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Glossy magazines still have a relevance to advertisers in Asia, where their look and feel lend them gravitas, trustworthiness and an aspirational quality. Photo: AP
The Future of Marketing in Asia

Print campaigns thrive in Asia’s luxury media landscape

Trust is written not in pixels but on paper ... for Asia’s affluent, print offers prestige and emotional depth.

Luxury travel

Beyond Rimowa: luxury luggage is undergoing an Instagram-worthy renaissance

Lionel Messi

Meet Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo, an Instagram sensation in her own right

Style Edit

Style Edit: 7 new sporty Solargraph timepieces from Tag Heuer to watch

The two 28mm Aquaracer models and five pastel-coloured Formula One watches all share Solargraph technology that charges the battery on natural or artificial light.

Tag Heuer’s Aquaracer Professional 100 Solargraph 28mm, modelled here by Canadian Olympic swimmer Summer McIntosh, is one of seven new models, all of them using Solargraph technology that means never having to replace the battery. Photo: Handout
Celebrity style

11 most stylish World Cup bag moments so far

Forget boring duffels – World Cup footballers have been showing off their style game, from Lamine Yamal’s Chanel to Noa Lang’s Hermès.

Jewellery

Why brooches are the jewellery trend taking over red carpets

The ‘bro brooch’ swept awards season and the fall/winter 2026 runways – and Pinterest data confirms searches for brooch styling are surging.

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Architecture and design

The tea towel’s luxe transformation, from kitchen staple to Burberry styles

From hand-printed Italian linens to Hong Kong keepsakes, the dishcloth has transcended its humble origins to become a genuine design object.

Mungo tea towels. Photo: Handout
NBA

Who is Tyler Kolek, the Knicks basketball star known for his Chanel and Prada tunnel fits?

While he’s a backup for the newly crowned NBA champions, he’s turning heads with his strong fashion game.

Fashion

How to style like … 4 famous authors with distinctive personal styles

Channel these famous writers with the help of Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Valentino and Saint Laurent – perhaps inspiration will strike, too.

Timepieces

Why tantalum is the ‘final boss’ of watchmaking materials

Notoriously difficult to work with, the blue-grey metal is nevertheless appealing to independent horologists like H. Moser & Cie, Atelier Wen, Fleming and Ming.

Atelier Wen Inflection with fumé enamel green dial and hand-hammered silver dial base. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Max Mara’s cruise 2027 show in Shanghai’s Long Museum

Attended by celebrities including Michelle Yeoh, Eileen Gu, Katie Holmes and Maude Apatow, the runway show celebrated timeless style with modern sensibilities.

The Max Mara cruise 2027 show took place at the Long Museum in Shanghai. Photo: Getty Images
Jewellery

Chokers are back – and the best-dressed men in Hollywood are all in

The close-fitting necklace – as seen on Pharrell Williams at the Grammys – is having a men’s jewellery moment.

Fashion

Dare to bare: shirtless suiting has taken over the red carpet

A-listers are choosing to shun their shirts on the red carpet, while Gucci, Dior, Balmain and more are presenting their takes on the runway – will bare chests be the wedding trend this summer?

Fashion

Gildo Zegna on the past and future of his family’s menswear label – interview

His priorities now include growing markets like the US and Middle East, and promoting deeper engagement through initiatives like the roving private members’ club Villa Zegna.

From left: Angelo Zegna, Gildo Zegna, Gianluca Tagliabue and Edoardo Zegna. Photo: Handout
China’s private sector

Natural diamond firms turn to blockchain traceability amid lab-grown competition

The Gemological Institute of America is set to acquire a stake in Tracr, which has developed a blockchain platform to trace diamond origin.

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A collection of rough and polished diamonds. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Why luxury bathrobes are the latest must-have for stylish lounging

Dressing gowns have evolved from private attire to stylish loungewear, with brands from Missoni to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop and Soho House embracing the lavishly laid-back garment.

Fashion

Bridal wear, unbridled: what to wear for the unconventional summer bride

Go for Silvia Tcherassi if you’re planning a traditional or beach wedding, or be subversive in black with Susie Cave’s help, while ‘brides of all genders’ should look to Harris Reed.

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Timepieces

Rolex celebrates 100 years of the Oyster, its first waterproof wristwatch

‘Oyster Story’ traces the history of the brand’s first waterproof wristwatch, from Mercedes Gleitze’s English Channel ‘vindication swim’ to modern horological marvels.

The Octagonal Rolex Oyster from 1926. Photo: Handout
High Jewellery

Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest high jewellery collection is a tribute to Egypt

With nods to Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Cher, the maison channels Egyptian iconography into rare gems and signature mystery-set designs.

Fashion

9 fashion-forward collabs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, from Nike to Loewe

From Jacquemus working with Nike and the France national team to Drake’s Nocta tracksuit for Canada, these are the hottest football fashion collabs this season.

Artificial intelligence

Meet Rick Dick, the AI artist blurring reality with playful imagery – interview

The 30-something Italian’s works, like his mock American Vogue cover and Met Gala fashion imagery, have drawn approval from his Instagram followers.

AI artist Rick Dick’s work is both playful and provocative. Photos: @rickdick_/Instagram
Beauty

4 luxe moisturising treatments for your nails and cuticles

Luxurious nail care to maintain your perfect manicure, from Dior, Hermès, L’Occitane and Brion.

Cuticle oils, such as this offering from Hermès, provide deep hydration and are essential for maintaining healthy, well-groomed hands. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Zegna brought lazy beach vibes to Los Angeles for spring/summer 2027

Rami Malek, Paul Dano, Stellan Skarsgård and Scottie Pippen attended the show – the latest in a slew of luxury brand events in the US, following Chanel, Gucci and Hermès.

Beauty

5 summer beauty highlights from Zendaya, Chanel, Dior and more

From anti-ageing face balm to La Mer’s Rejuvenating Eye Cream, and from Dior’s country estate in the South of France to a red carpet in New York.

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.

Visit The Beverley Hills Hotel this summer to see an exhibition of works by celebrated fashion photographer Arthur Elgort. Photo: Handout
Celebrity style

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

Olivia Rodrigo’s recent makeover sees her join the likes of Sabrina Carpenter as a fan of the style – but her choice met fierce pushback from critics.

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Olivia Rodrigo wears a babydoll dress on stage last month in Barcelona. Photo: Getty Images / TNS
Style Edit

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

The opulent collection is inspired by some of the brand’s most famous icons, including the sun, star, lion and camellia.

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.

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