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Luxury brands in Hong Kong

Luxury brands in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has been a hub for luxury shopping in Asia for years, with Russell Street in Causeway Bay frequently crowned the world’s most expensive retail rental location. But sky-high rents, the anti-government protests of 2019 and more recently the coronavirus pandemic have seen some luxury brands close their flagship stores in the city.
Pieces from the Max Mara and Sportmax autumn/winter 2025 collections, set to become wardrobe mainstays. Photos: Handouts
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Style Edit: Max Mara’s fall/winter 2025 collection, inspired by two Brontës

At Milan Fashion Week, meanwhile, sister brand Sportmax focused on reinvention and highlighted raw denim, supple leather and ultra-soft bonded fleece, as well as feminine cuts and modern accessories.

Timepieces

Meet Hong Kong’s teenage watchmaker Ricky Hong, who’s already making waves

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Style Edit: Cartier brings Christmas to its revamped Hong Kong boutique

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Style Edit: Rolex’s equestrian connection with CHI Geneva

Witness the world’s best show jumpers compete at CHI Geneva, a tradition since 1926, with Rolex’s unwavering support.

Martin Fuchs riding Leone Jei in the Rolex Grand Prix 1.6m. Photo: Rolex
Special Report - Jewellery

High jewellery for all occasions: how to balance your collection

A mix of both striking and subtle designs ensures there is a jewelled item suitable for any occasion, whether festive or formal.

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Style Edit: Celebrating the year-end with Chanel’s watches and jewellery

Dazzling pieces capture the spirit of the season – from watches showcasing horological mastery to jewellery embodying Chanel’s refined and elegant aesthetic.

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Style Edit: Tudor’s Black Bay collection adds luxurious new models

The radial brushed dial, snowflake hands and lollipop-style seconds hand recall Black Bays from the past, while the Calibre MT5602-U and Calibre MT5400 movements are very much modern-day.

The Tudor Black Bay 18K. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Art houses Christie’s, Sotheby’s show off flashy new Hong Kong showrooms

The auction houses’ glammed up spaces are a reflection of their desire to change the way they conduct business.

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Style Edit: Swatch’s Mission to Earthphase offers a stunning view of Earth

Showcasing both moon and earth phases on its dial, the watch is a visual delight, with contrasts in the blue planet’s oceans, deserts and forest depicted in amazing detail.

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Style Edit: King Fook Jewellery celebrates 75 years with a HK$1.8m lucky draw

The exhibition showcased the brand’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship through traditional and contemporary designs embodying the spirit of good fortune.

Hong Kong jeweller King Fook Jewellery is giving away 75 taels of gold bars for its 75th anniversary... in a lucky draw. Photo: Handout
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.

Chanel’s 2024-2025 cruise collection, recently restaged at the Hong Kong Design Institute, takes centre stage in our digital cover shoot this month. Photo: Ricardo Beas
Chanel

Chanel’s highly anticipated 2024-2025 cruise show lands in Hong Kong

Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky reiterated the brand’s commitment to its loyal client base – a short starring Angela Yuen and Benjamin Voisin was also created for the show.

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Chanel

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Actress got her break in HBO hit and is now fronting an ad for Coco Mademoiselle fragrance – but which stars does she look up to?

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Style Edit: How Aesop draws inspiration from the world of cinema

The brand is premiering short film The Soap Service at select Hong Kong locations, while the design of its Festival Walk store was inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love from the start.

One of Australian skincare brand Aesop’s 2024 Gift Kits. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Ferragamo celebrates 70 years of its signature ballet flat

The Italian maison kicked off the celebrations with a Ballerina Party on October 10, where Hong Kong film stars sported its latest clothing and handbag designs including new Vara ballet flats.

Hong Kong actress and model Louise Wong at the Ballerina Party on October 10 at Ferragamo’s Harbour City boutique. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Technology forms the core of Boucheron’s Quatre 5D Memory ring

The French jewellery house has a special something embedded in its Quatre 5D Memory – a recollection of a childhood by the ocean, in the form of audio data.

John Lee policy address 2024

Hong Kong drinks traders say prices of high-end spirits will fall with lower tax

Mixed responses from traders on benefits of slashed alcohol duty and unhappiness among the medical sector, but doctors who are Exco members support move.

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Hong Kong property

From Fila to Armani, brands snap up prime Hong Kong retail spaces

With rents as much as 65 per cent below historical highs, brands from Europe, the US and Japan see a chance to make a splash.

Hopewell Mall in Wan Chai, set for a soft opening next month, and will have an occupancy rate of more than 90 per cent. Photo: Handout
Retailing

Bamford is ready to bring its cult products to more consumers in Hong Kong

Known for partnering with Cathay Pacific and The Upper House, Bamford is a favourite of in-the-know consumers – George Bamford discusses the brand extending its reach with its new Hong Kong flagship.

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Style Edit: Bulgari’s Tubogas design gets a modern makeover in a new collection

The legacy design’s interlocking strips of gold, without any soldering, was a bold departure from the norm when it was launched in the 1940s.

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Style Edit: Why Omega’s Seamaster Regatta is the ultimate watch for sailors

This is a watch primed for sea travel – from its striking analogue and digital displays, to its range of nautical features and Quick-Change rubber strap.

The Omega 46.75mm Seamaster Regatta is a special release for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Pomellato’s new Iconica jewellery line blends old and new

Putting a 21st century spin on Milan’s centuries-old tradition of goldsmithing, the new Iconica line by Pomellato features intricately crafted and beautifully wearable jewellery.

Italian actress Benedetta Porcaroli wears pieces from Pomellato’s new Iconica line. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Celebrating 20 years of Boucheron’s Quatre ring

New plays on the Boucheron Quatre Classique ring mark the anniversary, through necklaces, bracelets, a belt and a hair jewel.

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Style Edit: Louis Vuitton’s damier motif gets a diamond makeover

The legendary chequerboard pattern makes a glittering entry to the maison’s Le Damier de Louis Vuitton unisex jewellery collection.

Hong Kong property

Omega leases another Hong Kong shop amid retail leasing pickup

Swiss luxury watchmaker Omega is leasing another shop on Russell Street, once the world’s priciest retail strip, for US$51,404 a month.

A huge Omega sign on Russell Street in Causeway Bay. Photo: Sun Yeung
Fashion shopping in Hong Kong

Family-owned footwear brand Jonak is bringing Parisian chic to Hong Kong

Founded in 1964, the Parisian shoemaker offers simple, chic footwear for city girls – Style spoke to the founders’ grandchildren Marcel and Lisa Nakam, who are currently at the helm.

Marcel and Lisa Nakam, the grandchildren of Jonak’s founders, oversee the operations of the 60-year-old family-owned Parisian footwear brand, which just opened its first store in Asia at Hong Kong’s K11 Musea mall. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Pharrell Williams unveils Louis Vuitton’s Dog LVers SS25 collection

Louis Vuitton’s Dog LVers is a fusion of preppy codes, urban style and playful canine-inspired elements – marrying practicality with the desire for excellence in all aspects of life.

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Style Edit: Fragrances from Henry Jacques to elevate the senses

Crafted with exceptional concentration, the luxury brand’s exclusive scents for the region promise a sensory journey for every occasion.

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