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Dolce & Gabbana’s holiday 2025 collection. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Christmas 2025 gift guide: suited and booted in timeless black and white

From an Apple iPhone 17 Pro to a Tudor Black Bay watch, black and white make a telling impression – always smart, never out of place.

The Philippines

Anger boils in Philippines over official’s US$8.50 Christmas feast budget

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Hongkong Land’s Noëlia Christmas village at the Landmark Atrium

Luxury Hotels

Review | The Peninsula New York becomes a centre of seasonal cheer during the holidays

With luxe rooms, great dining and a 2024 refurbishment, the grande dame on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan is always a great stay – but it’s even better during the holidays.

The lobby of the Peninsula New York during the holidays. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Christmas 2025 gift guide: on-trend wardrobe staples for fashionistas

Classic Frame jeans and a Burberry scarf are complemented by a showy silver Stella McCartney top, festive red Manolo Blahnik pumps and eye-catching accessories.

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 5-7

Kick off December with the return of après ski-themed event Chalet des Alpes, a Christmas Nutcracker afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, and Italian specials at Trattoria Felino.

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Luxury brands

Christmas 2025 gift guide: white and gold from Hermès, Ray-Ban and more

From an Anteprima bag charm and Officine Universelle Buly soap holder to Lito earrings, these present ideas range from quirky to extravagant.

Saint Laurent Nocturnal Temptation by Anthony Vaccarello. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

Dazzling jewellery for the festive season

Feast your eyes on sculptural gold, sparkling diamonds and light-catching coloured stones from houses like Chaumet and Cindy Chao.

Luxury brands

Christmas 2025 gift guide: sparkling presents from Omega, Celine and more

Bling it on with dazzling gifts from the likes of Jimmy Choo, Brunello Cucinelli and Pomellato – promising timeless elegance over many special occasions.

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 29-30

Lean into winter comfort food with Honky Tonks’ festive turkey special and Samkeoli’s Korean hotpot this weekend.

The Rudolph Sandwich at Honky Tonks in Hong Kong is a new take on the classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Photo: Honky Tonks
Luxury brands

Christmas 2025 gift guide: children’s looks from Ugg, Uniqlo and more

Cosy clothes for the kids from designer labels offering a festive twist – plus a fab Furla bag and cute Loro Piana cuddly toy.

‘Tis the season for Christmassy looks for the little ones – like this cosy knitwear from the Mytheresa Holiday 2025 kids’ range. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong fancy dress squash event serves up HK$390,000 for Operation Santa Claus

Annual Wing Ding fundraiser brings fun, costumes and community spirit to raise vital funds for 13 local charities.

Beauty

8 of the most coveted beauty advent calendars of 2025

The world’s biggest beauty brands – and department stores – are ushering in the holiday season with 24 days of luxe beauty ritual.

Fashion

8 cosy yet stylish down jackets just in time for winter

Whatever your preferred fit and style, there’s a puffer jacket for you from these luxury houses and leading fashion brands.

Beat the cold in style this winter with Chanel’s Coco Neige line. Photo: Handout
Luxury brands

Christmas 2025 gift guide: presents in festive red from Dior, Gucci and more

From a Zimmermann party dress and Boghossian statement earrings, to Alessi baubles and Aquazzura tableware to add a festive feel at home.

These Jimmy Choo winter 2025 collection pumps (US$2,532) lead our list of lavish gifts in seasonal hues of red and pink. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

Where to enjoy Christmas dinner in Hong Kong this festive season

For Christmas dining with flair, the city’s top restaurants Belon and The Magistracy, and hotels like Regent Hong Kong and Island Shangri-la, are laying on some delicious festive feasts.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Christmas treats in the form of Tudor’s latest watches

The Black Bay and Clair de Rose are among the brand’s most famous lineages, and new models add to the options that suit everyone from the sporty to the sophisticated.

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Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | Stop deep-frying turkeys for Thanksgiving, it’s dry and dangerous

Popularised by celebrity cooks like Martha Stewart and videos on YouTube, deep-frying turkey is a trend that has to stop, Andrew Sun says.

Deep-frying turkeys is a risky trend with little culinary merit, Andrew Sun says. Photo: Getty Image
Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 21-23

Try new menus at a Chiu Chow private kitchen, enjoy kappou cuisine with rooftop views at The Henderson, and start the festive season with an afternoon tea at 181 at Fortnum & Mason.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Omega’s Christmas drop spotlights Aqua Terra and Speedmaster

Omega unveils luxurious dials, innovative movements and celestial design cues on its must-see holiday pieces.

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Style Edit: Graff’s I Wish campaign features dazzling high jewellery pieces

Graff’s I Wish high jewellery creations demonstrate that diamonds aren’t just for Christmas – they’re forever.

Celebrate the festive season with Graff’s high jewellery pieces. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Oh la la! This holiday season’s luxury must-haves, from Celine to Roger Vivier

Roger Vivier’s rose-detailed shoes, Celine’s reimagined bags to Olivia Von Halle’s silk collection and From Future’s fitness essentials.

Roger Vivier shoes. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

From playgrounds to boardrooms, Hong Kong comes together for Operation Santa Claus

Annual charity drive aiming to raise HK$11 million to support community projects helping the city’s most vulnerable.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Christmas season heralds time to help those in need

Operation Santa Claus depends on the enthusiasm and ever-present generosity of the Hong Kong public.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 7-9

A beloved bakery’s last block party, an immersive museum exhibition and a Christmas market are among the things to do this weekend.

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Cookie DPT on Cochrane Street in Central, Hong Kong. The American-style bakery will host a final block party this weekend to mark the closure of its flagship store. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus eyes HK$11 million for 13 charitable projects

This year’s theme, ‘Building Bridges’, calls for using power of compassion to connect people and inspire collective action for a better community.

(From left) Angel Cheng, Paul Wong, Lisa-Marie Tse and Jamie Cheung lauch the latest edition of Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Wong Kin Fung
Beauty

Cosmetic Christmas: how beauty advent calendars became a seasonal must-have

Liberty London pioneered the marketing masterstroke in 2014 – but what caused Sephora and Chanel to miss the mark in previous years?

United States

Explainer | Cars, clothing, Christmas toys: what US consumers are losing to Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s tariff pause provides temporary relief, but uncertainty may lead to US shortages of cars, toys, and electronics as shipments are halted.

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