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His mother stuffed zebras. He broke the biggest story in Macau’s history
Having moved from colonial conflicts in Africa to the mean streets of the Pearl River Delta, Gonçalo César de Sá has witnessed Macau’s modern history.
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This refurbished home is a love letter to old Shanghai
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Interiors
This refurbished home is a love letter to old Shanghai
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Interview
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Timepieces
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Art
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From karaoke lounges tucked inside malls to living forests in defunct school fields, the Lion City’s art scene is choosing depth over dazzle.
19 Jan 2026 - 4:02PM
Better Living
Interior design trends for 2026 reflect a decade of change
Wellness, work and the urge to cocoon will reshape homes in 2026, according to these experts.
14 Jan 2026 - 3:00PM
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Style Edit: Espace Gabrielle Chanel opens in Shanghai
Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was herself an active supporter of artists, composers and writers of her age, including Igor Stravinsky, Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí.
12 Jan 2026 - 11:36AM
Editor's Letter
This week in PostMag: a Cantopop dance revival and a dream trip to the Bahamas
DJ Fabsabs leads a joyful Cantopop resurgence, Singapore does art with intention, and sun-drenched escapism beckons.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:14AM
Italy
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Italian family-run furniture designer Minotti’s growth to a global brand
Third-generation steward Susanna Minotti discusses the company’s heritage, design philosophy and Hong Kong’s influence on its vision.
12 Jan 2026 - 11:41AM
Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for January 9-11
Indulge in a culinary journey this weekend, from limited-time yakitori to a Nordic-inspired afternoon tea, and a brand new weekend Mediterranean brunch.
7 Jan 2026 - 2:08PM
Luxury Hotels
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Mett Singapore is a secluded retreat right in the heart of the city
Set in a beautiful 1926 colonial building, the hotel blends heritage charm with modern luxury, fine dining and a prime city location.
5 Jan 2026 - 11:24AM
Sustainability
Mushroom magic: is mycelium set to be the next ‘it’ material in homeware?
Mycelium is revolutionising sustainable design and shaping the future of eco-friendly homeware, from lamps to sofas.
3 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
Luxury Hotels
11 exciting luxury hotel openings in 2026, from London and Florence to Kyoto
These ultra-luxe stays and unique experiences span the globe, from the US and Latin America, to Africa and the Middle East.
1 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Fashion
London-based designer Faye Toogood on her humanist, playful approach
Her multidisciplinary practice designed the commercially successful Roly Poly chair and Baker trousers, now seen as Toogood’s signatures.
26 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM
Luxury travel
Private members’ clubs are adding rooms for the most discerning travellers
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24 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM
Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong’s AI-driven future and human past contrasted in 2 riveting projects
Sterile AI-driven designs at the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture are at odds with a group’s efforts to preserve community stories.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
Hong Kong interior design
Gilded interiors draw improbable luxury from the forest floor
This capacious home for a multigenerational family that likes to entertain is extravagant yet rooted in nature.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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Obituaries
In memoriam: 29 beloved celebrities we lost in 2025
We remember stars from the worlds of Hollywood, TV, music, fashion and more, from Jane Goodall to Giorgio Armani and Hulk Hogan.
20 Dec 2025 - 2:00AM
Art
Building on waves: a Chinese triumph in temporary architecture
A Zhejiang pavilion takes top honours at the RIBA Asia Pacific Awards, alongside a Hong Kong finalist celebrating the beauty of impermanence.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
Hong Kong culture
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Frank Gehry’s vision for Hong Kong’s arts hub was an opportunity lost
Years after Gehry delivered the Guggenheim Bilbao, one of the world’s most successful museums, his vision for Hong Kong was rejected.
14 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Luxury brands
4 luxury game sets that are so stylish, they double as home decor
Take a break from your phone screen and bond with loved ones over tic-tac-toe, Jenga, dice and chess sets, which bring colour and personality to your home too.
15 Dec 2025 - 11:07AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
No need for complete switch from bamboo to metal scaffolding: Hong Kong minister
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11 Dec 2025 - 11:09PM
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How a washing machine inspired Hong Kong’s most magical Christmas lights
One of the city’s most prolific festive light designers recalls his career spent illuminating the Hong Kong skyline.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
Hong Kong
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Craft of Both revamps a Discovery Bay, Hong Kong, apartment around one key feature: curves.
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My Life
‘Architects are always jumping in water that’s over our heads’
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9 Dec 2025 - 3:18PM
Obituaries
Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
His masterpieces include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building.
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Style Edit
Style Edit: Giorgio Armani’s new menswear boutique opens at Pacific Place
The Italian brand’s new menswear boutique joins its other outposts at the Hong Kong Island mall, creating an on-brand immersive experience.
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Food and Drinks
Seaside and sunshine: Sai Kung offers fertile grounds for independent cafes
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