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Visit The Beverley Hills Hotel this summer to see an exhibition of works by celebrated fashion photographer Arthur Elgort. Photo: Handout
Travel news and advice

5 hot places and happenings to check out this summer

Explore Versace at a Paris museum, view Arthur Elgort’s photos in Los Angeles, shop at Selfridges, relax at Sant Roch sauna, and peruse The Mark Hotel’s new book.

Celebrity style

Explainer: What are babydoll dresses and why are they controversial?

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Style Edit

Style shoot: Chanel’s shimmering high jewellery collection Signes & Symboles

Celebrity style

How to Style like Felix of Stray Kids at Paris Fashion Week

The K-pop star nailed a rugged yet polished look in denim and everyday staples, elevated by fine jewellery.

Felix of South Korean boy band Stray Kids in Louis Vuitton. Photo: Getty Images
Icons and Influencers

‘Spray 100 times’: inside TikTok’s wild new world of men’s fragrance

From OverSpray Jay’s 100-spritz rule to the rise of dupes, a new generation of obsessive male shoppers is reshaping a multibillion-dollar industry.

Jewellery

Heirlooms from Hatton Garden: discover London’s latest wave of goldsmiths

Margot Robbie is just one A-list fan of the work being done by innovative British artisans blending tradition and modernity in gold design.

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Art Basel

How a 2000 Takashi Murakami exhibition led to the Labubus of today

From Tokyo’s anime aesthetic to Hong Kong’s latest art toy craze, the Superflat style has spawned a host of cultural phenomena.

Takashi Murakami’s Flowers of Hope; the artist is the originator of the Superflat style. Photo: Phillips
Fashion

8 hottest designer swimwear picks for summer

Bold prints, iconic styles and luxe fabrics – dive into summer with chic designer swimwear from labels like Loro Piana and Missoni.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Hublot unveils new boutique at The Venetian Macao

To mark the occasion, Hublot is also introducing the Big Bang Ceramic Carbon timepiece – exclusively available in Greater China.

Fashion

4 graphic kids’ T-shirts featuring the sun, sand and sea

These branded, beach-ready cotton tees with vibrant graphics will add a fun touch of sun, sand and sea to kids’ summer wardrobes.

Deck out your little one for summer in a designer tee – like this one from Chloé Kids, at Mytheresa. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book 2026 explores the natural world

Victoria Reynolds, chief gemologist at Tiffany & Co. since 2019, on the collection’s sense of discovery and her pride in opening doors for women to reach positions like hers in the industry.

The Bee diamond ring is part of Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden – an elegant exploration of the natural world through the lens of exceptional gemstones, refined craftsmanship and transformable design. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel opens temporary IFC salons for fashion, watches and sparkle

While Chanel renovates its Landmark Prince’s flagship store, the temporary IFC Mall boutiques present the house’s full range in a VIP‑ready setting.

Timepieces

May’s hottest watch moments and major new releases

An unlikely pocket watch tie-up went viral, Kevin Hart dazzled with luxury watches at his Netflix roast, and Omega released a James Bond special.

Beauty

What caffeine in skincare really does for dark circles and puffiness

The stimulant penetrates quickly, narrows blood vessels and eases swelling – but results depend on what’s behind your tired-looking eyes.

Many brands, from Q+A to Youth to the People to The Inkey List, offer creams and serums containing caffeine to manage tired and puffy eyes. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

Why white ceramic watches are such a bold fashion choice

The bold watches are challenging to work with and even seen as ‘offensive’ by some … so why do brands like Omega, Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen seem to love them? Chris Rovzar finds out.

The white ceramic case of IWC Schaffhausen’s Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet Le Petit Prince forms a striking contrast to the watch’s blue dial. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

4 jewellery drops, from refined beads and bangles to blazing brooches

Messika had Oscar winner Julianne Moore front its Move jewellery campaign, while Francesca Villa drew inspiration from pop culture.

Fame and celebrity

Hacks co-stars Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs’ most viral red carpet looks

Boldly redefining red carpet fashion, the duo even recreated Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s viral Chrome Hearts couple look.

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Fashion

How to style like Macaulay Culkin for his surprise visit to Paris Fashion Week

For his surprise visit to the Dior show, the Home Alone star paired cosy textures with versatile basics – recreate the look with Cartier, Frame and Human Made.

Macaulay Culkin in Dior Men. Photo: Handout
Cartier

Cartier’s first perfumer Mathilde Laurent on her olfactory journey

Laurent built haute parfumerie range Les Heures de Parfum as well as La Panthère range, named for the maison’s famous big cat muse.

Mainland China

Video | French luxury brand closes its Beijing flagship store

Last-minute bargain hunters picked through the remains as staff stripped the mannequins.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Masterpiece by King Fook presents exclusive pieces from 4 European jewellers

The Hong Kong-based brand sources diverse pieces from innovative designers, as well as creating its own Buddhism-themed and romantic collections.

Stenzhorn’s À Fleur De Paris collection. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Rolex powers tennis’ history-makers at the 125th French Open

The tournament at Roland-Garros features 3 of last year’s singles finalists: Rolex Testimonees Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff, and Aryna Sabalenka.

Coco Gauff of the US holds the French Open women’s singles trophy in June 2025. Photo: Handout
Fragrances

Why your perfume smells different depending on the season

Here’s how to make your fragrance wardrobe work for you through the seasons, from citrus top notes that vanish in the summer heat to base notes that bloom in the cold.

China consumption

China sales hold up as European luxury brands warn of Iran war impact

While LVMH, Hermes and Prada recorded increased sales in Chinese market, Kering reported a decline.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Prada adds larger, smaller and men’s versions of the Bonnie bag

The maison’s handbags have long been must-haves, from the Nylon to the Galleria and Cleo – and now the Bonnie, beloved by Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid.

Bella Hadid with her Bonnie bag from Prada’s spring/summer 2026 collection. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Hearts on Fire marks 30 years of defining diamond brilliance

To mark 30 years, Hearts on Fire’s new campaign asks, What’s Your Signature?, celebrating self-expression and modern luxury diamond jewellery to enjoy every day.

A model wears pieces from Hearts on Fire’s Dream collection. Photo: Handout
Skincare

Beauty sleep? The skincare products migrating from bathroom to bedroom

K-beauty did it a long time ago, but now bedside beauty is rising alongside ‘sleepmaxxing’, from Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask to silk and self-heating eye masks.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Meredith Duxbury, the TikTok influencer who walked at Gucci cruise 2027

The TikTok star has gone from viral foundation routine to Gucci runway debut and A-list connections … but is she really dating Orlando Bloom?

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