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(From left) Statement kettles from Alessi, Le Creuset and Smeg bring colour and style to the kitchen. Photos: Handout
Architecture and design

On the boil: design-forward kettles to suit any kitchen

Designer household appliances such as kettles are a popular way to add some personality and colour to your home.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Loro Piana’s baby cashmere and summer-to-autumn layers

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Style Edit: Rolex’s timeless commitment to tennis shines at the US Open

Celebrity style

How to Style like Michael star Jaafar Jackson in understated elegance

Opt for bold knitwear in punchy hues layered over a crisp light blue shirt, with cuffs peeking through, before completing the look with Montblanc sunglasses.

Jaafar Jackson wears a green knit top and tailored black trousers at the Prada spring/summer 2027 menswear show in Milan on June 21. Photo: Getty Images
Fashion

4 plush shearling accessories for autumn

From sandals to mittens, here are four shearling accessories worth investing in to keep you cosy through the cooler months.

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Style Edit: Tudor expands the Ranger collection and brings back the Northflag

Tracing its roots to 1929, the Ranger welcomes a compact 36mm option and a new ‘Dune white’ dial, while the Northflag returns in a 40mm iteration.

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Style Edit: Furla’s fall/winter 2026 collection and new Macau boutique

Blending Italian elegance with rich seasonal hues, designs like the Ginevra, Tonie and Iride take centre stage at Furla’s store inside The Venetian Macao.

Italian fashion house Furla has opened a store in The Venetian Macao. Photo: Handout
Fashion

NYFW 2026 highlights: all-American glam featuring Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Altuzarra and more

Model Kaia Gerber walked in Khaite’s boudoir vision, while Emily Dawn Long showcased her collection with a tongue-in-cheek film.

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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.

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Style Edit: New Cyrus timepieces at Masterpiece by King Fook

Crafted by Jean-François Mojon, the new models include a pale-blue iteration of the Klepcys Dice, the world’s first double independent chronograph.

Cyrus Etheral Twin Orbital Tourbillon. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: How Chanel jackets evolved through the ages

Reinterpreted across eras, the French maison’s signature jackets remain enduring staples designed for a life in motion.

The classic Chanel jacket, reborn once more for fall/winter 2026. Photo: Handout
Beauty

How today’s curling tools are making heat styling less intimidating

Dyson, Shark, GHD, T3 and Hershesons are changing the game with smarter, gentler ways to create waves and curls at home.

Jewellery

The rise of the double-finger ring, from Hermès to Dior

Jewellery houses everywhere, including Cartier, Rick Owens and Jean Paul Gaultier, are turning the design into a statement of scale and attitude.

Fashion

Hong Kong as Asia’s next fashion hub? Fashion Fest could help make it happen

Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026 highlights local talent as well as the challenges they face as the city seeks to cement its place in fashion.

Models wear outfits by Hong Kong fashion designer and artist Kit Wan at Centrestage, a highlight of the 2026 Hong Kong Fashion Fest. Photo: Karma Lo
Beauty

How the bar soap revival turned a bathroom basic into a little luxury

With sustainable packaging and modern skin-friendly formulations, high-end beauty houses are transforming soap bars into sought-after items.

Acqua di Parma Fruttini soaps. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Tory Burch puts the joy back into dressing with vibrant NYFW show in Noguchi’s Sunken Garden

Celebrating the joy of getting dressed, the runway showcased rich textures and vivid colours, with Amanda Seyfried and Sandra Ng in attendance.

Fashion

Tommy Hilfiger on showing at The Plaza, New York energy and his preppy SS27 collection – interview

The legendary American designer reflects on living at The Plaza Hotel, shooting with Travis Kelce and Jisoo, and bringing ‘youthquake’ energy to NYFW.

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Fashion

Coach marks 85 years in party mode with festive NYFW show

Stuart Vevers delivered a party-ready runway of sequins, party hats and archival bags, with Elle Fanning and Troye Sivan in attendance.

The Coach spring/summer 2027 show was a celebration of the brand’s 85th anniversary. Photo: handout
Celebrity style

How to Style like Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha in understated leather and accessories

Go for leather separates and minimalist accessories in darker tones from brands such as Acne Studios, Maje and The Attico.

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Style Edit: The Longines Master Collection gets a 2026 redesign and a new monopusher chronograph

The line’s star-studded campaign features the watchmaker’s ambassadors of elegance, including Jennifer Lawrence, Henry Cavill and Kate Winslet.

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.

Logan Horne is the founder of J. Logan Home. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

8 timepieces from Post Malone’s holy grail watch collection

Many of the musician’s most prized timepieces, including a gem-set Patek Philippe Nautilus also owned by Drake and Kylie Jenner, are rarely seen in public.

Though Post Malone boasts an impressive watch collection, his rarest timepieces seldom make public appearances. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram
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Style Edit: Inside Breguet’s tourbillon legacy

From Abraham-Louis Breguet’s 1801 patent to 2025’s Expérimentale 1, the tourbillon remains at the heart of the maison’s ongoing horological innovation.

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Style Edit: Richard Mille revs up vintage elegance at 3 racing events

The Swiss watchmaker champions classic racing through partnerships with the Richard Mille Cup, Le Mans Classic and Rallye des Princesses.

Fashion

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.

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.

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

‘Ultimate luxury’: why fashion houses are building branded residences

From Thailand to Turkey, labels like Etro and Karl Lagerfeld are wooing wealthy buyers looking to do more than just wear their brands.

Jewellery

Bulgari celebrates a love affair with colours at Shanghai exhibition

The immersive show, designed by Sanaa and Formafantasma, also features two installations by Chinese artists Liang Manqi and Zhang Ding.

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