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

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.

Cartier

The Cartier Women’s Initiative just celebrated 20 years

High Jewellery

How charm jewellery that tells personal stories is having its moment

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?

Our latest round-up of beauty product releases crosses all categories. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

How diamonds are reshaping luxury watches, from Chanel to Cartier

Luxury maisons including Van Cleef & Arpels and Jaeger-LeCoultre are going beyond bling, revolutionising horology with functional diamonds.

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.

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China consumption

China’s luxury spending seen boosting global sales in 2026 despite headwinds

Affluent Chinese consumers are expected to splurge, though a volatile property market and oil price shocks pose challenges, analysts say.

A huge, ship-shaped Louis Vuitton cultural and retail landmark is seen in Shanghai. China’s luxury spending is expected to help drive a global rebound this year. Photo: Getty Images
Fashion

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.

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.

Fashion

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
Timepieces

Beyond Omega: redefining space watches for a new era of exploration

Omega’s Speedmaster has long been Nasa’s go-to, but other space programmes are exploring partnerships with the likes of IWC Schaffhausen, Fortis and Barrelhand.

The Omega Speedmaster was worn by astronauts on Nasa’s Gemini 4 space mission in June 1965. Photo: Handout
Fashion

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.

Fashion

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.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ Les Toupies is a French love story in crystal

The ‘spinning tops’ limited edition collection spans 3 chapters and 6 fragrances, with pairs of sculptural crystal flacons, each with finely drawn personas.

Henry Jacques’ Les Toupies Collection of 3 pairs of specially designed flacons. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

Colourful watches: the simple upgrade that celebrities are obsessed with

The Marty Supreme star’s Urban Jürgensen UJ-2 had a custom orange strap, while the rapper’s Pierre Balmain watch was a lush dark green.

Timothée Chalamet, Tyler the Creator and Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary show off watches with coloured straps at December’s New York premiere of Marty Supreme. Photo: Variety via Getty Images
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.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s new Royal Oak and Code 11.59 watches, and more

The watchmaker also added the experimental Neo-Frame Jumping Hour and 150 Heritage pocket watch pieces, and hosted an Audemars Piguet Social Club event in Macau.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Cartier En Équilibre’s colourful new chapter

The Euphonia, Splendea, Parcae and Ondora necklaces are spectacular statement pieces featuring diamonds, sapphires and rubies as well as other precious stones.

Cartier En Équilibre’s latest chapter includes the diamond-and-sapphire Parcae necklace. Photo: Handout
Fashion

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.

Timepieces

5 watch moments in March 2026 – from Zendaya’s Rolex to Tag Heuer’s new boss

Elsewhere, Grand Seiko signed on baseball star Shohei Ohtani, GPHG gets a new jury president … and Watches & Wonders isn’t even here yet.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Richard Mille’s limited edition RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer

Complications track the score and phases of a match, while the watch is available in 2 versions – Dark Blue Quartz TPT and Red Carmin Basalt TPT.

Richard Mille’s highly skeletonised RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer in Red Carmin Basalt TPT. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Cartier’s finely balanced En Équilibre high jewellery

The third release of En Équilibre pieces is centred on showstopping necklaces that express the balance for which the collection is named.

Necklace, earrings: Cartier. Bodysuit, skirt: Oude Waag. Photography: Yoon Chong
Roger Vivier

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

Fashion

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
Beauty

Are LED face masks skincare’s secret weapon or a flash in the pan?

Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber swear by them, but what is the truth behind celebrity glow trends and red light therapy?

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.

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