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The internet is crying foul at the latest overpriced item on the Kardashian Kloset – and now that the Kardashian-Jenners are worth around US$3 billion, just how much do they need the extra cash?

Head-turners included a gown made of lingerie by Balenciaga, a stark black palette from master of colour Valentino, and beautifully beaded Loewe motifs of Albert York paintings

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Challenge exacerbated by loophole allowing shipments under US$800 to bypass import tariffs, most safety inspections and other oversight, witnesses say.

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Harbour views are prized in Hong Kong, but a renovation of a flat with huge windows makes the most of its vistas of verdant hillsides to create a restful interior with notes of wood and stone.

Is it OK to wear vintage fur? Celebs from Rihanna to Sofia Coppola think so, with retro pieces more sustainable than faux fur and more ethical than buying new pieces

The e-commerce firm joins more than 60 other tech companies, including Amazon.com and Google parent Alphabet, that have let almost 11,000 employees go so far this year.

Both years begin on a Monday and are leap years, making their calendars a perfect match. As 1990s nostalgia sweeps China, the vintage items are reminders of era when Beijing welcomed foreign influence in the economy, culture and fashion.

The online retailer agreed to pay the penalty to resolve a US criminal probe into a campaign by several of its employees to stalk and harass a Massachusetts couple whose online newsletter was viewed as critical of the company.

Mara Papalas inherited the world’s largest Barbra Streisand memorabilia collection from her late father, but doesn’t want to keep it. Selling items one by one on eBay is not on, so she’s seeking a buyer.

If you’re on the hunt for a new or pre-owned luxury watch and come across a deal that seems too good to be true, check for these signs to make sure you’re not getting duped

Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael B. Johnson totalled their expensive Ferraris, while Pete Davidson got away unhurt twice this year … so which other stars were involved in road accidents?

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Laila Harilela, head of public relations for her family’s hotels group, shares her favourite Hong Kong restaurants, from one serving Cantonese food to a place where ‘everything is perfect’.

Arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, can cause skin irritations, contact dermatitis with symptoms such as skin rashes and blisters, or rashes resulting in skin peeling.

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The billionaire met rapper Meek Mill at an NBA game, then took over Diddy’s White Party, attended by Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio and Drake – but just who is the enigmatic celebrity connector?

Lawyer Roy Delbyck talks about his immense collection of printed materials – from letters and diaries to movie tickets – on the West in China, and the Chinese experience in the United States.

She’s only 12 but she’s already got a signature style, thanks to her beloved maxi dress and high-top trainers combo – so how else is Harper Beckham making her mark?

The surge at a stadium in East Java last October left 135 dead. Indonesia has convicted 5 of 6 suspects who were charged with negligence but some victims’ relatives say the punishments do not go far enough.

India by the Bay, a celebration of Indian arts and culture, returns to Hong Kong in October. Among its highlights are a wellness programme, gala dinner and Broadway-style Bollywood musical.

Efforts by Jakarta, the world’s most polluted city, to address the issue reveal the divide between the reality of low-income drivers and the need for cleaner air.

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A vocal critic of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte and his deadly drug war, Ressa has long maintained that the charges against her and her news website Rappler were politically motivated.

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The budget shopping app operator faces tough competition in Southeast Asia against larger rivals such as Alibaba’s Lazada, ByteDance’s TikTok Shop and Singapore-based Shopee.

Hartwig Fischer, a German art historian, said the museum did not sufficiently respond to warnings that an employee may have been stealing items and the failings ‘must ultimately rest’ with him.

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos wear Omega, and Bill Gates goes for Casio, while Silicon Valley CEOs are fans of Cartier, Rolex, Richard Mille – and Apple Watches, of course

The secondary market for luxury watches, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, has sunk to its lowest level in over two years – here’s how the Fed played a part in this slump