https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/516296/feed en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Is the tie dead? This staple accessory has been around for centuries, but it’s certainly been a rough few years as offices loosened their dress codes and even finance bros finally discovered the appeal of an open collar, causing the tie to feel increasingly unnecessary. As we all know though, fashion loves nothing more than reviving something we thought we’d left behind, so of course right now the tie is cropping up in men’s wardrobes once more. Only this time, they’re having a lot more fun... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3372125/ties-get-fresh-twist-seen-bad-bunny-harry-styles-and-ryan-gosling https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3372125/ties-get-fresh-twist-seen-bad-bunny-harry-styles-and-ryan-gosling Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:08 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Back in April, suit jackets lined with interesting graphics and prints emerged as one of the more unusual fashion trends at the 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the annual event where professional American football teams pick out the best young players looking to enter the league. Colton Hood, then a Tennessee cornerback, now on the New York Giants’ roster, rocked up in a cobalt-blue jacket that, when opened, revealed a swathe of family photographs across the lining, chronicling his... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3371916/suit-linings-link-between-nfl-draft-and-londons-savile-row https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3371916/suit-linings-link-between-nfl-draft-and-londons-savile-row Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Checked and plaid shirts are quintessential fall layering pieces that pair well with almost anything, from formal trousers and blazers to everyday basics. Here are four of our favourite designer styles to flaunt this season. Polo Ralph Lauren Those leaning towards preppy styles should consider adding Polo Ralph Lauren’s plaid cotton twill shirt (HK$1,680) to their shopping cart. The top is designed for a boxy fit and carries the brand’s embroidered logo on the chest. Available at Mytheresa. The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3371140/4-fall-checked-shirts-everyday-wear-ralph-lauren-brad-pitts-co-founded-label https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3371140/4-fall-checked-shirts-everyday-wear-ralph-lauren-brad-pitts-co-founded-label Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:06 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Of the Celine alumni who worked under Phoebe Philo and later emerged as influential figures in fashion – including Matthieu Blazy, Daniel Lee, Nadège Vanhee and Michael Rider – Nina Christen is perhaps the least known. Yet the Swiss-Chilean designer is behind some of luxury footwear’s most distinctive silhouettes. If over the last two decades you’ve swapped your pumps for combat boots, square-toe heeled sandals or supple leather loafers, you may have Christen to thank. Besides Celine, her résumé... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3370880/nina-christen-has-redefined-luxury-footwear-dior-and-loewe-now-shes-doing-it-her-own-label https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3370880/nina-christen-has-redefined-luxury-footwear-dior-and-loewe-now-shes-doing-it-her-own-label Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown There is something quite deliciously subversive about a freaky shoe. Feet of course already hold a hint of perversion – some people are really into them, while others find them repellent. But shod those feet in a shoe that people can find both compelling and strange? Well actually, that’s fashion catnip. Visceral proof can be found in those who have made the freaky shoe their signature, such as the aristocratic, enigmatic and entirely iconic Daphne Guinness, who always wears a pair of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3370327/why-freaky-shoes-saint-laurent-chanel-and-dior-are-trending https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3370327/why-freaky-shoes-saint-laurent-chanel-and-dior-are-trending Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:00:08 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Female tech entrepreneurship is a rapidly growing field, but not all female founders, it seems, are shown equal treatment. That’s why Phoebe Gates, the 24-year-old daughter of now-divorced Bill and Melinda Gates, made headlines this summer as controversy surfaced over her AI-powered shopping app Phia, which she launched with her former Stanford University classmate Sophia Kianni just last year. Phia was, for all intents and purposes, a huge success story upon launch – the start-up counted Khloé... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3368233/beyond-phoebe-gates-phia-5-female-owned-fashion-tech-apps-have-your-radar https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3368233/beyond-phoebe-gates-phia-5-female-owned-fashion-tech-apps-have-your-radar Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Few objects carry the cultural weight of the Chinese drum. Its sound has long marked moments of ceremony and celebration, from ancient rituals to family gatherings, where its rhythm has come to signify harmony, prosperity and shared joy. For Chow Tai Fook, the drum now finds a new expression in gold and diamonds with Song, a collection that translates one of China’s most enduring symbols into contemporary jewellery. The collection takes its name from the Chinese character “頌”, associated with... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3367818/style-edit-chow-tai-fooks-song-collection-gives-chinese-drum-golden-update https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3367818/style-edit-chow-tai-fooks-song-collection-gives-chinese-drum-golden-update Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick There are impulse wardrobes, and then there are considered wardrobes – the kind not shaped by seasonal novelty but rather by materials and craftsmanship with a longer story to tell. For Loro Piana, that story begins in nature: with the changing of the seasons, the knowledge of local herders, and the scarcest, most precious materials. At the heart of this philosophy is baby cashmere, a very rare fibre gathered from the first fleece of a certain breed of domestic goats (Capra hircus) when they... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3367525/style-edit-loro-pianas-baby-cashmere-and-summer-autumn-layers https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3367525/style-edit-loro-pianas-baby-cashmere-and-summer-autumn-layers Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Shearling accessories are always a favourite choice for the cosiest months of the year – they add warmth and texture to clean, sharp and minimalist looks. Here are four plush pieces to invest in this season. Burberry sandals Burberry’s Check Shearling Urchin sandals (HK$7,350) feature an embossed outer and adjustable jacquard-woven straps with the maison’s signature check motif in sand beige. The sandals are set on contoured footbeds and lined with soft shearling. Chloé tote bag This small... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3367580/4-plush-shearling-accessories-autumn-saint-laurent-prada https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3367580/4-plush-shearling-accessories-autumn-saint-laurent-prada Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:12 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick A Chanel jacket is often recognised before the eye has registered much else: the neat, graphic outline; the textured cloth; the trim defining its edges. Yet its staying power has less to do with instant recognition than with a quality that still feels remarkably current – clothes that look poised while allowing their wearer to move freely. Gabrielle Chanel began developing that idea in the 1920s, when she decided to work with tweed, then a fabric associated almost exclusively with menswear.... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3366855/style-edit-how-chanel-jackets-evolved-gabrielle-chanel-matthieu-blazy https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3366855/style-edit-how-chanel-jackets-evolved-gabrielle-chanel-matthieu-blazy Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:09 +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 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter It has only been a year since Matthieu Blazy showed his first collection for Chanel, but the Blazy effect, as fashion insiders like to call it, is showing no signs of waning. Since his arrival, the designer has reimagined Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s enduring legacy with a playful, youthful spirit that appeals to modern women. Signatures like the tweed suit are transformed into cool, contemporary staples that are versatile and easy to wear, while each collection exudes luxury through the maison’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3363717/style-edit-chanels-fall/winter-2026-pre-collection-gives-womenswear-youthful-spin https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3363717/style-edit-chanels-fall/winter-2026-pre-collection-gives-womenswear-youthful-spin Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Italian label Max Mara celebrated its 75th anniversary earlier this year with an exhibition and fashion show at the Long Museum in Shanghai, it released three limited-edition coats to commemorate the milestone. The coats, which sold out quickly, were all reissues of archival pieces, including one dating back three decades. Although the brand’s ateliers reworked them in materials such as extremely light pure cashmere, their silhouettes remained the same, showcasing their relevance after so... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3364516/timeless-style-italian-womenswear-label-max-mara-marks-75-years-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3364516/timeless-style-italian-womenswear-label-max-mara-marks-75-years-interview Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:00:05 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Call it the Yellowstone effect, or maybe, like Bella Hadid with her cowboy ex-boyfriend, we all want to be ranch girls, but cowboy boots are everywhere. That’s not to say the cowboy boot hasn’t always been a fashion favourite. With Western roots dating back to the 19th century, the style features small heels originally meant for stirrup support and high shafts to protect a working cowboy’s legs. Anybody who still has an image of Sienna Miller circa 2004 in a minidress, Balenciaga City bag and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3364065/cowboy-boots-are-stomping-back-style-prada-and-celine-chloe-and-fendi https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3364065/cowboy-boots-are-stomping-back-style-prada-and-celine-chloe-and-fendi Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown There is an inherent, and entirely alluring, contradiction about black. Partly because of course it’s not a colour at all. It’s the absence of one. We say we are ‘in the black’ when times are good, and yet in many cultures we wear it to the funerals. It’s the colour of the goths and the classicists. Of Audrey Hepburn nibbling a croissant in front of Tiffany’s in black Givenchy and Morticia Addams’ signature look in The Addams Family. It’s sombre and modest. It’s also the sexiest colour you can... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3363920/black-reigns-supreme-chanel-and-hermes-yohji-yamamoto-and-comme-des-garcons https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3363920/black-reigns-supreme-chanel-and-hermes-yohji-yamamoto-and-comme-des-garcons Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:00:08 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Some of the most striking Dior looks Jonathan Anderson has sent down the runway since joining the French maison last year were the trio that opened the Northern Irish designer’s fall/winter 2026-27 show in the Tuileries in Paris. The looks in question: shrunken, textured takes on Monsieur Dior’s Bar jacket paired with layered tutu skirts that had frilled trains at the back. It was both feminine and dramatic – light and airy but with serious oomph. The train detail remains indelible. It’s a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3363642/why-fashion-trains-are-back-spotlight-courtesy-jonathan-andersons-dior https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3363642/why-fashion-trains-are-back-spotlight-courtesy-jonathan-andersons-dior Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:00:37 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Silk scarves are a simple way to transform your summer look – an accessory flexible enough to be used as everything from a belt replacement to a headscarf to adding an accent to the handle of your bag. It can even be styled as a classic bandeau or halter-neck top, provided you secure it well. Fendi Hermès Burberry Gucci https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3363024/gucci-hermes-burberry-and-fendi-silk-scarves-switch-your-summer-look https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3363024/gucci-hermes-burberry-and-fendi-silk-scarves-switch-your-summer-look Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:00:12 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter How do you look across thousands of years of history and reinvent an era from the distant past for modern audiences? That challenge – and the exciting opportunities it brings – is what motivates Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest high jewellery collection, Fascinating Egypt, inspired by the ancient kingdom. By opening up its ateliers to profound new methods of self-expression and innovative techniques, the maison has continued pushing the boundaries of what is possible in high jewellery. Van Cleef &... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362899/style-shoot-van-cleef-arpels-fascinating-egypt-high-jewellery-collection https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362899/style-shoot-van-cleef-arpels-fascinating-egypt-high-jewellery-collection Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:12:43 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Chanel is always one of the most highly anticipated outings on the Paris Couture Week calendar, and Matthieu Blazy certainly didn’t disappoint this past season. For fall/winter 2026-27, Blazy made sure the follow-up to his first couture outing for the maison felt less like a collection presentation and more like a storybook brought to life. Staged at the Grand Palais, the show turned the Salon d’Honneur into a fairy-tale landscape of giant flowers, hanging chairs, climbing vines and oversized... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362948/style-edit-chanels-paris-haute-couture-show-was-storybook-brought-life https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362948/style-edit-chanels-paris-haute-couture-show-was-storybook-brought-life Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Tech items such as smartwatches and iPhones have been getting the bling treatment for years, so it was inevitable that jewellers would track a new lucrative category – wearable wellness devices. Today, that market includes rings, earrings and bracelets that monitor everything from stress and glucose levels to sleep quality and cardiovascular age. These devices may be technically superior when it comes to analysing our health, but aesthetically they have fallen short – until now. “For years,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3362993/wellness-tech-how-jewellers-are-transforming-oura-rings-and-whoop-bands-diamonds https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3362993/wellness-tech-how-jewellers-are-transforming-oura-rings-and-whoop-bands-diamonds Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg Most people would find it hard to imagine that clothing could ever feel like the enemy. Uncomfortable? At times. Unflattering? Often. But so irritating and inflammatory that wearing one polyester top on an evening out could exacerbate a skin condition for weeks to come? Not so much – yet that’s how it is for some. For English stylist Tallulah Harlech, who has struggled with guttate psoriasis since she was nine years old, clothes have long been a source of anxiety. Her whole-body condition is so... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362006/clothing-sensitive-skin-why-fashion-brands-are-ditching-synthetics-natural-fibres https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3362006/clothing-sensitive-skin-why-fashion-brands-are-ditching-synthetics-natural-fibres Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Over the past few months, it’s been near impossible to miss the return of the pinstripe suit, and nowhere was this clearer than at the 2026 Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night of the year. Held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the star-studded event brings together the world’s most famous faces to raise funds for the museum’s Costume Institute. This year’s exhibition, “Costume Art”, explores the relationship between clothing and the body, pairing historical and modern... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3361216/pinstripe-suits-are-back-and-stars-harry-styles-ryan-gosling-are-wearing-them https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3361216/pinstripe-suits-are-back-and-stars-harry-styles-ryan-gosling-are-wearing-them Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:00:07 +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 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren It may not be summer in the US yet, but some of the best-dressed men in Hollywood are already ditching their shirts. As the rules of red carpet tailoring continue to loosen, from more relaxed takes on black tie to the floppy ribbon bows recently seen under the collars of Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy, stylish A-listers are opting to wear their blazers with nothing underneath, turning bare skin into one of the season’s hottest menswear trends. This year’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party, long one of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356342/shirtless-suiting-trend-has-landed-red-carpets-thanks-harry-styles-barry-keoghan-and-bts-jimin https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356342/shirtless-suiting-trend-has-landed-red-carpets-thanks-harry-styles-barry-keoghan-and-bts-jimin Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg Bathrobes have traditionally been a private matter. They were something you threw on between the shower and the wardrobe when you were still damp, or wore guiltily to answer the door for a delivery. They weren’t meant to be seen, and they certainly weren’t meant to be admired. But then Covid confined us to our homes and Instagram beamed those homes out into the world, and what we wore to lounge around in stopped being merely a backstage costume. This felt like a major shift. For as long as most... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356332/how-bathrobe-went-afterthought-all-day-glam-versace-dolce-gabbana-and-more-brands-show https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356332/how-bathrobe-went-afterthought-all-day-glam-versace-dolce-gabbana-and-more-brands-show Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:00:06 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Whether you’re a traditional bride or searching for something more unexpected – from mini-length wedding dresses or ones in black to pieces that aren’t dresses at all – these labels offer a fresh take on dressing for the big day. Scroll on for Christian Louboutin’s custom creations, Cecilie Bahnsen’s subversive silhouettes and Batsheva’s sustainable bridal gowns. Aquazzura Part of Italian shoe label Aquazzura’s bridal range, the Voile mule is meant to evoke the softness of a veil with its... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356713/what-wear-your-summer-wedding-christian-louboutin-shoes-cecilie-bahnsen-dresses https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356713/what-wear-your-summer-wedding-christian-louboutin-shoes-cecilie-bahnsen-dresses Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:06 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Football has always had a way of slipping out of the stadium and into everyday life. Case in point: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani attended Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx last month wearing a custom kurta inspired by Arsenal’s 2025–26 away kit. The internet, predictably, spiralled when he later followed it up with an op-ed in The Athletic, doubling down on his allegiance to the club. But it’s not just Mamdani’s take on “blokecore” that has caught our attention. (Blokecore referring to the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356311/9-fashion-forward-collabs-2026-fifa-world-cup-nike-and-adidas-loewe-and-drakes-nocta https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356311/9-fashion-forward-collabs-2026-fifa-world-cup-nike-and-adidas-loewe-and-drakes-nocta Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, drops on June 12. The American pop princess has been teasing her new era for months, with a fresh aesthetic defined by bubblegum pink and babydoll dresses, a wardrobe choice some have deemed controversial and which has largely overshadowed any other discourse around the album. Rodrigo, 23, kicked off the next phase of her career by donning an off-the-shoulder blouse and matching bloomer shorts from Chloé’s pre-fall... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356056/explainer-what-are-babydoll-dresses-and-why-are-they-controversial https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3356056/explainer-what-are-babydoll-dresses-and-why-are-they-controversial Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:03:30 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Treat your precious little ones to beach-themed cotton T-shirts with vibrant graphics that strike the perfect fun and uplifting note for the sunniest months of the year. Stella McCartney Kids Stella McCartney Kids’ organic cotton jersey T-shirt (US$85) features the brand’s moniker and an adorable graphic of a fish in pastel tones. It’ll go well with sandals and denim shorts. Chloé Kids Available at Mytheresa, this Chloé Kids’ T-shirt (US$150) carries the Parisian label’s logo and a soothing... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3355297/4-kids-t-shirts-chloe-moncler-stella-mccartney-and-burberry https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3355297/4-kids-t-shirts-chloe-moncler-stella-mccartney-and-burberry Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:10 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter If there’s one iconic Prada item every woman needs to own, it should be one of their handbags. Ever since its Nylon series debuted in 1984, the Italian label has created a string of signature styles that embody its pursuit of innovation, spirit of unconventionality, and timeless allure. From the elegant, structured Galleria bag to the youthful Cleo, every design masterfully blends intelligent construction with functional sophistication for a look that is uniquely Prada. The Bonnie, which was... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3354304/style-edit-prada-adds-larger-smaller-and-mens-versions-bonnie-bag https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3354304/style-edit-prada-adds-larger-smaller-and-mens-versions-bonnie-bag Mon, 25 May 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown If you’d needed proof that the silk scarf – essential accoutrement of the bougie Parisienne, and both your preppy college friend and your elegant grandmother – has made a comeback, then Michael Rider’s debut for Celine last July was it. Or indeed, it was not that scarves were back, but that they have become something else – not just chic, but cool and very much open to interpretation. For Rider’s debut, an enormous silk scarf was suspended above the courtyard of Celine’s headquarters – working... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3354203/silk-scarf-back-hermes-celine-and-chanel https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3354203/silk-scarf-back-hermes-celine-and-chanel Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Zoe Suen Zoe Suen There is a specific “Lemaire person” currently walking the pavements of Paris. From his studio window near a university, Christophe Lemaire sees them pass every morning: academics in crisp poplin, and creatives in oversized blousons and balloon-legged denim with the inevitable crescent-shaped bag slung across their chest. “It may not even be Lemaire they are wearing,” the eponymous designer notes with quiet pride, “but you can feel the style is influenced by us. That is very gratifying.” This... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3353942/why-lemaires-quiet-luxury-making-waves-paris-shanghai https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3353942/why-lemaires-quiet-luxury-making-waves-paris-shanghai Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:05 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Your favourite red carpet rebels are swapping out their dress shoes for something more rugged. A-listers from Timothée Chalamet to Austin Butler have been pairing classic workwear boots with tailoring, sidestepping tried-and-true formal attire for a more relaxed approach to dressing. Chalamet, who has emerged as one of menswear’s most closely watched dressers, made a strong case at this year’s Golden Globes in January, pairing a custom black velvet three-piece suit by Los Angeles label Chrome... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3353711/work-boots-new-red-carpet-shoe-just-ask-timothee-chalamet-and-austin-butler https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3353711/work-boots-new-red-carpet-shoe-just-ask-timothee-chalamet-and-austin-butler Sat, 16 May 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Recent market reports may suggest that a sneaker slowdown is on the horizon as trends swing back towards more formal dressing – but you wouldn’t know it from looking in shops and on the street. Decades after sneakers moved from courts and running tracks to catwalks, they remain a footwear essential, whether your look skews sporty, sophisticated or street. As the category has grown, so have our choices. While luxury brands continue to debut new styles each season, vintage models from heritage... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350846/sneakers-are-getting-fashion-refresh-new-balance-and-miu-mius-collab-pro-keds-relaunch https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350846/sneakers-are-getting-fashion-refresh-new-balance-and-miu-mius-collab-pro-keds-relaunch Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:06 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Ideal for lazy weekends and cosy nights in, eye-catching jammies have established themselves as a key trend in 2026. Check out our picks below, which feature detailed finishes and bold prints such as stripes and teddy bears. Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Cotton Sateen Fans of fashion’s most famous mascot – the iconic Ralph Lauren Polo Bear – are going to love this striped pyjama set (US$215). The long-sleeved top and trousers are decorated with key Polo Bear variants including the Preppy and Sports... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3352695/4-luxury-pyjama-sets-cosy-nights-ralph-lauren-loveshackfancy https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3352695/4-luxury-pyjama-sets-cosy-nights-ralph-lauren-loveshackfancy Fri, 08 May 2026 03:00:06 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Matthieu Blazy’s first Métiers d’Art collection for Chanel, presented last December in a former subway station in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is a love letter to New York City as well as the maison’s 11 resident ateliers that help make the magic happen, from embroiderer Lesage to flower-making specialist Lemarié. Naturally, the collection looks right at home on the vibrant, lived-in city streets of the Big Apple, taking centre stage in our May cover shoot. PHOTOGRAPHY MARIE... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3352757/style-shoot-chanels-metiers-dart-collection-celebrates-artistry-and-vibrant-new-york https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3352757/style-shoot-chanels-metiers-dart-collection-celebrates-artistry-and-vibrant-new-york Fri, 08 May 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg Nightwear has, over the last few years, made a glorious return to what it once was. Gone are the oversized T-shirts and ratty boxers that people slouched around in during the 1990s and 2000s. In their place are silky tops and gossamer gowns that characters from Mad Men would feel at home in. For a long time, this revolution focused on high-end pyjamas. Nighties (seen as the preserve of old ladies, little girls and women on honeymoon) took longer to find themselves back in fashion, and their... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3352688/why-nightgowns-are-making-comeback-mad-mens-betty-draper-would-approve https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3352688/why-nightgowns-are-making-comeback-mad-mens-betty-draper-would-approve Thu, 07 May 2026 02:33:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Tumi’s spring 2026 story begins not on a catwalk or in an airport, but on a coastline. With Mediterranean Escape, its latest collection, the travel, lifestyle and accessories brand filters the warmth of the Mediterranean through its most recognisable pieces, from hard-sided luggage to easy, everyday totes. The result is a range that feels ready for a weekend in Cap Ferrat or Capri. Anchored by a bold seasonal palette, the collection leans into lush thyme green, sun‑washed terracotta and radiant... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351976/style-edit-tumis-mediterranean-escape-collection-spring-2026 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351976/style-edit-tumis-mediterranean-escape-collection-spring-2026 Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:20 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Everyone wants to be a “Gong girl” these days. Parsons-trained, Shanghai-based designer Mark Gong’s pieces have been everywhere lately, spotted on the likes of Margot Robbie during the Wuthering Heights press tour, Jennie and Lisa on Blackpink’s Deadline world tour, and Jenna Ortega promoting season two of Wednesday. One celebrity, however, stands above the rest in Gong’s memory. “Rihanna is a goddess for me, no matter what,” he says with a laugh outside his Shanghai Fashion Week showroom,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351696/mark-gong-loved-rihanna-lisa-and-jenna-ortega-designing-modern-woman https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351696/mark-gong-loved-rihanna-lisa-and-jenna-ortega-designing-modern-woman Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:13 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Compact washbags are crucial for organised packers. Not only do they provide quick access to daily essentials, designer models also come in many shapes and sizes, suiting individual needs – and fitting for the style-conscious. Our picks, below, all feature iconic branding and are easy to carry from point A to B. Gucci Gucci’s GG Icon logo-print coated-canvas washbag (US$640) is made from supple black leather and features the brand’s signature striped webbing handle on one side. Available at Mr... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351580/4-best-designer-washbags-your-next-trip-gucci-prada https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3351580/4-best-designer-washbags-your-next-trip-gucci-prada Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:14 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Across Asia, eyewear brands are having a moment. From South Korea’s Gentle Monster to Sunnies Studios from the Philippines, these companies are finding a global audience thanks to their trendy styles, hi-tech features and in-store experiences – and installations that have transformed retail destinations into tourist hotspots. Here in Hong Kong, A. Society has set out to do all that and then some since launching in 2018, putting a distinctly local twist on its campaigns and activations. The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350968/societys-founders-hong-kong-eyewear-brands-local-soul-and-global-reach https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350968/societys-founders-hong-kong-eyewear-brands-local-soul-and-global-reach Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Heritage crafts have always formed a core part of the luxury brand story, with legacy houses leveraging their traditional skills, techniques and exceptional workmanship to set them apart from the rest. As it becomes one of the industry’s most valuable currencies, emerging brands are following in kind by embracing traditional crafts as a way to differentiate themselves while appealing to the tastes of the modern consumer. Take American label Bode, one of the first of this new generation of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350804/guangdong-new-mexico-craft-focused-brands-are-shaping-fashions-future https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350804/guangdong-new-mexico-craft-focused-brands-are-shaping-fashions-future Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick At Milan Design Week, it can sometimes feel as though every brand is vying to launch the biggest installation or exhibition in town. Much of the action centres on the Brera district, where its showrooms, galleries and installations draw a steady flow of designers, buyers and style enthusiasts. At the same time, the area’s courtyards and heritage buildings can become intimate counterpoints to the buzz of the main fair, offering visitors a chance to slow down and experience design at a more human... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350806/style-edit-loro-piana-explores-art-plaid-milan-design-week-2026 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350806/style-edit-loro-piana-explores-art-plaid-milan-design-week-2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:48:11 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Granny would surely be delighted by one of the most pervasive handbag trends of now – the “kisslock” clasp bag. Originating in the early 20th century, the top-handle frame bag has a metal “twist and lock” closure of two beads that slip around each other in a sort of “kiss”. Often carried on a chain, though it can also be a coin purse, the bag has had many iterations through history. It has also served as a potent source of inspiration for designers from Phoebe Philo at Celine to Jil... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350724/timelessness-kisslock-bags-seen-jackie-kennedy-and-now-billie-eilish https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3350724/timelessness-kisslock-bags-seen-jackie-kennedy-and-now-billie-eilish Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Behind the scenes at menswear brand Feng Chen Wang’s 10th anniversary show at Shanghai Fashion Week, amid the sound of camera flashes going off every second and the overpowering smell of hairspray, the first thing that strikes me is the vibrant range of hair colours on display. One model’s hair is white as snow; another is of a fiery red hue. A third one has strands in an electric shade of blue. Everyone looks eccentric, but no one feels out of place. The intimate backstage moments are somehow... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3349482/feng-chen-wang-10-years-fashion-and-chinamaxxing-it-was-cool-interview Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:54:38 +0000 Melissa Twigg Melissa Twigg In 2018, my house in London was broken into and quite a few things were stolen. At the time, these losses conjoined into one upsetting blur – but over the years I stopped caring about most of them: the laptops and iPads have long been replaced, as have my bike and radio, and the clothes would no longer be particularly fashionable even if they were still hanging in my wardrobe. There is, however, one item that I have struggled to forget about: a necklace filled with individually chosen charms... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348802/why-charm-jewellery-remains-timeless-way-wear-your-story https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348802/why-charm-jewellery-remains-timeless-way-wear-your-story Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown Whether you’re channelling “country club chic” or prefer Mrs Prada’s subversive take on a sporting kind of preppiness, the past few seasons it’s been impossible to miss the return of the polo shirt. There were cropped versions at Rabanne, buttoned-up ones at Miu Miu, luxe grey ones at Tommy Hilfiger, and quarter-zip versions at Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Métiers d’Art show, staged in a New York subway station. Simone Rocha is another designer to put a unique twist on the polo, adding her signature... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348380/polos-rebooted-how-ralph-lauren-chanel-and-taylor-swift-are-redefining-preppy https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3348380/polos-rebooted-how-ralph-lauren-chanel-and-taylor-swift-are-redefining-preppy Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso One look at the queue for a Chopova Lowena sample sale feels a little like peeking inside a high school auditorium filled with an eccentric, yet effortlessly well-dressed congregation of cool girls and quirky kids. You’ll see fans united by their love for London’s most punk rock brand on the block, lining up for a chance to nab one of Chopova Lowena’s highly coveted carabiner skirts. You wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking they were queuing up for a celebrity sighting. But the passion of Chopova... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348513/how-london-brand-chopova-lowena-and-its-cult-carabiner-skirt-came-be-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3348513/how-london-brand-chopova-lowena-and-its-cult-carabiner-skirt-came-be-interview Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown If there is one look that encapsulates Jonathan Anderson’s vision for Dior it could well be Greta Lee on the cover of American Vogue wearing not one but two of Anderson’s deeply opulent military jackets. In this, Anderson contextualises the Napoleonic hussar jacket – highly decorative with frogging, gold buttons and embroidery and once worn by members of the cavalry during the era of the French emperor – into a desirable way of wearing clothes now. You could see this too in his first look for... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347532/jonathan-andersons-military-jacket-reigns-dior-greta-lee-and-zendaya-salute-trend-too https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3347532/jonathan-andersons-military-jacket-reigns-dior-greta-lee-and-zendaya-salute-trend-too Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:09 +0000