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The latest collections from luxury brands and high fashion designers on the catwalks and beyond
Queen Elizabeth is the focus of a new exhibition that pays tribute to her fashion legacy. Photos: Handout
Queen Elizabeth II

This new exhibition pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s style legacy

The landmark event in The King’s Gallery celebrates the late monarch’s 100th birthday, features 200 rare garments, designer tributes and royal artefacts – and opens today.

Millionaires and billionaires

Q&A | Skye Hankey on supporting emerging designers via Fashion Trust US

Asian diaspora

US$20 for a jacket, US$280 for tailoring. How demand for tailors is rising

Icons and Influencers

Feng Chen Wang on 10 years in fashion and ‘Chinamaxxing’ before it was cool

The Chinese-born designer, who had Virgil Abloh as a mentor, just celebrated her brand’s 10th year at Shanghai Fashion Week.

Feng Chen Wang’s spring/summer 2026 campaign. Photo: Handout
Britney Spears

The wedges Britney and Paris loved are back. But how do you wear them in 2026?

Once a noughties staple, wedge heels are returning in 2026 in sleeker, richer versions. Style them with co-ords, denim and flowy dresses.

Japan

Weight-loss drugs and AI: what’s next for Japan’s plus-size scene?

Despite continued weight stigma and new AI challenges, Japan’s plus-size movement continues to thrive through community and social media.

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Luxury brands

How charm jewellery that tells personal stories is having its moment

Even a famed institution like Claridge’s hotel in London is getting in on the act, with a collection in collaboration with Annoushka.

Dua Lipa is a fan of charms. Photo: @dualipa/Instagram
Beauty

The latest beauty drops from Chanel, Le Labo, Make Up For Ever and more

Grab some Paddington Bear themed soaps or wardrobe staples evoking your self-care routine, and how far would you go for a comb?

Fame and celebrity

Style according to ... TV presenter and entrepreneur Georgina Wilson-Burnand

The TV presenter and Sunnies entrepreneur shares her style icons including Carolyn Bessette, Manila hang-outs, and love for gifting locally woven pieces.

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.

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

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

The region’s creators are going global, but the structures to sustain them are still catching up.

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China’s private sector

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

Offbeat designs may not drive sales, but they sharpen brand identity and attract individuality-seeking buyers, analysts say.

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.

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.

Maison Kitsuné‘s new creative director Abigail Smiley-Smith nods to the brand’s roots in Paris and Tokyo with this latest collection. Photo: Handout
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.

Laura Lowena-Irons and Emma Chopova at Joyce Harbour City in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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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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People shop for clothes at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 16. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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.

Rizzoli has published the monograph Roger Vivier: Heritage and Imagination. Photo: Handout
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

Model and influencer Lara Cosima is a member of the Austro-Hungarian nobility. Photos: @laracosima_/Instagram
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.

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.

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.

K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Actresses Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley and Nicole Kidman all showed they were Chanel fans at the 2026 Oscars, wearing looks drawn from Matthieu Blazy’s first four collections for the house. Photos: Getty Images
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.

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.

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