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Flow collection from Floriography Atelier in Kwun Tong. 26AUG26 SCMP/Jonathan Wong
Beauty

Bottling memories and Hong Kong vibes? For Floriography, it just makes scents

Floriography’s perfumes are inspired by environments and experiences, from old bookstores to Hong Kong’s chaotic street smells.

Fashion

‘I enjoy the hunt’: Hong Kong shoppers are turning to second-hand luxury fashion

Beauty

What is ‘nailmaxxing’? Why natural, ‘clean’ nails are trending right now

Beauty

7 ways to reduce dark circles under the eyes without using make-up or needles

There are many reasons for dark circles under your eyes, and each has its own remedy, say experts, who share 7 non-invasive treatments.

You can reduce dark circles under your eyes without surgery or make-up, say experts. A good night's sleep and your morning coffee are among the solutions. Photo: Shutterstock
You can reduce dark circles under your eyes without surgery or make-up, say experts. A good night's sleep and your morning coffee are among the solutions. Photo: Shutterstock
Fashion

From royalty to ready-to-wear – British fashion designer Patrick McDowell

Worn by the Princess of Wales, Lady Gaga and Keira Knightley, the fashion designer explains how Hong Kong is a key part of his plans.

Jewellery

Why one of the most interesting places to find modern jewellery is Scotland

Scotland is becoming a growing centre for contemporary luxury jewellery as designers draw on the country’s cultural and natural influences.

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Chinese culture

This Singaporean designer is reviving Chinese hanfu for the modern era

Chinese-born fashion historian and designer Gong Pan Pan is reimagining the hanfu for the contemporary world.

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Gong Pan Pan was born in Changsha, in China, but immigrated with her parents to Singapore when she was six years old. Gong Pan Pan is working on reviving hanfu for the contemporary consumer. Photo: Gong Pan Pan
Gong Pan Pan was born in Changsha, in China, but immigrated with her parents to Singapore when she was six years old. Gong Pan Pan is working on reviving hanfu for the contemporary consumer. Photo: Gong Pan Pan
Fashion

He’s been sewing since 14. Now this Hong Kong designer has his own couture label

Alvin Ho is the 23-year-old creative force behind House of Alvin, which creates fantastical gowns for events from red carpets to weddings.

Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

Fashion

Goodbye butter yellow, hello turquoise. The hottest colours for summer 2026

Fashion designers are looking on the bright side this summer with a saturated palette of citrus tones, purples and turquoise.

American actress Sarah Pidgeon attends the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, 2026, in New York, in Loewe’s bandeau scarf top and column skirt in a chartreuse matt satin. Photo: Getty Images Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner rocking orange looks as they attend the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme in Beverly Hills, California, in December 2025. Photo: Getty Images Norwegian actress Alisha Boe, of 13 Reasons Why fame, in turquoise at the Carolina Herrera spring/summer 2026 fashion show in Madrid, Spain, in September 2025. Photo: Getty Images
Fashion

This Hong Kong jewellery maker transforms memories into wearable art

The Polska Traveller founder Yeung Sau-lun talks about turning cherished items and culturally valuable objects into unique jewellery pieces.

Yeung Sau-lun is the founder of The Polska Traveller, an independent jewellery maker in Hong Kong that transforms flowers, found objects and memories into timeless wearable art. Photo: Dickson Lee
Yeung Sau-lun is the founder of The Polska Traveller, an independent jewellery maker in Hong Kong that transforms flowers, found objects and memories into timeless wearable art. Photo: Dickson Lee
Fashion

One letter saw this Malaysian leather craftsman’s business close. Now he’s back

Tyde Goods founder Fong Zi Xian talks about the mentor who changed his life, passing on his own skills, and his ambitious future vision.

Fashion

The plastic on Bali’s beaches shocked her. Now, she turns waste into eco-fashion

For Ella Doeringer, an 18-year-old artist and fashion designer, sustainability and environmentalism are the key drivers of her brand Dirtyfinger.

Beauty

How China’s beauty brands are using AI to turbocharge the industry

From speeding up development to discovering new cosmetic ingredients and trends, AI is changing how Chinese beauty products come to market.

An employee works on a skincare production line at Proya’s Huzhou production base on March 9, 2026. AI is rapidly reshaping China’s beauty industry by shrinking every stage of product development. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Asia travel

Why are tourists flocking to South Korea’s pharmacies and wellness services?

Beauty and wellness tourism is booming in South Korea, with packages mixing medical technology, beauty services and lifestyle experiences.

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Customers browse health supplements and skin care products at Ready Young Pharmacy in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Beauty and wellness tourism is currently one of South Korea’s fastest-growing tourism trends. Photo: The Korea Times
Customers browse health supplements and skin care products at Ready Young Pharmacy in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Beauty and wellness tourism is currently one of South Korea’s fastest-growing tourism trends. Photo: The Korea Times
Fashion

Born in Hong Kong, loved by Blackpink’s Lisa and Cardi B. Who is Robert Wun?

The couturier, 34, talks about going from a hostile Hong Kong boys’ school to the London College of Fashion to dressing top celebrities.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 10-12

Explore a wedding expo, catch up with Moana’s latest adventure, enjoy a morning of Pilates and shopping. Hong Kong’s got it all this weekend.

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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, June 26-28

Check out the latest Toy Story sequel at the cinema, take a dip in an ice bath, enjoy a celebrity chef’s cooking and more this weekend.

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Chef Kwon Sung-jun, known as Napoli Matfia, champion of Netflix’s Culinary Class War, will be a guest chef for Pici’s 10th Anniversary celebrations. Photo: Pici
Chef Kwon Sung-jun, known as Napoli Matfia, champion of Netflix’s Culinary Class War, will be a guest chef for Pici’s 10th Anniversary celebrations. Photo: Pici
Music

Is it girlhood or ‘paedo baiting’? Why the babydoll dress is causing controversy

Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter’s fashion choices have sparked fierce discussion on femininity, agency and the male gaze in pop culture.

Fashion

Meet A$AP Eva, Macau-born jeweller who sells bling to A$AP Rocky and Drake

Eva Sam, nicknamed A$AP Eva, owns Popular Jewelry in New York’s Chinatown, a goldsmith that has become a hip-hop landmark.

Wellness

Want glowing skin on a budget? Experts share their top products and routines

A trio of skincare experts reveal their affordable, science-backed routines that include peptides, vitamin C, retinoids and SPF.

(From left) Beauty scientist Manessa Lormejuste and cosmetic chemists Ginger King and Alec Batis share tips on how to find quality skincare on a budget. Photo: Lormco, Ginger King and Sweet Chemistry
Fashion

‘People got crazy’: Swatch’s US$400 Royal Pop watch and drop-culture madness

After the Audemars Piguet x Swatch watch launched to ‘mosh pit’ vibes from Europe to Asia, buyers are being assured there’s no shortage.

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Watches from the limited-edition ‘Royal Pop’ watch, a collaboration between Swiss watch maker Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet, are displayed in the window of a Swatch store as they are currently out of stock in Paris, France, May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Alice Sacco
Watches from the limited-edition ‘Royal Pop’ watch, a collaboration between Swiss watch maker Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet, are displayed in the window of a Swatch store as they are currently out of stock in Paris, France, May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Alice Sacco
Fashion

Ferragamo traces 80% of leather amid EU sustainability push on fashion

A new EU framework will require brands like Italian luxury label Ferragamo to ensure their items are sustainable from start to end.

Fashion

The ‘mob wives’ of New York are making fur fly again

Used real fur coats are flying off shelves as ‘thoughtful’ additions to wardrobes. But animal rights activists voice concerns over the trend.

Fashion

‘Real bodies’: Met Gala fashion exhibits show shapes rarely seen on catwalks

The coming spring exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum will feature mannequins representing pregnant, disabled and other body types.

An ensemble by designer Karoline Vitto appears on a mannequin model of plus-size model Charlie Reynolds (centre) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art during preparations for the coming Met Gala exhibition titled “Costume Art”. Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP
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