https://www.scmp.com/rss/322897/feed Galleries, blogs and interviews about fashion, menswear, beauty and grooming en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chanel’s opulent high jewellery collection Signes & Symboles is inspired by those brand icons most dear to founder Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel: the sun, star, lion and camellia. The 85-piece collection charts a clear path linking those house codes and more, a triumphant vision of tradition reimagined for a new, contemporary generation of high jewellery admirers, bridging shimmering radiance with a cool, understated elegance. PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXANDRA UTZMANN STYLING BRITANI CATO MAKE-UP ISIS... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3355811/style-shoot-chanels-shimmering-high-jewellery-collection-signes-symboles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3355811/style-shoot-chanels-shimmering-high-jewellery-collection-signes-symboles?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela For over a century, Hatton Garden has been a globally renowned jewellery hub, but London’s long relationship with goldsmithing thrives well beyond this famed district. Ever since the establishment in 1327 of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths – an organisation that supports the UK’s metalsmiths and promotes their craft – the city has attracted young creatives and craftspeople looking to carve their own niche. “London has always been a place where craft, commerce and culture meet. Goldsmithing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3355508/glittering-legacy-londons-goldsmiths-hatton-garden-taylor-swifts-earrings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3355508/glittering-legacy-londons-goldsmiths-hatton-garden-taylor-swifts-earrings?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Hublot has strengthened its presence in Asia with the opening of a striking new boutique at The Venetian Macao, unveiling a retail concept that reflects the brand’s evolving vision of luxury. More than simply a point of sale, the new space has been conceived as an immersive destination where innovation, design and watchmaking expertise converge. The opening marks a significant milestone for the Swiss watchmaker: it introduces to Asia its latest boutique concept, a contemporary interpretation of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3355510/style-edit-hublots-new-boutique-venetian-macao-celebrates-innovation-and-craft?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3355510/style-edit-hublots-new-boutique-venetian-macao-celebrates-innovation-and-craft?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:00:05 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter There are high jewellery collections that draw inspiration from nature, and then there are those that reinterpret it with remarkable restraint and precision. With Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden, Tiffany & Co. presents an elegant exploration of the natural world through the lens of exceptional gemstones, refined craftsmanship and transformable design. Conceived by Nathalie Verdeille, senior vice-president and chief artistic officer, alongside the Tiffany Design Studio, the collection unfolds... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354865/style-edit-tiffany-cos-blue-book-2026-hidden-garden-explores-natural-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354865/style-edit-tiffany-cos-blue-book-2026-hidden-garden-explores-natural-world?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng All eyes were on Audemars Piguet and Swatch as we spent the month speculating, then lining up for their unlikely collaboration – but otherwise, the watch world was firing on all cylinders. Phillips concluded a record-breaking auction in Geneva buoyed by the success of independent brands, Omega released a Seamaster Diver 300M for a James Bond video game, Kevin Hart rocked some serious horological hardware at his roast, and brands did not slow down on releasing compelling models in May. Audemars... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3355330/mays-hottest-watch-moments-audemars-x-swatch-royal-pop-kevin-harts-roast?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3355330/mays-hottest-watch-moments-audemars-x-swatch-royal-pop-kevin-harts-roast?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:15 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg This is the year of the white ceramic watch. And now that summer is around the corner, it’s time we take a hard look at what’s out there. Ceramic is a hard material to work with, experts explain, and white is one of the most challenging colours to achieve. Plus it’s a bold aesthetic choice, and not for everyone. White ceramic is for the bold watch-lover “The clients that buy these watches, they are not the standard customers,” says Lorenz Brunner, the head of research and innovation at IWC... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3355155/why-you-should-wear-white-ceramic-watch-and-how-do-so-not-just-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3355155/why-you-should-wear-white-ceramic-watch-and-how-do-so-not-just-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 May 2026 22:00:05 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre From Hermès translating its iconic Kelly bag into fine jewellery to pop culture-inspired designs by Francesca Villa, our picks from this season’s jewellery drops bring timelessness and glamour, with just a touch of whimsy. Francesca Villa Jeweller Francesca Villa is behind these whimsical pendants and brooches depicting big trucks. Made in gold and embellished with diamonds and other stones, ranging from lapis lazuli to turquoise, the pop culture-inspired pieces are also fringed with a flame... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354546/4-jewellery-drops-hermes-van-cleef-arpels-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354546/4-jewellery-drops-hermes-van-cleef-arpels-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 May 2026 20:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For a brand with more than 75 years of history, King Fook Jewellery feels surprisingly in tune with the way modern clients are shopping today. The appeal is no longer just about gold or diamonds, antique or otherwise – it is about pieces with character, craftsmanship and a story behind them. That balance between heritage and contemporary taste is exactly where King Fook currently thrives. This season, the spotlight falls on Masterpiece by King Fook, the brand’s refined multi-label concept... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354307/style-edit-masterpiece-king-fook-presents-pieces-4-european-jewellers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354307/style-edit-masterpiece-king-fook-presents-pieces-4-european-jewellers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 May 2026 08:38:47 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Rolex’s immersion in the world of elite sports runs deep. The revered Swiss luxury watch brand has long been a dedicated supporter of a range of prestigious events and famous competitors, in sports including equestrianism, golf, motorsport, yachting – and, naturally, the most glamorous of all: tennis. Its commitment to the sport includes a coveted role since 2019 as the premium partner and official timekeeper of the French Open, aka Roland-Garros, one of the four grand slams that represent the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354334/style-edit-rolex-powers-tennis-history-makers-125th-french-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354334/style-edit-rolex-powers-tennis-history-makers-125th-french-open?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 May 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Hearts on Fire, the brand owned by Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, marks its 30th anniversary this year with a new global campaign, What’s Your Signature? As its name suggests, the campaign is a celebration of self-expression through the love for – and art of – jewellery, inviting wearers to make their mark with Hearts on Fire pieces and define their own signature look. “With this campaign, we reimagine what our signature means today,” says Rita Maltez, global president of Hearts on Fire.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354303/style-edit-hearts-fire-marks-30-years-defining-diamond-brilliance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354303/style-edit-hearts-fire-marks-30-years-defining-diamond-brilliance?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 May 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Wilson Lau Wilson Lau Supported by a rebound in local economic confidence and a gradual revival in regional consumer sentiment, sales at live high‑end jewellery auctions in Hong Kong surged in the second half of 2025, defying global headwinds and reaffirming the city’s status as Asia’s premier luxury hub. Leading auction houses posted record‑breaking results, driven by spirited bidding, exceptional sell‑through rates, and a renewed appetite for rare, tangible assets. Yet global pressures – rising fuel prices and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354220/hong-kongs-jewellery-auctions-hold-strong-2026-season-builds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354220/hong-kongs-jewellery-auctions-hold-strong-2026-season-builds?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00:06 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso What do a filmmaker, an architect and an Olympic swimmer all have in common? More than you might think, according to an insightful conversation held in Hong Kong recently, which brought together three of the city’s most prominent figures: Juno Mak, the director, writer and producer behind 2025 crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night; Betty Ng, the founder of architecture and design studio Collective and an adjunct associate professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong; and Siobhan Haughey, a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354330/style-edit-chanels-hong-kong-fireside-chat-discuss-all-things-time-and-j12?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354330/style-edit-chanels-hong-kong-fireside-chat-discuss-all-things-time-and-j12?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter To obtain the coveted Master Chronometer certification – indicating that a watch has passed a battery of stringent tests, including one that guarantees accuracy greater than 0/+5 seconds a day – a watch needs to have a seconds hand. Seems obvious, right? Or at least, it was until recently – because with the new Constellation Observatory collection, Omega has rewritten horological history. These are the first two-hand watches – they have just hour and minute hands – to reach this most exacting of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354095/style-edit-omegas-two-hand-constellation-observatory-rewrites-history?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3354095/style-edit-omegas-two-hand-constellation-observatory-rewrites-history?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 May 2026 02:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At a time when high jewellery collections often lean towards spectacle, the enduring appeal of the Perlée collection from Van Cleef & Arpels lies in something far more restrained: the quiet power of repetition, proportion and craftsmanship. First introduced in 2008, the collection transformed one of the maison’s long-standing design codes – the polished golden bead – into an entire jewellery language of its own. Today, Perlée continues to evolve with a new series of three-row rings that revisit... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354093/style-edit-evolution-van-cleef-arpels-perlee-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354093/style-edit-evolution-van-cleef-arpels-perlee-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 May 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Cufflinks have long been a staple of tailored menswear, and now the classic accessory is getting a bejewelled upgrade. A select group of brands – from independents to major houses – are approaching cufflinks less as functional fasteners and more as miniature jewels in their own right, crafting them in gold and silver and setting them with precious stones. That shift makes sense when you look at the cufflink’s history. Before them, shirt cuffs were typically secured with ribbons or strings. As... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354088/bejewelled-cufflinks-seen-robert-pattinson-jacob-elordi-and-chris-evans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3354088/bejewelled-cufflinks-seen-robert-pattinson-jacob-elordi-and-chris-evans?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter It’s been the talk of the horological world all year. The results are now here of the much-discussed collaboration between two of Switzerland’s most iconic watchmaking names, and ones that usually make very different types of watches: Audemars Piguet and Swatch. With Royal Pop, they’ve created a collection that has something to delight everyone. The collection’s special alchemy is to perfectly blend the very best bits of two of the world’s most coveted collections – Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353957/style-edit-swatch-and-audemars-piguet-unveil-vibrant-royal-pop-pocket-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353957/style-edit-swatch-and-audemars-piguet-unveil-vibrant-royal-pop-pocket-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 May 2026 02:00:06 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Hong Kong Luxury Week has become one of the clearest snapshots of how Asia’s affluent live, drink and dress – and this spring’s edition, which coincides with Christie’s 40th anniversary in the region, is designed very much with that spirit of cross-category thinking in mind. Four live auctions – Iconic Wines from Joseph Lau Part V, Handbags & Accessories, Magnificent Jewels, and Important Watches – will take place from May 22 to 28, with previews in Taipei, Bangkok, Geneva, Shanghai, Macau and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353690/style-edit-christies-hong-kong-luxury-week-features-jadeite-masterpiece?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353690/style-edit-christies-hong-kong-luxury-week-features-jadeite-masterpiece?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 May 2026 02:00:06 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The ultimate stripped back, slimmed down, streamlined, featherlight watch, Richard Mille’s new RM 55-01 Manual Winding is a masterpiece of minimalism. It’s yet another demonstration that the endlessly creative Swiss luxury watchmaker is all about the new – constantly pushing back the boundaries of horological aesthetics, but also exploring fresh technological territory to drive watchmaking to places it’s never been before. Here, both technology and aesthetics are deployed in the service of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353542/style-edit-richard-milles-pared-back-powerhouse-rm-55-01-manual-winding?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353542/style-edit-richard-milles-pared-back-powerhouse-rm-55-01-manual-winding?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 May 2026 02:00:12 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Every year at Watches and Wonders – the world’s most important fair for luxury timepieces, held in Geneva, Switzerland – brands ranging from Rolex to Cartier and Patek Philippe vie for attention with extravagant booths showcasing their latest releases. This year though, Panerai stole the show with a buzzy installation that paid homage to its nautical heritage while also being very Instagrammable. Designed and manufactured in-house by the brand, the structure was a reproduction of the historic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353504/style-edit-panerai-ceo-emmanuel-perrin-watch-brands-maritime-heritage-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353504/style-edit-panerai-ceo-emmanuel-perrin-watch-brands-maritime-heritage-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 May 2026 04:24:43 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Cartier unveiled its latest high jewellery collection, Le Chœur des Pierres, in the picturesque seaside town of Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera on Wednesday. International editors and celebrities including Shu Qi, Zoe Saldaña and Tilda Swinton explored the range at a chateau filled with modern artworks from the likes of Damien Hirst, Yves Klein and Anselm Kiefer set within an estate dating back to the 17th century. The name of the collection, which features more than 150 unique pieces in this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353493/cartier-just-unveiled-stunning-le-choeur-des-pierres-high-jewellery-collection-saint-tropez?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353493/cartier-just-unveiled-stunning-le-choeur-des-pierres-high-jewellery-collection-saint-tropez?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 May 2026 03:08:59 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso American jeweller Tiffany & Co. is rapidly bolstering its physical presence in Asia. Anchored by stand-out store openings in Tokyo’s Ginza district and Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, the LVMH-owned house may now be as well-known for these stores as for its jewellery – each store is built to resemble a work of art and is inspired, in some way or another, by Tiffany & Co.’s extensive archives and history. The latest addition to its stunning line-up of retail destinations is the new Hong Kong store... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353129/style-edit-tiffany-co-brings-new-york-flair-hong-kongs-lee-gardens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353129/style-edit-tiffany-co-brings-new-york-flair-hong-kongs-lee-gardens?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 May 2026 02:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter There are few watchmaking maisons that approach the sport/luxury category with the consistency of Vacheron Constantin. Through its Overseas collection, the maison continues to reconcile practical travel functionality with the refined codes of classical watchmaking. Its latest additions – the Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points and the Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin – build on this expertise in two distinct directions: one centred on global functionality, the other on mechanical refinement. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3352747/style-edit-vacheron-constantin-unveils-2-new-overseas-marvels-global-explorers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3352747/style-edit-vacheron-constantin-unveils-2-new-overseas-marvels-global-explorers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 May 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng April, as usual, proves to be a bumper month for the watch community. All eyes were on Geneva as the watch world looked out for huge new releases from brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders, while independent brands Rexhep Rexhepi, Fleming and even Universal Genève made splashes outside the main fair this month. Timothée Chalamet takes his relationship with Urban Jürgensen to the next level, while early May saw other stars descend on the Met Gala with wearable art on their wrists as well as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3352726/5-biggest-watch-moments-april-and-may-2026-so-far-watches-and-wonders-met-gala?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3352726/5-biggest-watch-moments-april-and-may-2026-so-far-watches-and-wonders-met-gala?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2026 07:55:53 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chow Tai Fook has long favoured a measured approach to design – one that avoids excess while maintaining a clear sense of identity. The Dawn collection continues the tradition, using the idea of daybreak as a subtle framework, expressed through a softer, more balanced visual language. At its centre is the Baoxiang flower, a four-petal motif deeply rooted in Chinese decorative history and widely seen during the Tang dynasty across objects of both ritual and everyday use. Here, it is revisited... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352628/style-edit-chow-tai-fooks-dawn-collection-modern-elegance-meets-traditional-artistry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352628/style-edit-chow-tai-fooks-dawn-collection-modern-elegance-meets-traditional-artistry?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:12 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng On the morning of May 6, advertising appeared across major newspapers and platforms bearing only the logo of Swatch, maker of accessible quartz watches and part of one of the largest conglomerates of watchmaking in the world, with cryptic words like “Royal” and “Pop”. It is the “Royal” version of the ad that has the internet in a tizzy. Collectors and enthusiasts – particularly us at the Style team – speculate that the “Royal” could even refer to the much-loved Audemars Piguet Royal Oak,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3352567/swatch-teasing-royal-oak-collaboration-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3352567/swatch-teasing-royal-oak-collaboration-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2026 04:44:13 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2020, Louis Vuitton acquired the world’s then largest modern rough diamond. The 1,758-carat stone hailed from Botswana and was aptly christened Sewelô, meaning “rare find” in the Setswana language. The purchase of that massive stone, which Louis Vuitton showcased around the world – from Place Vendôme, the centre of jewellery in the heart of Paris, to Dubai and Singapore – was a sign of the maison’s lofty ambitions in the rarefied world of high jewellery. Long dominated by heritage jewellers... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 03:48:56 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Bulgari left no stone unturned at this year’s Watches and Wonders in refreshing some of its most beloved lines with stunning updates, from its most sophisticated watch collection to indulgent jewellery fantasias festooned with precious stones. Since it was introduced in 2014, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo has been celebrated for its sharp, stylish lines. Fittingly for a creation from the emblematic Roman jeweller, its aesthetic is inspired by the shapes of ancient Roman architecture. That heritage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351777/style-edit-bulgari-updates-its-octo-finissimo-and-serpenti-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351777/style-edit-bulgari-updates-its-octo-finissimo-and-serpenti-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:12 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Watches and Wonders, Hermès focused firmly on the beauty of mechanics. This year’s novelties centred on three skeleton watches – the Hermès H08 Squelette, the Arceau Samarcande and the Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune – each offering a distinct perspective on transparency and movement. Across these pieces, the architecture of the movement becomes a shifting backdrop, where light and shadow play across openworked surfaces, inviting the eye to explore the depth and detail of each calibre. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351774/style-edit-hermes-revealed-craft-and-theatre-motion-watches-and-wonders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351774/style-edit-hermes-revealed-craft-and-theatre-motion-watches-and-wonders?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon Jewellery has a history of creating memorable moments on the big screen, whether it’s Marilyn Monroe in Harry Winston diamonds singing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), Sharon Stone lounging on a bed in Casino (1995) surrounded by a fortune in Bulgari jewellery, or the enormous Cartier diamond necklace worn by Anne Hathaway in Ocean’s 8 (2018). They are examples of jewels becoming scene-stealers and playing cameo roles woven into the plot line of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351577/how-jewellery-pieces-can-become-screen-stars-dior-devil-wears-prada-2?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351577/how-jewellery-pieces-can-become-screen-stars-dior-devil-wears-prada-2?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren From blackened metals and enamel to onyx and the use of wood like ebony, monochrome jewellery designs are cropping up across new collections, bringing a luxurious edge to pieces you can wear every day. “Black is bold yet neutral, meaning it pairs effortlessly with everything and often becomes something you wear instinctively, without overthinking,” says Laura Vann, a British designer who founded her namesake jewellery label in 2013. “There’s a kind of nonchalance to black that makes it a subtle... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351511/why-black-jewellery-dior-and-chaumet-have-stunning-offerings-and-its-loved-jennifer-lawrence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3351511/why-black-jewellery-dior-and-chaumet-have-stunning-offerings-and-its-loved-jennifer-lawrence?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Cartier, design has never been confined to a single geometry. Square, oval, curved or even deliberately distorted, shape has long served as the maison’s most expressive language in watchmaking. This year’s novelties continue that dialogue, reaffirming Cartier’s ability to translate form into identity across five distinct creations: the Cartier Privé Crash, Santos de Cartier, Myst de Cartier, Baignoire and the return of the Roadster. The first of those, the Cartier Privé Crash, is a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351235/style-edit-cartier-reshapes-its-most-storied-watch-collections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351235/style-edit-cartier-reshapes-its-most-storied-watch-collections?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:20 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For centuries, the remarkable creations of Switzerland’s fine horology houses have relied on the rare artisanal skills of numerous craftspeople dotted throughout the nation’s villages and valleys. In an era of increasing automation, those skills, passed directly from individual to individual since time immemorial, are in danger of being lost. But not if Audemars Piguet has anything to do with it. The Swiss luxury watchmaker, fresh from launching new novelty models in March, is taking action to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351162/style-edit-audemars-piguet-launches-new-atelier-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351162/style-edit-audemars-piguet-launches-new-atelier-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter “At Chanel, everything begins with creation,” says Frédéric Grangié, the legendary Parisian maison’s president of watches and fine jewellery. “We are, first and foremost, a house of creation – just as Gabrielle Chanel envisioned, with a spirit rooted in freedom, rigour and modernity.” That credo informs everything the house does today – and it’s this commitment to authenticity and creativity, channelling the spirit of its founder, that has allowed it to develop into such a horological... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351151/style-edit-chanels-new-watch-and-jewellery-releases-coco-game-noeud-de-camelia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351151/style-edit-chanels-new-watch-and-jewellery-releases-coco-game-noeud-de-camelia?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Hardstone dials are everywhere in watchmaking right now. Over the past few years, maisons from Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget to independent family-owned makers like Biver have embraced slices of lapis, malachite, agate and other natural minerals, drawn to the depth and variation that stone brings to a dial. Within this broader revival, however, a subcategory has emerged. Dark hardstones such as tiger’s eye, obsidian, onyx and even meteorite are growing ever popular, absorbing light rather than... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350853/stone-age-how-watchmakers-rolex-chopard-and-biver-have-embraced-hardstone-dials-trend?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown The truism that good things come in small packages was never more readily apparent than at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The trend towards smaller-size watches continues, but this year’s fair took this to a new level with a slew of releases from the likes of Chanel, Bulgari and Piaget that played with proportion and preciousness. The cocktail watch, by the way, has never been more alluring. Call it the year of the “going-out watch” – we can expect to see timepieces become even more the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351310/8-stand-out-womens-timepieces-took-over-watches-and-wonders-rolex-and-cartier-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3351310/8-stand-out-womens-timepieces-took-over-watches-and-wonders-rolex-and-cartier-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:16 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter There was something for everyone from the beloved Tudor manufacture at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The Swiss luxury watchmaker, prized for its trademark sporty chic aesthetic, unveiled updates of two of its most coveted collections, as well as a complete reinvention of another. That reinvention concerned the Tudor Monarch, a collection that first appeared in 1991 and proved a favourite for the next two decades. The 2026 Monarch now puts a whole new spin on the range: first, in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350991/style-edit-tudor-added-models-3-collections-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350991/style-edit-tudor-added-models-3-collections-watches-and-wonders-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:00:12 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Few Swiss watchmakers have ties to motorsport that run as deep as Tag Heuer’s. The official timekeeper of Formula One, the brand focused on what it does best at this year’s Watches and Wonders, unveiling new editions of the Monaco alongside the Aquaracer Professional 500 Date. The Monaco is Tag Heuer pushing all the right boundaries in watchmaking. Leading the charge is the all-new Monaco Evergraph, which reimagines the construction and activation of a chronograph from the ground up. The new... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350889/style-edit-tag-heuers-monaco-evergraph-and-aquaracer-watches-and-wonders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350889/style-edit-tag-heuers-monaco-evergraph-and-aquaracer-watches-and-wonders?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:55:37 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter On April 1, as Nasa’s Artemis II set off on humanity’s first crewed lunar voyage in more than 50 years, all four astronauts on the mission did so wearing the Omega Speedmaster X-33 – a modern instrument for a new era, rooted in a legacy stretching back six decades. That story began with a far simpler mechanical chronograph that proved its ability to survive where few other timepieces could. In 1965, after a series of punishing trials designed to replicate the extremes of space travel, Nasa... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350717/style-edit-omega-speedmasters-60-year-legacy-apollo-11-artemis-ii?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350717/style-edit-omega-speedmasters-60-year-legacy-apollo-11-artemis-ii?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In 1833, an aspiring watchmaker by the name of Antoine LeCoultre set up a small atelier high in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux, a stunning alpine valley north of Geneva in the Jura Mountains. Little did he know what he had unleashed. In 1900, his grandson Jacques-David LeCoultre took the baton and ran with it, creating the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand in partnership with his friend Edmond Jaeger. Nearly two centuries later, the company that they built has become one of the world’s most coveted... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350712/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-adds-2-impressive-new-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350712/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-adds-2-impressive-new-models-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Whether it’s Chaumet’s regal motifs, Anita Ko’s diamond-studded designs or Bulgari’s ode to Roman craftsmanship, these stand-out pieces blend precious materials with artistry – and with storytelling. Here are seven additions to elevate your collection this season. Chaumet A symbol of the Napoleonic court, the bee has also become a signature of Chaumet, which was famously the official jeweller of Empress Josephine, Napoleon’s wife. The French jeweller has added six new designs to its beloved Bee... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350735/7-heavenly-jewellery-drops-bulgari-chaumet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350735/7-heavenly-jewellery-drops-bulgari-chaumet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Graff, the butterfly has long been a defining motif – one that returns this season with a more measured approach. In the new campaign, photographed by Liz Collins, models Rosalieke Fuchs and Xinyue Guo are set against Graff’s signature green – a controlled, atmospheric backdrop that allows the jewellery to remain the focal point. The imagery is deliberately restrained, with an emphasis on light and movement rather than overt drama. That sense of fluidity carries through to the pieces... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350166/style-edit-graffs-ethereal-butterfly-motif-takes-flight-anew?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350166/style-edit-graffs-ethereal-butterfly-motif-takes-flight-anew?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon In November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made one of the most exciting discoveries of the modern era when he opened the tomb of the young King Tutankhamen, to find that all its precious 3,200-year-old treasure lay intact within. Now, a century later, those treasures along with others spanning 7,000 years of human history are being displayed together in the new six-storey Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt. Wandering around the museum, Egyptian jewellery designers, Amina Ghali and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350465/100-years-after-king-tuts-discovery-ancient-egypt-inspires-new-wave-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3350465/100-years-after-king-tuts-discovery-ancient-egypt-inspires-new-wave-jewellery-design?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:00:14 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The record-breaking 66 brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders this year gave us plenty of exotic complications, materials and designs, but as market share between top, middle and smaller scale brands continues to shift wildly amid universal price increases, this year’s biggest releases seem geared to making watches more universally wearable, durable and modernised. Brands experimented with familiar materials like platinum or titanium, but began to expand possibilities for ceramic, forged... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350452/best-watches-and-wonders-2026-launches-cartier-and-hublot-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:44:13 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Richard Mille, material innovation and design are treated as equal partners. With the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics range, that relationship is explored through colour, texture and the added complexity of gem-setting – resulting in a collection that feels contemporary while remaining technically grounded. Conceived as the final chapter of a creative exploration that began in 2021, the 2026 edition refines and distils the idea of colour within high watchmaking. Limited to just 50 pieces per... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350234/style-edit-richard-milles-vibrant-coloured-ceramics-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350234/style-edit-richard-milles-vibrant-coloured-ceramics-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:19 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter IWC Schaffhausen takes to the skies this year as the Swiss luxury watch brand celebrates 90 years of one of its most seminal designs, the Pilot’s Watch. For this year’s festivities, the brand goes literally above and beyond, as two of its major Pilot’s Watch releases take watchmaking “beyond the sky and into space”. The Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive takes IWC’s 90 years of aviation watch excellence to the extreme, especially after the manufacturer’s participation in the Inspiration4 and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350131/style-edit-iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-its-pilots-watchs-90th-anniversary-cosmic-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350131/style-edit-iwc-schaffhausen-celebrates-its-pilots-watchs-90th-anniversary-cosmic-new-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Breguet’s Tradition collection dates back to 2005 – but its antecedents stretch far further into the past than that. In fact, with its inspiration from classic pieces from the Breguet archive, the collection can trace its history right back to watches made in the 18th century by the brand’s legendary founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet. The story begins with the Souscription watches that were invented in 1796 and sold, as their name suggests, on a subscription basis. They led to the Tact line,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350046/style-edit-breguets-tradition-collection-puts-movement-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3350046/style-edit-breguets-tradition-collection-puts-movement-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre While it’s too soon to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on luxury watch sales, the Iran war has already wreaked havoc on the logistics of an industry that heavily relies on the free flow of goods and people. One of the hottest topics at Watches and Wonders – the annual fair currently under way in Geneva – has been the disruptions that international editors and retailers heading to the event have experienced due to the crisis. After the US attacked Iran in late February, causing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:25:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Rolex has long been associated with golf’s biggest stages, and its partnership with the Masters Tournament reflects that positioning. Each April, all eyes turn to the Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters is the first of the sport’s four major events for the year, bringing together a select field to compete on one of the most scrutinised courses in the sport. Established in 1934, the Masters has consistently set the benchmark for how golf is played and presented. Its format and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3349980/style-edit-rolexs-central-role-golfs-star-studded-masters-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3349980/style-edit-rolexs-central-role-golfs-star-studded-masters-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg For decades, anyone with multiple piercings in each ear was most likely to be a punk, a goth or a teenager intent on upsetting their parents. Now, however, the “curated ear” – that popular pick ‘n’ mix of hoops, studs and diamonds – has become all but ubiquitous among the fashion set. But for those of us who like the look but can’t stomach the thought of an afternoon with a needle gun and numbing spray, there is another solution. For the last few years, the ear cuff – the low-stakes, high-impact... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349502/rise-ear-cuff-painless-statement-accessory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349502/rise-ear-cuff-painless-statement-accessory?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The third chapter of Cartier’s En Équilibre high jewellery collection was unveiled in Paris in January. The watchword, as ever with this collection, is balance – symmetries paired with asymmetries, sophistication with simplicity. Vivid stones are contrasted with clean lines in statement necklaces that were crafted with geometrical discipline, yet given fluidity thanks to articulated and transformable elements. PHOTOGRAPHY PIERRE-EMMANUEL TESTARD STYLING JOANNE M KENNEDY MAKE-UP ELLEN... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349456/style-shoot-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-collection-third-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349456/style-shoot-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-collection-third-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:11 +0000