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From tycoons to influencers, latest news and updates on Hong Kong celebrities and icons.
Hong Kong street artist Lousy’s work can be found across the city. Photo: @lousylousy/Instagram
Art

How Lousy is redefining art across Hong Kong’s bustling streets

We spoke to Lousy this Art Month about how he digs deep into the city’s culture, from his hieroglyphic sketches to collabs with brands and gallery takeovers.

Fashion

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

Fashion

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

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Ciao UFO: Charlene Choi leads nostalgic trip through Hong Kong history

Chui Tien-you and Wong You-nam join Charlene Choi in Patrick Leung’s poignant character drama that finally arrives at cinemas after debuting in 2019.

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Charlene Choi in a still from Ciao UFO (Category: IIA, Cantonese), directed by Patrick Leung and co-starring Chui Tien-you and Wong You-nam.
Fashion

In their words: Tania Mohan on the rise of Asian luxury brands in Hong Kong

The founder of home-grown luxury brand Tabla sees the local fashion industry moving past Western influences to celebrate Asian craftsmanship.

Fashion

In their words: Mimi Tang defines 20 years of setting trends in Hong Kong

Formerly at Kering overseeing Gucci, Saint Laurent and more luxury brands, Tang recalls Louis Vuitton’s fashion show in Hong Kong, and names her style icons.

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Art

In their words: Wing Shya recalls 20 years of style highs in Hong Kong

The Wong Kar-wai collaborator reflects on the city’s evolving style, memorable fashion shoots and local trendsetters like Vivienne Tam and Yat Pit.

Photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is a regular contributor to top fashion and art magazines. Photo: Handout
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Herman Yau transitioned from gory cult films to action blockbusters

Once known for Category III shockers such as Ebola Syndrome, Herman Yau has become the go-to director for action blockbusters.

Fashion

In their words: Douglas Young, founder of Hong Kong lifestyle brand G.O.D

The creative entrepreneur often adds a humorous slant to his homeware and apparel, and cites local icons from Bruce Lee and Labubu to Cathay Pacific and Chow Tai Fook as inspirations.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Profile | From TVB queen to YouTube star, how Carol ‘Dodo’ Cheng does it all

Hong Kong icon Carol “Dodo” Cheng has worn many hats – actor, television host, content creator – continually reinventing herself across five decades.

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Carol “Dodo” Cheng at an interview with the SCMP in 2004. We examine the Hong Kong star’s journey from actor to content creator on YouTube. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Fashion

In their words: Jennifer Woo reveals why Hong Kong is still a centre of style

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group CEO shares her inspirations, favourite designer and tips for keeping the city fashion forward.

Jennifer Woo, who has been chairman and CEO of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group for the past 20 years, advocates nurturing an ecosystem of design talent in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Gamer Girls: Angela Yuen leads beguiling Hong Kong esports drama

This engaging tale of an all-female esports team delivers an underdog story with a light touch and punches well above its modest budget.

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Icons and Influencers

In their words: Kevin Poon’s favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

The cultural entrepreneur is one of the city’s most connected creatives, with Pharrell Williams, David Beckham – and, of course, Clot co-founder Edison Chen – on his speed dial.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Max Mara and Sportmax’s fall/winter 2026 collections

The Max Mara Fashion Group labels presented their new collections at Milan Fashion Week – both are designed for women who dominate and move.

Subdued hues at Sportmax and Max Mara for fall/winter 2026 at Milan Fashion Week. Photos: Handout
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

This Hong Kong martial arts movie pioneered the superhero team in Chinese cinema

The Five Venoms launched the iconic run of the Venom Mob, a group of actors brought together by Chang Cheh that appeared in various films.

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Lo Mang (left) in a still from Five Deadly Venoms, Chang Cheh’s 1978 film.
Fashion

Flashback: Faye Tsui recalls her bold Chanel, Gucci and Celine looks

The Hong Kong stylist and influencer loves her designer brands, wearing hot-pink Valentino and even having her pre-wedding pics done in a Karl Lagerfeld creation.

Fashion

Flashback: Calvin Wang revisits his love of Chanel and Dries van Noten

The brand strategist – previously with Christian Louboutin and Lane Crawford – likes to add aspects of local culture to his outfits while travelling.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

The initiative promotes confidence and camaraderie among sportswomen including Hong Kong’s Cindy Cheung and Janelle Leung.

Elite athletes and members of Chanel Beauty’s CC League: Heïdi Gaugain, Gaby Agundez, Cindy Cheung Sum-Yuet, Renee Montgomery, Janelle Leung, Marie-Julie Bonnin and Jain Kim. Photo: Handout
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Girlfriends: Fish Liew and Jennifer Yu reunite for tender lesbian romance

Tracy Choi’s semi-autobiographical, episodic drama gives an intimate portrait of a woman searching for her place at different stages of life.

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Fashion

Flashback: style consultant Declan Chan on his favourite outfits

Chan founded his own scented candle brand, Aotrom, and is a close follower of fashion, donning Louis Vuitton, Valentino and Calvin Klein.

Fashion

Flashback: Justine Lee recalls her best designer fashion looks

Justine Lee is a Hong Kong-based stylist, consultant and former fashion director – here she explores her love for Chanel, Saint Laurent and other designers.

Stylist, consultant and former fashion director at Tatler Hong Kong, Justine Lee has been at the forefront of fashion for almost two decades. Photos: Handout
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Ultimate Revenge: Hong Kong crime thriller is all brawn and no brains

Loud, action-packed and completely chaotic, Terry Ng’s Ultimate Revenge is packed with thrills but fails to deliver on plot.

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Alex Fong in a still from Ultimate Revenge.
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Love ‘A Better Tomorrow’? The Hong Kong director and film that inspired it

Patrick Lung Kong was known for films that imparted moral lessons. We look at ‘The Story of a Discharged Prisoner’ and ‘Teddy Girls’.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Isabella Wei, the Hong Kong actress who plays Posy Li in Bridgerton?

The 21-year-old Hong Kong actress has also starred in 1899, The Crow with Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs, and Black Doves with Keira Knightley.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Profile | Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience

Michael Tse’s journey from backup dancer to Young and Dangerous henchman to leading film and TV actor showcases his endurance and tenacity.

Michael Tse at an interview with the SCMP in 2009. Tse’s remarkable entertainment journey has led him from backup dancer to the iconic Laughing Gor, viral memes and mainland China stardom. Photo: SCMP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Katie Leung, who plays Araminta in Bridgerton – and was in Harry Potter

Leung, who stars as Araminta Gun in the Netflix show, played Cho Chang in Harry Potter and once called Hong Kong ‘a great place to party’.

Katie Leung has over 30 acting credits to her name. Photo: @_katieleung_/Instagram
Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Double Happiness: Liu Kuan-ting, Jennifer Yu lead clever wedding comedy

A couple have two simultaneous wedding ceremonies to keep their parents apart in Double Happiness, an ingenious comedy of errors.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How these 2 films became classics of Hong Kong’s Chinese folk opera cinema

Love Eterne and Dream of the Red Chamber are two very different ‘huangmei diao’ films from legendary Hong Kong director Li Han-hsiang.

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