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A model wears Adidas’ “Tang-style” jacket that combines streetwear cool with Chinese details including “frog buttons”. The jacket has become a viral hit on social media. Photo: Adidas Power of Three

History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral Adidas jacket

Used in China for centuries, frog buttons are a key feature of a limited-edition Adidas jacket that has become a huge hit on social media.

7 Jan 2026 - 6:48PM

Chinese and Asian suppliers in limbo over fashion chain Claire’s bankruptcy

2 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM

What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s maximalism

1 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

Explainer | What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?

Horse oil is said to intensely hydrate skin, fortify hair, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, but research is lacking on such claims.

21 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM

Horse oil has been used for centuries to treat burned and chapped skin, and later as a beauty product. Photo: Shutterstock

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 12-14

Watch Hong Kong Ballet’s The Nutcracker, head to a beach beer festival, donate and shop at a festive thrifting event and more this weekend.

12 Dec 2025 - 10:49AMvideocam

Prada has bought Versace, but can it make Milan rival ‘interesting again’?

After struggling in the ‘quiet luxury’ era, Versace is in for a reboot as Prada looks to cash in on its ‘untapped growth potential’.

3 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM

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Yellow, brittle, excessive peeling: how your nails give your health away

A nail artist and a doctor share the telltale signs of poor health, from fingertip colour changes to ridges, plus simple tips for nail care.

3 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM

Pale or blue-tinged nails can suggest circulation issues, while yellowing nails, like these pictured, may point to fungal concerns. Photo: Shutterstock

Who is Jeffrey Banks and why did Ralph Lauren call him his ‘other son’?

Designer Jeffrey Banks recounts over 50 years in fashion in his memoir, including when Lauren gave him one of his own suits to wear to prom.

27 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM

Women’s fashion has a sizing problem, says this designer who’s out to fix it

Edeline Lee, who has dressed Kate Middleton, says women don’t fit into five sizes and suggesting they do ‘doesn’t help with insecurities’.

25 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM

China’s private sector

Beauty market aglow: young Chinese splurge on self-care, Fosun-backed firm says

Growing number of men join women in embracing energy-based aesthetic treatments as a preventive measure: Sisram Medical.

26 Nov 2025 - 9:37AM

Lior Dayan says Chinese consumers can afford luxury services. Photo: Handout

TV shows and streaming video

How Apple TV+’s Palm Royale season 2 uses fashion as a storytelling device

From vintage frocks to turbans, costumes worn by Kristen Wiig and others in the 1960s-set high-society drama are more than just eye candy.

19 Nov 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

Kristen Wiig in a still from Palm Royale. Season two of Apple TV+‘s 1960s-set period drama uses “brilliant” costume design to develop characters, set the show’s feminist tone and heighten the comedy. Photo: Apple TV via AP

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 7-9

A beloved bakery’s last block party, an immersive museum exhibition and a Christmas market are among the things to do this weekend.

7 Nov 2025 - 10:30AMvideocam

Foundation of success: secrets behind South Korea’s K-beauty cosmetics boom

South Korea’s beauty industry, a mix of thousands of small companies and a few large manufacturers, is a massive, growing global business.

23 Oct 2025 - 4:15PM

This hidden gem in Takaoka, Japan is a celebration of metalwork old and new

From artisan jewellery to bronze kettles, the historic Gallery Otera is worth a spot on your Takaoka travel itinerary.

18 Oct 2025 - 5:15PM

Love second-hand clothing? How to find quality pieces and shop sustainably

Industry experts and shoppers give advice on shopping second-hand sustainably and finding quality pieces that last while looking great.

4 Oct 2025 - 4:15PM

Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin arrives for the eBay Endless Runway show in her thrifted outlet during New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2025. Photo: AP

Can you reverse ‘tech neck’? Yes – start by not looking down at your phone

Experts reveal how to prevent signs of premature ageing developing around the neck area from too much technology use.

25 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

How to go make-up-free like Pamela Anderson, from skincare to styling

Inspired by Pamela Anderson, an increasing number of women are embracing the make-up-free look. Experts advise on how to pull it off.

23 Sep 2025 - 5:31PM

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Losing your hair? Why that might be and how to stop it – and even regrow it

Male or female, there are many reasons why your hair could be falling out, from hormones to what you eat to too much stress.

23 Sep 2025 - 7:15AM

There are many types of hair loss and a variety of causes, with stress, diet and age as key factors. Photo: Shutterstock

Is Jaden Smith a nepo baby? Christian Louboutin appointment draws criticism

Smith’s appointment as chief menswear designer of the French luxury fashion brand has seen mixed reaction in the media and online.

20 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

What’s the psychology behind the way we dress? It’s deeper than you think

The link between fashion and psychoanalysis is explored in a New York exhibition that showcases designer pieces and what they represent.

14 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

The luxury industry is in trouble. Can it bring the big spenders back?

A new generation of designers is taking command at brands from Chanel and Dior to Celine and Versace to reverse 2024’s slump in the sector.

9 Sep 2025 - 12:15PM

A model presents a creation by designer Maria Grazia Chiuri during the Christian Dior Cruise 2026 collection show at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy, on May 27, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola on making Marc by Sofia documentary

Sofia Coppola’s documentary looks at her good friend Marc Jacobs, his influences and the process of putting together a collection.

4 Sep 2025 - 12:22PM

Designer Marc Jacobs and filmmaker Sofia Coppola pose on the red carpet for the screening of the movie Marc by Sofia out of competition, at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, on September 2, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Chloe Malle succeeds Anna Wintour as American Vogue editor

Malle, 39, daughter of Candice Bergen, will report to Wintour, who is the chief content officer of Condé Nast and Vogue’s global editorial director.

3 Sep 2025 - 1:44AM

LVMH tightens grip on one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets

LVMH is pressing ahead with new Tiffany and Louis Vuitton flagship stores on Los Angeles’ Rodeo Drive as it fights headwinds such as US tariffs.

2 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 29-31

From a wellness day with an Olympian to a branded fashion warehouse sale, there is plenty to get up to this weekend.

29 Aug 2025 - 11:01AMvideocam

Join Olympic swimmer Camille Cheng for a few hours of spinning, moving, replenishing and thinking at a wellness workshop this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/camillelcheng

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