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Hong Kong fashion

Hong Kong fashion
Latest news, updates and opinions on the industry and all things fashion-related in Hong Kong.
Photographer, artist and director Wing Shya is a regular contributor to top fashion and art magazines. Photo: Handout
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.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Meet Hong Kong fashion’s soft-power six

Fashion

In conversation: Celine Kwan and Chet Lo trade inspirations and industry talk

Paris Fashion Week: Haute Couture

Meet the Hong Kong model nearing 60 who walked at Chanel’s haute couture show

The mum-of-7 – who just starred in Matthieu Blazy’s show – was born to Chiu Chow parents and got into modelling in her 50s.

Model Christina Chung recently walked for Chanel at the house’s haute couture show in Paris. Photo: @christina__chung/Instagram
Hong Kong property

Moiselle chairman sells Mid-Levels flat for US$10.5 million amid upturn

The sale of the 2,429 sq ft flat in Tregunter Tower by Chan Yum-kit follows the disposal of an entire floor in Cosco Tower.

Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | Perils of Hong Kong summer could spell disaster for a winter wardrobe

The city’s cooler months require heavy warmer clothes, but how to care for these often luxury items during gruelling summers?

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Profile

Victoria Tang-Owen on her famous dad and starting Thirty30 creative agency

The Hong Kong designer, photographer and multidisciplinary creative talks about finding her rebellious streak and stepping out of her famous father David Tang’s larger-than-life shadow.

Victoria Tang-Owen, founder and creative director of Thirty30 Creative and Victoria Tang Studio. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Fashion

Fashion Fest aims to put Hong Kong on haute couture design map

The government-sponsored event is intended to help make Hong Kong a high-fashion hub, but industry insiders say much more needs to be done.

Fashion

Style shoot: Chanel’s cruise 2024-2025 show, from Marseille to Hong Kong

The collection reflects the innovative touches of former creative director Virginie Viard, and is an acknowledgement of her impact on the house.

Fashion

Robert Wun, in his own words: from Hong Kong to the Met Gala

The London-based couturier reflects on his legacy as the first Hong Kong-born designer to debut at Paris Couture Week

The London-based Robert Wun couturier reflects on his legacy as the first Hong Kong-born designer to debut at Paris Couture Week. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Who is Rosamund Kwan? Hong Kong actress, nepo baby and philanthropist

Rosamund Kwan, who has acted opposite movie stars including Jet Li and Jackie Chan, had no plans to become an actress despite her family pedigree – she did it ‘because of my family situation’.

Rosamund Kwan had no plans to become an actress despite her pedigree – she did it because of family circumstances, she said later. With roles opposite actors including Jackie Chan and Jet Li, she is one of the most recognisable stars of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age. Photo: Christie’s Images
Icons and Influencers

Hong Kong-born designer Alain on how Alainpaul’s Joyce debut is a homecoming

The brand’s co-founder Alain talks dance, bending the rules, and the influence of the late Louis Vuitton artistic director Virgil Abloh

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Who is Jan Lamb? One half of Cantopop duo Softhard – and a whole lot more

Jan Lamb of Cantopop duo Softhard is nothing if not versatile. The Hong Kong entertainer has been an actor, graphic designer, rapper, stand-up comedian, popular radio host, dramatist, and film director.

Beauty

5 Miss Hong Kong contestants who went on to make a difference

The pageant’s outdated tagline roughly translates as ‘beauty and brains’ – and from entering politics to starting businesses, these 5 former beauty queens proved their mettle beyond just their looks

Beauty queens beyond the screen (from left): Maggie Cheung, Cally Kwong and Tracy Chu. Photos: Getty/SCMP/ @tracytschu/Instagram
Fashion

3 unmissable exhibitions focusing on women in fashion now showing

The world’s most vibrant cities host celebrations of the work and times of legendary women in fashion – from classic Coco Chanel, Vivienne Westwood and Miuccia Prada, to the collection of an anonymous Hong Kong connoisseur

Three unmissable fashion exhibitions in New York, Paris and Hong Kong: women in fashion feature unite the trio, from legendary designers to a focus on Iris van Herpen’s work (pictured) and the collection of a Hong Kong connoisseur. Photos: Handout
Menswear

Inside Pedder Arcade, Hong Kong’s new luxury lifestyle destination

Dapper duo Mark Cho and Alan See are on a mission to suit up Hong Kong’s WFH-weary men through their new The Armoury boutique, and now the new Pedder Arcade development

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Carina Lau, superstar: her rise from humble roots and stellar film career

Born in mainland China, Carina Lau grew up thinking she’d be a factory worker, but moved to Hong Kong and, through hard work, built an acting career despite a kidnap ordeal. She met and wed fellow actor Tony Leung.

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Hong Kong

Doing it Her way: is Hilary Tsui Hong Kong’s most stylish woman?

The stylist and Instagram influencer gave up acting to open streetwear-influenced fashion boutique Her, evidence that physical fashion spaces can still connect with shoppers – even Gen Z

How Hilary Tsui’s Her store scores with Hong Kong’s Gen Z: the stylist and Instagram influencer gave up acting to open the streetwear-influenced fashion boutique. Pictured here at her shop in Causeway Bay. Photo: May Tse
Royalty

Lady Amelia and Eliza Spencer in Hong Kong: Princess Diana’s twin nieces talk

The twin cousins of Prince Harry and Prince William sat down with Style to talk royalty, romance, fashion picks and travel tips

Fashion

‘Deranged beauty’: how a Hong Kong fashion designer came to love contrasts

Avant-garde Hong Kong fashion designer Yeung Chin started appreciating the interlacing of beauty and ugliness after watching the 1974 film ‘Pastoral: To Die in the Country’.

Hong Kong society

All that glitters: Hong Kong Palace Museum explores bond between women and jewellery

‘Cartier and Women’ highlights impact of Chinese aesthetics on women’s lifestyles and fashion around the world, museum director says.

Jewellery owned by Princess Mathilde Bonaparte are part of the ‘Cartier and Women’ exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Fashion

Meet Robert Wun, the first Hong Kong designer at Paris Haute Couture Week

You’ve probably seen Hong Kong-born Robert Wun’s designs donned by Blackpink’s Lisa, Lizzo, and Celine Dion, but what do you know about his inspirational rise to fashion stardom?

Robert Wun’s dresses have been worn by celebrities like Lizzo and Priyanka Chopra. Photos: @robertwun/Instagram; SCMP
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong judge acquits former Dolce & Gabbana president of receiving kickbacks

Judge says authenticity of evidence cannot be established because key witness did not testify.

Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | How airline uniforms evolved through the decades – what’s changed and why

Since the beginning of commercial air travel, cabin crew uniforms have been influenced by many factors. Here’s a look at their evolution, as the inside of a plane remains a distant memory for many of us.

Jewellery

Explainer | How Chinese demand for jade fuels a deadly, corrupt industry in Myanmar

Up to 90 per cent of jade mined in Myanmar – which saw yet another lethal landslide at a mine in December 2021 – is believed to make its way to China, where fine pieces can fetch a high price.

A model displays an Exceptional Jadeite Bangle “Circle of Happiness” , during the media preview at Sotheby’s office at Admiralty. 24MAR21 SCMP / Sam Tsang
The Moment

Wedding dress trends for 2022: how has Covid-19 changed bridal fashion?

The size of weddings is not the only thing that has drastically evolved with the pandemic – wedding dress trends are also shifting, as brides opt for bolder, more versatile gowns

The pandemic has influenced bridal fashion, as brides opt for bolder, more versatile looks. Photo: handout
Hong Kong weather

Cooler weather on way but no need for wardrobe switch yet, expert says

Hong Kong Observatory predicts cold front over mainland China will bring lower temperatures to the city this weekend, but forecaster says winter coats can stay in the closet.

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Hong Kong innovators

Meet Billie, Hong Kong’s clean solution to turn textile waste into yarn

The Billie “upcycling” system is a patented process that can break down textile waste into slivers for blending with fresh threads before they are spun into yarn for reuse, all done without water or chemicals.

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