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 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 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Distinctive turquoise jewellery is a tried and true favourite among A-list celebrities and the fashion set. The blue-green stone is often associated with positive qualities such as emotional calmness, creative self-expression and peace. Those looking to add a pop of turquoise to their everyday looks can do so by pairing any one of these accessories with boho staples or neutral separates, like a white tank top or a classic LBD. Van Cleef & Arpels Made from 18k yellow gold, Van Cleef & Arpels’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349491/4-stunning-turquoise-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3349491/4-stunning-turquoise-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-piaget?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Cristina Manfredi Cristina Manfredi Amal Clooney was among the speakers at the Cartier Women’s Initiatives Dialogues, which took place in Milan on April 1. The event was held in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the initiative, which is an annual international entrepreneurship programme established by the luxury brand to champion women who drive change. Clooney, who is a human rights lawyer and co-founder of the Clooney Foundation Justice, appeared in the opening panel alongside Monica Lucarelli, the councillor for productive... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3349354/amal-clooney-spoke-cartier-womens-initiative-dialogues-milan-programme-celebrated-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3349354/amal-clooney-spoke-cartier-womens-initiative-dialogues-milan-programme-celebrated-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:15:28 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Whether they’re framing bezels, scattered across dials and bracelets or adorning cases, diamonds have long played a decorative role in horology. Increasingly, however, some watchmakers are beginning to use the dazzling stones in new ways, integrating them into the construction of watches rather than merely applying them as embellishment. Diamond-set watches first emerged in the early 20th century, as watchmaking shifted from pocket watches to wristwatches, and gemstones were placed on cases and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Any discussion of watches in space inevitably begins with Omega. The brand’s Speedmaster, launched in 1957 and one of the most legendary and collectible watch models in the world, boasts an association with Nasa that dates back to the mid-1960s, when the iconic chronograph was subjected to a punishing series of tests and subsequently selected as official flight-qualified equipment for all manned missions. Sixty years on from that qualification, the Speedmaster’s role in space remains the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348375/space-watches-redefined-new-era-exploration-omega-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348375/space-watches-redefined-new-era-exploration-omega-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren All eyes were on Timothée Chalamet at the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme last December, as he arrived hand in hand with girlfriend Kylie Jenner in matching bright-orange outfits, custom made by the Hollywood-based brand Chrome Hearts. Watch fans, however, were more interested in catching a glimpse of what was strapped to Chalamet’s wrist. The actor, who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance as the Jewish table tennis champion in the Josh Safdie comedy-drama, opted for a timepiece... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348351/why-colourful-watches-are-taking-over-red-carpet-timothee-chalamet-and-tyler-creator-are-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348351/why-colourful-watches-are-taking-over-red-carpet-timothee-chalamet-and-tyler-creator-are-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter To mark the next chapter following its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet has unveiled an expansive line-up of 2026 novelties that underline the maison’s dual focus: technical innovation and refined aesthetics. Spanning the brand’s core families – Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore and Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet – the releases combine fresh materials, new calibres and a focus on complications designed for everyday wear. One of the technical highlights is the brand’s new generation of openworked... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348121/style-edit-audemars-piguets-new-royal-oak-and-code-1159-watches-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348121/style-edit-audemars-piguets-new-royal-oak-and-code-1159-watches-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:15 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For its nearly 180 years of history, the soul of Cartier has been a story of harmony and balance. The iconic Parisian luxury jeweller, the choice of royalty and celebrity alike since the 19th century, has constantly retained at its core a commitment to taking disparate elements and combining them to create perfectly proportioned jewellery artworks that showcase sumptuous stones at their very best. Its latest high jewellery collection makes that commitment explicit, taking those qualities as its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3348113/style-edit-cartier-en-equilibres-colourful-new-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3348113/style-edit-cartier-en-equilibres-colourful-new-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The watch world is waiting with bated breath for Watches & Wonders in April, but March was not short on high horology highlights. At the Oscars, stars stepped out in stunning pieces, from Zendaya wearing Rolex to Ryan Coogler flashing a Cartier watch. Grand Seiko named a new, almost inevitable ambassador, Tag Heuer picked its new CEO, and even the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève’s (GPHG) jury sees itself under new management. Independent brands shone this month, with pieces from black-and-gold... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348151/5-watch-moments-march-2026-zendayas-rolex-oscars-tag-heuers-new-boss?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:20 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Football, along with other sports, has long been part of Richard Mille’s world, but with the RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer, the relationship shifts from association to interpretation – translating the structure and rhythm of a match into a highly engineered mechanical form. Previous models, including those linked to manager and former player Roberto Mancini, introduced the idea of tracking match time on the wrist. Here, that concept is taken further, following the full arc of a game – from the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348005/style-edit-richard-milles-limited-edition-rm-41-01-tourbillon-soccer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348005/style-edit-richard-milles-limited-edition-rm-41-01-tourbillon-soccer?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:00:14 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chapter three of Cartier’s En Équilibre high jewellery collection is centred on breathtaking necklaces that balance an eye for the flamboyant, while still retaining a sense of the harmony for which the collection is named. PHOTOGRAPHY YOON CHONG STYLING ALEX YU MAKE-UP WEI JOLIN HAIR NATE PENG NAILS SUN YUXIN FASHION ASSISTANTS WEI GUO & WANG YUYING PRODUCER SHANYUE MODEL CHEN LIUXI @ DYC MODEL MANAGEMENT https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3347952/style-edit-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-exercise-balance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3347952/style-edit-cartiers-en-equilibre-high-jewellery-exercise-balance?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Every March, Art Month transforms Hong Kong into a dynamic cultural stage, where galleries, institutions and creative voices converge to celebrate the city’s artistic pulse. This year, the storied retailer Oriental Watch Company joins the festivities with a thoughtful collaboration that bridges horology and contemporary art. Partnering with London-born, Hong Kong-based artist Marian Ang, the brand presents “Success Upon the Horse’s Arrival”, a limited-time exhibition on view at Take Your Time... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3346864/style-edit-art-and-horology-meet-success-upon-horses-arrival-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3346864/style-edit-art-and-horology-meet-success-upon-horses-arrival-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon In September, Annoushka Ducas visited Hong Kong to reconnect with her team and clients at her Mandarin Oriental boutique and showcase her new Knuckle Silver collection, an evolution of her original yellow gold Knuckle collection launched in 2023. In a full-circle moment, this is the first time that she has worked in silver since she sold the Links of London business that she co-founded in 1990 – Ducas came up with the brand’s first line while living in Hong Kong. She launched her eponymous brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3345726/chain-jewellery-bold-links-making-starry-comeback-both-silver-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3345726/chain-jewellery-bold-links-making-starry-comeback-both-silver-and-gold?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gladiator actor Russell Crowe surprised fans when it was revealed that he has an unverified TikTok account, igp366 – named after his band, Indoor Garden Party – where he recently posted videos of his impressive watch collection. In one clip, the 61-year-old admits just how deep the obsession runs. “Now, I’m not going to show you my entire watch collection. That would take quite some time because I’m literally obsessed and have been for a long time. But this is my current rotation,” he says in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The shortest month of the year was certainly not short on highlights for high horology. Dua Lipa and Jungkook were announced as Bulgari and Hublot’s respective new ambassadors, and stars showed up for the NBA All-Star Weekend and the Baftas. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, a jump-hour-focused brand that used to make movements for Patek Philippe has been revived, COSC is expected to launch a new certification, and there’s been a flurry of brand releases in the form of collaborations, cutting-edge... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345103/5-watch-moments-february-2026-bafta-wrist-candy-dua-lipa-and-jungkooks-new-roles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345103/5-watch-moments-february-2026-bafta-wrist-candy-dua-lipa-and-jungkooks-new-roles?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:47:03 +0000 Neha S. Bajpai Neha S. Bajpai Historically, titanium has been prized in watchmaking for its strength, corrosion resistance and extraordinary lightness – ever since its debut with Citizen’s X-8 Chronometer in 1970, followed a decade later by IWC’s collaboration with Porsche Design. For decades, the material was considered utilitarian, favoured for dive watches, chronographs and other performance-driven designs thanks to its ability to endure extremes. Today, however, that perception is evolving as brands experiment with its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3344846/how-matte-titanium-has-redefined-dress-watch-cartier-bulgari?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3344846/how-matte-titanium-has-redefined-dress-watch-cartier-bulgari?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:09 +0000 Annie Darling Annie Darling The jewellery world is embracing a new mantra: less is luxe. Once dominated by bold, statement-making pieces, fine jewellery is increasingly gravitating towards subtle, versatile designs that enhance everyday life with ease, from miniature hoops to whisper-thin chains. This movement, often called “micro jewellery”, celebrates understated elegance and the art of layering, allowing wearers to curate a look that is personal, contemporary and endlessly adaptable. Luxury houses are interpreting this... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344400/why-micro-jewellery-and-dainty-chains-are-new-luxury-trend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344400/why-micro-jewellery-and-dainty-chains-are-new-luxury-trend?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Hong Kong’s wedding traditions sit at a fascinating crossroads of history, Chinese customs and modern romance. Long before diamond engagement rings became familiar, marriage in Chinese culture was marked through a series of symbolic objects rather than singular gestures. While rings as wedding symbols date back to ancient Egypt and Rome, documented Chinese equivalents appear from the Song dynasty onwards, evolving through dowries and ceremonial gifts rather than private proposals. Marriage was a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344351/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-celebrates-love-new-engagement-ring-course?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3344351/style-edit-lecole-asia-pacific-celebrates-love-new-engagement-ring-course?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Anders Modig Davin Anders Modig Davin Visitors to Patek Philippe’s salon on Geneva’s luxurious Rue du Rhône in April could observe unique timepieces in the making at the brand’s métiers d’art exhibition. Watching the in-house artisan cutting wood with a foot-operated jigsaw into marquetry pieces depicting a Geneva Harbour scene from the 18th century was jaw-dropping – a display of the patience of a saint and the precision of a maestro. The artisan went on to explain that for one dome clock, he had cut 2,191 veneer parts of different... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343498/how-luxury-watch-brands-are-reinventing-art-marquetry-hermes-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343498/how-luxury-watch-brands-are-reinventing-art-marquetry-hermes-patek-philippe?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter A maker of the most technically advanced, boundary-pushing watches, Richard Mille has always worked hand in hand with the leading lights of high-performance sport. In addition to its associations with the luminaries of technically demanding sports, from tennis to golf to athletics, the cutting-edge Swiss luxury watchmaker has forged a close partnership with sports like motor racing, where fractions of a second count and technical mastery is everything. The manufacture not only works with iconic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343692/style-edit-richard-mille-backs-alexia-barriers-all-female-circumnavigation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343692/style-edit-richard-mille-backs-alexia-barriers-all-female-circumnavigation?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Francesca Fearon Francesca Fearon Far from all diamonds are bright and white. Beyond those graded as colourless, and others with just a trace of yellow to them, lie warmer tones that are a little less bling. Seen by some as more sophisticated, they have lately been catching the attention of jewellery designers and celebrities in the know. Witness Kim Kardashian resplendent in a brown and white diamond necklace for the Jeff Bezos – Lauren Sánchez wedding in July, while Taylor Swift slipped on a vintage cognac and white diamond... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343468/what-are-desert-diamonds-and-why-everyone-taylor-swift-beyonce-wearing-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343468/what-are-desert-diamonds-and-why-everyone-taylor-swift-beyonce-wearing-them?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter To this day, beloved Parisian luxury jeweller Boucheron continues to be driven by the spirit of the man who established the company over 160 years ago. Frédéric Boucheron was a trailblazer who reimagined the role of jewellery. Now, four historical pieces that exemplify his commitment to innovation have been reborn. An ode by Boucheron’s current creative director Claire Choisne dedicated to its founder, Nom: Boucheron Prénom: Frédéric is the latest of the maison’s Histoire de Style collections,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343461/style-edit-boucheron-salutes-its-founder-reimagining-4-historic-necklaces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343461/style-edit-boucheron-salutes-its-founder-reimagining-4-historic-necklaces?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:17 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Audemars Piguet has kicked off 2026 by looking both forward and back – revisiting a design language born in the interwar years while refining the proportions of its most recognisable icon. The result is a study in contrast: the architectural Neo Frame Jumping Hour and two jewel-like additions to the Royal Oak Mini collection. The Neo Frame Jumping Hour is, at first glance, a departure. Rectangular, compact and resolutely graphic, it draws on a 1929 reference created at the height of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343453/style-edit-audemars-piguet-reveals-new-royal-oak-minis-and-neo-frame-jumping-hour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343453/style-edit-audemars-piguet-reveals-new-royal-oak-minis-and-neo-frame-jumping-hour?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren In luxury watchmaking, the experience surrounding a purchase is now as carefully constructed as the watches themselves, prompting a wave of new spaces designed for hosting clients. Alongside their boutiques, a handful of watchmakers have opened environments that feel more like private homes, where collectors can spend time with the brand in a way that standard retail settings don’t allow. The shift reflects a broader push to build deeper relationships with clients through new hospitality... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343450/how-luxury-watchmakers-such-audemars-piguet-are-redefining-retail-experience-clients?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343450/how-luxury-watchmakers-such-audemars-piguet-are-redefining-retail-experience-clients?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Fuss-free, whimsical and savoir faire approaches meet in this trio of stand-out jewellery picks, from Vhernier’s sculptural “hugs” to Roxanne First’s playful Bubblegum by RF charms and Van Cleef & Arpels’ velvety Ruban Mystérieux watch. Vhernier Italian jeweller Vhernier, which recently opened its first boutique in Hong Kong in The Peninsula, is known for its streamlined and fuss-free aesthetic. The maison’s exemplifies this approach. Named after the Italian word for hug, the line features... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3342074/3-characterful-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-vhernier-and-roxanne-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3342074/3-characterful-jewellery-picks-van-cleef-arpels-vhernier-and-roxanne-first?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Style by SCMP celebrated its 20th anniversary with a star-studded party at Grand Majestic Sichuan on Wednesday, attended by the likes of Hong Kong luminaries like designer Vivienne Tam and entrepreneur Kevin Poon, celebrities Elva Ni and Grace Chan, and star athletes Ryan Choi and Cecilia Yeung. Over two decades of editorial excellence were on full display in a special exhibition showcasing the cultural milestones that have come to shape luxury fashion – and the pages of our magazine – over the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3343297/inside-style-scmps-star-studded-20th-anniversary-party-bmw-saicho-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3343297/inside-style-scmps-star-studded-20th-anniversary-party-bmw-saicho-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:11:20 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Gregory Kissling was appointed CEO of Breguet in late 2024, the storied watchmaker was getting ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary the following year. A microtechnology engineer, Kissling joined Breguet from fellow Swatch Group brand Omega, where he’d spent 20 years in product development. Established in 1775, Breguet is one of the most prestigious names in high horology. The company’s founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet – who like Kissling was born in the French-speaking Swiss town of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343136/style-edit-how-breguet-ceo-gregory-kissling-steering-heritage-brand-new-era?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343136/style-edit-how-breguet-ceo-gregory-kissling-steering-heritage-brand-new-era?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Celebrity engagement rings have always created a buzz. Victoria Beckham’s 15 engagement rings still reappear in media headlines every few years, and Taylor Swift’s antique-cut diamond from Travis Kelce last year may have set off a whole new trend in vintage and bespoke bridal jewellery. In fact, two of the most viral internet moments in 2025 revolved around wedding bands – from the charmingly nanoscopic diamond Jeremiah gave Belly in The Summer I Turned Pretty, to the other extreme: Georgina... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343045/divorce-rings-are-new-celebrity-bling-drake-did-it-differently?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3343045/divorce-rings-are-new-celebrity-bling-drake-did-it-differently?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:00:16 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Style by SCMP turns 20 this year. In celebration of this momentous milestone, our special anniversary issue hitting news-stands this Friday, February 13, features many bright talents who have helped make Hong Kong – and the wider Asia region – a creative powerhouse over the past two decades. That includes pre-eminent tastemakers like designer Barney Cheng and supermodel Qiqi Yam, as well as next-gen talents like Andrew and Tate Mok of local creative duo OffgodTate. As we sit back and ready... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3342875/style-scmp-turns-20-we-look-back-our-archive-covers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3342875/style-scmp-turns-20-we-look-back-our-archive-covers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:15:25 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For Bulgari, love has always been part of its visual language rather than just a seasonal sentiment. Long before Valentine’s Day became a time for gift-giving, the Roman maison was shaping ideas of romance through design, craftsmanship and a close relationship with cinema. During Rome’s dolce vita years of the 1950s and 60s, as international film productions turned the city into “Hollywood on the Tiber”, Bulgari emerged as a quiet constant among the era’s cultural elite. Films such as Roman... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341366/style-edit-bulgaris-new-watches-and-bzero1-jewellery-perfect-valentines-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341366/style-edit-bulgaris-new-watches-and-bzero1-jewellery-perfect-valentines-day?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney These beautifully manufactured watch cases are designed to keep your prized collection of timepieces safe, secure and scratch-free – each one is fitted with a lock and cushioned slots. Ideal for displaying on your nightstand or dresser. Rapport London watch box Hermès watch and jewellery box Louis Vuitton Coffret 8 Montres Dior watch case https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3341417/coveted-watch-and-jewellery-boxes-louis-vuitton-hermes-dior-and-rapport-london?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3341417/coveted-watch-and-jewellery-boxes-louis-vuitton-hermes-dior-and-rapport-london?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:09 +0000 Priya Raj Priya Raj Luxury jewellery and high-end watches are no longer mere adornments or precision gadgets – they are works of art. And, unlike a painting that remains static in a gallery, they travel with their wearers, providing portable escapism. Today’s jewellery maisons are breathing life into the neck, wrist, hand and imagination with sculptural butterflies frozen mid-flight, diamonds that dance with every gesture, and mythical creatures preserved in gemstones. For centuries, haute joaillerie and horlogerie... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3341399/how-asian-jewellery-designers-are-embracing-sculptural-story-driven-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3341399/how-asian-jewellery-designers-are-embracing-sculptural-story-driven-high-jewellery?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng The year is off to a running start for the world of high horology. LVMH, as always, kicks things off with a monumental LVMH Watch Week featuring nine brands and their stellar releases. Meanwhile, corporate moves abounded as Frederique Constant was named official timekeeper for Pro Padel League, and Richemont shook hands with the Damiani Group for the latter to acquire Baume et Mercier. Major releases include “reverse panda” Omega Speedmaster models and a Russian watch with a wood case operated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341806/5-biggest-watch-moments-january-2026-new-omega-models-lvmh-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341806/5-biggest-watch-moments-january-2026-new-omega-models-lvmh-watch-week?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:13 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Is there a more fitting way to celebrate the Year of the Horse than with a special edition timepiece? Luxury watchmakers, from Vacheron Constantin to Longines, have pulled out all the stops by releasing their own creative interpretations inspired by this year’s Chinese zodiac, which is believed to bring forth action, progress and forward momentum. Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Horse watch comes in two 25-piece limited... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341757/new-year-new-watches-4-timepieces-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341757/new-year-new-watches-4-timepieces-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Richard Mille has built its reputation on precision, performance and a willingness to challenge convention. Less discussed, but equally integral, is the role women play at the brand – both in leadership, and when it comes to shaping how its watches are conceived, engineered and worn. Rather than treating women as a separate audience, the maison has long approached its female clients as collaborators and decision-makers with a clear point of view on contemporary watchmaking. This perspective is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341341/style-edit-women-driving-watchmaker-richard-milles-development?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341341/style-edit-women-driving-watchmaker-richard-milles-development?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Lots of watches claim to shoot for the moon – but only one of them can be the first to have been there. Omega’s Speedmaster Moonwatch isn’t just a profound piece of horological history, it’s a watch that marks one of the pivotal moments in the history of mankind. Now this epoch-defining timepiece is available in two new models that change up its dial to dramatic effect. Omega and the history of human space exploration are intertwined thanks to the brand’s Speedmaster collection. It was first... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341342/style-edit-omegas-latest-speedmaster-moonwatches-honour-brands-connection-space?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341342/style-edit-omegas-latest-speedmaster-moonwatches-honour-brands-connection-space?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter When you’re setting off on an intrepid voyage, you need tools that are rugged and reliable to go the distance. Happily, Tudor has long been a master of expedition watches. In the 1950s, its Oyster Princes were on the wrists of members of the pioneering British North Greenland Expedition. That collection, and that expedition, led to the Ranger – a name the company registered back in 1929. This pedigree has made the Tudor Ranger the timepiece of choice for exacting events. A storied example is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341340/style-edit-tudor-unveils-new-ranger-models-inspired-expedition-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341340/style-edit-tudor-unveils-new-ranger-models-inspired-expedition-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng These days, it is impossible to discuss Chinese watchmaking without highlighting the artistry that Atelier Wen applies to its dials. The brand has become known for collaborating with studios and masters in mainland China that specialise in particular styles of dial art. Atelier Wen’s 2022 release, the Perception, was developed in collaboration with Cheng Yucai, a Chinese master based in Xinmi in Henan province, who is known for using hand-operated rose machines to achieve intricate guilloché... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3341327/atelier-wen-spotlights-chinese-watchmaking-masters-through-exquisite-dial-collaborations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/xxiv/article/3341327/atelier-wen-spotlights-chinese-watchmaking-masters-through-exquisite-dial-collaborations?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter With a breezy, playful style inspired by the Mediterranean spirit of the South of France, APM Monaco has quickly established itself as a leader in jewellery. Offering creativity and style that’s accessible to all, it has expanded its network to more than 400 stores in 26 countries within scarcely more than a decade of its 2012 launch. For winter, the brand has introduced a delightful collection of frosty additions to its line-up – complemented by a new partnership providing the ideal... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341204/style-edit-apm-monaco-shows-its-latest-jewellery-collections-hong-kong-race-night?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3341204/style-edit-apm-monaco-shows-its-latest-jewellery-collections-hong-kong-race-night?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas collection has long been defined by its balance of elegance and versatility. With the introduction of the Overseas Self-Winding High Jewellery models, the maison unites its technical watchmaking expertise with the precision of high jewellery. Presented in a refined 35mm case, these new editions are crafted in either 18k white gold or 18k 5N pink gold, and fully set with diamonds from case to bracelet. Each watch features more than 1,400 stones, totalling almost... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341203/style-edit-vacheron-constantins-new-self-winding-high-jewellery-models-its-overseas-line?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341203/style-edit-vacheron-constantins-new-self-winding-high-jewellery-models-its-overseas-line?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:09 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that celebrity engagement rings are no longer about quiet elegance – they’re about statements. Big ones. This year’s proposals have turned engagement rings, with their oversized oval cuts, rare coloured diamonds and deeply personal design touches, into full-blown cultural moments. But while social media is busy zooming in on the carat counts and price tags, there’s a deeper story behind these rings – one that Hong Kong’s L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3339558/style-edit-lecoles-new-course-engagement-rings-and-what-they-mean?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3339558/style-edit-lecoles-new-course-engagement-rings-and-what-they-mean?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:59:25 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Watch straps are as much about function as they are about form. They are an integral part of a watch’s construction and wear, and can also transform a design’s aesthetic through their build, texture and fit. The strap has always been crucial in the development of the wristwatch: its development is the reason why pocket watches and their chains are almost never seen in the wild any more. They are an integral part of the experience of wearing a watch, transforming a design’s aesthetic through its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000