https://www.scmp.com/rss/809/feed In the trade since 2009, Vivian Chen is a seasoned features journalist. As the Deputy Editor of STYLE Magazine, Vivian represents the publication at various fashion and luxury events including Paris Haute Couture Week and Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. Vivian’s beat focuses on fashion, watches and jewellery. Her story “Independent Minds” won Excellence Award for Best Feature on Timepieces at Asian Publishing Awards 2014. Vivian also manages the magazine’s social media platforms and... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Maria Grazia Chiuri, the artistic director of Dior, had an unusual request for her friends at international fashion magazines while she was researching the autumn/winter 2018 collection. “I was looking for magazine covers from 1968,” Chiuri says at Dior’s headquarters on Avenue Montaigne, in the heart of Paris. Maria Grazia Chiuri’s star-studded Dior show takes Paris on a dance Naturally, the leading fashion magazines rushed to dig out their 1960s magazine covers from the archives. A collage of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2167470/diors-maria-grazia-chiuri-what-you-need-know-about-how?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2167470/diors-maria-grazia-chiuri-what-you-need-know-about-how?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Oct 2018 18:02:47 +0000 FENDI You’ve heard of its Baguette or Peekaboo bags, or perhaps you’re a fan of its haute couture, but what do you really know about Fendi’s ateliers, where all these icons or unique pieces are made? Karl Lagerfeld’s Fendi creations honour stylish ‘urban jungle’ women at Milan Fashion Week Attention to detail is paramount – a single coat can take up to six months to complete. Fendi also makes sure to station its ateliers in areas for which that craft is known. The brand’s shoes, for example,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2167589/behind-scenes-fashion-ateliers-fendi-hermes-and-dior?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2167589/behind-scenes-fashion-ateliers-fendi-hermes-and-dior?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Oct 2018 04:32:36 +0000 OCCUPATION: Product designers WORDS OF INSPIRATION: “Find that singularity [in your work]. It’s important to communicate where you come from, to reveal your background in a very true way. That’s getting harder with globalisation, but you have to separate out from that. “Our work is hybrid because we [in Brazil] belong to a very hybrid society. Many societies have a rich cultural atmosphere, East meets West, a melting pot, and Brazil is a very much a fusion of races that makes it a very... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/2167097/why-campana-brothers-favour-kitsch-over-scandi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/2167097/why-campana-brothers-favour-kitsch-over-scandi?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Oct 2018 02:02:57 +0000 Customers venturing into the latest Tiffany Style Studio store in Covent Garden, London since July are in for a fun surprise: a vending machine fully stocked with the brand’s signature fragrance in various sizes. Punch in your selection, swipe your credit card and see the machine gently carry it down to the bottom for you to pick up. The vending machine is just one part of an innovative retail experience offered. There is also a personalisation station (called #MakeItTiffany) where customers can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2163080/luxury-brands-their-retail-game-offering-all-immersive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2163080/luxury-brands-their-retail-game-offering-all-immersive?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Sep 2018 04:03:04 +0000 The first job Natacha Ramsay-Levi had in fashion was as an intern at Balenciaga circa 2002. The then errand-running apprentice has since found a firm footing in fashion’s hall of fame along with her very own fashion family. Ramsay-Levi took the creative helm at Chloé in March last year and has steered the brand away from the direction paved by her predecessor, Clare Waight Keller. She has injected a cool vibe into the brand’s signature romantic, girlie and “flou” aesthetics. How luxury brands... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2163565/its-cool-be-chloe-woman-creative-director-natacha?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2163565/its-cool-be-chloe-woman-creative-director-natacha?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Sep 2018 04:03:51 +0000 Avant-garde fashion house Viktor & Rolf celebrated its 25th anniversary by recreating some of its most iconic looks over the years, using more than half a million new and upcycled Swarovski crystals for its autumn/winter haute couture collection. The collaboration marked a 19-year partnership between the two brands. Viktor & Rolf has been using Swarovski crystals since 1999 as a key design element for its fashion and accessories. HK$950,000 rocking horse is embellished with thousands of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2161229/viktor-rolf-reimagines-iconic-white-looks-swarovski?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2161229/viktor-rolf-reimagines-iconic-white-looks-swarovski?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Aug 2018 04:00:38 +0000 Boucheron Inspired by the romantic hydrangea, Boucheron scanned the natural petals and recreated the flower’s actual curves and folds with mother-of-pearl for a realistic look. The collar-like necklace features a 42.96ct cushion-cut pink tourmaline centre stone. Chaumet The transformable brooch, crafted in yellow gold and set with lapis lazuli, spinels and sapphires, is designed in collaboration with Kenyan artist Evans Mbugua. The brooch can also be worn as earrings. Chaumet launches new high... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2158128/3-unconventional-high-jewellery-pieces-we-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2158128/3-unconventional-high-jewellery-pieces-we-love?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Aug 2018 18:03:03 +0000 At first glance, Boucheron’s delicate Pivoine Avis Varner flower rings might not be as eye-catching as the other high jewellery pieces from its 160th anniversary collection. But if you take a closer look, you will find that the pieces are the epitome of haute joaillerie – audacious, bold and poetic. The series of nine unique flower rings, each frozen in time, depict the eternal beauty of ephemeral flowers. The volume of the flowers are a result of 3D scanning technology, and each ring features... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2158011/turning-petals-precious-metals-and-other-things?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2158011/turning-petals-precious-metals-and-other-things?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Aug 2018 18:03:00 +0000 The latest instalment in our On Work / On Play series with luxury CEOs. This month: Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Boucheron Work experience 2015-present: CEO of Boucheron 2014-2015: International business and client development director of Cartier International 2010-2014: International marketing director and member of the executive committee of Cartier International 1998-2010: Joined Cartier International, responsible for marketing and business development in the watchmaking sector I think half... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2158079/helene-poulit-duquesne-ceo-boucheron-talks-about-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2158079/helene-poulit-duquesne-ceo-boucheron-talks-about-her?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:00:14 +0000 It has been more than two years since Cyrille Vigneron took the helm at Cartier as president and CEO. The Richemont veteran has brought great changes to the heritage maison on various fronts. As far as storytelling goes, Cartier has featured celebrities in its campaigns for the first time. Jake Gyllenhaal was cast as the face for Santos de Cartier while Annabelle Wallis, for Panthère de Cartier. When it comes to the French high jeweller and luxury watchmaker’s social responsibilities, it... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2157734/cartier-ceo-cyrille-vigneron-asks-what-bold-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2157734/cartier-ceo-cyrille-vigneron-asks-what-bold-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:03:22 +0000 Becky Li is not your average digital influencer. The journalist-turned-fashion-blogger is one of the most influential social media personalities in China. She counts more than 3 million followers on Weibo—China’s Twitter—and more than 4.5 million followers on the WeChat mobile app. Naturally, this means she wields a huge influence over the shopping behavior of her followers. Last year, she sold 100 Mini Cooper Countryman cars in just five minutes on WeChat. The campaign gave her followers... https://www.scmp.com/culture/what-influencer-doing-over-7-million-followers-social-media/article/2158122?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/what-influencer-doing-over-7-million-followers-social-media/article/2158122?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Aug 2018 05:45:15 +0000 EVENT: Fendi’s Haute Couture Fashion Show WHERE: Paris Fendi puts shimmering scales and latticework under the spotlight at Haute Couture show in Paris Happenings: Italian luxury maison Fendi showed its first collection since changing its name from Haute Fourrure to Haute Couture during last month’s Paris Haute Couture Week. The strategic move was made to put the spotlight on the couturier’s other metiers rather than focusing only on its signature fur expertise. Jackson Wang steals the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2156611/jessica-jung-among-stars-fendis-haute-couture-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2156611/jessica-jung-among-stars-fendis-haute-couture-show?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jul 2018 02:00:30 +0000 EVENT: Louis Vuitton’s autumn/winter 2018 pop-up store opening cocktail WHERE: Landmark Atrium Zevs comeback exhibition challenges Supreme and Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh hires DJ Benji B as Louis Vuitton’s music director Virgil Abloh: Louis Vuitton’s impossible-to-pigeon-hole designer Paris Men’s Fashion Show: tearful Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton debut Happenings: Louis Vuitton celebrated its first womenswear pop-up store in Hong Kong with a stellar cocktail reception that attracted... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2156794/louis-vuitton-continues-blaze-trail-new-store-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2156794/louis-vuitton-continues-blaze-trail-new-store-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Jul 2018 06:02:03 +0000 EVENT: Polo Ralph Lauren Wimbledon VIP reception WHERE: The Polo Ralph Lauren Suite, Wimbledon Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid help Ralph Lauren race to success Happenings: American brand Polo Ralph Lauren celebrated the 13th year as the official outfitter to Wimbledon tennis championships by inviting celebrities Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Tom Holland and Hong Kong’s Canto-pop king Eason Chan to watch the men’s singles final from its VIP suite. Ralph Lauren releases jewellery collection ... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2155970/celebrities-tom-holland-emma-watson-turn-polo-ralph?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2155970/celebrities-tom-holland-emma-watson-turn-polo-ralph?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:02:10 +0000 EVENT: Bulgari Hotel’s Grand Opening Gala WHERE: Shanghai Happenings: Bulgari Hotel Shanghai’s grand opening celebration coincided with the stellar Shanghai International Film Festival. Celebrities who were in town for the film event attended Bulgari’s soirée as well. Chinese pop idol Kris Wu, Canto-pop diva Sammi Cheng and actor-turned-filmmaker Stephen Fung were spotted at Bulgari’s event. The opening party, which took place at the heritage building Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, unveiled the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2155785/chinese-pop-idols-kris-wu-and-sammi-cheng-among-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2155785/chinese-pop-idols-kris-wu-and-sammi-cheng-among-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:02:21 +0000 EVENT: amfAR gala dinner party WHERE: The Peninsula Paris Chopard goes for ethical gold Lunar New Year: Chopard’s luxury timepiece marks Year of the Dog Happenings: The Foundation for Aids Research (amfAR) hosted a stellar dinner and charity auction during Paris Haute Couture Week. Givenchy brings mystery and old-school Hollywood glamour to Paris Haute Couture shows Celebrities such as Alexandra Agoston, Aloe Blacc, Ian Bohen and Peter Dundas turned out to support the cause. Award-winning... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2155158/amfar-holds-gala-dinner-and-charity-auction-during?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2155158/amfar-holds-gala-dinner-and-charity-auction-during?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jul 2018 07:03:16 +0000 EVENT: CHAUMET TRESORS D’AFRIQUE COLLECTION LAUNCH PARTY WHERE: CENTRE POMPIDOU, PARIS ‘Worlds of Chaumet’ exhibition reaches millennials through Line app Happenings: French luxury high jeweller Chaumet threw a soirée last month during the Paris Haute Couture Week to celebrate the launch of its latest high jewellery collection, titled Trésors d’Afrique. The audacious collection features vibrant African cultural influences. Chaumet unveils HK$255,000 Liens Séduction jewellery... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2155145/chaumet-launches-new-high-jewellery-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2155145/chaumet-launches-new-high-jewellery-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:03:12 +0000 Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele, references everything from Victorian glamour to exotic chinoiserie, ’70s rock ’n’ roll and ’90s hip hop in his kaleidoscopic universe. And, it is his ability to distil all these seemingly schizophrenic references into something coveted that has made him one of fashion’s wunderkinds and earned him the moniker of “fashion’s alchemist”. “I have a lot to say, so it’s not enough to use just one language, one shape or one face to say it,” the 46-year-old... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2154062/guccis-creative-director-alessandro-michele-his-muse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2154062/guccis-creative-director-alessandro-michele-his-muse?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Jul 2018 04:02:50 +0000 EVENT: Fendi FF Reloaded Party WHERE: Shanghai Happenings: Chinese K-pop star Jackson Wang stole the spotlight at Fendi’s FF Reloaded Party in Shanghai. The Italian luxury brand brought the party to London and Hong Kong before landing it in Shanghai. Fendi celebrates FF Reloaded collection of fashion and accessories Hong Kong’s street artist Roes creates a graffiti work for Fendi Wang performed FendiMan – a song that he composed for the brand. The party took place at underground club Arkham,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2152720/jackson-wang-steals-spotlight-fendis-ff-reloaded-party?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2152720/jackson-wang-steals-spotlight-fendis-ff-reloaded-party?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Jul 2018 04:00:34 +0000 Harry Winston might be better known as the king of diamonds, but the American luxury brand also has a long heritage in complicated watchmaking. This year marks the 20th anniversary of its iconic Ocean collection which highlights complicated mechanical watches for female connoisseurs. Kate Hudson in Hong Kong at opening of Harry Winston store The new additions to the collection this year include four women’s pieces and one piece for men. The timepieces feature complications such as retrograde... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2152718/harry-winston-launches-new-models-celebrate-20-years-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2152718/harry-winston-launches-new-models-celebrate-20-years-its?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Jul 2018 02:02:52 +0000 EVENT: Givenchy’s Le Rouge Liquide Launch Party WHERE: Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay Happenings: Givenchy unveiled its first pop-up store concept “#This is not what you think” in Causeway Bay’s Fashion Walk last month. Celebrities such as Sammi Cheng, Pakho Chau and Laurinda Ho turned out to support. Clare Waight Keller’s design for Meghan Markle’s wedding dress was ‘brave’ Givenchy’s stylish GV3 bags hark back to iconic Paris headquarters The pop-up concept offers guests an immersive... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2152883/sammi-cheng-graces-givenchy-pop-store-launch-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2152883/sammi-cheng-graces-givenchy-pop-store-launch-new?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Jul 2018 08:03:49 +0000 EVENT: Stella McCartney’s Spring 2019 Collection Launch Party WHERE: Milan, Italy Stella McCartney joins Alibaba’s exclusive Luxury Pavilion Happenings: Stella McCartney returned to Milan Men’s Fashion Week after four years. The British fashion designer brought her latest menswear and women’s 2019 collection to Milan. Stella McCartney takes on the ‘80s at Paris Fashion Week The post-show party took place at Milan’s hip Magenta neighbourhood. Guests tried their hand at lawn bowling and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2152884/stella-mccartney-makes-return-milan-mens-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2152884/stella-mccartney-makes-return-milan-mens-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Jul 2018 07:03:29 +0000 When Tao Liang, better known as Mr. Bags, first started out sharing his passion for bags online, he didn’t realise that blogging, rather than banking, could actually be a money-making business. In 2012, the alumnus of both the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Columbia University started his Weibo account, Mr. Bags; today he’s garnered almost 3.5 million Weibo followers and countless fans on his WeChat account, and has been tapped by luxury brands such as Dior, Fendi, Chloé and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2151768/meet-mr-bags-chinese-top-digital-influencer-whos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2151768/meet-mr-bags-chinese-top-digital-influencer-whos?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Jun 2018 06:30:15 +0000 One lucky Audemars Piguet fan in Beijing got more than he bargained for. After placing an order on the brand’s WeChat store, to his surprise, the merchandise was delivered to him by the brand’s CEO, François-Henry Bennahmias, and Richard Liu, founder of e-commerce giant JD.com. The Swiss luxury watchmaker’s first foray into e-commerce in China, with technical support provided by JD, is one of the shining examples of how luxury brands are embracing e-commerce across the nation. Special editions... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2149449/are-chinese-e-commerce-platforms-ready-luxury-update?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2149449/are-chinese-e-commerce-platforms-ready-luxury-update?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:30:30 +0000 Emerging New York City fashion designer Sandy Liang has cast her grandmother in the photo shoot of her debut collection. The designer, who grew up in Bayside, Queens, approaches her creations by looking into her Chinese roots and cultural references.   In the four years since Liang started her brand in New York City, her asymmetrical silhouettes and cool tomboyish look has gained her fans. Who are China’s top influencers by commercial value? Liang visited Hong Kong recently to launch a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2150607/get-close-and-personal-sandy-liang-new-york-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2150607/get-close-and-personal-sandy-liang-new-york-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:03:56 +0000 EVENT: Moynat’s Ephemeral Gallery opening cocktail and private dinner WHERE: Pacific Place, Admiralty Happenings: Luxury French trunk maker Moynat celebrated the launch of its pop-up store at Pacific Place last week. The brand’s CEO, Guillaume Davin, and creative director, Ramesh Nair, flew in from Paris to meet Hong Kong’s VIPs. Time has helped Moynat designer Ramesh Nair make his mark in the world of luxury accessories The pop-up store features the Mini Pyramid, exclusive to the retail... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2150758/moynat-celebrates-pop-store-exclusive-dinner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2150758/moynat-celebrates-pop-store-exclusive-dinner?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:01:28 +0000 For beauty lovers in-the-know, trying to find the latest off-the-radar gems from unconventional labels is what truly matters. While many of the conventional beauty and cosmetics brands splurge on celebrity endorsements and lavish marketing campaigns, the lesser-known, niche labels have gained a cult following across the globe. We had a chat with Newby Hands, beauty director at Net-a-Porter and PORTER, to find out her best-kept secrets for a perfect summer. The industry veteran is known to be a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2150558/5-cult-beauty-products-you-would-love-try-according?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2150558/5-cult-beauty-products-you-would-love-try-according?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Jun 2018 06:00:15 +0000 The origins of Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, can be traced back as far as 278BC. The delicacy, associated with the Dragon Boat festival, also known as Duanwu festival, takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the traditional Chinese calendar. The household story about Zongzi’s origins is that patriotic poet Qu Yuan (circa 340-278BC), from the Zhou dynasty, committed suicide by drowning in the Miluo River. Locals, who admired Qu for his integrity and patriotism, threw balls of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2150916/modern-day-reinterpretations-glutinous-rice-dumplings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2150916/modern-day-reinterpretations-glutinous-rice-dumplings?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Jun 2018 04:33:42 +0000 Empress Dowager Cixi, the woman who ruled China during the late Qing dynasty, might be a household name, but her favourite lady-in-waiting, Princess Der Ling, travelled across the globe and was exposed to Western cultures. She was a big influence on the Chinese empress. Today, is the birthday of the late princess so let’s take a look at the legendary woman. Aristocratic upbringing Born on June 8, 1885, Der Ling belonged to a prestigious aristocratic family in Wuhan, Hubei province. Her father... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149901/empress-cixis-favourite-princess-what-you-didnt-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149901/empress-cixis-favourite-princess-what-you-didnt-know?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:30:46 +0000 Van Cleef & Arpels, a long-time regular at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), will be absent from next year’s international luxury watch fair in Geneva. But Bovet, the heritage luxury watchmaker, will take part for the first time. Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH), the organiser of SIHH, revealed the line-up for the 2019 edition at PalExpo from January 14-17. The 35 exhibitors – comprising 18 historic maisons and 17 independents as part of the Carre des Horlogers group –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149742/sihh-2019-shake-sees-van-cleef-arpels-bowing-out-bovet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149742/sihh-2019-shake-sees-van-cleef-arpels-bowing-out-bovet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:33:43 +0000 The sudden death of American Kate Spade is not the first time fashion designers have died before their time. We take a look at the design maestros we continue to dearly miss. Kate Spade   The American fashion designer, 55, who committed suicide by hanging on Monday, according to police officials, is survived by her husband Andy Spade and their 13-year-old daughter, Frances Beatrix. She addressed her daughter in a note she left, which is believed to have said: “Bea – I have always loved you.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2149510/kate-spade-and-three-other-designers-whose-untimely?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2149510/kate-spade-and-three-other-designers-whose-untimely?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:30:45 +0000 Gucci took a “lit” show to a whole new level with its latest Resort 2019 collection. The luxury Italian fashion brand sent models down the runway in an ancient Roman necropolis in the centre of Arles, south of France. The runway was lined with fire and flames, providing an eerily beautiful canvas for the show.     We definitely don't mind watching #EltonJohn in Arles! Video #: @viv_cchen A post shared by Style_SCMP (@style_scmp) on May 30, 2018 at 11:41pm PDT The show felt like a seance,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2149348/exos-kai-lights-guccis-resort-2019-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2149348/exos-kai-lights-guccis-resort-2019-show?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Jun 2018 02:03:32 +0000 Prolific writer and columnist Eunice Lam, who’s often dubbed as Hong Kong’s “prodigal daughter”, passed away yesterday at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital. Lam, 75, lost her battle with lung cancer. Fashion designer William Tang, a good friend of hers, confirmed the news, according to Oriental Daily. Lam was in the spotlight during her 12-year romantic relationship with lyricist James Wong. The duo founded an advertising agency together which was later acquired by Saatchi & Saatchi... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149343/late-bruce-lees-former-sister-law-eunice-lam-dies-age?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149343/late-bruce-lees-former-sister-law-eunice-lam-dies-age?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Jun 2018 07:46:01 +0000 Jackson Wang is a man of the world. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter was born in Hong Kong. He honed his skills in South Korea and is now based in China. Wang, as a member of K-pop boy group Got7, is among the many Chinese young artists tapped by South Korean entertainment firms hoping to expand into the Chinese market. The star is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghainese, Japanese and Korean. Before joining showbiz, Wang was an avid fencing athlete and was a sabre fencer for Hong... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149150/meet-jackson-wang-chinese-k-pop-singer-who-topped?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2149150/meet-jackson-wang-chinese-k-pop-singer-who-topped?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:30:45 +0000 Cartier rarely uses star ambassadors, despite the size of its celebrity clientele, from the Duchess of Windsor to actress Elizabeth Taylor. The French high jeweller and watchmaker, however, has collaborated with Brokeback Mountain star Jake Gyllenhaal to promote its Santos de Cartier Watch. Gyllenhaal also stars in a short commercial for the watch collection inspired by aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont. This endorsement marks a first for Cartier, because the maison traditionally refers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2148091/why-cartier-chose-bold-and-fearless-jake-gyllenhaal-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/2148091/why-cartier-chose-bold-and-fearless-jake-gyllenhaal-its?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 May 2018 07:04:08 +0000 It was back to school over the weekend for Shanghai-born, Hong Kong-based filmmaker and writer Wong Kar-wai. He was one of seven talented international professionals to receive honorary degrees at Harvard University. Wong earned the degree of doctor of arts for his contribution to the film industry. The degree presentation was held on Commencement Day. Wong’s honorary degree marks the first time for an Asian filmmaker to receive such an accolade from Harvard University. Wong said on his company... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2148117/why-hong-kong-filmmaker-wong-kar-wai-received-honorary?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2148117/why-hong-kong-filmmaker-wong-kar-wai-received-honorary?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 May 2018 07:45:30 +0000 EVENT: La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Essence-In-Foundation Launch Cocktail Party WHERE: California Tower, Central Luxury skincare brand La Prairie collaborates with artist Julian Charrière Happenings: Hong Kong’s hot and humid summer isn’t the best for ladies to keep their cool. Luxury beauty brand La Prairie has just launched a compact foundation infused with its signature caviar essence that’s perfect for touch-ups in the summer. Celebrity make-up artist Alvin Goh shared his expert tips with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2147082/la-prairie-launches-skin-caviar-foundation-cocktail?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2147082/la-prairie-launches-skin-caviar-foundation-cocktail?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 May 2018 02:04:18 +0000 EVENT: FENDI’S FF RELOADED POP-UP STORE OPENING PARTY WHERE: HARBOUR CITY, TSIM SHA TSUI Hong Kong’s street artist Roes creates a graffiti work for Fendi Taeyang parties at Fendi’s millennial bash Case for celebration: the Fendi x Rimowa suitcase is the perfect travel companion HAPPENINGS: The city’s cool millennial fashionistas turned out en masse to Fendi’s FF Reloaded party. The luxury brand, which has been tapping the young generation of customers with a series of “F is For” parties... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2146789/fendi-celebrates-ff-reloaded-collection-fashion-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2146789/fendi-celebrates-ff-reloaded-collection-fashion-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 May 2018 06:02:49 +0000 The winning soccer team of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will not only take home the much-coveted trophy, but will also receive a state-of-art trunk to carry it away in, produced by Louis Vuitton. Let’s be honest, the FIFA World Cup trophy probably needs its own security detail – not only because of its prestigious significance, but also because of its material value – it’s crafted from about 6.2kg of 18ct gold and malachite. Louis Vuitton and Devialet launch exclusive DJ trunk The French... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2146781/stylish-trunk-fifa-world-cup-russia-trophy-released?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2146781/stylish-trunk-fifa-world-cup-russia-trophy-released?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 May 2018 08:46:08 +0000 The art world’s priceless masterpieces are certainly not short of passionate suitors prepared to pay vast sums to include them in their private collections. Italian modernist artist Amedeo Modigliani’s iconic nude was sold at a Sotheby’s auction in New York for US$157.2 million on Monday – the highest price in the auction house’s history. But what are some of other expensive artworks that have been sold at auction? Modigliani sells for US$157 million, and it’s only fourth most expensive art... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2146212/iconic-modigliani-nudes-and-other-expensive-paintings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2146212/iconic-modigliani-nudes-and-other-expensive-paintings?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 May 2018 08:34:22 +0000 We hope that you spoiled your mother rotten over the past weekend on Mother’s Day. Take a look at how our favourite Hong Kong stars celebrated the special day. Rosemary Vandenbroucke Joining the club! Happy Mother’s Day!!! #22weeks A post shared by Rosemary Vandenbroucke (@rosemary_vdb) on May 12, 2018 at 9:08pm PDT What better day to break the news than on Mother’s Day? The model-turned-yoga-instructor-and-health-coach Rosemary Vandenbrouck broke the news on her Instagram account that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2145981/how-6-hong-kong-stars-celebrated-mothers-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2145981/how-6-hong-kong-stars-celebrated-mothers-day?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 May 2018 08:15:10 +0000 EVENT: Résonances de Cartier high jewellery collection launch gala dinner WHERE: Grand Hyatt, Wan Chai Happenings: Celebrities Cathy and Martin Lee, Carina Lau, Gigi Leung, Kathy Chow and Jennifer Tse turned out to support Cartier’s annual high jewellery collection launch. The new Résonances de Cartier collection, debuted made in Hong Kong with more than 500 pieces, valued in excess of HK$2.8 billion. Cartier showcases works of international artists and rising Chinese talents in Shanghai Jake... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2146027/cartier-celebrates-launch-high-jewellery-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2146027/cartier-celebrates-launch-high-jewellery-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 May 2018 01:00:15 +0000 The wedding-gown rumour mill is in full swing now that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal nuptial will take place in less than a week’s time. The ceremony will be held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on May 19. We take a look at all the designers who could be creating the gown-of-the-year. Ralph & Russo London-based couturier Ralph & Russo, which designed Markle’s engagement dress, is one of the front-runners in the competition. Meghan Markle: fashionista facing a royal makeover The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2145547/meghan-markles-wedding-dress-who-could-be-designing-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2145547/meghan-markles-wedding-dress-who-could-be-designing-it?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 May 2018 07:01:07 +0000 Aaron Kwok will be soon channelling his own experience of fatherhood into a new film, June. The award-winning Hong Kong actor and veteran entertainer, whose daughter Chant was born last year, is playing the role of a father in the suspense drama. The production was announced at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 9. The film, which will be shot in New York, follows Charles Bao (played by Kwok) and his daughter Xiao Qun (played by Chinese actress Miao Miao) who live in the city’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2145571/aaron-kwok-play-father-new-suspense-drama-announced?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2145571/aaron-kwok-play-father-new-suspense-drama-announced?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 May 2018 10:01:44 +0000 Dev Patel might have stumbled onto acting – he joined the drama club at school to avoid trouble and channel his energy elsewhere – but he was destined to become huge on the silver screen. The London-born Patel, of Indian descent, meets me in Geneva during Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, where he is IWC’s celebrity guest. He shows up for our interview in a casual grey T-shirt and khaki pants. Charming and down to earth, a smiling Patel offers me a glass of water. However, when he is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2144969/how-bruce-lee-led-slumdog-millionaire-star-dev-patel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2144969/how-bruce-lee-led-slumdog-millionaire-star-dev-patel?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 May 2018 05:02:19 +0000 Edouard Bovet brought watches to China in 1818. Years after that, Qing dynasty connoisseurs took “Bo Wei” – the Chinese pronunciation of the brand – as a synecdoche for Western timepieces lavishly decorated with Eastern enamel paintings, pearls and engravings.  Today, luxury watchmakers are still catering to the Chinese market by creating designs with an Eastern touch. In fact, brands are doing more than simply adopting chinoiserie. For seasoned connoisseurs, the brands highlight savoir faire,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2144343/luxury-watchmakers-lure-chinese-collectors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2144343/luxury-watchmakers-lure-chinese-collectors?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 May 2018 02:04:22 +0000 Becky Li is not your average digital influencer. The journalist-turned-fashion-blogger is one of the most influential of her kind in China. She counts more than 3 million followers on Weibo and more than 4.5 million followers on WeChat, and has unprecedented influence over the shopping behaviour of her followers. China’s newest fashion KOLs mix travel savvy with distinctive style Dubbed “Mai Shen” – Chinese for “Goddess of Shopping” – Li sold 100 Mini Cooper Countryman cars within five minutes... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2144489/meet-becky-li-chinas-digital-influencer-who-sold-100?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2144489/meet-becky-li-chinas-digital-influencer-who-sold-100?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 May 2018 07:00:49 +0000 On Play Q. What was your first job? A. After college, I obtained a fellowship in marketing at Yale University in the United States. While I was there, I had an eye-opening experience during an internship at Pepsi. I witnessed the energy and leadership of top management, and the diversity of the organisation, and I knew that was what I aspired to do. When I returned to Italy, I applied to a number of multinational companies. Procter & Gamble was the first to answer and I spent 25 amazing years... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2144270/baccarats-ceo-daniela-riccardi-talks-business-and-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2144270/baccarats-ceo-daniela-riccardi-talks-business-and-her?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 May 2018 05:00:45 +0000 EVENT: ‘Lady Dior As Seen By’ Exhibition Opening Cocktail  WHERE: Exhibition and Convention Centre, Wan Chai  Dior celebrates women’s rights at Paris Fashion Week 5 must-see artistic interpretations of luxury during Hong Kong Arts Month Happenings: The Lady Dior handbag that counts Princess Diana as a fan is perhaps one of the most iconic accessories. The brand invited designers and artists to reinterpreted the signature design with their own styles.  Art Basel 2018: How many ways can a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2143116/dior-celebrates-lady-dior-seen-exhibition-lavish?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2143116/dior-celebrates-lady-dior-seen-exhibition-lavish?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Apr 2018 02:03:24 +0000 EVENT: Alexander McQueen’s Spring/Summer 2018 Collection Launch Cocktail  WHERE: Asia Society, Admiralty  Five times Alexander McQueen made history in fashion Happenings: British fashion house Alexander McQueen hosted a lavish soiree to celebrate the launch of its spring/summer 2018 collection. The brand transformed the Asia Society into the beautiful English garden of Great Dixter which inspired the latest fashion collection.  Floral explosion at Alexander McQueen’s spring/summer 2018 Paris... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2143107/alexander-mcqueen-launches-spring/summer-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2143107/alexander-mcqueen-launches-spring/summer-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Apr 2018 02:02:50 +0000