https://www.scmp.com/rss/75280/feed Tracey Furniss is a freelance writer for the SCMP. She was the former Deputy Editor, Specialist Publications at the SCMP, where she oversaw special reports and publications, and was editor of Good Eating magazine, Christmas magazine and 100 Top Tables – an award-winning executive dining guide. Before joining the SCMP, she was a television journalist and an award-winning documentary filmmaker, digital editor and travel writer for a host of international publications such as Fodor’s, Arthur... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Michael Jackson had three children who the world has come to know: Prince Jackson, 25, Paris Jackson, 24, and Prince Michael Jackson II, 20, also known as Blanket or Bigi. But over the years, reports have speculated that Jackson may have not one, but two other sons. Here is what we know about them. Norwegian rapper and dancer Omer Michael Jamal Bhatti is speculated to be Michael Jackson’s son Avid fans of the King of Pop will know the name Omer Michael Jamal Bhatti, a Norwegian rapper and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174251/does-michael-jackson-really-have-secret-sons-omer-bhatti?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3174251/does-michael-jackson-really-have-secret-sons-omer-bhatti?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:00:22 +0000 In 2018, Charles Beamish founded Beamish International, a private client advisory business for those wanting to invest in, collect, gift or consume the finest rare single malt whiskies. He also advises on the acquisition, disposal and verification of collections, and organises travel to iconic Scottish distilleries. Beamish has built a team of respected industry professionals, including world renowned expert Charles MacLean; Jeremy Parsons, formerly CEO of Berry Brothers & Rudd; Alan Wong,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3170409/whisky-investment-advisor-charles-beamish-lessons-distilled?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3170409/whisky-investment-advisor-charles-beamish-lessons-distilled?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Mar 2022 02:00:20 +0000 Former fashion buyer for Givenchy, Celine and Lane Crawford, Jacqueline Au founded bridal boutique Loft (Lab of Fairy Tales) in Hong Kong four years ago, when she couldn’t find a wedding dress she liked for her own big day. She now sources and offers exceptional one-of-a-kind gowns from design houses such as Alex Perry, Vivienne Westwood Bridal and Toni Maticevski to create fashion moments for brides looking for a statement piece. In 2021, Loft recently moved to a new 1,600 sq ft space on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3170164/luxury-fashion-buyer-wedding-brand-owner-jacqueline-au?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3170164/luxury-fashion-buyer-wedding-brand-owner-jacqueline-au?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:11 +0000 Lindsay Jang is a serial entrepreneur in Hong Kong known for co-founding the popular Japanese yakitori Yardbird and seafood-focused izakaya Ronin (with former partner Matt Abergel), as well as curated convenience store Sunday Grocery and boutique beverage company Sunday Spirits. The couple came to Hong Kong in 2009 from Canada thinking they would stay only for a short time, but the city is now home and the base for a creative agency, Hecho. They’ve done it all this in their 10 years in the city,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3169611/yardbird-founder-lindsay-jang-finding-time-family-hong-kongs-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3169611/yardbird-founder-lindsay-jang-finding-time-family-hong-kongs-best?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:20 +0000 Chef Agustin Balbi came to Hong Kong in 2016 to helm Japanese restaurant Haku under the guidance of Hideaki Matsuo of three-Michelin-star Kashiwaya. Balbi had gained experience as a fine dining chef in Japan for several years in restaurants such as two-Michelin-starred Zurriola, three-Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin and the now-closed two-Michelin-starred Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros. Born in Argentina to a Spanish and Italian family, Balbi’s love for food started around his grandmother’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3169444/andos-chef-agustin-balbi-planning-second-his-hong-kong-restaurant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3169444/andos-chef-agustin-balbi-planning-second-his-hong-kong-restaurant?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:49:10 +0000 There is not much we don’t know about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, or his famous family. Katherine and Joe Jackson were Michael’s parents and he was number eight of 10 children. From oldest to youngest – Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon (whose twin Brandon died in child birth), Michael, Randy and Janet. They became famous throughout the 1970s and 80s, first with The Jackson 5, then The Jacksons and the girls had solo careers. Janet was the most successful after appearing in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167113/meet-michael-jacksons-secret-half-sister-johvonnie-she?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167113/meet-michael-jacksons-secret-half-sister-johvonnie-she?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:00:24 +0000 Queen Elizabeth made an unexpected announcement as part of her message to the British nation on the eve of her Platinum Jubilee, which marks her 70th year on the throne, earlier this week. She proclaimed that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will become queen consort when Prince Charles becomes king. But why wasn’t Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and the queen’s husband ever king consort? And why did the queen wait so long to make this announcement? Queen Elizabeth recently marked her 70th... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166719/why-will-camilla-be-queen-when-prince-philip-wasnt-king?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166719/why-will-camilla-be-queen-when-prince-philip-wasnt-king?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Feb 2022 22:00:18 +0000 As managing director at UBS Wealth Management and a mother to three children, Belinda Koo also makes time for other passions that are close to her heart, such as the NGO she founded, the One Ten foundation, a social enterprise that empowers the next generation with tools to build emotional literacy. “Youth empowerment is dear to my heart. That’s why One Ten foundation, a charity I founded a few years ago, is picking up the pace to nurture a generation of emotionally intelligent and resilient... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3165386/meet-belinda-koo-hong-kong-entrepreneur-and-healer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3165386/meet-belinda-koo-hong-kong-entrepreneur-and-healer?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Feb 2022 01:00:23 +0000 Tracey Furniss Tracey Furniss Keith Rumjahn says entertainment habits are changing and the CEO and co-founder of OliveX has identified three major trends. “More people attend esports events than the Olympics and World Cup, and other sporting events,” he claims. “No 2, is that gaming is the biggest entertainment industry. So people used to watch TV and go to movies – but now the biggest entertainment is gaming, because it’s like a movie, but you get to control the movie.” The third, he says, is virtual concerts, as we saw... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3165385/fitness-30-active-gaming-and-blockchain-meet-metaverse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3165385/fitness-30-active-gaming-and-blockchain-meet-metaverse?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Feb 2022 01:00:25 +0000 A former strategy consultant and tech executive, Coral Chen Chung founded Italian-handcrafted luxury bag company Senreve in 2015. Famous for pioneering the Maestra Bag, a luxury convertible handbag and backpack, it’s a favourite brand with celebrities and has a waiting list of thousands for the Maestra. “I started Senreve about five years ago when I got the idea that women shouldn’t have to compromise between functionality and luxury. In my own search for the perfect handbag, I felt that there... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3165384/how-senreve-founder-coral-chung-pioneered-convertible?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3165384/how-senreve-founder-coral-chung-pioneered-convertible?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:00:20 +0000 The co-founder of Hong Kong-based design studio Deft (Design Eight Five Two) is Peter Lampard, who met his business partner Norman Ung while they were both studying for their masters of architecture at the University of Hong Kong. Founded in 2014, Deft is known for its across-the-board designs from buildings and interiors down to light fixtures. “We are trained to see architecture as a separate entity from interior design,” says Lampard. “After graduating and entering into the real world I... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3164373/deft-founder-and-architect-peter-lampard-his-favourite-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3164373/deft-founder-and-architect-peter-lampard-his-favourite-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:00:36 +0000 Queen Elizabeth stripped her second son, Prince Andrew of his royal titles last week as a result of the ongoing sexual assault lawsuit against him brought by Virginia Roberts in New York State. This means Prince Andrew will no longer be known as His Royal Highness or have any royal military affiliations or charitable patronages. He will still be known as the Duke of York, a title gifted to him by his mother on his wedding day, and is still a prince of the United Kingdom. But he is hardly the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3164240/14-royals-who-lost-or-declined-their-titles-prince-andrew?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3164240/14-royals-who-lost-or-declined-their-titles-prince-andrew?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:00:19 +0000 Instagram fashion influencer, mother of three and Hermès handbag lover, Charlene Ree founded AI marketing platform EternityX in 2018, and in just three years, the company has opened offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, as well as overseas in Australia and Singapore. Born in Taiwan, educated in New York and based in Hong Kong, Ree’s cross-cultural background has translated well online, where she connects global brands such as LVMH, L’Oreal, Peninsula Hotels and P&G to Chinese consumers by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3163810/how-entrepreneur-charlene-ree-balances-eternityx-her-ai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3163810/how-entrepreneur-charlene-ree-balances-eternityx-her-ai?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:50:19 +0000 The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened in Los Angeles on September 30. Dedicated to exploring the art and science of films and film-making, the museum offers educational and family-friendly programmes, screenings and has more than 13 million objects from movies dating back to the 1920s – items such as Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz and the only surviving shark mould from the movie Jaws. This is the first large-scale museum of its kind in the US. Scholar, programmer,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3163691/how-paul-newmans-rolex-daytona-watch-ended-academy-museum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3163691/how-paul-newmans-rolex-daytona-watch-ended-academy-museum?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:53:51 +0000 For more than 25 years, Michelle Ma-chan and her husband Christopher Chan have been the power couple behind the Japanese cosmetic and dietary supplement brand, Fancl. As co-founder and executive director, she has raised the profile of the name to international prominence. Ma-chan is passionate about the skincare brand because of its high quality and believes that is why it is popular with customers. “I think it is the quality-first approach of Fancl that makes a difference, and consumers always... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3163312/meet-michelle-ma-chan-hong-kongs-beauty-and-fine-dining?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3163312/meet-michelle-ma-chan-hong-kongs-beauty-and-fine-dining?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:00:16 +0000 There is a strong family resemblance between Maximilian Johnson and his older half-brother, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris – though Max, as he introduces himself, is 22 years younger and laughs, “I’d like to think I am better looking.” He first came to Hong Kong in 2012 to work at investment bank Goldman Sachs and found the family connection was more of a handicap than a help. “I found it a bit of a hindrance, especially at Goldman Sachs, because whenever I would meet anybody in business, some... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3163251/boris-johnsons-asia-based-brother-max-his-investment-banking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3163251/boris-johnsons-asia-based-brother-max-his-investment-banking?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:09:37 +0000 If you have visited The Hari Hong Kong you have experienced the interior design of Tara Bernerd. Since opening her London-based design company in 2002, her clients have included Rosewood Munich; Four Seasons’ London, New York and Fort Lauderdale hotels; Zentis Osaka; as well as residential projects in New York, London and Hong Kong. Her latest finished project is the boutique hotel Thompson Hollywood, which opened a few months ago. “Following on from the hugely successful launch of The Hari... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162958/meet-interior-designer-behind-some-worlds-top-hotels-tara?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162958/meet-interior-designer-behind-some-worlds-top-hotels-tara?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:13 +0000 Former Strictly Come Dancing star, Canadian national ballroom champion and choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance, Katya Virshilas moved to Hong Kong four years ago – and soon after that co-founded Ballroom Bees alongside her Danish husband, former world ballroom champion, Klaus Kongsdal. “We were living in London, I was pregnant with our first child and I wasn’t touring. We were on the couch watching Game of Thrones when my husband said, ‘I think we should move to Hong Kong’,” says the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162760/how-hollywood-dancer-katya-virshilas-teaching-ballroom-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162760/how-hollywood-dancer-katya-virshilas-teaching-ballroom-new?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Jan 2022 02:12:05 +0000 “Timing is crucial when starting a business,” says Victoria Allan, who founded luxury property powerhouse Habitat Property in Hong Kong in 2001. “Ironically, I started the business just before Sars and the Asian currency crisis, but these gave me the best lessons on how to run a business during tough times and how to keep costs under control.” Allan made The New York Times when she oversaw the purchase and redevelopment of Tung Fat Building in Kennedy Town in 2013, retaining the buildings... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162242/how-hong-kong-property-developer-victoria-allan-balances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162242/how-hong-kong-property-developer-victoria-allan-balances?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:17 +0000 Founder and creative director of L’Dezen jewellery, Payal Shah has found that good timing has helped her business grow from small beginnings to a jeweller to the stars. “My company L’Dezen officially turned 10 years old this year,” says Shah, who grew up in Hong Kong. “I started off with the idea of a manufacturing business, which wasn’t supposed to turn into a brand or label of any sort. The idea was to create pieces and then sell them to stores or brands that would then rename them under their... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162060/meet-jeweller-stars-payal-shah-hong-kong-born-entrepreneur?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3162060/meet-jeweller-stars-payal-shah-hong-kong-born-entrepreneur?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:52:19 +0000 If you’re a royal watcher or celebrity hound fascinated with the lives of the rich and fabulous, social media is a great way to get glimpses into their daily lives. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex famously shut down their @sussexroyal Instagram account in March 2020 when they stepped back from royal life, opting to live a more private existence. But could they be missing out on another form of revenue by not being on social media? A recent survey by money.co.uk in collaboration with Influencer... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158359/10-royals-highest-instagram-earning-potential-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158359/10-royals-highest-instagram-earning-potential-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Dec 2021 22:00:32 +0000 [Sponsored Article]  Top Chef Creations at Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival showcases 15 rising stars on the city’s culinary scene. Hong Kong is the perfect place for young talents to thrive – and there is a lot of great talent on the food and beverage scene here. Included in this category are restaurateurs, chefs, mixologists, pastry chefs and baristas.  Sandy Keung  Sandy Keung was in finance before moving into the food and beverage sector. After 10 years in the catering business, she opened her... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3154658/hong-kongs-top?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3154658/hong-kongs-top?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:21:41 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is once again presenting its annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, showcasing the best in the city’s food and beverage industry with specially designed menus and events that diners can enjoy throughout November.  This year, as part of this popular festival, South China Morning Post is hosting its first-ever fine-dining event, ‘Top Chef Creations’, which features more than 60 award-winning restaurants in Hong Kong and 15 rising culinary stars,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3154474/fine-dining-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3154474/fine-dining-its?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:07:09 +0000 Over the past year, the pandemic has played havoc with the restaurant industry worldwide. With the temporary closure of eateries and the uncertainty of when – or even if – restaurants would reopen, demand for personal and private chef services has surged. The difference? Personal chefs own their own businesses, whereas private chefs are employees in a particular household, defines the United States Personal Chef Association, which estimates there are 5,000 to 6,000 chefs working in this way... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3152874/how-personal-chefs-became-covid-19s-must-have-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3152874/how-personal-chefs-became-covid-19s-must-have-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:54:28 +0000 Meghan Markle’s racy early film roles might get all the clicks today, but she’s hardly the only British royal to have made a turn in front of the cameras. Princess Beatrice, Zara Tindall, Prince William, Prince Charles, Sarah Ferguson and even Queen Elizabeth herself have all made cameo roles on screens big and small. Hats off: 10 of the most bizarre British royal wedding fascinators Meghan Markle The Duchess of Sussex may have given up her Hollywood dream to marry Prince Harry in 2018, after... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152511/not-just-meghan-markle-british-royals-who-tried-acting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3152511/not-just-meghan-markle-british-royals-who-tried-acting?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:00:17 +0000 In 1977, Saturday Night Fever exploded onto cinema screens across the globe. Many a teen swooned as a young John Travolta dressed in front of his bedroom mirror, preparing for his Saturday night burn across the dance floor at the 2001 Odyssey nightclub in flares, polyester shirt and with an era-requisite gold medallion nestled in a mound of chest hair. New York’s Studio 54 flung open its doors that same year, in an old Broadway theatre in Midtown Manhattan. Celebrities, designers and socialites... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3151637/hong-kongs-disco-era-when-madonna-rod-stewart?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3151637/hong-kongs-disco-era-when-madonna-rod-stewart?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Oct 2021 01:15:10 +0000 Julia Samuel, a British psychotherapist, has had a long career caring for those suffering from grief. She has worked in the field for more than 30 years and written two books, Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death and Surviving in 2017 and This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings in 2020. Now Samuel has brought interactive grief app Grief Works to the market, working with Nick Begley, the former head of research for the popular mental health app Headspace, and his team... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3148921/princess-dianas-friend-psychotherapist-julia-samuel-grief?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3148921/princess-dianas-friend-psychotherapist-julia-samuel-grief?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Sep 2021 04:15:15 +0000 Who doesn’t love a royal wedding? From Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to more recently Princess Beatrice of York’s nuptials to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, there’s a part of us that gets butterflies from watching princes and princesses walk down the aisle. Like most royal activities, their weddings are steeped in tradition. Here are some protocols royal weddings usually observe. Who married Queen Elizabeth’s eldest granddaughters? The queen’s approval Most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145848/7-british-royal-wedding-rules-and-how-protocols-have-been?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3145848/7-british-royal-wedding-rules-and-how-protocols-have-been?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Aug 2021 22:00:19 +0000 Royal protocol is one of the things that truly distinguishes the British royal family from other celebrities – no matter whether you’re Queen Elizabeth or a young Prince George, there will always be strict rules and restrictions that govern your every move – especially in public. Let’s take a look at some of them. Lady Louise Windsor: Queen Elizabeth’s favourite grandchild? Travel bubbles There is a long-standing protocol that two heirs to the British throne cannot travel together. This is to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143658/bizarre-british-royal-behaviours-dictated-protocol-meghan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143658/bizarre-british-royal-behaviours-dictated-protocol-meghan?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:20 +0000 One casualty of Hong Kong’s food and beverage scene over the past few years has been the demise of the celebrity chef. Only a few years ago, the most famous culinary names in the world had restaurants in the city: Gordon Ramsay, Nobu Matsuhisa, Alain Ducasse, Pierre Gagnaire, Jamie Oliver, Jason Atherton, Tom Aikens, Akrame Benallal, Yannick Alléno, Judy Joo … the list goes on. And although the blame for this exodus could reasonably be laid on the civil unrest on our streets two years ago, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3143479/age-celebrity-chef-over-jamie-oliver-nobu-and-gordon-ramsay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3143479/age-celebrity-chef-over-jamie-oliver-nobu-and-gordon-ramsay?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:16 +0000 During her lifetime, Princess Diana was constantly in the public eye. But behind the scenes, who were the close friends she opted to spend her time with? It turns out that the “people’s princess” had quite the diverse social circle ranging from other members of the royal family to psychotherapists to pals she met while on holiday … 10 royal rules to follow when dining with Queen Elizabeth Julia Samuel Besides celeb friends like Elton John and George Michael, one of Diana’s best friends was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143184/who-were-princess-dianas-best-friends-besides-elton-john?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143184/who-were-princess-dianas-best-friends-besides-elton-john?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:00:19 +0000 Royal women are expected to dress conservatively, respecting well-established dress codes for both formal and daywear. Modern princesses, however, have thrown out the typical playbook to dress more practically. From Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne to Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, we look at the British royal dress codes that are still followed – and those that are not. 10 royal rules to follow when dining with Queen Elizabeth Royal protocol for women’s fashion includes no revealing cuts,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3142721/10-fashion-protocols-british-royal-women-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3142721/10-fashion-protocols-british-royal-women-queen-elizabeth?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:00:22 +0000 When dining with the British royal family, there are certain rules that must be observed – especially when Queen Elizabeth is hosting. Even Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton have to follow protocol. However according to the British tabloids, it seems that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were true to form when it came to shunning the royal rule book in this area. Is Danish Queen Margrethe’s jewellery box better than Queen Elizabeth’s? Even before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141416/queen-elizabeths-royal-dinner-party-protocols-golden-rule?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141416/queen-elizabeths-royal-dinner-party-protocols-golden-rule?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:00:24 +0000 At 178 years old, Queen’s Road is Hong Kong’s oldest street, built by the British Royal Engineers from 1841 to 1843, soon after the territory first came under British control. Originally 6.4km long, it stretched from Shek Tong Tsui to Wan Chai, an area then known as Victoria City. In places it tracked the original shore line, as it was before extensive reclamation began. Where to eat in Hong Kong in July, from CBD to spam musubi restaurant concepts What’s in a name? Its original name was Main... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3140017/story-behind-hong-kongs-famous-queens-road-named-after?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3140017/story-behind-hong-kongs-famous-queens-road-named-after?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:10:41 +0000 Gone but not forgotten, Diana, Princess of Wales would have turned 60 years old this week, and as her sons Prince William and Prince Harry unveil a statue of their mother in the gardens of Kensington Palace to honour her life, we find out who, besides the British royals, she was actually related to. 6 times British royal family members broke protocol Before Diana became a princess, she was known as Lady Diana Spencer, daughter of Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and Frances, who was the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139304/princess-dianas-famous-relatives-audrey-hepburn-winston?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3139304/princess-dianas-famous-relatives-audrey-hepburn-winston?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:00:15 +0000 From Princess Diana to Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle to Queen Elizabeth, members of the royal family have all had to adhere to strict protocols and unwritten rules over the years – however some have managed to deal with them better than others. So what are some of these rules and who broke them? Power dressing for the palace: what first ladies wore to meet the queen “Never complain, never explain” Queen Elizabeth’s famous “never complain, never explain” rule was in fact first coined by British... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138732/6-times-british-royal-family-broke-protocol-meghan-markle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138732/6-times-british-royal-family-broke-protocol-meghan-markle?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:15 +0000 Remember when Elon Musk and Grimes tried to name their baby X Æ A-12? Turns out that did not fly with the powers that be. So now the celeb baby boy, born May 12, is called X Æ A-XII, which – despite meaning unknown variable, artificial intelligence, precursor to the couples’ favourite aircraft and the song Archangel – is apparently pronounced “Kyle”. Who would have guessed? OK, so far, so kooky – but the tech billionaire and pop iconoclast aren’t the first famous parents to cook up a weird baby... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138712/elon-musks-x-ae-xii-weirdest-celebrity-baby-names-zowie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138712/elon-musks-x-ae-xii-weirdest-celebrity-baby-names-zowie?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jun 2021 22:00:23 +0000 Following the fallout to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest controversy, the naming of their second child Lilibet Diana – the intimate nickname used to address Queen Elizabeth by her grandfather King George V, father King George VI, husband Prince Philip and a few close relatives – we look at a few other royal names that strayed from tradition, causing a few raised eyebrows at the time. Kate Middleton’s best fashion looks this month Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor Team Sussex struck... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3137514/6-royal-baby-names-broke-british-tradition-prince-harry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3137514/6-royal-baby-names-broke-british-tradition-prince-harry?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:00:00 +0000 One of Hong Kong’s most iconic landmarks, the Peak Tram, is set to undergo its sixth upgrade since opening in 1888, and will be temporarily closed to the public from this month. 14 new restaurants and menus in Hong Kong to check out in June Why the reputation? One of the world’s oldest funicular railways, the Peak Tram is just as much a tourist destination as the spot it was built to service, Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak. Its must-ride reputation has built up over time thanks to the way the cars... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3136921/peak-tram-old-hong-kong-icon-taking-millions-tourists-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3136921/peak-tram-old-hong-kong-icon-taking-millions-tourists-year?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:34:12 +0000 Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband of 73 years, would have turned 100 years old today, June 10. STYLE spoke exclusively with Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, the queen and Prince Philip’s youngest son and brother to Prince Charles, about the Duke of Edinburgh’s legacy and how the British royal family is marking his centenary. He was extremely well travelled and he was always encouraging people Prince Edward on his late father, Prince Philip “He was known for loads of activities, but he... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3136652/prince-philips-100th-birthday-youngest-son-prince-edward?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3136652/prince-philips-100th-birthday-youngest-son-prince-edward?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000 Nathan Road remains one of Hong Kong’s most famous streets thanks to the fact that it is lined with hotels, shops and heritage sites. Stretching 3.6km north from the Kowloon harbourfront in Tsim Sha Tsui to Sham Shui Po, it also happens to be the oldest road in Kowloon. Would you pay US$174,000 a month to live on The Peak? Someone just did History The first part of the road was completed in 1861, soon after the land was ceded to the British colony by the Qing dynasty in 1860. The road began... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3136432/what-was-nathan-road-old-hong-kong-bruce-lees-former?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3136432/what-was-nathan-road-old-hong-kong-bruce-lees-former?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:21 +0000 Hong Kong-born chef DeAille Tam only opened her first restaurant in November 2020 – Shanghai’s Obscura – and has been working in fine dining restaurants in Asia since just 2014. So it came as a complete surprise when she was named as Asia’s Best Female Chef 2021, voted by industry experts from across the region, at the annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants listings. “I was completely shell-shocked when I first received the news as I had just finished a busy service and was coming down with a serious... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3135426/asias-best-female-chef-2021-winner-deaille-tam?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3135426/asias-best-female-chef-2021-winner-deaille-tam?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 May 2021 03:00:22 +0000 Fans of The Crown may have picked up some tips on how to talk like a British royal. But if you really want to chat to Queen Elizabeth, Prince William or Kate Middleton, then there is also certain royal etiquette to observe. So how does one properly address a royal, and how would you attract the queen’s attention? This is what Prince Charles’ ex-butler Grant Harrold had to say on the subject. What if Princess Diana were still alive? Singaporean artist imagines the British royal in emotional new... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3135358/how-do-you-speak-queen-elizabeth-and-other-british-royals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3135358/how-do-you-speak-queen-elizabeth-and-other-british-royals?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 May 2021 22:00:17 +0000 Hollywood Road has been one of Hong Kong’s favourite destinations for tourists looking for art and antiques over the years, but it has more to offer than just shopping. Just take a walk along its 1km stretch to learn about its long history that dates back to early colonial days. Where to eat in Hong Kong in May What’s in a name? The name may evoke images of glitz and glamour, but Hollywood Road in Central was most likely named by the city’s second governor Sir John Francis Davis, who served in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3135182/hong-kongs-hollywood-road-has-nothing-do-los-angeles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3135182/hong-kongs-hollywood-road-has-nothing-do-los-angeles?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:19 +0000 Which words will you never, ever, hear Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, and the rest of the British royals utter? Surprisingly, some common English words are simply never said in high society. 16 of Meghan Markle’s best and worst looks Social anthropologist Kate Fox, in her 2004 book Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour, came up with a list of verbal dos and don’ts when interacting with the Windsors and others in high society. So if... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3133700/how-speak-queen-elizabeth-prince-charles-or-prince?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3133700/how-speak-queen-elizabeth-prince-charles-or-prince?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 May 2021 22:00:19 +0000 With all the ongoing restrictions on nightclubs, bars and restaurants due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some savvy owners have used this time to revamp their venues in a bid to offer customers a more exciting experience when doors finally reopen. In Hong Kong’s Central nightlife hub, Lan Kwai Fong, the 25-year-old Japanese-inspired eatery Tokio Joe has completely redone its interior and menus, offering new dishes in an ambience inspired by an old Japanese gaming den. “I like the food here,” says... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3131987/daft-punks-designer-gave-hong-kong-nightclub-makeover-just?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3131987/daft-punks-designer-gave-hong-kong-nightclub-makeover-just?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:20 +0000 “Casa” means “home” in Italian and the ambience reflects this with a concertina restaurant front that opens up to the outside, allowing diners with dogs to sit with their pets while enjoying a cocktail or two. There are three floors, with a staircase in the middle of the venue giving a homely vibe. Each floor has a different theme: the bar is downstairs, with a family kitchen and dining area on the first floor while the top floor offers a private dining experience. We started with a few... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3131600/casa-cucina-bar-family-style-italian-dining-and-homely-vibe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3131600/casa-cucina-bar-family-style-italian-dining-and-homely-vibe?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 May 2021 04:00:19 +0000 Although technically it is not a new restaurant, this well-loved neo-Parisian eatery has changed a lot since chef Daniel Calvert left and it moved to its new first-floor spot on Elgin Street. The design is by Joyce Wang Studio offering a more sophisticated ambience which matches the elevated cuisine. It has sculptural aesthetics and is done in deep, rich tones and textures. New chef Matthew Kirkley, from Chicago’s two-Michelin-starred L2O and San Francisco’s three-Michelin Coi, reimagines dishes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3131598/belon-neo-parisian-sophistication-and-fine-french-dining-soho?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3131598/belon-neo-parisian-sophistication-and-fine-french-dining-soho?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 May 2021 03:00:11 +0000 The Hari’s casual Italian restaurant is helmed by Piedmont-born chef Francesco Gava, who offers Italian classic dishes with a modern twist. The inviting interior has natural light from large windows that look onto the street. We sat in a corner table with banquette seating and started with antipasti sharing dishes of amberjack carpaccio (HK$208) garnished with fennel and topped with red onion and pomodorini, which is braised to achieve a chutney consistency. The sweetness went well with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3131596/lucciola-italian-classics-benefit-modern-interpretation-hari?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3131596/lucciola-italian-classics-benefit-modern-interpretation-hari?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 May 2021 03:00:08 +0000 Atop the new Sheraton in Tung Chung is Sunset Grill, aptly named as its large patio is the best place for watching the sunset, while enjoying one of their signature cocktails. The restaurant is spacious with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a bird’s-eye view of the sea and airport.  We started with a fresh seafood platter (HK$888) featuring Fine de Claire oysters, king crab legs, tuna crudo, salmon sashimi, whole tiger prawn, jade whelks and steamed Brittany bouchot mussels with mignonette,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3131591/sunset-grill-pretty-panoramas-and-pleasurable-plates-sheraton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/good-eating/article/3131591/sunset-grill-pretty-panoramas-and-pleasurable-plates-sheraton?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 May 2021 01:30:08 +0000