https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/524826/feed The latest news and top stories on Hong Kong Design Centre. A Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation, Hong Kong Design Centre is dedicated to promoting design as a value-adding component in the economy and society. Its main areas of focus include design excellence innovation and talent development. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong will celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1 with a string of offerings for locals and visitors. The National Day “golden week” holiday in mainland China, which runs from October 1 to 7, is expected to bring in about 1.29 million visitors from across the border. But Hongkongers will only have one public holiday during the period, on Thursday. The South China Morning Post lists the discounts and perks available during the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368962/fireworks-free-rides-and-dining-deals-how-celebrate-national-day-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368962/fireworks-free-rides-and-dining-deals-how-celebrate-national-day-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Hong Kong designer Kinyan Lam’s autumn/winter 2026 collection, Grounded, is more than a seasonal drop. It sets a clear vision for the future of his eponymous brand: that slowing down is the only way forward. “I heard a saying that plants and trees have two ways of growing: they explode into the world, but their roots continue to dig deep into the soil,” says Lam, who is in his thirties. “Right now, I am just a small tree, and I want to grow my roots deeper so I can grow into a big tree. This is... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3368777/how-hong-kong-designer-kinyan-lams-slow-fashion-label-puts-chinese-ethnic-artisans-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3368777/how-hong-kong-designer-kinyan-lams-slow-fashion-label-puts-chinese-ethnic-artisans-first?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:15:05 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu Few celebrations illuminate Hong Kong quite like the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time to light up the streets with glowing lanterns, gaze at the moon and share mooncakes with loved ones. This weekend features many Mid-Autumn-themed activities to make it a little more fun. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong to elevate your celebrations. 1. An Evening of Lunar Resonance Visual art and music collide in this Mid-Autumn chamber music event happening on Saturday. “Design × Chinese Orchestra: An... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3368598/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-mid-autumn-festival-weekend-september-25-27?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/article/3368598/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-mid-autumn-festival-weekend-september-25-27?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:15:05 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Fashion rarely stands still, and the forces shaping it – from changing consumer tastes and regional growth to the need for more convincing brand narratives – are moving particularly fast. At Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2026, the Fashion Challenges Forum turned its attention to those pressures, bringing industry figures together at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong on September 4. Rather than treating fashion as a purely aesthetic pursuit, the forum approached it as a business in connection with... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3367399/style-edit-fashion-asia-hong-kong-2026-asks-whats-next-design-and-who-will-shape-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3367399/style-edit-fashion-asia-hong-kong-2026-asks-whats-next-design-and-who-will-shape-it?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Jen Paolini Jen Paolini DO THIS Reptile Territory at Ocean Park Hong Kong Not a fan of soft, furry critters? What about cold-blooded, scaly ones? Ocean Park Hong Kong cut the ribbon on its new reptile sanctuary late last month, so it’s high time to meet this cohort of four-legged tenants, from the plant-loving rhinoceros iguana and the endangered Chinese crocodile lizard to the stunning panther chameleon with its colour-changing abilities, the semi-aquatic sailfin lizard with its fan-like dorsal crest, the giant... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3367419/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-september-17-26?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/food-drink/article/3367419/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-september-17-26?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:08 +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?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3350804/guangdong-new-mexico-craft-focused-brands-are-shaping-fashions-future?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li A newly restored 4K film featuring the late Hong Kong superstar Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing will be part of this year’s Pop Culture Festival, but the government expects a 25 per cent drop in attendance over last year due to a shorter programme. Pat Wong Kit-yi, a chief manager at the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, said on Wednesday the festival welcomed 800,000 visitors in 2025, but this year 600,000 were expected to attend. “We’ve condensed the festival by a month, lasting from April to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346256/late-superstar-leslie-cheung-add-magic-hong-kongs-pop-culture-festival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3346256/late-superstar-leslie-cheung-add-magic-hong-kongs-pop-culture-festival?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:03:34 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Eat this Belon For a peek behind the curtain at Belon, chef Mina Güçlüer is hosting masterclasses that trade the dining room for the kitchen. The afternoon involves a rare behind-the-scenes tour, technical instruction and ingredient sampling, all aided by flowing champagne. Come 6pm, attendees segue into a multi-course dinner to feast on the fruits of their labour, complete with a four-glass wine pairing. 1/F, 1-5 Elgin Street, Central. HK$3,500; belonsoho.com Drink this Quinary Mixology... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/culture/article/3340957/best-things-do-hong-kong-january-25-31?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/culture/article/3340957/best-things-do-hong-kong-january-25-31?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:12 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick In an age when seemingly every design comes with its own ideology – from brutalism and postmodernism, to art nouveau and back to nature – Naoto Fukasawa claims not to have an overarching design ethos. “I don’t have a consistent philosophy running through my projects,” the Japanese product designer tells Style in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of BODW In the City, which closes on January 18 (its original schedule having been lengthened beyond December) and is an extension of the Hong... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3340104/i-dont-have-philosophy-running-through-my-projects-conversation-naoto-fukasawa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3340104/i-dont-have-philosophy-running-through-my-projects-conversation-naoto-fukasawa?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu From an exhibition that evokes childhood memories to a dining experience starring an overlooked ingredient, here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend as we turn the page into 2026. 1. The Beginning of the Moomins Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the beloved Finnish-Swedish characters, “The Beginning of the Moomins” is an immersive exhibition of adorable characters that evokes childhood nostalgia. Attendees can purchase a range of exclusive 80th-anniversary merchandise, including... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/arts/article/3338449/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-2-4?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/arts/article/3338449/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-2-4?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:00:10 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick Nurturing and showcasing Asian talent, shaping fashion’s future, and cross-sector collaboration: these were the themes of the recently concluded Fashion Asia Hong Kong 2025. Held under the umbrella of Hong Kong Fashion Fest – a series of events to reinforce Hong Kong as a nexus for the Asian and Western fashion worlds – Fashion Asia was organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre and funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency. Its aim was to position the city as a development... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3336037/style-edit-fashion-asia-2025-underscores-hong-kongs-role-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3336037/style-edit-fashion-asia-2025-underscores-hong-kongs-role-centre-style?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:08 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun MY HONG KONG CHILDHOOD was very typical. I’m the oldest of five girls. From a young age, I carried the responsibility of helping my mum look after my sisters, so I developed a big sister mentality. That sense of looking after people is deeply rooted in my personality. Hospitality was introduced to me through one incident at my first job, selling advertising for a woman’s magazine. I met the PR manager of a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. I was very young and my first impression was she’s so beautiful,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/passions/article/3334742/peninsula-hong-kongs-first-female-general-manager-rainy-chan-burnout-and-joy-reinvention?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/passions/article/3334742/peninsula-hong-kongs-first-female-general-manager-rainy-chan-burnout-and-joy-reinvention?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:15:08 +0000