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Icons and Influencers
Who's making headlines and creating trends? Meet the social media icons and influencers who shape the world as we know it.
Jennifer Woo, who has been chairman and CEO of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group for the past 20 years, advocates nurturing an ecosystem of design talent in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Fashion

In their words: Jennifer Woo reveals why Hong Kong is still a centre of style

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group CEO shares her inspirations, favourite designer and tips for keeping the city fashion forward.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Meet Hong Kong fashion’s soft-power six

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Q&A | In their words: Kevin Poon’s favourite trends in Hong Kong and beyond

The cultural entrepreneur is one of the city’s most connected creatives, with Pharrell Williams, David Beckham – and, of course, Clot co-founder Edison Chen – on his speed dial.

Cultural entrepreneur Kevin Poon is a man of all trades – a key player in the Hong Kong art scene, a mover and shaker in celebrity circles worldwide, and a successful entrepreneur. Photo: @kpee/Instagram
Fashion

Flashback: style icon Yoyo Cao looks back on her favourite outfits

Social media darling and daring trendsetter in Singapore, Yoyo Cao launched her brand Romi Beauty in 2022 – and often steps out in Chanel and Gucci.

Fashion

Flashback: Faye Tsui recalls her bold Chanel, Gucci and Celine looks

The Hong Kong stylist and influencer loves her designer brands, wearing hot-pink Valentino and even having her pre-wedding pics done in a Karl Lagerfeld creation.

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Fashion

Jeff Staple, designer of the Nike Pigeon, talks hype, sneakers and streetwear

The streetwear icon just opened a Hong Kong store and launched a new line with Kenji Wong – and once pursued his first-ever collaboration with Brooks for 8 years.

Jeff Staple launched his streetwear brand in New York and today has stores in China too, including his latest in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Flashback: Calvin Wang revisits his love of Chanel and Dries van Noten

The brand strategist – previously with Christian Louboutin and Lane Crawford – likes to add aspects of local culture to his outfits while travelling.

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2026: Chloé’s ode to craft and Rick Owens’ dystopian glam

Stella McCartney celebrated the Year of the Horse with rock star dad Paul, Schiaparelli reprised surrealist tropes, and Rabanne went shabby chic.

Singapore

Singapore’s ‘ageless’ Chuando Tan turns 60 and fans still swoon over ex-model

While online users continue to marvel over his looks and physique, Tan has said he does not have a secret formula for eternal youth.

Chuando Tan is a fashion photographer and former model. Photo: Instagram/chuando_chuandoandfrey
Fashion

Flashback: style consultant Declan Chan on his favourite outfits

Chan founded his own scented candle brand, Aotrom, and is a close follower of fashion, donning Louis Vuitton, Valentino and Calvin Klein.

Declan Chan does suiting and street style equally well. Photos: Getty Images, Handout
Fashion

Flashback: Justine Lee recalls her best designer fashion looks

Justine Lee is a Hong Kong-based stylist, consultant and former fashion director – here she explores her love for Chanel, Saint Laurent and other designers.

Fashion

Flashback: Susie Bubble remembers her fave fashion looks

The London-based fashion blogger-turned-journalist contributes to The Business of Fashion and more, and loves donning Dior, Prada, Celine and Louis Vuitton.

Celebrity style

Flashback: Filipino influencer Bryanboy introduces his favourite looks

Bryan Yambao is known for his impeccable style – here he shows off his most memorable fits, from Ralph Lauren and Loewe to Balenciaga.

Bryanboy is a fashion icon. Photos: Getty Images
Fashion

Who is Fakemink, who just made his runway debut at Milan Fashion Week?

The rapper hit the runway alongside models like Alex Consani and Gabbriette, and counts Timothée Chalamet and Drake among his fans.

Fakemink wearing a look from the Gucci Primavera collection. Photo: @gucci/Instagram
Fashion

Flashback: stylist Tina Leung looks back on her favourite outfits

Hong Kong’s Leung worked with Karen Mok and brands like Valentino and Gucci before moving to New York where she became a reality television star in Bling Empire: New York.

Social media

Need help saving money? Your TikTok-viral, rich BFF wants to help

Vivian Tu – ‘Your Rich BFF’ on social media – shares finance tips on everything from talking about money with your partner to overspending.

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Philanthropy

How Amanda Cheung is mixing charity, cocktails and Hong Kong heritage

The community-minded creative on championing Hong Kong culture through F&B and family legacy – particularly her charity work with the First Initiative Foundation (FIF).

First Initiative Foundation (FIF) managing director Amanda Cheung wearing local brand YanYan Knits. Photo: Alex Maeland
Trending in China

China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time

‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money.

Fashion

In conversation: Celine Kwan and Chet Lo trade inspirations and industry talk

The Central Saint Martins graduates share Hong Kong roots but have built their careers in London, and give frank assessments of their backgrounds, best attributes and bucket lists.

Jewellery

Explainer | Desert diamonds: what are they and who is wearing them?

These earthy warm-toned gemstones are appearing on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Emily Blunt to Doja Cat.

Beyoncé wearing Shola Branson earrings on the Cowboy Carter tour. Photo: Handout
Social media

Meet Clavicular, the ‘looksmaxxer’ who just made his NYFW debut

He started injecting himself with hormones at 14 to ‘maximise’ his looks, started streaming, and now earns US$100,000 monthly.

Braden Peters, or Clavicular, is among the biggest “looksmaxxing” influencers. Photo: @clavicular0/Instagram
Indonesia

Video | TikTokkers hungry for Indonesian man’s ‘mini-food empire’

The miniature artist became a street vendor after his tiny culinary creations caught the eye of children and adults alike.

Sergey Brin

Meet Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s Maga girlfriend, Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto

‘GG’ lives with Brin at his Lake Tahoe mansion and attends functions at the White House – Donald Trump just called her a ‘wonderful Maga girlfriend’.

Fame and celebrity

What you need to know about Daryl Hannah and JFK Jr’s romance

The Blade Runner actress, now married to Neil Young, had a romance with the late JFK Jr before he eventually wed Carolyn Bessette.

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Daryl Hannah and her then boyfriend, the late John F. Kennedy Jr. Photos: @dhlovelife/Instagram, @JFKjr_memories/X
Trending in China

Taiwan singer visits over 100 mainland China cities to help farmers sell produce

Entertainer renowned for romantic songs takes love to a new level with his charitable work; earns plaudits for his ‘noble’ personality.

Taiwan singer Kenji Wu is commended by CCTV for using social media to connect farmers with restaurants and supermarkets, helping them sell their produce. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Bilibili
Art

In conversation: Artists Michele Chu and Nicholas Wong on grief and intimacy

The Hong Kong artists fuse poetry, performance and design to explore grief, intimacy and identity – and reveal raw creative truths.

Fashion

JFK Jr: his story and style remembered in FX bio Love Story

Series explores the lawyer’s life and marriage, and his impeccable, understated elegance that quietly defied 90s fashion norms.

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