members, such as Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and its biggest star, Zendaya. Many of the original cast members will reprise their roles in the newest season – save for Barbie Ferreira and Angus Cloud, who left the show and who tragically... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349835/meet-chloe-cherry-former-adult-actress-who-plays-faye-euphoria?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349835/meet-chloe-cherry-former-adult-actress-who-plays-faye-euphoria?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:10 +0000 Jill Lander Jill Lander April marks the Dragon Month from April 5 to May 4. The third solar month of 2026 is influenced by the energy of the Metal Dragon, geng chen. The elements of the month are yang water and earth, which focus on power, mysticism and nobility. The Dragon is dynamic, lively, creative, hardworking and spirited – perhaps sometimes a little anarchic or eccentric. Watch out for heart health, especially if you sleep within the southeast of your home. The south is also rather vulnerable for the bladder... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3349838/horoscopes-whats-your-luck-april-2026-metal-dragon-month?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3349838/horoscopes-whats-your-luck-april-2026-metal-dragon-month?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Since 2002, the Chanel Métiers d’Art collection has been a standing appointment in the fashion calendar, dedicated to the many accomplished artisans behind the famed fashion house’s most intricate pieces. What began as a close collaboration between Chanel and a handful of specialist ateliers has grown into a network of around 60 “maisons d’art” and their factories across France, Italy, Spain and Scotland. The initiative encompasses more than 10,000 embroiderers, feather workers, goldsmiths,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3349633/style-edit-chanel-celebrates-metiers-dart-and-future-couture-craftsmanship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3349633/style-edit-chanel-celebrates-metiers-dart-and-future-couture-craftsmanship?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Fellas, here are more ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the warmer season. Our latest round-up of product releases and trends from the world of beauty cover all bases, from skincare and hair to fragrances. We may even have some grooming tips for you from the fashion week runways … Dior Sauvage Loyal fans of Dior Sauvage, one of the world’s most popular men’s fragrances, are going to want to add the recently launched Hydrating Shampoo and Hair Serum to their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3349599/5-top-grooming-trends-men-spring-paul-anthony-kellys-stubble-new-dior-sauvage-products?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Reality TV star Maura Higgins, who has long battled cosmetic surgery allegations, is setting the record straight. In an Instagram Q&A, the 35-year-old addressed a question about beauty treatments, clarifying, “I do get Botox every six to eight months, and I had lip filler years ago, but I haven’t had any in over 3.5 years now.” She further emphasised that her appearance may seem altered due to “make-up, lighting, angles” – but the secret to her youthful glow is actually skincare and zero... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349598/who-traitors-star-maura-higgins-and-why-everyone-so-obsessed-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349598/who-traitors-star-maura-higgins-and-why-everyone-so-obsessed-her?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre After an extensive renovation that took almost two years, Park Hyatt Tokyo – arguably the Japanese capital’s most iconic hotel – has changed very little, at least on the surface. That’s a very good thing, especially for those who over the years have had the privilege to call it their home away from home while visiting Tokyo. Famously immortalised in the Academy Award-winning film Lost in Translation (2003), in which it played as significant a role as its two main characters – an American actor... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349585/park-hyatt-tokyos-reopening-brings-back-memories-lost-translation-and-bygone-era?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349585/park-hyatt-tokyos-reopening-brings-back-memories-lost-translation-and-bygone-era?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:13 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg For decades, anyone with multiple piercings in each ear was most likely to be a punk, a goth or a teenager intent on upsetting their parents. Now, however, the “curated ear” – that popular pick ‘n’ mix of hoops, studs and diamonds – has become all but ubiquitous among the fashion set. But for those of us who like the look but can’t stomach the thought of an afternoon with a needle gun and numbing spray, there is another solution. For the last few years, the ear cuff – the low-stakes, high-impact... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349502/rise-ear-cuff-painless-statement-accessory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349502/rise-ear-cuff-painless-statement-accessory?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The British royal family stepped out for an Easter service last weekend, and royal watchers are buzzing over the appearance of one young man in particular. James, Earl of Wessex, was spotted sharing a warm conversation with Catherine, Princess of Wales, ahead of the service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. He is the 18-year-old son of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. A lovely interaction between the Princess of Wales and James, Earl of Wessex, at St George’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349587/meet-prince-harry-and-williams-cousin-james-earl-wessex-who-was-easter-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349587/meet-prince-harry-and-williams-cousin-james-earl-wessex-who-was-easter-service?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre,Sumnima Kandangwa Vincenzo La Torre,Sumnima Kandangwa This year marks the centenary of Queen Elizabeth’s birth. The late British monarch, who died in 2022, is the subject of an exhibition focusing on her style – which opens today. Held at The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” is the largest exhibition ever to pay homage to the queen’s fashion legacy, showcasing nearly 200 items of her clothing, starting from her childhood to the ensembles she wore for diplomatic engagements around the world, many of them... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3349658/queen-elizabeths-style-legacy-honoured-new-buckingham-palace-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3349658/queen-elizabeths-style-legacy-honoured-new-buckingham-palace-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:14 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gerran Howell’s The Pitt character, Dr Whitaker, has gotten some of the most character development on the show since its second season premiered in January. Better known by his nickname “Huckleberry” (a reference to his country bumpkin background), Nebraska-born Whitaker spent the first season of the hit medical drama as a nervous fourth-year medical student at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center working alongside Dr Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle), Victoria Javadi (Shabana Azeez) and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349589/who-gerran-howell-welsh-actor-who-plays-dr-whitaker-hbo-maxs-pitt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349589/who-gerran-howell-welsh-actor-who-plays-dr-whitaker-hbo-maxs-pitt?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs co-owner, CEO and chairman Clark Hunt, is engaged to Derek Green, the son of former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green. The happy couple shared the news via a joint Instagram post on April 4, featuring a carousel of photos from the proposal, with the caption “It was always you” alongside a ring, heart and infinity symbol emoji. The photos included a close-up of Hunt’s elongated cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, featuring two green emeralds on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349639/who-chiefs-heiress-gracie-hunts-fiance-derek-green-son-former-nfl-player?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349639/who-chiefs-heiress-gracie-hunts-fiance-derek-green-son-former-nfl-player?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:12 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Skye Hankey, who started out as a successful luxury property agent before marrying Rufus Hankey, the son of car loan mogul Don Hankey, is a regular at the White House and has graced glamorous events such as the Cannes Film Festival and the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards. She has also had a front-row seat to the inner workings of the fashion industry since she started appearing on red carpets around the world and hobnobbing with industry insiders such as Giambattista Valli... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349604/skye-hankey-philanthropy-and-supporting-emerging-designers-fashion-trust-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349604/skye-hankey-philanthropy-and-supporting-emerging-designers-fashion-trust-us?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:19:21 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre As a long-time fan of 1 Hotels – the US-based, sustainability-minded brand – I have been very much looking forward to the opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the chain’s only property in Asia-Pacific. Operated by Starwood, 1 Hotels has very little presence beyond the US – 1 Hotel Mayfair in London, 1 Hotel Copenhagen and 1 Hotel Melbourne are its only outposts outside the country – but it has already built a loyal following among luxury lovers who like to travel responsibly and stylishly. Located in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349531/1-hotel-tokyo-offers-green-focused-retreat-japanese-capital-bamford-spa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349531/1-hotel-tokyo-offers-green-focused-retreat-japanese-capital-bamford-spa?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The third chapter of Cartier’s En Équilibre high jewellery collection was unveiled in Paris in January. The watchword, as ever with this collection, is balance – symmetries paired with asymmetries, sophistication with simplicity. Vivid stones are contrasted with clean lines in statement necklaces that were crafted with geometrical discipline, yet given fluidity thanks to articulated and transformable elements. PHOTOGRAPHY PIERRE-EMMANUEL TESTARD STYLING JOANNE M KENNEDY MAKE-UP ELLEN... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349456/style-shoot-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-collection-third-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349456/style-shoot-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-collection-third-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Season three of Apple TV’s hit comedy-drama Shrinking has come to an end, leaving fans heartbroken. Starring Jason Segel – who co-created and executive-produced the show with Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein – as therapist Jimmy Laird, the series explores themes of grief and found family. Harrison Ford and Jessica Williams star as Jimmy’s colleagues at Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Centre, while Luke Tennie plays his patient, Sean Mitchell, whom he grows close to. By the end of the third... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349494/meet-luke-tennie-shrinking-star-who-just-joined-pitt-dr-crus-henderson?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349494/meet-luke-tennie-shrinking-star-who-just-joined-pitt-dr-crus-henderson?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Distinctive turquoise jewellery is a tried and true favourite among A-list celebrities and the fashion set. The blue-green stone is often associated with positive qualities such as emotional calmness, creative self-expression and peace. Those looking to add a pop of turquoise to their everyday looks can do so by pairing any one of these accessories with boho staples or neutral separates, like a white tank top or a classic LBD. Van Cleef & Arpels Made from 18k yellow gold, Van Cleef & Arpels’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349491/4-stunning-turquoise-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349491/4-stunning-turquoise-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Kee Foong Kee Foong On a windswept afternoon on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, I’m standing with arms outstretched on a stone platform beside the sea. A woman circles slowly, swirling a smoking chalice of fragrant copal resin as waves crash onto the shore just feet away from me. Incantations are offered to the four elements of air, water, earth and fire as we turn to face their cardinal directions. A drum beats. A conch shell sounds. Prayers are chanted to Father Sky, Mother Earth and the world in between. This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349461/wellness-retreats-mexicos-yucatan-peninsula-connect-cultural-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349461/wellness-retreats-mexicos-yucatan-peninsula-connect-cultural-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:08 +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. All the models appear radically different in... 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 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Apple TV’s new psychological thriller, Imperfect Women, has quickly gained traction since its premiere on March 18 – it is the third most-watched TV show on Apple TV at the time of writing. The series, based on a 2020 novel of the same name by Araminta Hall, stars Elisabeth Moss as Mary, Kerry Washington as Eleanor, and Kate Mara as Nancy – long-time friends whose bond is threatened when Nancy is found dead. Shockingly, not long after Nancy’s passing, her wealthy widower, Robert – who is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349394/meet-joel-kinnaman-who-plays-monster-robert-imperfect-women?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349394/meet-joel-kinnaman-who-plays-monster-robert-imperfect-women?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, which aired its final episodes on Amazon Prime Video on April 3, features Anthony Norman as its unwitting star. In the eight-episode series, Norman is led to believe he has been hired as an office temp at a hot sauce company called Rockin’ Grandmas, where he finds he must lead his co-workers during a company retreat. The truth? The company is a fictional one, its employees are all actors, and it is all a hoax. View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349388/meet-anthony-norman-unsuspecting-star-amazons-jury-duty-presents-company-retreat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349388/meet-anthony-norman-unsuspecting-star-amazons-jury-duty-presents-company-retreat?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Project Hail Mary, one of this year’s most anticipated films, premiered on March 9 and has already become Amazon MGM’s highest-grossing film, having earned over US$300 million at the time of writing. Starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a high school teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with no memories and has to figure out how to save the world from microscopic parasites that are eating the sun, Project Hail Mary is adapted from author Andy Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name. Weir is also... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349362/meet-lionel-boyce-project-hail-marys-security-officer-carl-and-hip-hop-musician?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3349362/meet-lionel-boyce-project-hail-marys-security-officer-carl-and-hip-hop-musician?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:14 +0000 Cristina Manfredi Cristina Manfredi Amal Clooney was among the speakers at the Cartier Women’s Initiatives Dialogues, which took place in Milan on April 1. The event was held in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the initiative, which is an annual international entrepreneurship programme established by the luxury brand to champion women who drive change. Clooney, who is a human rights lawyer and co-founder of the Clooney Foundation Justice, appeared in the opening panel alongside Monica Lucarelli, the councillor for productive... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3349354/amal-clooney-spoke-cartier-womens-initiative-dialogues-milan-programme-celebrated-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3349354/amal-clooney-spoke-cartier-womens-initiative-dialogues-milan-programme-celebrated-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:15:28 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg In 2018, my house in London was broken into and quite a few things were stolen. At the time, these losses conjoined into one upsetting blur – but over the years I stopped caring about most of them: the laptops and iPads have long been replaced, as have my bike and radio, and the clothes would no longer be particularly fashionable even if they were still hanging in my wardrobe. There is, however, one item that I have struggled to forget about: a necklace filled with individually chosen charms... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348802/why-charm-jewellery-remains-timeless-way-wear-your-story?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348802/why-charm-jewellery-remains-timeless-way-wear-your-story?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Christopher Meloni’s daughter, Sophia Meloni, is set to make her screenwriting and directorial debut with an upcoming indie film called Chop Cheese, which will star the former Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actor alongside Michael Gandolfini and others. The plot follows a 16-year-old boy coming into his own in New York. Produced by Lisa Rudin, the film is based on a short story the 25-year-old actress wrote in college. The protagonist is inspired by her own brother, Dante Amadeo Meloni, 22,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3348738/meet-sophia-meloni-christopher-melonis-daughter-who-directed-his-new-film-chop-cheese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3348738/meet-sophia-meloni-christopher-melonis-daughter-who-directed-his-new-film-chop-cheese?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In recent years, the popular beach enclave of Canggu has become Bali’s trendiest spot, dethroning places such as Ubud and Seminyak as the island’s most popular destination, at least if social media is any indication. A former fishing village, Canggu offers beautiful black-sand beaches, a lively night scene and cute independent boutiques, not to mention a Sunday market that’s hands down one of the best in Southeast Asia. The town – which attracts an eclectic crowd of surfers, digital nomads,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348749/regent-bali-canggu-brings-coastal-luxury-islands-trendiest-beach-enclave?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348749/regent-bali-canggu-brings-coastal-luxury-islands-trendiest-beach-enclave?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:08 +0000 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 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?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Yellowstone’s spin-off series, Marshals, sees actor Luke Grimes reprise his role as Kayce Dutton, the youngest son of John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who owns the largest ranch in Montana – Yellowstone Ranch. In the show’s premiere, which aired on March 1, we see Kayce leave behind the ranch life following the tragic death of his wife Monica (Kelsey Asbille), after receiving the offer to join an elite team of US Marshals led by Pete “Cal” Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), a friend from Kayce’s Navy... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3348757/who-ash-santos-who-plays-andrea-cruz-taylor-sheridans-marshals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3348757/who-ash-santos-who-plays-andrea-cruz-taylor-sheridans-marshals?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:21 +0000