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Shoppers queue outside a Dior boutique on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, in 2024. The luxury market has cooled down recently, but is predicted to make a comeback by 2030. Photo: Jelly Tse
Luxury brands

Self-expression, experiences, resale: what luxury clients really want

A new McKinsey and Business of Fashion report reveals how aspirational spending, emotional connection and experience are reshaping the luxury sector.

Luxury travel

Hotel boutiques are now destinations, not afterthoughts

Style Edit

Style Edit: Cartier’s Le Chœur des Pierres is led by these showpiece necklaces

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Imprimé Lion necklace leads its new high jewellery line

The brand’s favourite motifs – the camellia, lion, star and sun – are revisited in 85 spectacular creations.

Adding the central sapphire to the Chanel Imprimé Lion necklace, one of the key pieces of Chanel’s Signes & Symboles high jewellery collection. Photo: Handout
Charles Leclerc

Formula One’s Charles Leclerc and 4 of his most expensive watches

The recently married Ferrari driver loves a pricey watch – though he’s had one of his limited edition RMs stolen off his wrist while signing autographs.

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Style Edit: Chow Tai Fook’s Chinese Couture high jewellery collection

Creative director of high jewellery Nicholas Lieou introduces a range inspired by the traditional elements of Chinese dressmaking.

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Luxury travel

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

Aviteur – founded by a member of the Gucci family – Margot Robbie’s fave SteamLine, Level8, Casetify, Maison de Sablé and July are all competing in the luxury luggage and travel accessories space.

Maison de Sabré is just one of the newer premium luggage brands looking to establish a following. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

How jeweller Huimin Zhang is reimagining traditional Chinese filigree

The Beijing-born artist’s intricate brooches will be featured in an exhibition opening on June 23 at Hong Kong’s Crafts on Peel.

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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.

Luxury travel

VI-Pooch? How luxury hotels are stepping up dog-friendly offerings

Bringing pets on holiday has become a non-negotiable for many – here’s how the trend has inspired hotels to get creative with paw-friendly policies.

Luxury hotels are getting creative in their pet-friendly offerings to cater to a growing demand. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

Jules Koundé and Kylian Mbappé are just two footballers who have had some truly stylish bag moments this World Cup. Photos: AFP
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.

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?

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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
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.

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.

The Van Cleef & Arpels Fascinating Egypt high jewellery collection pays homage to Egypt. 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.

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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.

Chanel’s high jewellery collection Signes & Symboles is suffused with imagery that’s meaningful to the house. All outfits & jewellery: Chanel
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.

Cece Jewellery’s Doll House is inspired by its Triptych Collection. 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.

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.

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