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Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas

Carla is a Hong Kong-based lifestyle journalist. Originally from Canada, she made her way to Hong Kong via Shanghai in 2016 in order to pursue her love of journalism and story-telling. She has worked for Forbes Asia, The Culture Trip and Liv Magazine, and has contributed to The Washington Post and Time Out Hong Kong. When she's not covering Asia's hottest lifestyle trends, she enjoys planning her next travel adventure and watching horror films.

The US president-elect’s latest venture – a line of luxury watches featuring his name, image and likeness – has sparked controversy, with experts questioning their price and manufacturing origin.

Off court, NBA player Tyrese Haliburton has earned a reputation for his preppy clothes, vintage loafers and Louis Vuitton duffel bags – but what about his wrist game?

The Honey Badger is a true connoisseur, boasting team-issued watches from Tag Heuer, Richard Mille and Tudor, as well as personal purchases of rare models from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex

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From a modest Rolex Oyster Perpetual to a timepiece made just for him, the NBA player and Breitling ambassador is indulging in his passion for rare and exclusive watches

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The billionaire rapper has an eye for watches as well as an ear for music – his collection includes custom Richard Mille pieces, one of the rarest vintage Patek Philippe Chronographs, and an almost priceless Rolex

Sly has been credited with putting Panerai on the map, but other watches that Sotheby’s just auctioned came from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Cartier – let’s have a look

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This awards season, Stephen Colbert’s ex-bandleader is showing off his sharp style with slick designer suits, an impressive collection of luxury timepieces, and a dash of eye-catching jewellery

The family of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is auctioning off 8 of the driver’s rare watches, including a unique Rolex, giving fans a chance to own a piece of motorsport history

The celebrity chef is a big Rolex guy, but fans have also spotted him wearing his Breitling Cockpit Chronograph and IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition ‘Tribute to Mark XI’

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During his acting and political career, Schwarzenegger has built a fine luxury watch collection, that includes Rolex and Audemars Piguet, and began with rugged timepieces sported in his best-known films

The pro wrestler-turned-actor seems particularly fond of Rolexes and has been spotted in a Daytona Everose, GMT-Master II Batman – and Explorer II, of course

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Matthew McConaughey’s US$250,000 Jacob & Co., Maestro star Bradley Cooper’s Louis Vuitton Tambour, Cillian Murphy’s Omega De Ville Prestige and more luxury watches

The rising NBA star has been spotted with pieces such as the Rolex ‘Panda’ Daytona and ‘President’ Day-Date models, and he’s a fan of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak too

His collection includes pieces from Rolex and Richard Mille, but the basketball legend has a keen eye on less known haute horologists like A. Lange & Söhn and Urwerk, too

The Barbie and Shang-Chi actor appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with a gold Rolex Yacht-Master, is an IWC Schaffhausen ambassador, and has an affinity for New York City-based Jacob & Co.

With US$530 million and more time on his hands after his split with Gisele Bündchen, Brady can further indulge in his watch obsession – he already owns the IWC Portuguese Tourbillon and more

The Wonka star was seen sporting a Cartier Crash on his first public date with Kylie Jenner at the Golden Globes, and is also partial to a Cartier Tank, Rolex Day-Date and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso

The Miami-based DJ, producer and hype man’s collection features opulent pieces from Jacob & Co. and Patek Philippe, with some even valued in the seven-figure range

It’s evident that seven-time Grammy Award winner John Mayer loves music, but did you know that he’s also a certified watch aficionado? Here’s how he turned haute horlogerie into a US$10 million hobby

As you might expect, some of the most famous models from Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin are among Brad Pitt’s impressive collection – we take a look

Halloween is just around the corner, so which Hollywood celebrities take spooky dressing to the next level? Here’s who we’re keeping an eye on this October

Watches aren’t only a rich man’s game … follow Rolex expert Giorgia Mondani, Japanese collector Aya Kondo, or Dimepiece’s Brynn Wallner showcasing celebrity timepieces on Instagram

The singer-rapper makes a habit of courting controversy, from her fashion choices to who she dates, and doesn’t seem to care what anyone thinks of her – not even her fans

Thanks to their easy application and matt finishes, mineral powder sunscreens are becoming the “It” product in everyone’s beauty routine – here are 5 of Style’s favourites, from La Mer to Derma E

The alpinist says the brand’s ‘extreme’ watches match his values as he becomes the latest elite sports star to wear the Swiss brand, along with Formula One’s Charles Leclerc, tennis champ Rafael Nadal and golfer Bubba Watson

This year’s Women’s World Cup garnered plenty of fanfare, with a viewership that outpaced the men’s Wimbledon final – so how exactly do the leading ladies spend their winnings?

Sofia Richie broke the internet with the 3 Chanel gowns she wore at her wedding to hubby Elliot Grainge – so how has her style evolved, and what do we know about her new fashion brand?

From actresses T.V. Carpio and Klariza Clayton to Cantopop singers Janice and Jill Vidal, these 7 Hongkongers of Filipino descent are charting their own paths

There are many reasons to love Adele Lim, the director of Joy Ride and screenwriter of Raya and the Last Dragon ... but did you know that she used to be a backup dancer?