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Taylor Swift wearing a Thom Browne polo shirt in New York last November. Photo: Star Max/GC Images
Luxury brands

Polo shirt reboot: how Ralph Lauren and Chanel are redefining preppy

Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence has both short- and long-sleeved polos, while Miuccia Prada’s takes have ranged from subversive to buttoned-up.

Asean

Cultural capitals: Southeast Asia seeks soft power to outlast the buzz

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China’s private sector

Splashing out: how much would you expect to pay for LV’s latest quirky man bag?

Luxury brands

4 cardigans in pastels for spring: versatile knitwear for every wardrobe

Channel Paris Hilton’s style and wear a cardie from Staud, Chinti & Parker, Maison Kitsuné or Guest In Residence in this season’s pastel shades.

Paris Hilton bossing it in head-to--toe baby pink – including cardigan – in New York in March. Photo: Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Luxury brands

8 fashion drops to know for spring, from brand-name bags to brogues

Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Loro Piana offer new twists on favourite bags while Hermès, Giorgio Armani and more offer apparel and accessories.

Luxury brands

How London brand Chopova Lowena, and its cult carabiner skirt, came to be

Harry Styles, Madonna and Gen Z cool girls all love this viral brand – which is inspired by everything from Bulgarian folklore to rock climbing and Scottish kilts.

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Interview

Q&A | Kim Jones on Areal, his new line with Chinese outerwear maker Bosideng

On a visit to Hong Kong, the British designer shares why his collaboration with Bosideng was years in the making – and why ‘Made in China’ is better than most people think.

Bosideng chairman and CEO Gao Dekang with designer Kim Jones at an Areal pop-up in Hong Kong during Art Basel. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Gucci’s new ‘It’-bag duo is ideal for fashion insiders

The new Giglio and Borsetto bags are long on understated style, with soft silhouettes, heritage hardware and effortless day‑to‑night versatility.

US, Israel war on Iran

War on Iran is about to make clothes more expensive. Here’s why

Rising freight and energy costs, plus a near-blockade on synthetic fibres, are pushing prices higher.

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Luxury brands

Military jackets are back – how Greta Lee, Zendaya and Dua Lipa rock the trend

Thanks to Dior’s Anderson, the historical garment is making a comeback, with styles from Napoleonic hussar jackets to more modern takes.

Greta Lee in Dior summer 2026. Photo: Handout
Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Pearl Lam, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects

The gallerist and curator shares some of her favourite things, from the paintings of Kerry James Marshall to the energy of Shanghai’s Xiangyang Park.

Pear Lam, founder of Pearl Lam Galleries. Photo: Handout
Luxury brands

A new monograph celebrates the storied legacy of shoemaker Roger Vivier

The book takes you inside the world of the brand, and its launch coincided with the opening of Maison Vivier, a restored hotel particulier in Paris.

Celebrity Families

Meet Lara Cosima, who just got engaged to Kering heir François Pinault Jr

The ‘modern-day Marie Antoinette’ and member of the Austro-Hungarian nobility has walked for Armani and drew internet attention at Le Bal in 2023

Luxury brands

Why worn-out designer handbags are the ultimate status symbols

Jane Birkin’s insouciance with her namesake Hermès bag started it all, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were often seen with bashed-about Birkins in the 2000s.

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin. Photo: Sotheby’s
Style Edit

Style Edit: From The Snapshot to The Wave, Marc Jacobs’ spring 2026 delivers

From The Snapshot to The Wave, the spring 2026 collection reframes the brand’s most loved bags as a celebration of personal style.

Various The Tote Bags from Marc Jacobs’ spring/summer 2026 line-up. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

Over 60 new brands set to join upscale Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre as part of tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space.

Style Edit

Style Edit: The 2026 awards season was all about Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel

At this year’s Baftas, Golden Globes and Oscars, many of those nominated for awards wore Chanel looks drawn from Blazy’s first 4 collections for the house.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: How the Dior Crunchy bag distils Jonathan Anderson’s vision

Recasting Dior’s iconic cannage motif in sculptural volume, the new accessory is the creative director at his most tactile and assured.

Medium Dior Crunchy bag in soft yellow macrocannage. Photo: David Sims
Style Edit

Style Edit: Valentino returns to Rome for Alessandro Michele’s FW 2026 show

The glamorous front row at the show in Palazzo Barberini included Gwyneth Paltrow, Colman Domingo, Lily Allen, Tyla and Thai star Jeff Satur.

Hong Kong

In their words: Qiqi Yam’s support of Hong Kong’s designers and fashion scene

‘Asia’s first supermodel’ celebrates the roles of local designer Robert Wun, pioneering retailer Joyce Ma, and actors Maggie Cheung, Cherie Chung, and her husband, Simon Yam.

Celebrity style

In their words: Hilary Tsui on her favourite moments in fashion in Hong Kong

The former actress on Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel couture show, home-grown labels Lau Hei and Yat Pit, and style icons Maggie Cheung and Edison Chen.

Hilary Tsui at her multi-brand boutique Her in 2023. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Labubu, Blackpink’s Jennie draw thousands to ComplexCon in Hong Kong

‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says.

A Labubu sculpture on display at ComplexCon Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
Trending in China

How ‘painful bag’ became a popular subculture among Chinese youth

For ita bag enthusiasts, these creations symbolise freedom to express diverse passions, providing joy and relief through self-expression.

Luxury brands

In their words: Barney Cheng on the demise of brand loyalty in fashion

The couture stylist talks about Hong Kong’s fashion evolution, his favourite moments, and the authentic local designers who’ve caught his eye.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Alessandro Nivola, who plays Calvin Klein in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story

The Boston native debuted on Broadway opposite Helen Mirren before his breakout on-screen role as Nicolas Cage’s unhinged brother in Face/Off.

Alessandro Nivola, who plays Calvin Klein in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, wears the designer to the show’s premiere in February, in New York. Photo: @alessandro.nivola/Instagram
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

A pop culture expo, a celebration of Indian heritage and food, and a street art festival are among our picks for this weekend in Hong Kong.

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ComplexCon 2026 will be held on March 21 and 22 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, once again transforming the venue into a giant hotbed of streetwear, music and art. Photo: ComplexCon
Hong Kong fashion

In their words: Peter Cheung on why Hongkongers are ahead of fashion trends

The luxury brand veteran, who rates Anita Mui as his top style icon, shares his insights on the city’s unique East-meets-West fashion vibe.

Beauty

The fashion month hair and make-up looks that caught our eye

Beauty highlights of the fall/winter 2026 fashion weeks also included smoky kohl eyes at Dior and Prada’s ‘tired girl’ make-up sported by Bella Hadid and Liu Wen.

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