https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/323822/feed News and insight on the French fashion house known for leather goods and monogrammed accessories en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa The Diplomat actress Keri Russell’s 13-year-old daughter Willa made a rare public appearance earlier this month when she accompanied her mother to the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week on October 6. Russell, 50, wore a white blouse with a high collar paired with a structured black miniskirt. Meanwhile, Willa opted for an all-pink look featuring a tweed jacket and matching skirt set. Here’s everything you need to know about Keri Russell’s mini-me daughter, Willa Lou... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371578/meet-willa-lou-deary-keri-russells-daughter-who-joined-her-paris-fashion-week https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371578/meet-willa-lou-deary-keri-russells-daughter-who-joined-her-paris-fashion-week Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:07 +0000 Zabrina Lo Zabrina Lo One might not expect British fashion designer Kim Jones, a figure synonymous with modern luxury, to highlight reptiles as one of his earliest memories of Hong Kong. “I love Hong Kong, the weird side of it and the fact that there are king cobras that live here, and different snakes and the sort of things which most people probably get terrified of,” the 53-year-old says. Jones first visited Hong Kong after joining Dunhill as its creative director in 2008, visiting regularly in the late 2000s to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3371101/im-so-excited-kim-jones-choosing-hong-kong-home-his-revived-fashion-label https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3371101/im-so-excited-kim-jones-choosing-hong-kong-home-his-revived-fashion-label Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:15:06 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu French luxury giant LVMH Group kicked off a global open-house event showcasing its craftsmanship in Shanghai on Thursday, as the event’s founder Antoine Arnault hailed a “special bond” with Chinese customers at a launch event in Paris. It came as the group faced pressure from sluggish demand in China and a backlash over a lawsuit against a local tea company. At the launch event at the Samaritaine department store in central Paris for this year’s Les Journées Particulières, first initiated by... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3371145/lvmh-touts-special-bond-china-subdued-backdrop-weighs-sales https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3371145/lvmh-touts-special-bond-china-subdued-backdrop-weighs-sales Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:23:33 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods group, has attributed an Asia sales drop in the third quarter – the only regional decline the company reported – to, in part, a slowdown in Chinese demand. The Louis Vuitton, Dior, Bulgari and Fendi parent group said Asia took a hit from a sharp macro-led deterioration in Chinese consumer sentiment, with tangible impact on discretionary expenses, the group said during an earnings call session on Monday. The fall in demand coincided with a string of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/article/3370795/sluggish-chinese-demand-weighs-lvmh-louis-vuittons-molly-tea-case-casts-shadow https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/article/3370795/sluggish-chinese-demand-weighs-lvmh-louis-vuittons-molly-tea-case-casts-shadow Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Zabrina Lo Zabrina Lo British fashion designer Kim Jones, who spent more than two decades working at some of the world’s most prestigious luxury houses, including Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton, has announced the launch of his new eponymous label, selecting Hong Kong for its flagship destination. He is joined in the venture by his long-time deputy, design director Lucy Beeden. Jones describes his label, which focuses on menswear and tailoring with genderless, versatile designs, as “unrestricted by traditional... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3370702/british-fashion-designer-kim-jones-announces-new-eponymous-label-hong-kong-flagship https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3370702/british-fashion-designer-kim-jones-announces-new-eponymous-label-hong-kong-flagship Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:40:05 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Louis Vuitton’s cruise 2026 show, held last year in Avignon, was memorable for several reasons. It made history as the first-ever fashion show held at the Palais des Papes, one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces and a Unesco World Heritage site. It also marked a seminal moment in the brand’s oeuvre with the unveiling of a new icon: the stylish yet effortless Multipass bag. Inspired by the bestselling Express handbag, the Multipass has since become one of the maison’s signature creations, joining... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3370343/style-edit-louis-vuittons-multipass-bag-blends-elegance-modern-versatility https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3370343/style-edit-louis-vuittons-multipass-bag-blends-elegance-modern-versatility Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:00:21 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng September is when the weather always cools, and the world of high horology heats up after a summer lull. Geneva Watch Days kicked off the month with a bang, growing to 71 brands and welcoming more than 2,500 visitors this year. As one of the year’s most talked-about watch fairs, it also set the stage for House of Brands to relaunch Gallet. Meanwhile, Bangkok Watch Week represented Southeast Asia as collectors descended upon Thailand to see novelties, meet other enthusiasts and hear brands share... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3370292/5-horology-highs-september-geneva-and-bangkok-watch-fairs-new-rolex https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3370292/5-horology-highs-september-geneva-and-bangkok-watch-fairs-new-rolex Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Beyond the eye-catching fashion at the biggest spring/summer 2027 ready-to-wear shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris, the hair and make-up also offered plenty for beauty aficionados and style watchers, from confetti accents to ink-black pouts and more. Coach Some of the models at Coach clearly had a fabulous time celebrating the brand’s 85th anniversary as they walked the runway covered in foil confetti in a rainbow of colours, clinging to their skin, hair and clothes. Why not try this... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3369989/top-ss27-runway-beauty-looks-chanel-dior-gucci-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3369989/top-ss27-runway-beauty-looks-chanel-dior-gucci-and-more Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Just days after French president Emmanuel Macron bestowed the insignia of Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) on Louis Vuitton’s women’s artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière at the Élysée Palace, the designer unveiled the brand’s spring/summer 2027 collection on the last day of Paris Fashion Week. For the show, Ghesquière turned the courtyard of the Louvre museum into a futuristic cityscape with flying cars painted with the brand’s signature Damier pattern and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3369971/paris-fashion-week-louis-vuitton-ss27-louvre https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3369971/paris-fashion-week-louis-vuitton-ss27-louvre Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:44:45 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Frédéric Arnault grew up surrounded by luxury executives and creative directors, and has been exposed to the inner workings of the world’s top luxury brands from a very young age. He is the son of Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group and the company behind brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Bulgari and Fendi. The young Arnault spent most of his adult life working at LVMH’s watchmaking division, first as CEO of Tag Heuer and later as CEO of LVMH... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3369350/loro-piana-ceo-frederic-arnault-navigating-italian-luxury-brands-complexities https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3369350/loro-piana-ceo-frederic-arnault-navigating-italian-luxury-brands-complexities Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:17 +0000 CNA CNA A fierce 30-minute bidding war for a rare Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama pumpkin bag – seized in Singapore’s S$3 billion (US$2.35 billion) money laundering case – sent its final price soaring on Sunday night. The limited-edition yellow monogram leather piece, which was a collaboration between the luxury fashion house and the Japanese artist who recently died at 97, eventually went under the hammer for an eye-watering S$87,000. A flurry of 42 last-minute bids pushed the closing price to more than... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3368197/singapore-nets-us862000-first-auction-money-laundering-case https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3368197/singapore-nets-us862000-first-auction-money-laundering-case Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:33:21 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The visual symbols of the grand maison of Louis Vuitton are some of the most recognisable icons in the world, from the LV logo to the four-petalled flowers with which it’s so often interspersed. But perhaps the motif most instantly associated with the legendary Parisian brand is the classic pattern of checks that has adorned its creations since 1888, when it was created as a marker of authenticity. Known as the Damier pattern, after the French word for “checkerboard”, it’s most commonly found... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3367046/style-edit-le-damier-de-louis-vuittons-8-new-pieces-reimagine-checkerboard-design https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3367046/style-edit-le-damier-de-louis-vuittons-8-new-pieces-reimagine-checkerboard-design Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:17 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Former fashion buyer and celebrity stylist Logan Horne has been making quite the splash with his latest venture, J. Logan Home, known for its vibrant cabana shirts, accessories and homeware made from upcycled luxury scarves. It may come as a surprise, then, that the designer himself – who prefers to be called a fashion “artist” – is colour blind. “That gives me a unique eye when it comes to pattern, colour and all that,” Horne said in a recent interview in Hong Kong, where a curated selection of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3366901/logan-horne-upcycling-hermes-chanel-and-celine-scarves-shirts-and-homeware https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3366901/logan-horne-upcycling-hermes-chanel-and-celine-scarves-shirts-and-homeware Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:12 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela The Chinese have always been major consumers of international luxury brands, but it wasn’t until the Covid-19 pandemic that the demand for domestic brands began to flourish. While fashion labels were among the first to benefit from this new wave, shoppers began to broaden their horizons, driving growth in unexpected categories including outerwear, jewellery, leather goods, footwear, and fragrance. “I believe this evolution is fundamentally driven by a cultural awakening and a growing sense of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3366620/songmont-bosideng-and-other-chinese-fashion-brands-taking-eastern-aesthetics-global https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3366620/songmont-bosideng-and-other-chinese-fashion-brands-taking-eastern-aesthetics-global Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:16 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre New York Fashion Week kicks off this Wednesday with the spring/summer 2027 Ralph Lauren and Coach shows. Coach, which celebrates its 85th anniversary this year, has become one of the success stories of American fashion. Led by British designer Stuart Vevers, Coach has thrived thanks to its well-designed and accessibly priced products, and its involvement in pop culture phenomena like last summer’s hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty. Unlike their European counterparts that have been alienating... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3366609/new-york-fashion-week-2026-preview-cfdas-steven-kolb-made-america-and-rising-designers https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3366609/new-york-fashion-week-2026-preview-cfdas-steven-kolb-made-america-and-rising-designers Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre From technical outerwear and versatile travel pieces to whimsical collaborations and nature-inspired accessories, these nine releases offer all you need to move effortlessly between city life, outdoor adventures and everything in between. Aigle by Setchu Japanese designer Satoshi Kuwata, founder of Milan-based label Setchu, and French outdoor brand Aigle have teamed up for a collection that combines Kuwata’s passion for fishing with Aigle’s technical expertise. Named Aigle by Setchu, the range... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3365286/new-fashion-and-accessory-drops-brands-including-louis-vuitton-hermes-and-dior https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3365286/new-fashion-and-accessory-drops-brands-including-louis-vuitton-hermes-and-dior Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Nicolas Ghesquière, womenswear artistic director for Louis Vuitton, is among the most forward-thinking, experimental designers working today. His fall/winter 2026 collection, which blended exaggerated silhouettes, sharp cuts and enlarged, futuristic-looking eyewear with pastoral inspirations of another era, is proof of that singular vision. As always, Louis Vuitton is inspired by the spirit of travel, and this collection in particular – moved by the nature and nomadic peoples of faraway lands –... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3365269/style-shoot-louis-vuitton-fall/winter-2026-brings-nomadic-elegance-and-pastoral-charm-life https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3365269/style-shoot-louis-vuitton-fall/winter-2026-brings-nomadic-elegance-and-pastoral-charm-life Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Recent happenings and product releases in the world of beauty include a four-week at-home treatment for your complexion; sophisticated, semi-matte finish lip liners; and a certain A-list actor’s fabulous blonde bob. 111Skin Think of 111Skin’s Exosome Face Lift 4-Week At-Home Treatment as a boot camp for your complexion. It contains a two-step product pairing that is formulated to target signs of ageing, such as tightening sagging skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Key... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3365212/5-beauty-highlights-chanel-louis-vuitton-laura-mercier-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3365212/5-beauty-highlights-chanel-louis-vuitton-laura-mercier-and-more Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Louis Vuitton’s latest high jewellery collection, Mythica, is made for the modern-day heroine in charge of her own story. Style’s high jewellery showcase this month illustrates how these timeless, technically impressive pieces carry a sense of boldness, bravery and elegance into the everyday. The rare emeralds of the Mesmerism chapter and arrow-shaped cuts of the Conquest necklace also evoke the adventurous allure of Morocco, where the collection was first unveiled earlier this... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3365145/style-shoot-louis-vuittons-mythica-high-jewellery-made-modern-day-heroines https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3365145/style-shoot-louis-vuittons-mythica-high-jewellery-made-modern-day-heroines Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:00:11 +0000 CNA CNA More than 1,000 luxury items and 80 real estate properties forfeited in Singapore’s S$3 billion (US$2.4 billion) money laundering case would go under the hammer from September 7, audit firm Deloitte said on Saturday. The properties will be auctioned by SRI, Edmund Tie & Company and Knight Frank, while auction house Hotlotz will handle the luxury goods, comprising jewellery, watches and handbags. Some selected properties will also be offered for sale through an expression of interest process run... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365690/singapore-auction-luxury-goods-properties-us24-billion-money-laundering-case https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365690/singapore-auction-luxury-goods-properties-us24-billion-money-laundering-case Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:59:21 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Italian label Loro Piana marked its 40-year-long relationship with Mongolia at Cop17 – the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) – currently under way in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. The UN-based biennial conference convenes representatives of governments, international organisations, financial institutions and scientists from around the world to find solutions to issues originating from desertification, land... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3365142/loro-pianas-frederic-arnault-underscores-commitment-sustainable-mongolian-cashmere-cop17 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3365142/loro-pianas-frederic-arnault-underscores-commitment-sustainable-mongolian-cashmere-cop17 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:03:28 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian Louis Vuitton will close its only store in Guiyang on August 31, according to an on-site notice, further trimming the French luxury brand’s southwestern China footprint, which has fallen to three stores from a peak of six. The closure in the capital of Guizhou province is part of the brand’s plan to optimise its retail network as it recalibrates strategy in the world’s second-largest consumer market amid soft domestic spending and shifting luxury consumption trends. It coincides with a string of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3365041/louis-vuitton-shuts-down-another-store-amid-fallout-trademark-dispute-china https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3365041/louis-vuitton-shuts-down-another-store-amid-fallout-trademark-dispute-china Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:18 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Shaboozey, one of the biggest young voices in country music, looked effortlessly cool in a mixed-wash denim look at the Amazon Upfront event in New York earlier this year. The 31-year-old paired contrasting denim staples with a neutral tee and leather accessories. Here’s how you can mimic his modern Americana style. Levi’s jeans Louis Vuitton belt Studio Nicholson jacket Peyote Bird cuff Manolo Blahnik boots https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3362945/how-style-shaboozey-double-denim https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3362945/how-style-shaboozey-double-denim Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:07 +0000 Zoey Zhang Zoey Zhang In early July, a Suzhou court ordered the Chinese tea chain Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) after ruling that its four-petal floral pattern infringed on the French luxury house’s registered trademarks. Many online users, angered by the eastern Chinese court’s ruling, shared images of similar motifs found in Tang dynasty (618–907) textiles, musical instruments, and Suzhou garden architecture, arguing that these precede Louis Vuitton’s founding in 1854 by... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3361627/how-china-can-safeguard-visual-heritage-against-western-luxury-brand-exploitation https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3361627/how-china-can-safeguard-visual-heritage-against-western-luxury-brand-exploitation Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:52:47 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The young Chinese scientist behind ‘impossible’ breakthrough on sodium batteries Scientist Lu Yaxiang, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Physics, has spent a decade working to make sodium-ion batteries... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/article/3360888/chinese-scientists-sodium-battery-leap-petition-boot-argentina-scmps-7-highlights https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/article/3360888/chinese-scientists-sodium-battery-leap-petition-boot-argentina-scmps-7-highlights Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:34:45 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Jude Bellingham is one of the best performing players at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the midfielder having led his country to the semi-finals after scoring both goals in England’s 2-1 defeat of Norway in the quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the 23-year-old has been crowned one of the best-dressed footballers by various media. Bellingham, who is often lauded for his good looks and was named in Variety’s 25 Hottest Soccer Stars 2026 listicle, is also attracting attention for his suave and sophisticated... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3360677/jude-bellinghams-best-looks-his-lv-suit-paris-fashion-week-airport-style https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3360677/jude-bellinghams-best-looks-his-lv-suit-paris-fashion-week-airport-style Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Claire Choisne, creative director of Boucheron, suggests we pay close attention to the rings in her 2026 Carte Blanche high jewellery collection. Indeed, each of the five rings reveals much about the feats of technical innovation possible for the French maison, the first to set up shop in Paris’ venerated Place Vendôme. “Although they all share a very similar silhouette, each one showcases a completely different craftsmanship and technical innovation,” says Choisne of the exquisite and unusual... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/article/3360596/boucheron-cartier-maisons-are-ringing-changes https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/article/3360596/boucheron-cartier-maisons-are-ringing-changes Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:15:05 +0000 Xiaofei Xu,Mia Nurmamat Xiaofei Xu,Mia Nurmamat Louis Vuitton is set to face off against China’s trademark regulator in a Chinese intellectual property court on Thursday, as the French luxury brand deals with public backlash in China over a separate legal battle against a local milk tea brand. Louis Vuitton Malletier filed the administrative lawsuit against the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), with a Chinese individual – Huang Minyao – joined as a third party, according to a notice published by the Beijing... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3360560/louis-vuitton-takes-chinas-trademark-regulator-court-legal-drive-continues https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3360560/louis-vuitton-takes-chinas-trademark-regulator-court-legal-drive-continues Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:08 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown High jewellery season is something akin to the hard luxury Super Bowl. After all, it’s the annual moment for the top jewellery maisons to show one-of-a-kind creations, using the most exquisite gemstones to wow their top clients in far-flung (and envy-inducing) destinations around the world. A jewellery rush is inevitable. Beyond exceptional pieces, the lavish events held to unveil the collections – from Cartier in the South of France to Louis Vuitton in Marrakech – are important too. For one, as... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360481/years-most-dazzling-high-jewellery-drops-louis-vuitton-gucci-chanel-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360481/years-most-dazzling-high-jewellery-drops-louis-vuitton-gucci-chanel-and-more Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:20:35 +0000 Alice Yan Alice Yan The prestigious Zhejiang University in eastern China has registered its eagle-shaped pattern on the school emblem as a trademark, sparking heated discussion on social media that the move was aimed at preventing a possible legal battle with the luxury brand Armani. The eagle in the university’s badge bears a striking visual resemblance to the logo of the Italian high-end fashion brand, the China Business News reported. Many Chinese netizens said the university – based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3360324/china-university-trademarks-emblem-sparks-speculation-over-potential-armani-logo-dispute https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3360324/china-university-trademarks-emblem-sparks-speculation-over-potential-armani-logo-dispute Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Walk down the street in any major city around the world – Tokyo, New York, Hong Kong or London – and you’re likely to come across the Louis Vuitton monogram at least a couple of times, if not more, on any given day. When does a logo stop being just a logo? The LV monogram, as Louis Vuitton’s gilded initials are known, has become a “neutral”, a multifaceted pattern that goes with everything and anything. Embossed on one of the label’s bestselling bags or printed on a silk shirt as part of a chic... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3360091/pierre-louis-vuitton-head-savoir-faire-louis-vuitton-lv-monogram https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3360091/pierre-louis-vuitton-head-savoir-faire-louis-vuitton-lv-monogram Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:00:07 +0000 Alice Yan Alice Yan After a Chinese milk tea brand was ordered by a Suzhou court to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) for trademark infringement, many internet users expressed their support for the mainland company, with some claiming they have lost their positive impression of the luxury brand following the case. The news of the verdict, announced in early July, has been viewed 400 million times on Weibo, alongside a hashtag “Molly Tea lost the lawsuit but won the public’s heart,” which... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3359864/china-molly-teas-us15-million-louis-vuitton-fine-sparks-fierce-debate-customer-support https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3359864/china-molly-teas-us15-million-louis-vuitton-fine-sparks-fierce-debate-customer-support Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:09:31 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Louis Vuitton made its first foray into high jewellery just over 15 years ago, and the maison has since made quite the name for itself in a field already filled with more established heritage jewellers. On an exquisite evening in the desert of Marrakech, Morocco, in April, the maison revealed its latest high jewellery collection, Mythica, depicting an epic personal journey that celebrates the modern woman as the heroine and author of her own story. The collection was unveiled in the presence of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3359237/style-edit-louis-vuittons-mythica-centres-modern-heroines-ana-de-armas-and-lea-seydoux https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3359237/style-edit-louis-vuittons-mythica-centres-modern-heroines-ana-de-armas-and-lea-seydoux Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:00:12 +0000 Zhu Wenqian Zhu Wenqian Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has been ordered to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) in damages for the unauthorised use of a logo similar to the French luxury brand’s four-petalled floral monogram. The Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, ruled this week that Shenzhen-based Molly Tea must pay the amount within 10 days. It said the compensation in the trademark infringement lawsuit included 10 million yuan for economic losses and 300,000 yuan... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3359269/chinese-tea-chain-ordered-pay-louis-vuitton-us15-million-trademark-infringement https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3359269/chinese-tea-chain-ordered-pay-louis-vuitton-us15-million-trademark-infringement Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:07 +0000 Varvara Rodchenko Varvara Rodchenko Watching a mother and son kiss on one of the biggest fantasy series premieres this year may not have been on our bingo cards, but the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon had other ideas. Although season three of the series just dropped on HBO Max on Sunday, the first episode has already broken the internet thanks to the unexpected dynamic between Prince Aemond Targaryen and his mother Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke). Ewan Mitchell, who plays Aemond, told Entertainment Weekly that while... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3358463/meet-ewan-mitchell-who-plays-prince-aemond-targaryen-hbo-maxs-house-dragon https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3358463/meet-ewan-mitchell-who-plays-prince-aemond-targaryen-hbo-maxs-house-dragon Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:06 +0000 Umesh Bhagchandani Umesh Bhagchandani Argentinian striker Lionel Messi, who turns 39 today, has broken records by becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer, netting two goals against Austria on Monday to lead his country to a 2-0 victory in group stage play in Dallas. A few days before the match, Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo took to Instagram to share a snap of herself and the couple’s three sons wearing matching Argentina jerseys, with the caption, “Vamoooos Argentina! Con vos siempre @leomessi! Sos increíble!”... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3358132/lionel-messis-wife-antonela-roccuzzo-childhood-sweethearts-2026-world-cup https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3358132/lionel-messis-wife-antonela-roccuzzo-childhood-sweethearts-2026-world-cup Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:30:32 +0000 Varvara Rodchenko Varvara Rodchenko All eyes are on the Fifa World Cup 2026 – but forget the pitch for a moment. The real show started the second the players stepped off their planes. Instead of plain old duffels, football’s biggest names have been flexing their fashion game with luxury bags that look like they came fresh off the runway. Here are 11 of our favourite footballer bag style moments so far. Kylian Mbappé, France Real Madrid’s forward Kylian Mbappé, who also plays for the French national team, was spotted on his way to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3357553/11-most-stylish-world-cup-bag-moments-cristiano-ronaldos-gucci-kylian-mbappes-dior https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3357553/11-most-stylish-world-cup-bag-moments-cristiano-ronaldos-gucci-kylian-mbappes-dior Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:00:11 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren A new jewellery trend has emerged of late, with men embracing the choker necklace, challenging traditional norms. Chokers have been a staple in women’s jewellery boxes for decades, but over the past few seasons something has shifted. Men are wearing them too – and boy, are they wearing them well. Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie is a fan and wore a diamond-encrusted version at the Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards) back in March. Storrie’s platinum choker was from Tiffany & Co.’s Victoria... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3357145/mens-chokers-jewellery-trend-timothee-chalamet-and-connor-storrie-are-reviving https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3357145/mens-chokers-jewellery-trend-timothee-chalamet-and-connor-storrie-are-reviving Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney K-pop star Felix of Stray Kids pulled off a rugged, polished look at the Louis Vuitton fall/winter 2026 women’s ready-to-wear show in Paris in March. The Louis Vuitton ambassador, who joined the maison in 2023, spent the day looking incredibly stylish in a pair of light-wash jeans, a ribbed top and a black textured jacket. Here’s how these designer pieces can make you look like an off-duty style icon. Celine jacket Louis Vuitton bag Levi’s jeans Fendi necklace Scarosso x Warren Alfie Baker... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3354909/how-style-felix-stray-kids-paris-fashion-week-louis-vuitton-show https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3354909/how-style-felix-stray-kids-paris-fashion-week-louis-vuitton-show Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:08 +0000 Josh Sims Josh Sims Marcel Wanders was probably never cut out for design school, which is maybe why his first one kicked him out. The acclaimed product designer – and provocateur – now sometimes finds himself lecturing the next generation. “I always say I’m not there to have an opinion on their work but to applaud their ideas, to help them make their concepts deeper,” he says. “Design is about culture. It’s about creating something unique, not following other people’s rules – even if that’s what a lot of designers... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3355500/designer-marcel-wanders-bringing-his-playful-vision-shanghai-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3355500/designer-marcel-wanders-bringing-his-playful-vision-shanghai-interview Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:08 +0000 Gayatri Bhaumik Gayatri Bhaumik You might not know the name, but you’d recognise the visual hallmarks of Superflat art. The movement debuted in 2000, and over a quarter of a century it has evolved and left its mark on so many cultural touchpoints that it’s now firmly embedded in the zeitgeist. But what exactly is Superflat and how did it go from being championed by one single artist to celebrities adorning their Birkins with a certain monster-like toy? “Superflat is a contemporary hybrid form of artistic representation which... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/special-reports/article/3351080/superflats-25-year-journey-tokyo-louis-vuitton-and-labubu https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/special-reports/article/3351080/superflats-25-year-journey-tokyo-louis-vuitton-and-labubu Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre From couture-meets-sportswear at Balenciaga to literary-inspired accessories at Dior, this season’s fashion offerings are a blend of nostalgia and playfulness. Collaborations and anniversary collections take centre stage as brands like Louis Vuitton revisit heritage codes with a contemporary twist. Balenciaga Couture and sportswear come together in Balenciaga’s fall 2026 collection. Leggings in moisture-wicking and breathable fabrics are paired with leather jackets and elegant... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3354209/7-fashion-drops-blend-nostalgia-fun-louis-vuitton-dior-and-versace https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3354209/7-fashion-drops-blend-nostalgia-fun-louis-vuitton-dior-and-versace Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre You can always count on Nicolas Ghesquière, women’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton, to choose remarkable locations for the brand’s cruise shows. Since unveiling the label’s first cruise range in 2014 in the Principality of Monaco, Ghesquière has wowed year after year with breathtaking venues such as The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum in Rio, designed by Brazilian great Oscar Niemeyer, in 2016; Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Centre at New York’s JFK Airport in 2019; and the John Lautner-designed... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3354300/louis-vuittons-cruise-2027-show-brought-keith-haring-colour-therapy-frick-new-york https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3354300/louis-vuittons-cruise-2027-show-brought-keith-haring-colour-therapy-frick-new-york Thu, 21 May 2026 02:33:59 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Now in its 64th year, Salone del Mobile returned to Milan in April to celebrate all that’s bright and beautiful in the world of interior design today. Here are Style’s picks of the 10 hottest furniture finds from this year’s fair. Armani Casa It’s been less than a year since Giorgio Armani’s passing, so it seems only fitting that Armani Casa’s Origins collection pay tribute to the designer’s most iconic pieces alongside their modern editions, as well as the style of his private residences. At... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3354107/10-top-furniture-picks-salone-del-mobile-2026-milan-dior-and-armani-fendi https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3354107/10-top-furniture-picks-salone-del-mobile-2026-milan-dior-and-armani-fendi Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:07 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Every May, the fashion world’s attention turns to the French Riviera, where esteemed filmmakers and celebrities take over the red carpets of Cannes. A major showcase for fashion and jewellery from the world’s top luxury maisons, the Cannes Film Festival carries as much cultural cachet – and earned media value – as the Oscars or the Met Gala. Here are some stand-out red carpet moments from the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival. Demi Moore in Jacquemus, Chopard and Gucci The Substance (2024) star... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3354197/cannes-film-festivals-stand-out-looks-demi-moore-daisy-edgar-jones https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3354197/cannes-film-festivals-stand-out-looks-demi-moore-daisy-edgar-jones Wed, 20 May 2026 06:33:41 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Ice hockey, a love triangle and the fake-dating trope … Prime Video’s latest show, Off Campus, brings together all the best elements of some of the internet’s favourite romance shows (Heated Rivalry, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Maxton Hall) from the past few years. Adapted from author Elle Kennedy’s book series of the same name, Off Campus follows Briar University’s hockey-hating music major, Hannah Wells (Ella Bright), who strikes up a fake relationship with hockey captain Garrett Graham... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3353984/meet-campus-star-josh-heuston-who-plays-justin-kohl-prime-video-drama https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3353984/meet-campus-star-josh-heuston-who-plays-justin-kohl-prime-video-drama Mon, 18 May 2026 10:10:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Hong Kong Luxury Week has become one of the clearest snapshots of how Asia’s affluent live, drink and dress – and this spring’s edition, which coincides with Christie’s 40th anniversary in the region, is designed very much with that spirit of cross-category thinking in mind. Four live auctions – Iconic Wines from Joseph Lau Part V, Handbags & Accessories, Magnificent Jewels, and Important Watches – will take place from May 22 to 28, with previews in Taipei, Bangkok, Geneva, Shanghai, Macau and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353690/style-edit-christies-hong-kong-luxury-week-features-jadeite-masterpiece https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353690/style-edit-christies-hong-kong-luxury-week-features-jadeite-masterpiece Mon, 18 May 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Anne Hathaway is in her Devil Wears Prada fashion era. The actress has been rocking designer outfits – from a black-fringe Schiaparelli look in Mexico City to a cherry-red strapless Louis Vuitton gown in New York – all while promoting the film’s buzzy sequel alongside co-stars Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt. Hathaway’s method dressing would, of course, have been incomplete without pulling from the archives of The Devil Wears Prada (2006). While heading to an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352848/meet-anne-hathaways-devil-wears-prada-2-tour-stylist-erin-walsh-who-has-book-out https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3352848/meet-anne-hathaways-devil-wears-prada-2-tour-stylist-erin-walsh-who-has-book-out Fri, 08 May 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2020, Louis Vuitton acquired the world’s then largest modern rough diamond. The 1,758-carat stone hailed from Botswana and was aptly christened Sewelô, meaning “rare find” in the Setswana language. The purchase of that massive stone, which Louis Vuitton showcased around the world – from Place Vendôme, the centre of jewellery in the heart of Paris, to Dubai and Singapore – was a sign of the maison’s lofty ambitions in the rarefied world of high jewellery. Long dominated by heritage jewellers... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3352308/louis-vuittons-new-high-jewellery-collection-mythica-depicts-heroines-journey Mon, 04 May 2026 03:48:56 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa In 2023, Pharrell Williams debuted his inaugural menswear collection for Louis Vuitton at Paris’s Pont-Neuf. Alongside looks featuring Damoflage, a pixelated take on the house’s classic Damier print, Williams also introduced the Speedy P9, a reimagination of the Maison’s iconic holdall first launched in 1930. The P9 was an immediate hit, quickly becoming a favourite among celebrities including Jacob Elordi, Rihanna and more. Now, as Louis Vuitton marks the 130th anniversary of its signature LV... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3350281/style-edit-stars-reveal-whats-their-bag-louis-vuittons-speedy-p9-campaign https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3350281/style-edit-stars-reveal-whats-their-bag-louis-vuittons-speedy-p9-campaign Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:19 +0000