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Fashion in Hong Kong and China is being transformed as designers gain creative clout, consumer tastes change and industry giants evolve. Read this page for news, views, interviews and analysis about all things fashion-related in Hong Kong and China.
Uniqlo’s store in City Plaza in Taikoo Shing on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Uniqlo Hong Kong chooses upgrades over expansion amid sluggish retail sales

Japanese retailer favours refurbishing outlets – which sometimes means leasing more space – over adding locations in city’s shaky market.

Artist's Studio

What does power look like in a girl’s world? Lean Lui has an idea

Sustainability

7 sustainable designs from Hong Kong and Asia that balance style and utility

Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | Perils of Hong Kong summer could spell disaster for a winter wardrobe

The city’s cooler months require heavy warmer clothes, but how to care for these often luxury items during gruelling summers?

A woman tries on a fur coat in the Hong Kong winter of 1979. Photo: SCMP Archives
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend May 16-18

A gin extravaganza at PMQ, a talk about ageing well followed by a run or walk, opera, and a luxury handbag pop-up await you this weekend.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend April 25-27

A Japanese ice-cream parlour’s pop-up, a chance to invest in artistic mini pouches and an opportunity to sample Hong Kong heavy metal await.

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Fashion

Sustasia Fashion Prize promotes sustainability at Shanghai Fashion Week

The Sustasia Fashion Prize, which featured judges including yehyehyeh’s Shaway Yeh, starred 8 innovative Asian designers, also including Angel Chen of China, India’s Pratyush Kumar and Japan’s Tetsuya Doi.

Designer Ruohan Nie prepares her winning design for the Sustasia Fashion Prize final. Photo: Shanghai Fashion Week
Profile

Fashion designer Susan Fang talks about her dreamlike designs

Originally hailing from the Chinese countryside, London-based Susan Fang’s varied influences have led her towards a dreamy, gauzy, boho chic look, while she also draws on fond memories of her mother.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Become a K-pop idol for a day at Chinese ‘experience’ centre for US$45

At Shanghai’s Chen Go, K-pop fans can choose from 200 outfits, dance on special sets and sign autographs for ‘fans’ at a mock meet-and-greet.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 28-30

Get your fill of art, washed down with cocktails if desired, join in some art-based journaling, or snap up some limited-edition sneakers.

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Chaitali Raval will give a Tibetan singing bowls sound bath as part of an event that includes art-based journaling and reflecting on your achievements at The Yoga Room on March 29, one of our pick of the best things to do this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/@soulconnect_wellbeingcoaching
Style Edit

Style Edit: Max Mara’s fall/winter 2025 collection, inspired by two Brontës

At Milan Fashion Week, meanwhile, sister brand Sportmax focused on reinvention and highlighted raw denim, supple leather and ultra-soft bonded fleece, as well as feminine cuts and modern accessories.

Pieces from the Max Mara and Sportmax autumn/winter 2025 collections, set to become wardrobe mainstays. Photos: Handouts
Old Hong Kong

Why the elegant male cheongsam became something of a forgotten garment

Now sadly out of favour, the male cheongsam was once an elegant sartorial addition to the streets of China.

Icons and Influencers

How China’s rising fashion designer Cheney Chan is captivating global audiences

He made his unofficial debut at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week last June, but his growing social media presence – 5.5 million Douyin followers and counting – has already made Chan a popular influencer.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, Jan 31-Feb 2

Slip on a pair of embroidered slippers, watch a Lunar New Year film, mix yoga with art, tuck into a tempting brunch and more this weekend.

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King’s Slippers in North Point, Hong Kong, has been selling embroidered shoes since it opened in 1960. Photo: Kylie Knott
Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Why are Chinese couples so set on Western wedding fashion?

Chinese brides used to wear black, then red, before the Western white gown became ubiquitous. Some push back now and don hanfu bridal wear.

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Chinese couples have been amongst the most eager in Asia to adopt Western wedding fashion, but some are pushing back now by marrying in hanfu, the traditional clothing of Han Chinese. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Retailing

‘Old money’ look beats nouveau riche glitz in China’s spending slump

Call it old money fashion or quiet luxury style, minimalist design and simplicity stay timeless for Chinese consumers.

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Fashion

It was ‘hard to buy clothing’ in China in her size, so she made her own

Amanda Yao talks openly on Chinese social media about weighing 100 kilograms – and sells fashionable, high-end clothing for plus-size people.

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Chanel

Chanel’s Hangzhou show celebrates Chinese culture and Coco Chanel’s passion

Liu Wen opened the stunning extravaganza on the shores of West Lake, featuring references to traditional Chinese motifs, and showcasing the maison’s craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

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Liu Wen opened Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2024-25 Hangzhou show – a celebration of Coco Chanel’s passion for Chinese culture, with a Wim Wenders video starring Tilda Swinton. Photo: AP
Chinese culture

How Chinese haute couture is taking on the fashion world

Chinese high-fashion designers have dressed everyone from Rihanna to royals in recent years and their presence is growing on global catwalks.

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Fashion

Fashion Fest aims to put Hong Kong on haute couture design map

The government-sponsored event is intended to help make Hong Kong a high-fashion hub, but industry insiders say much more needs to be done.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

The hottest tastemakers attended Style’s party at the Regent Hong Kong with BMW

The exclusive event not only showcased Style by SCMP’s unique content – it also celebrated the creative community it has built in the Fragrant Harbour since its revamp last year.

Fashion designer Vivienne Tam arriving at the Style Backstage party in a BMW car on November 14 wearing one of her designs. Photo: Clicks Images
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 8-10

Immerse yourself in Indian arts, culture and heritage, try on a pair of new Nike kicks and eat and drink at a great wine bar before it shuts.

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Head to Vivant (pictured) in Central before it closes, try on a pair of new Nike kicks and enjoy the latest Taiwanese drama this weekend in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
What to do in Hong Kong

5 can’t-miss shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend

Mall puts on fun for its soft opening, a much anticipated sneaker collaboration hits shelves and a Hong Kong jewellery brand has a new line.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 1-3

Take your dog for some yoga or a tarot-card reading, tuck into Sichuan clay pot rice, or catch a movie this weekend in Hong Kong.

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 ways to shop with a conscience in Hong Kong this weekend, November 1-3

Look no further for ethical shopping options – here are five ways to consciously consume in Hong Kong, from sneakers to jewellery.

Hong Kong sneaker brand Kibo has launched its Kibo x Frey Frey limited-edition collection in support of Freya Maclay, 2, who has Tay-Sachs disease, a rare and fatal condition. Photo: Kibo
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 25-27

Try your hand at cocktail making, immerse yourself in jazz music, learn about endurance running and more this weekend.

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Herbie Hancock returns to Hong Kong this weekend as part of the Freespace Jazz Fest 2024 in the West Kowloon Cultural District, one of our picks for things to do and see this weekend. Photo: Getty Images
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do this weekend in Hong Kong, October 18-20

From the Hong Kong Ballet to the Asian Film Festival and World Shochu and Awamori Festival, our pick of the best things to do this weekend.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 can’t-miss shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, Oct 18-21

Get your hands on a Crocs collaboration collection before it sells out, personalised sneakers and comfy Skims menswear this weekend.

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