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Marcel Wanders believes that design is not about how well a product functions – it’s about culture, creating something unique and not following other people’s rules. Photo: Handout
Architecture and design

Marcel Wanders: from knotted chairs to Moooi’s new Shanghai showroom – interview

The Dutch designer champions fun over mere functionality as he introduces the Moooi brand to China and aims to explore cultural individuality.

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Style Edit: Hublot unveils new boutique at The Venetian Macao

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

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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.

Ready-to-wear on display in Chanel IFC – one of two temporary boutiques presenting the house’s full range while the maison renovates its Landmark Prince’s flagship store. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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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
Art

The fountain pen’s unlikely second act, from status symbol to self-care tool

In an era of touchscreens and ballpoints, the fountain pen – used by the likes of Winston Churchill and Sean Connery – is quietly booming thanks to journaling and Gen Z fans.

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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.

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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
Jewellery

Spirited bidding, rare gems: inside Hong Kong’s jewellery auction revival

Fierce bidding drove record jewellery auction results last year, with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels on the block – and spring 2026 is following suit.

Cartier’s Tutti Frutti necklace sold at Sotheby’s. Hong Kong’s auction houses posted record results in the second half of 2025. Photo: Handout
Fashion

3 must-have bags to redefine summer style

Summer’s most coveted accessories, from Fendi’s raffia Peekaboo to Métier’s suede The Patchwork and Silvia Tcherassi’s Sofia Tennis bag.

Fashion

How to Style like Oprah Winfrey in her joyous return to Paris Fashion Week

Everyone’s favourite media mogul wowed at fashion week in Chanel, Chloé and Stella McCartney.

Fashion

7 fashion drops to know, from footwear collabs to luxe sportswear

The season’s must-see collabs, from Balenciaga’s sport-luxe fusion to Dior’s literary Book Tote and Versace x Onitsuka Tiger’s Sakura sneaker.

Louis Vuitton’s LV Tilted is inspired by skate gear, and made of colourful calf suede and printed canvas. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Louis Vuitton’s cruise 2027 show brought a pop of colour to The Frick

Nicolas Ghesquière’s colourful show was inspired by Keith Haring and attended by celebrities including Emma Stone, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya.

The Louis Vuitton cruise 2027 show was inspired by pop artist Keith Haring. Photo: AFP
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Style Edit: Omega’s two-hand Constellation Observatory rewrites history

The new models, in a range of gold and steel alloys, are the first watches to attain Master Chronometer certification without a seconds hand.

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Style Edit: The evolution of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Perlée collection

The golden bead, reimagined in the Perlée, has long been part of the maison’s visual vocabulary, including the Twist and Alhambra creations.

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Jewellery

Why brands are adding bejewelled cufflinks to their menswear repertoires

Maisons including Dior, Graff, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are crafting them in gold and adding diamonds and pearls.

Jacob Elordi wore black tie complete with cufflinks to the Oscars on March 15. Photo: EPA
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Style Edit: The new Henry Jacques collection crowns its Rose de Mai project

The art-in-a-bottle Collection de l’Atelier 2025 distils the house’s signature flower into 3 Les Essences created for collectors.

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Style Edit: Christie’s Hong Kong Luxury Week features a jadeite masterpiece

The week of sales coincides with the house’s 40th anniversary in the region and puts stand-out wines, handbags and watches in the spotlight.

Fashion

Why Hollywood’s A-listers are turning to workwear boots

From Timberland to Red Wing, work boots are Hollywood’s unlikely new staple – Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna are among those setting the trend.

Work boots are defining a more relaxed trend in the red carpet. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Richard Mille’s pared-back powerhouse, RM 55-01 Manual Winding

All 3 versions of the new watch – in black Carbon TPT, and in grey or white Quartz TPT – are masterpieces of minimalism.

The new Richard Mille RM 55-01 Manual Winding comes in three colours including in White Quartz TPT. Photo: Handout
Fashion

How to Style like Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon

The actress took inspiration from the 1990s style icon – recreate the look yourself with the help of Erdem and Ray-Ban.

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Style Edit: Emmanuel Perrin, Panerai CEO, on its watches’ maritime heritage

The brand has long worked with the Italian Navy – resulting in ‘big, tough, functional watches’ that appeal to Sylvester Stallone and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

High Jewellery

Cartier’s Le Chœur des Pierres high jewellery, unveiled in Saint-Tropez

Celebrities from Shu Qi and Zoe Saldaña to Tilda Swinton attended the event on the French Riviera on Wednesday.

Shu Qi, Tilda Swinton, Zoe Saldaña and Tuba Büyüküstün at the unveiling of Cartier’s Le Chœur des Pierres high jewellery collection in Saint-Tropez. Photo: Vincenzo La Torre
Unitree Robotics

Video | China’s Unitree unveils manned mecha

The 500kg mecha is capable of transforming into a four-legged mode.

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Style Edit: Tiffany & Co. brings New York flair to Hong Kong’s Lee Gardens

The American jewellery house’s CEO and president Anthony Ledru on how the city’s vibrant hospitality culture makes Hong Kong a priority for the brand.

Beauty

Solid fragrance – the discreet luxury taking over #PerfumeTok

While Diptyque and Glossier have kept the category alive for years, others like Dior are offering new formats for this alternative to conventional sprays.

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