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Russia

At 90 Moscow’s metro system, the most beautiful in the world, is expanding

Opened on May 15, 1935 during the Stalinist era, the underground railway was designed to impress Muscovites with its opulence.

Food and Drinks

Scotch whisky brand The Dalmore redefines culture through art and design

Hong Kong

Inside One Bedford Place, an architect’s nostalgic tribute to old Hong Kong

Old Hong Kong

How do Hong Kong’s old shops preserve the city’s history and charm?

Old family-run establishments give the city its unique character and enthusiasts are recording their stories before it’s too late.

The vintage decor of Tai On Coffee and Tea on Canton Road, Yau Ma Tei, which opened in 1969, remains intact. Photo: Eugene Chan
Indonesia

Indonesian spirits soar in the Netherlands as Europe’s first Balinese temple opens

Constructed using materials brought directly from the Indonesian island, the temple was fully funded by the local Balinese community.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Pan Pacific Orchard is a Singapore landmark and luxury eco-paradise

With 343 rooms and suites, multiple dining establishments, bar and verdant outdoor lounges based on the city’s microclimates, Pan Pacific Orchard is a feast for the senses.

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Art Basel

For restaurants, art is far more than just pretty pictures

Hong Kong’s leading restaurateurs are thinking beyond decor to curate art collections that elevate the dining experience, with pieces chosen to align with their culinary vision.

Artist Sanja Kovacevic hand-paints a mural at La Petite Maison in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Nicholas Wong Sixteen Photography
Hong Kong interior design

Revamped Repulse Bay flat: a study in restraint and refinement

Studiossoo’s revamp of the 2,060 sq ft flat gives beloved pieces the spotlight, and features a music room and cleverly concealed bar.

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: behind-the-scenes at Cirque du Soleil and HK cinema

We venture back in time to watch New Wave filmmaker Peter Yung’s 1979 police drama in 4K, seeing Phang Nga Bay by air, sea and land, and more.

Sustainability

Are our sustainability efforts actually worth it?

‘Sustainability’ was always going to be a tall ask. But how about ‘Slightly Less Unsustainable – Really, Promise’?

Who among us does not have at least 26 bags-for-life? Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

6 hotspots where art deco still dazzles, from London to Shanghai

As the art deco movement marks its first 100 years, take a look at some of the finest examples of this bold architectural and design style.

Entering Brasserie Zédel in London feels like stepping into a bygone time. Photo: @brasseriezedel/Instagram
Hong Kong

Hong Kong architect designs his young family’s first home

A Hong Kong architect navigates the challenges and rewards of designing his young family’s first home.

Sustainability

In Hong Kong, Editecture creates sustainable designs for brands like L’Occitane

‘Turning waste to wonder’ is the motto driving design firm Editecture’s sustainability projects – here’s how they give plastics new purpose.

Sustainability

I started a sustainable furniture brand in Hong Kong. Here’s what I learned

In 2014, interior architect Caroline Olah founded her furniture brand with a commitment to responsible design. She recounts what happened when she saw the wood – not just the trees.

Caroline Olah, founder of Reddie, says her company’s goal is 100 per cent waste-based products. Photo: courtesy Reddie
Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: upcycled eggshells and eco-friendly practices

The keyword sustainability is mired in contradictions, but HK designers are taking steps to be greener, even showcasing at Milan Design Week.

Jacqueline Chak (left) and Genevieve Chew, founding partners of Editecture, at their studio in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, feature on the cover of this week’s print edition. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong interior design

The designer and ex-engineer for Nasa turning eggshells into lamps

Dilara Kan and Bodin Hon of Studio Yellowdot are crafting bold, beautiful household objects from ‘a month of breakfasts’.

Luxury travel

2 iPhones, 3 pillows, Air France: hotel designer Kelly Wearstler’s travel tips

Commercial interior designer Wearstler, who logs 150,000 air miles a year, shares her top travel hacks for the well-heeled.

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Luxury Hotels

Review | Portrait Milano, the ideal window onto the Italian city’s hidden beauty

The top-end property is part of the Lungarno Collection, a hospitality portfolio owned by the Ferragamo family, with sister properties in Florence and Rome.

A garden-view room at Portrait Milano Hotel, a luxury property enclosing a stunning piazza, in the Italian fashion capital. Photo: Handout
United States

Letters | Trump vs Harvard is a battle over future of US college education

Readers discuss the politicisation of higher education in the US, a British MP barred from entering Hong Kong, the demolition of a Swire hotel in Beijing, and the human-made tragedy of war.

Asia travel

Shanghai’s riverside promenade The Bund offers perfect stopover stroll

An extended stopover on the way to your destination can be an exciting experience in itself, and China’s most European city is no exception.

Wellness

How to make your home bloom, plus 5 tips for the perfect floral display

Flowers are a versatile design tool for transforming and enhancing home interiors, and among the simplest way of bringing life and beauty into your living space.

Bunches of beautiful blooms such as these from Flowerbx bring instant colour and a sense of freshness to your home. Photo: Handout
Tourism

Weimar, the German city rich in literary and architectural history

Few European cities have a history as culturally rich as Weimar, once home to Goethe, a giant of world literature.

Weimar, in Germany, is known for its cultural heritage. Photo: Getty Images
Japan

Explainer | Hello Kitty, Gundam and a 2km wooden ring: what to know about Japan’s World Expo

It’s been 55 years since Osaka last hosted an Expo – find out what Japan hopes will makes the 2025 edition a must-see event.

Hong Kong

How this Hong Kong flat was transformed to seem larger-than-life

A couple’s refurbished Happy Valley apartment feels more spacious than its modest dimensions would suggest.

Fashion

What your choice of water bottle says about your personality and needs

With features like self-cleaning tech and personalised designs, there is a water bottle out there for everyone, from Owala to Hydro Flask.

Insulated water bottles from Legami Milano at a homewares trade fair in Germany in 2025. Photo: AP
Luxury Spend It

Painstakingly made, these products are also unique pieces of art

Intricately embroidered and artisan-painted wall coverings are experiencing a renaissance as consumers seeking unique furnishings embrace craftsmanship and authenticity.

De Gournay hand-painted Abbotsford wallcovering on Ice Blue India tea paper. Photo: courtesy de Gournay.
Ireland

A cherished Irish tradition is dying out. New school aims to fix that

At the Donegal Thatching School, master thatchers teach their skills to help preserve Ireland’s long tradition of thatched-roofed cottages.

Millionaires and billionaires

Who is Bill Ackman’s wife, Neri Oxman – who was once linked to Brad Pitt?

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is in the spotlight for his comments about Donald Trump’s trade tariffs – but his wife is no stranger to controversy either ... meet Neri Oxman.

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