Louis Vuitton

Exclusive | ‘So excited’: Kim Jones on choosing Hong Kong as his fashion label’s home

16 Oct 2026 - 9:19PM

China consumption

LVMH touts ‘special bond’ with China amid ‘subdued’ sales backdrop

16 Oct 2026 - 4:23PM

LVMH

Sluggish Chinese demand weighs on LVMH amid Louis Vuitton’s Molly Tea row

Luxury giant takes a painful hit from slowing sales in Asia due to macro-led deterioration in China and lawsuit against local tea company.

14 Oct 2026 - 5:04PMvideocam

Fashion designer Kim Jones announces eponymous label with Hong Kong flagship

The eponymous label from Jones, who designed for Dior, Louis Vuitton and Fendi, will launch in 2027 at Hong Kong’s Central Yards complex.

16 Oct 2026 - 9:53AM

Style Edit: Louis Vuitton’s versatile Multipass bag adapts to any look

Unveiled at the French maison’s cruise 2026 show in Avignon, the slouchy bag with detachable elements can shift its shape to elevate your look for every occasion.

12 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM

Timepieces

5 horology highs in September, from Geneva and Bangkok watch fairs to new Rolex

Roger Federer sported the new Rolex Perpetual Padellone at the Laver Cup, while Matthew McConaughey wore the relaunched Cartier Roadster at the Emmys.

9 Oct 2026 - 3:00PM

From left: Rolex released the Perpetual Padellone; Geneva Watch Days brought 71 brands; Gallet was relaunched with pieces like the Classics tribute to the Multichron Yachting. Photos: Handout

Beauty

Top beauty looks from SS27 runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris

From Louis Vuitton’s shimmering fringe to bold feathered lashes at Rick Owens, here is a round-up of the standout looks from the spring/summer 2027 fashion weeks.

8 Oct 2026 - 8:00AM

Paris Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton unveils futuristic, minimalist SS27 collection at Paris Fashion Week

Amid warming weather, Nicolas Ghesquière turned to simplicity and lightness while preserving the French luxury maison’s signatures.

7 Oct 2026 - 10:44AM

Interview: CEO Frédéric Arnault on navigating Loro Piana’s complexities

The LVMH heir talks about the maison’s commitment to fabric development, sustainability goals, non-celebrity campaigns, and resistance to fleeting trends.

1 Oct 2026 - 8:00AM

Frédéric Arnault joined Loro Piana as its CEO in 2025. Photo: Handout

Singapore

First Singapore money laundering auction brings in US$862,000

The frenzied bidding is in sharp contrast to the lacklustre reception for luxury real estate tied to the same illicit network.

21 Sep 2026 - 5:59PM

A rare Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama pumpkin bag sells for US$68,000 at an online bidding on Sunday. Photo: Hotlotz

Style Edit: Louis Vuitton adds 8 pieces to its Le Damier collection

The Parisian maison expands its range of fine jewellery with a pendant, earrings and bracelets drawing on one of its most famous signatures.

14 Sep 2026 - 10:00AM

Interview

Q&A | How Logan Horne turns luxury scarves into shirts and homeware – interview

Loved by celebrities like Travis Kelce and Dwyane Wade, J. Logan Home now offers a curated selection of reworked pieces at Beaureguards in Rosewood Hong Kong.

11 Sep 2026 - 10:03AM

Eastern aesthetics go global with Chinese brands like Songmont and Bosideng

From Paris flagships to viral social media debuts, Chinese creators are leveraging quiet luxury design, direct-to-consumer strategies, and rich cultural resonance to build international footprints.

8 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM

Home-grown fashion houses like Songmont pay tribute to Chinese culture. Photo: Handout

New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week 2026 preview with CFDA’s Steven Kolb – interview

As the spring/summer shows kick off in New York, the council chief breaks down domestic garment production, an unpredictable luxury market, and why US heritage labels are thriving.

8 Sep 2026 - 11:21PM

Models at the Coach fall/winter 2026 runway show in February at New York Fashion Week. Photo: Handout

New fashion releases to take you from city streets to the great outdoors

Make room in your Berluti travel bag for Aigle by Setchu outerwear and CDLP underwear, plus Brunello Cucinelli sunglasses and a Carhartt WIP cap.

6 Sep 2026 - 4:00AM

Style shoot: Wanderlust courtesy of Louis Vuitton’s fall/winter 2026 collection

Nicolas Ghesquière transports us with sharp silhouettes and folkloric details in a stunning fashion story set in Paris.

4 Sep 2026 - 10:00AM

Chanel

New in beauty: from Chanel’s expanded fragrance range to Louis Vuitton’s lip liners

111Skin launched an at-home treatment for your complexion, while Wicked star Michelle Yeoh sported a blonde bob at Schiaparelli’s Paris haute couture show.

3 Sep 2026 - 10:00AM

The LV Crayon by La Beauté Louis Vuitton is just one of the recent make-up releases. Photo: Handout

Style shoot: Louis Vuitton’s Mythica high jewellery collection

Highlights of the collection, unveiled in Morocco this year, include the Mesmerism chapter’s rare emeralds and the Conquest necklace’s arrow-cut gems.

31 Aug 2026 - 10:00AM

Singapore

Singapore to auction luxury goods, properties from money laundering case

Island-wide raids in August 2023 uncovered millions of dollars earned from an illicit gambling ring run by Chinese suspects.

29 Aug 2026 - 1:59PM

Loro Piana at Cop17: how the house is committing to sustainable Mongolian cashmere

In Ulaanbaatar, the LVMH-owned maison presents progress on its Resilient Threads initiative as it marks 40 years of sourcing luxury fibre from the region.

25 Aug 2026 - 1:20PM

Loro Piana CEO Frédéric Arnault at the Loro Piana factory in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Photo: @frederic.arnault/Instagram

China consumption

Louis Vuitton trims China presence amid fallout from trademark dispute

The latest China store exit in Guiyang highlights the luxury brand’s struggle to balance prestige with cultural empathy amid legal disputes.

24 Aug 2026 - 6:03PMvideocam

People walk next to a Louis Vuitton shop in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

How to Style like... Shaboozey in double denim

Pair classic dark-indigo Levi’s with a washed-out denim jacket – and accessorise with Manolo Blahnik boots and a Louis Vuitton belt.

7 Aug 2026 - 12:00AM

Trending in China

How China can safeguard its visual heritage from global brand exploitation

Traditional motifs in the public domain belong to humanity’s shared artistic heritage and can reasonably be used freely, expert notes.

23 Jul 2026 - 11:38PM

SCMP Highlights

Chinese scientist sodium battery leap; petition to boot Argentina: 7 highlights

From Hong Kong’s exceptional IB results to Louis Vuitton suing China’s trademark regulator, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

17 Jul 2026 - 12:34PM

A flashpoint in the controversial Argentina v Egypt match, when referee Francois Letexier shows a red card to an Egyptian staff member. Photo: dpa

Celebrity style

English midfielder Jude Bellingham’s stand-out fashion moments

Like his team’s 2026 Fifa World Cup run, the Louis Vuitton ambassador and English midfielder’s best fashion moments have been captivating the internet.

16 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Jude Bellingham is one of the best-dressed footballers of his generation. Photos: Getty Images; @judebellingham/Instagram