https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/72/feed A multimedia online portal for luxury lifestyle, fashion, watches and jewellery, gastronomy, art, travel and design en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The appeal of a good knit is often immediate, from the softness against the skin to the reassuring volume and warmth. At 45R, those qualities begin well before a garment takes shape. The Japanese label’s latest selection puts the making process in focus, bringing together airy merino, characterful Shetland wool and the flecked textures of Donegal tweed. Founded in Tokyo in 1977, 45R approaches clothing through monozukuri, or the “art of making”, a philosophy centred on respect for craft and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3371594/style-edit-45rs-new-knits-spotlight-texture-and-japanese-craftsmanship https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3371594/style-edit-45rs-new-knits-spotlight-texture-and-japanese-craftsmanship Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:00:07 +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 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar After Katie Zacharia was sacked as the White House press secretary amid questions about her legal qualifications, another newly appointed Trump official is going viral. Barbera Thornhill is US President Donald Trump’s new Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. State Department official Riley Barnes shared the 78-year-old’s portrait on X to celebrate her appointment, but the post gained traction for all the wrong reasons. Social media users tore into Thornhill’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371780/meet-barbera-thornhill-trumps-anti-trafficking-ambassador-going-viral-her-maga-face https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371780/meet-barbera-thornhill-trumps-anti-trafficking-ambassador-going-viral-her-maga-face Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Osaka, the third largest city in Japan, lacks the charm of Tokyo or the historic appeal of nearby Kyoto. Home to Kansai International Airport, Osaka is often a jumping-off point for more popular nearby destinations such as Kyoto, Nara and Kanazawa, all a short train ride away. While Osaka is not the typical tourist town with must-visit attractions like temples, shrines and museums, it’s still a great place to hang out and spend a couple of days to enjoy local specialities such as okonomiyaki and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3371593/japans-zentis-osaka-offers-restful-stay-bustling-umeda-district https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3371593/japans-zentis-osaka-offers-restful-stay-bustling-umeda-district Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:10 +0000 Carolina Malis Carolina Malis For a while, the blueprint for a serious wellness trip looked pretty much the same everywhere. A flight to somewhere warm, a resort with a view of jungle or terraced rice paddies, a treatment menu borrowing names from ancient traditions, and enough linen to last a lifetime. Scotland was never really part of that picture. It was the place people went for whisky, castles and rain, not the place they went to reset. Then this summer, Scotland’s men’s football team appeared at their first World Cup... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3371861/scotlands-wild-wellness-boom-gleneagles-loch-lomond https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3371861/scotlands-wild-wellness-boom-gleneagles-loch-lomond Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa With Clayface, DC trades its usual cape-donning heroes for a chilling entry into body-horror cinema. Starring Tom Rhys Harries, the film follows Matt Hagen (played by Harries), a Hollywood star from Gotham whose run-in with a crime boss leaves his face severely disfigured. Desperate to restore himself, Hagen turns to Dr. Caitlyn Corr (Naomi Ackie), whose experimental treatment makes matters worse. So Hagen finds himself on a path from Hollywood’s charming leading man to a Gotham City... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371945/meet-tom-rhys-harries-star-dcs-body-horror-clayface https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371945/meet-tom-rhys-harries-star-dcs-body-horror-clayface Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:00:11 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney These celebrated female filmmakers have been owning the spotlight of late with their distinctive fashion choices – Sofia Coppola’s understated minimalism and Greta Gerwig’s smartly tailored ensembles haven’t gone unnoticed. Read on to explore the personal style of four of Hollywood’s best-dressed women directors. Sofia Coppola Rabanne skirt The Row T-shirt Chanel necklace Cartier watch Max Mara shoes (HK$5,990) Chloé Zhao Toteme jumper Malo shirt Phoebe Philo trousers Hermès... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3371852/how-style-sofia-coppola-chloe-zhao-greta-gerwig-and-emerald-fennell https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3371852/how-style-sofia-coppola-chloe-zhao-greta-gerwig-and-emerald-fennell Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:13 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young has a watch collection as impressive as his basketball career. The 28-year-old, who signed a four-year US$212 million deal with the Washington Wizards in June this year, sat down with Robertino Altieri, CEO and founder of second-hand luxury watch dealers, WatchGuys, in an exclusive episode of Altieri’s video series, My Collection, to talk about his stunning watch rotation valued at around US$700,000. Young’s love for timepieces started when he was only 10,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3371882/inside-nba-star-trae-youngs-us700000-watch-collection-rolex-hublot https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3371882/inside-nba-star-trae-youngs-us700000-watch-collection-rolex-hublot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:19 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar One of the most highly anticipated films of 2026 is Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson’s Wicker. Starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, it follows a lonely fisherwoman who commissions a weaver to make her a husband out of wicker, only for the creation to come to life, sparking an enviable romance. The cast includes Peter Dinklage as the Basket Weaver, Elizabeth Debicki as the Tailor’s Wife and Marli Siu as the Bottle-Washer’s Wife. View this post on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371003/meet-wicker-star-marli-siu-who-was-born-hong-kong https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371003/meet-wicker-star-marli-siu-who-was-born-hong-kong Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar During his performance for “Dedication Night” on Dancing with the Stars, Tyler Cameron revealed that he and his fiancée Tate Madden are expecting their first child together. View this post on Instagram Cameron and his professional partner, Sharna Burgess, were joined on stage by Madden and the trio performed to Ed Sheeran’s “Supermarket Flowers”. After their routine, Cameron and Madden also had a surprise gender reveal on stage – it’s a baby girl! Later, in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371905/all-about-tate-madden-who-revealed-her-babys-gender-fiance-tyler-cameron-dwts https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371905/all-about-tate-madden-who-revealed-her-babys-gender-fiance-tyler-cameron-dwts Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The world of Hermès contains multitudes. Now, there’s a chance for the brand’s fans in Hong Kong to acquaint themselves with its products and its history and philosophy, thanks to a highly original theatrical performance. The spirit of Hermès has grown over nearly two centuries of storied history. From its beginnings in Paris in 1837 as a company making the finest harnesses, saddles and other equipment for horse riders, it has since expanded into luggage and clothing – even pioneering the use... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3371881/style-edit-hermes-brings-its-history-stage-hong-kongs-west-kowloon https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3371881/style-edit-hermes-brings-its-history-stage-hong-kongs-west-kowloon Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:28 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When designer and entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli announced that he would be releasing a documentary about his life directed by Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore, it caught many by surprise. Titled Brunello, Il Visionario Garbato (Brunello: The Gracious Visionary), the film combines interviews and real-life footage with re-enactments to show Cucinelli’s childhood and his early days as a striving entrepreneur and designer, long before he became known as the “king of cashmere”. Works of this type... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371733/brunello-cucinelli-director-giuseppe-tornatores-documentary-about-his-life https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371733/brunello-cucinelli-director-giuseppe-tornatores-documentary-about-his-life Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on October 20 this year. The country music singer and actress met backstage at Black’s concert on New Year’s Eve in 1990 and tied the knot several months later in 1991. “We strongly believe in communicating,” Hartman told Fox News when asked about the secret behind her long-lasting marriage. “It sounds so simple, but you really, really have to talk everything through. Roy Rogers said to Clint, ‘One piece of advice:... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371725/meet-lily-pearl-black-daughter-country-singer-clint-black-and-actress-lisa-hartman https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371725/meet-lily-pearl-black-daughter-country-singer-clint-black-and-actress-lisa-hartman Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Dancing with the Stars’ Val Chmerkovskiy did not accompany Jenna Dewan on the stage for the show’s “Dedication Night” this week. This came after he was suspended for making an inappropriate reference to Will Smith’s infamous Oscars run-in with Chris Rock while defending his wife, Jenna Johnson, from judge Carrie Ann Inaba’s critiques. “You almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night,” Chmerkovskiy, 40, wrote in a now-deleted TikTok story. The professional dancer was seemingly alluding... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371765/meet-alan-bersten-who-stepped-val-chmerkovskiy-dancing-stars https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371765/meet-alan-bersten-who-stepped-val-chmerkovskiy-dancing-stars Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar On October 18, Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway, just six weeks after giving birth to her first child with husband Dylan Sprouse. The 33-year-old reportedly welcomed daughter Sylvie on September 7 and had a “great night with [her] newborn” before returning for the VS show in Los Angeles, she told People. “I’m going to be six weeks postpartum tomorrow, which is, I think in the US, most people have to go back after six weeks. So it’s not that big... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371735/meet-victorias-secret-model-barbara-palvins-sister-anita-who-planned-her-wedding https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371735/meet-victorias-secret-model-barbara-palvins-sister-anita-who-planned-her-wedding Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa South Korean songstress Ejae, who found global fame after lending her voice to Netflix’s 2025 animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, recently tied the knot with her long-time partner, Samuel Kim, on October 17. Ejae, whose real name is Kim Eun-jae, wore a custom Danielle Frankel bridal gown for the ceremony, while her groom wore a classic tuxedo by Bhambi, a New York City-based custom tailor. The newlyweds’ nuptials were featured in Vogue and were reportedly held at Stage 28 in Seoul’s Gangdong... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371638/kpop-demon-hunters-ejae-weds-samuel-kim-seoul-what-do-we-know-about-him https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371638/kpop-demon-hunters-ejae-weds-samuel-kim-seoul-what-do-we-know-about-him Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:07:43 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Anyone who’s seen the dreaded words “sold out” while navigating the endless scroll of online shopping – or worse, heard those very same words after hours spent queuing outside a store – should have Gab Waller on speed dial. Where some may see those words for what they are, Waller sees an invitation to dig even deeper to find the coveted item you want, whether it’s the hottest accessory this season – she recently cited Alaïa’s Le Teckel suede clutch and Dior’s Médaillon belt as new must-haves –... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371576/how-gab-waller-sources-sold-out-luxury-likes-hailey-bieber-and-rosie-huntington-whiteley https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371576/how-gab-waller-sources-sold-out-luxury-likes-hailey-bieber-and-rosie-huntington-whiteley Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:08 +0000 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 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar If there’s one name Hollywood cannot stop raving about this autumn, it’s Nathan Fielder. The 43-year-old Canadian comedian is behind the hit new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, released on October 16, which earned an impressive US$15 million at the North American box office in its opening weekend. Fielder co-directed the A24 production with Lance Oppenheim after the disgraced Theranos founder and CEO and her long-time partner, Billy Evans, invited them to their rented Del... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371580/meet-nathan-fielder-who-co-directed-elizabeth-holmes-documentary-you-can-see-everything https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371580/meet-nathan-fielder-who-co-directed-elizabeth-holmes-documentary-you-can-see-everything Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:07 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley Mariah Carey has just won a dismissal in a US$20 million defamation lawsuit filed by her brother, Morgan Carey, over her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. The “Emotions” singer’s estranged brother sued her back in 2021, claiming that she lied about him in her book where she alleged that Morgan – whom she refers to as an “ex-brother” – was violent in the family and dealt drugs in the 1980s. “More often, I felt I had to protect myself from him, and sometimes I would find myself protecting... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371587/mariah-carey-wins-dismissal-us20m-defamation-lawsuit-filed-brother-morgan-so-who-he https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371587/mariah-carey-wins-dismissal-us20m-defamation-lawsuit-filed-brother-morgan-so-who-he Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:58:34 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter At Cartier, the animal kingdom has long been a source of creative inspiration. What began with birds and insects in the early 20th century gradually expanded to include reptiles, big cats, zebras and elephants, establishing a distinctive menagerie in which nature is reimagined through precious materials and exceptional craftsmanship. Now, with Into the Wild, the maison revisits this rich heritage, bringing five striking creatures into focus: the tiger, parrot, carp, crocodile and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370984/style-edit-cartiers-wild-collection-blends-craftsmanship-rich-fauna-heritage https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370984/style-edit-cartiers-wild-collection-blends-craftsmanship-rich-fauna-heritage Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Hong Kong-born jewellery designer Anabela Chan moved to Paris when she was 10 years old. Now based in London, where in her student days she trained as an architect and worked with the late designer Alexander McQueen, Chan is known for striking pieces made of materials such as recycled drink cans and fruit-derived dyes. Here, she shares her favourite finds from London and beyond. Beauty essentials My make-up staples are always Pat McGrath’s eye shadow palettes and liquid eyeliner, and Tom Ford’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371449/style-according-anabela-chan-hong-kong-born-jewellery-designer https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371449/style-according-anabela-chan-hong-kong-born-jewellery-designer Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Just last week, Kimberly Guilfoyle was ousted from her position as the US ambassador to Greece amid allegations of financial misconduct. Since then, The View alum Debbie Matenopoulos has offered herself as a strong candidate to succeed Guilfoyle. In an Instagram reel posted on October 15, Matenopoulos wore a white polo shirt with Greece’s flag and cited a number of reasons why she is the best fit for the role. “Number one, I speak the language. It’s my first language before I even spoke... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371484/meet-view-alum-debbie-matenopoulos-who-wants-succeed-kimberly-guilfoyle-us-ambassador-greece https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371484/meet-view-alum-debbie-matenopoulos-who-wants-succeed-kimberly-guilfoyle-us-ambassador-greece Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Nearly five years after Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of fraud, the disgraced entrepreneur is back in the spotlight, thanks to Nathan Fielder’s acclaimed new documentary You Can See Everything. Directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, the A24 production notched a US$15 million opening at the North American box office, despite only being screened at 855 theatres. It is the biggest debut for a documentary since Michael Moore’s 2004 hit Fahrenheit 9/11, which raked in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371502/meet-elizabeth-holmes-partner-billy-evans-who-appears-fully-nude-documentary-you-can-see-everything https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371502/meet-elizabeth-holmes-partner-billy-evans-who-appears-fully-nude-documentary-you-can-see-everything Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:42:32 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter One of the many joys of fine jewellery is the dazzling number of ways it can complement the human form. It’s a quality that’s never been more vividly demonstrated than by two new collections introduced by King Fook Jewellery. They take radically different approaches to the business of bodily adornment: one of them, Radiant Arc, presents a sinuously curvilinear profile to the world, while the other, Pure Edge, combines a well-placed dash of sparkle with a bracingly modern, pleasingly geometric... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370947/style-edit-king-fook-jewellerys-radiant-arc-and-pure-edge-collections-balance-curves-and-geometry https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370947/style-edit-king-fook-jewellerys-radiant-arc-and-pure-edge-collections-balance-curves-and-geometry Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:00:10 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick A wardrobe can be about more than clothes. It can be a time capsule, preserving earlier versions of its wearer: the silhouettes, textures and other details that, over the years, are either abandoned or endure. For Chanel’s spring/summer 2027 collection, artistic director Matthieu Blazy turns that idea towards Gabrielle Chanel herself, tracing the many identities that shaped her approach to dressing. Titled La Conversation – Part Three – Different Faces of the Same Coin, the collection continues... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3370803/style-edit-chanel-reimagines-its-heritage-spring/summer-2027 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3370803/style-edit-chanel-reimagines-its-heritage-spring/summer-2027 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:00:06 +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 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Salt and pepper shakers are a great way to add a little fun to your tabletop – they require minimal upkeep apart from the weekly, or let’s be more realistic, occasional wipe-down. See our best picks below. Marisa Klaster Marisa Klaster Hand-Turned Wood salt and pepper grinders at Abask (HK$3,600). Anya Hindmarch Anya Hindmarch Eyes salt and pepper set (HK$1,100) L’Objet L’Objet Ripple Spice Jewels salt and pepper shakers at Mytheresa (HK$2,715) https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3371135/designer-salt-and-pepper-shakers-anya-hindmarch-and-more https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3371135/designer-salt-and-pepper-shakers-anya-hindmarch-and-more Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:00:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Will Smith’s younger brother, Harry Smith, has partnered with former Netflix executive Siddhi Sundar to launch a new YouTube series that also doubles as a business platform, The Creative Executive. “Most of what creatives need to know about business, technology, and media isn’t taught in one place – and the people who’ve succeeded at the highest levels are often the hardest to access,” Harry Smith and Sundar said in a joint statement. “We created this platform to close that gap, turning... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371169/meet-will-smiths-brother-harry-whos-behind-new-youtube-series-creative-executive https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371169/meet-will-smiths-brother-harry-whos-behind-new-youtube-series-creative-executive Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:00:17 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso If you know the history of Jaipur, the “Pink City” so integral to Indian history and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world, you’re likely to be familiar with the story of The Gem Palace. Beyond being one of India’s most revered jewellery houses, having been appointed court jewellers by the royal family of Jaipur back in the 18th century, The Gem Palace also has a loyal following in Hong Kong, where a selection of the brand’s pieces are now available at Lane... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370805/story-jaipur-jeweller-gem-palace-it-debuts-lane-crawford-hong-kong https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370805/story-jaipur-jeweller-gem-palace-it-debuts-lane-crawford-hong-kong Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre British luxury house Asprey gave Brazilian designer Silvia Furmanovich access to its jadeite, from stones in the usual vibrant green to rarer shades such as pink, lavender, red, white and orange. The pieces Furmanovich created pair jadeite with unexpected materials such as Japanese bamboo, wood and woven horsehair. Here, the designer tells us more. What makes jadeite so special? Unlike stones that announce themselves through brilliance or sparkle, jadeite draws you in through its depth and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3371016/silvia-furmanovich-her-asprey-collaboration-and-redefining-jadeite-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3371016/silvia-furmanovich-her-asprey-collaboration-and-redefining-jadeite-interview Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:05 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Tobey Maguire’s ex-wife Jennifer Meyer married Geoffrey Ogunlesi on October 10, less than a month after she finalised her divorce from the Spider-Man star, from whom she separated a decade ago. Meyer and Ogunlesi held their wedding at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii and exchanged vows in front of A-list guests including Courteney Cox, Leonardo DiCaprio, Vittoria Ceretti, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Tobey Maguire officiates the wedding of his ex-wife and her new husband, a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371161/meet-geoffrey-ogunlesi-who-just-married-tobey-maguires-ex-wife-jennifer-meyer https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371161/meet-geoffrey-ogunlesi-who-just-married-tobey-maguires-ex-wife-jennifer-meyer Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Despite two much-maligned live-action film adaptations inspired by the popular fighting video game Street Fighter in the past several decades – its namesake 1994 film and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) – it seems Hollywood has yet to give up on the franchise. Paramount Pictures just premiered its live-action reboot film Street Fighter starring Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa and Callina Liang. The film’s plot follows the game’s fighter avatars Ryu (Koji) and his estranged... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371024/martial-arts-action-franchise-street-fighter-back-who-its-star-callina-liang https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371024/martial-arts-action-franchise-street-fighter-back-who-its-star-callina-liang Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Here are ways to keep yourself looking good and feeling fresh as we move into the cooler months. Our latest round-up of product releases from the world of beauty covers all the bases, from skincare and hair, to fragrances. Plus there’s a look at the undeniable cool of David Beckham’s second son, Romeo. Chanel Fans of Bleu de Chanel – the cooling scent remains a highly coveted men’s fragrance – can spray on the matching deodorant (HK$320) to ensure a harmonious olfactory profile throughout the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3371011/8-top-grooming-tips-featuring-romeo-beckhams-hair-dior-and-chanel https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3371011/8-top-grooming-tips-featuring-romeo-beckhams-hair-dior-and-chanel Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa A New York store named Art of Play has become the centre of a feud with Kelly Clarkson after the singer went on X and alleged she was treated as if she couldn’t afford the shop’s items. “Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me. Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale,” Clarkson wrote on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371155/meet-dan-and-dave-buck-co-owners-art-play-store-feuding-kelly-clarkson https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371155/meet-dan-and-dave-buck-co-owners-art-play-store-feuding-kelly-clarkson Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar Lily Mo Sheen, daughter of Michael Sheen and Kate Beckinsale, knows how to steal the spotlight. The 27-year-old actress turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere of Sense and Sensibility on October 7, effortlessly channelling Jane Austen in a white silk slip dress that she paired with black Tabi footwear. In March, Lily attended the Elton John Aids Foundation’s 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California, wearing a semi-sheer strapless beaded gown. Last December, she... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371078/lily-mo-sheens-rising-career-what-know-about-michael-sheen-and-kate-beckinsales-actress-daughter https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371078/lily-mo-sheens-rising-career-what-know-about-michael-sheen-and-kate-beckinsales-actress-daughter Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:08 +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 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa After the tragic passing of his wife, Jo Andres, in 2019, Steve Buscemi seems to have found happiness again with his new wife, Karen Ho, whom he married in 2025. On October 9, the Wednesday actor and Ho arrived hand in hand at the screening of his film Wild Horse Nine at the Royal Festival Hall in London during the BFI London Film Festival. Buscemi was previously married to Andres, an artist and filmmaker, for over three decades until she passed away after battling cancer. She was 64 years old.... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370962/meet-steve-buscemis-new-wife-karen-ho-who-attended-wild-horse-nine-screening-london https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370962/meet-steve-buscemis-new-wife-karen-ho-who-attended-wild-horse-nine-screening-london Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:12 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Following news of Selma Blair’s in-flight outburst and her arrest, the Legally Blonde star’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Andy Kiernan has asked fans to pray for the actress. “Pray for Selma,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories. “She has a good heart. She hasn’t yet got the help she needs. Pray that she does. She’s a human being like the rest of us.” Blair was apprehended on October 11 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for allegedly assaulting two Delta Air Lines flight... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371023/meet-selma-blairs-boyfriend-andy-kiernan-who-urged-fans-pray-her-after-airport-arrest https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3371023/meet-selma-blairs-boyfriend-andy-kiernan-who-urged-fans-pray-her-after-airport-arrest Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:13 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar On October 7, Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell visited the White House with his philanthropist wife, Susan, to discuss the couple’s US$6.25 billion pledge for the “Trump Accounts” initiative. The Dells pledged the amount last December, and Michael Dell said that their contribution had already funded 10 million investment and retirement accounts for US children under 18 with social security numbers. Susan Dell spoke further about the impact their funding has had on children and their... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370960/meet-susan-dell-wife-dell-billionaire-michael-derided-her-maga-makeover https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370960/meet-susan-dell-wife-dell-billionaire-michael-derided-her-maga-makeover Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Cartier unveiled the second chapter of its latest high jewellery collection, Le Chœur des Pierres, at the Kyoto National Museum on Tuesday. Among the new creations are the Panthère Tunya necklace, embellished with emeralds, yellow diamonds, white diamonds and onyx; and the Undara earrings, made of white gold, diamonds and blue spinels. Cartier ambassadors including Jisoo from Blackpink, director Sofia Coppola and Japanese actor Ryo Yoshizawa attended the glamorous event, which culminated in a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370988/sofia-coppola-cartier-marie-antoinette-and-her-love-japan https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3370988/sofia-coppola-cartier-marie-antoinette-and-her-love-japan Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:55:40 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter For a sporting event steeped in British tradition, the Boat Race has always been as much about ritual as competition. In 2027, that history will meet a distinctly Chanel interpretation, as the maison introduces new trophies for the winning Oxford and Cambridge crews, marking both a new chapter in its partnership with the race and the centenary of the first Women’s Boat Race. The 2027 edition will be the third year of the Chanel J12 Boat Race, with the maison serving as title sponsor and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3370659/style-edit-chanel-unveils-2027-j12-boat-race-trophies-womens-event-turns-100 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3370659/style-edit-chanel-unveils-2027-j12-boat-race-trophies-womens-event-turns-100 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Growing up in Hong Kong in a family of architects and interior designers, Emma Maclean was practically destined for a career in the field. Today her Sheung Wan-based studio – first started in 2018 as EM Bespoke before relaunching under the name Emma Maclean & Co in 2024 – creates spaces that reflect the remarkable contrasts that make this city eternally exciting for designers, where old and new, East and West, glistening skyscrapers and natural waters all somehow coexist in harmony. “I feel Hong... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3370885/meet-emma-maclean-designer-behind-manteigaria-and-luahs-interiors https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3370885/meet-emma-maclean-designer-behind-manteigaria-and-luahs-interiors Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:19 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa American comedian Shane Gillis has come under fire for his Saturday Night Live opening monologue during which he made a sexist comment about how women dress in the gym. “I haven’t been to the gym in so long – I didn’t know women just dress like whores now?” he said. “Look, I’m sorry, there’s no other way to describe [it]. Have you seen it? I’ve seen it. You’ve seen the shorts? They’re those neon, like, artificial bait-coloured [shorts], and the wrinkles go around the cheeks and all combine at... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370872/meet-shane-gillis-ex-grace-brassel-whos-speaking-out-over-his-sexist-snl-jokes https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370872/meet-shane-gillis-ex-grace-brassel-whos-speaking-out-over-his-sexist-snl-jokes Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:30:05 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa,Varvara Rodchenko Sumnima Kandangwa,Varvara Rodchenko Selma Blair made headlines this week after she was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for allegedly assaulting two Delta Air Lines flight attendants. According to reports, the Legally Blonde actress punched and bit the flight crew members, and even tried to open the plane door mid-flight. Upon landing, the 54-year-old was taken into custody and transported to hospital, during which the actress allegedly attacked a police officer and a nurse. She has been charged with... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370828/who-arthur-saint-bleick-meet-selma-blairs-teen-son-actress-faces-assault-charges https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370828/who-arthur-saint-bleick-meet-selma-blairs-teen-son-actress-faces-assault-charges Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:16:26 +0000 Aidyn Fitzpatrick Aidyn Fitzpatrick Florals don’t have to mean full bloom. For spring/summer 2027, Shiatzy Chen takes the orchid but looks beyond its purely decorative appeal to the proportions, movement and resilience of the plant. Presented at Paris Fashion Week on October 5, the new collection translates that botanical inspiration into a thoughtful line-up where fluidity and structure come together. The season forms part of the house’s year-long exploration of the Four Gentlemen of Eastern culture. Following on from the Resort... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3370544/style-edit-shiatzy-chen-draws-inspiration-orchids-ss27-paris-fashion-week https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3370544/style-edit-shiatzy-chen-draws-inspiration-orchids-ss27-paris-fashion-week Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:00:07 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso One of Hong Kong’s most prominent architects and interior designers, Steve Leung has been in the business for four decades and counting. In 1997, Leung restructured his architecture business and established two firms: Steve Leung Architects and Steve Leung Designers. Leung’s business has since grown to include brands like Steve Leung Hospitality, and he is now best known for both interior design and being an avid restaurateur. Ask any Hong Kong resident and they’ve probably, perhaps unknowingly,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3370676/meet-architect-and-designer-steve-leung-whose-work-spans-hong-kong-hokkaido https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3370676/meet-architect-and-designer-steve-leung-whose-work-spans-hong-kong-hokkaido Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Considering the number of tourists who visit every year, there aren’t many luxury hotels on Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, possibly the result of stringent measures put in place in recent years to prevent overtourism. Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort is thus a welcome new addition to the scene. Located on the northern tip of Phi Phi Don Island, the main island in the Phi Phi archipelago, this laid-back, unpretentious resort sits on the quiet shores of Laem Tong Beach, within a protected national... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3370684/outrigger-phi-phi-island-resort-offers-tranquil-escape-sustainability-mind https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3370684/outrigger-phi-phi-island-resort-offers-tranquil-escape-sustainability-mind Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:00:06 +0000 Ishani Sarkar Ishani Sarkar The Bear star Jeremy Allen White may have a new woman in his life. On October 7, the 35-year-old stepped out for a walk in New York City, hand in hand with 25-year-old model Lulu Tenney. The pair was photographed looking cosy as they chatted on a bench, according to TMZ. Neither White nor Tenney has commented on their rumoured romance. Exclusive: Jeremy Allen White and model Lulu Tenney holding hands on a date in NYC 💞 🎥: The Image Direct pic.twitter.com/sppjIwDCPO — TMZ (@TMZ) October 8,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370731/meet-lulu-tenney-model-spotted-social-reckonings-jeremy-allen-white https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370731/meet-lulu-tenney-model-spotted-social-reckonings-jeremy-allen-white Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa US President Donald Trump said he has appointed conservative commentator and Truth Social communications adviser Katie Zacharia as his new press secretary. “She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning. She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of Maga!” Trump posted on social media. “I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370714/meet-trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharias-husband-tyler-whos-film-producer https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3370714/meet-trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharias-husband-tyler-whos-film-producer Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:08 +0000