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Flow earrings in titanium and 14k palladium gold, set with diamonds, blue sapphires and a pearl, by Inesa Kovalova. Photo: Handout
High Jewellery

How high jewellers turned to other metals in response to pricey gold

Designers like Cora Sheibani, Joy Bonfield-Colombara and Inesa Kovalova are exploring the properties and potential of various metals.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Italian designer Alessandra Rich

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Style Edit: De Beers Group redefines luxury with warm-hued Desert diamonds

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Style shoot: Boucheron high jewellery meets Fendi tailoring

When Boucheron’s high jewellery meets Fendi’s sharp tailoring, quiet dressing and unapologetic glamour form a potent combination.

Boucheron’s high jewellery and Fendi tailoring make a striking pairing. Photography: Tobias Delcroix
Fame and celebrity

How to Style like … country music star Ella Langley

Complete an all-denim ensemble with cowboy boots, suede details and polished Western-inspired touches.

High Jewellery

De Beers Group unveils its Desert diamonds campaign in Shanghai

The Shanghai event drew top retailers like Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang, alongside global diplomats and influencers.

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High Jewellery

Why flowers are blooming across high jewellery collections

Large-scale floral designs are flourishing in high jewellery, from the world’s biggest maisons, and Asian masters like Anna Hu and Michelle Ong.

Florals continue to reign supreme in jewellery design, as seen in this earring from the Dior fall/winter 2026 collection. Photo: Handout
Beauty

4 lustrous lip glosses for an effortless high-shine finish this summer

Summer’s all about breezy, low-maintenance beauty – here are Style’s picks in flattering warm tones with a fresh, glossy finish.

Celebrity style

‘Iced out’ watches and bejewelled chains: 5 hip-hop stars with the priciest bling

A US$39 million stash takes the bling throne … but which rapper got a 10-carat diamond surgically embedded into his forehead?

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Style Edit: Graff’s new butterflies celebrate art, artists and divine inspiration

12 new designs blend art and mythology, showcasing diamonds with vibrant gems inspired by deities and cultural icons.

The making of Graff’s Tamara Butterfly brooch. Photo: Handout
China consumption

Back in fashion? Burberry sales jump in China amid tech wealth

Burberry and Cartier see sales surge in China, driven by Gen Z and tech wealth, but recovery remains uncertain amid economic challenges.

Burberry's art horse on display during Chinese New Year celebrations in Shanghai on February 19, 2026. The British luxury brand had sales of £455 million (US$606 million) in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Photo: Getty Images
Fashion

The pinstripe suit is having its biggest moment in years

Sombr chose Valentino for the Met Gala, Kristen Stewart wore Tom Ford, and Nick Jonas suited up for Milan Fashion Week in Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

Fashion

Chanel and Celine top client I-Ping Soong on her love for fashion

The Singaporean fashionista is a big fan of Matthieu Blazy – both at Bottega Veneta and Chanel – and of Demna’s Balenciaga.

High Jewellery

Yellow gold is reclaiming its throne in modern jewellery design

Top jewellers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Bulgari are redefining this classic metal, blending modern luxury with investment appeal.

Chaumet Jewels by Nature collection. Photo: Handout
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.

The uncredited appropriation of Chinese visual heritage by Western luxury labels frequently occurs without official acknowledgment or legal consequence, triggering widespread anger across Chinese communities. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu/RedNote
High Jewellery

How Taylor Swift and Zendaya are driving the trend for bespoke engagement rings

Couples are now embracing desert diamonds, vintage styles and ethical sourcing, and prioritising designs that tell an authentic story.

Architecture and design

How to transform your poolside into a chic oasis

Curate a Slim Aarons-worthy environment with the right landscaping, finished with pieces from Dior, Dolce & Gabbana Casa or La DoubleJ.

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Style Edit: Chaumet’s A Journey Through Nature transforms spices into sparkle

The Parisian high jeweller’s latest collection transforms nature’s most evocative aromas, textures and botanicals into extraordinary works of art.

Chaumet’s A Journey Through Nature collection engages memory as much as the eye. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Bulgari’s Eclettica blends Roman elegance with artistic expression

The Italian house’s high jewellery collection fuses art, architecture and Roman heritage into bold and expressive designs.

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Style Edit: Hermès’ Into the Horsescape celebrates its equestrian roots

The collection reimagines harnesses, saddles, ropes and other emblematic horse-riding gear as refined jewellery pieces.

Celebrity style

Meet the Zendaya glam squad behind her most viral red carpet looks

Besides stylist Law Roach, make-up artist Ernesto Casillas, and hairstylists Coree Moreno and Ursula Stephen shape the actress’ method dressing.

The team behind Zendaya’s best red carpet looks (from left): Coree Moreno, Ernesto Casillas and Ursula Stephen. Photos: @coree.moreno, @ernestocasillas, @ursulastephen/Instagram
Beauty

7 best beauty looks of Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, from Dior to Chanel

Schiaparelli, Robert Wun, Jean Paul Gaultier and more paired their extravagant haute couture looks with eye-catching make-up and hair that almost stole the show.

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, held in early July, saw designers like Viktor & Rolf, Jean Paul Gaultier and Schiaparelli adding sparkles and texture to their pieces with striking beauty looks. Photos: Handout
Beauty

K-beauty’s 5 best new product drops, plus Arden Cho shows us how it’s done

The latest South Korean creams, serums and fragrances from AP Beauty, Kaja Beauty, SW19, Beauty of Joseon and Sulwhasoo.

Italy

Italian police raid luxury brands over exploitation of Chinese workers

Earlier operations have revealed numerous cases of poor work conditions in the supply chains for the country’s leading fashion houses.

High Jewellery

The high jewellery putting diamonds in your hair

Dior, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels – along with independent jewellers like Jessica McCormack – are turning diamonds into dazzling hair ornaments.

Blackpink’s Lisa was pretty in pink and a Y2K-inflected updo, accessorised with jewellery including tiny lotus flower hair embellishments, at the premiere of The White Lotus season three in Bangkok last year. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Style Edit: Fred jewellery shines with a timeless elegance that’s 90 years young

The French executive speaks to Style about LVMH’s ‘sunshine jeweller’, its iconic Force 10 pieces and elegant high jewellery.

Fred High Jewellery Soleil d’Or necklace. Photo: Handout
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.

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Style Edit: The legacy behind Buccellati’s handcrafted jewellery – interview

The Swiss executive tells Style about the maison’s new Venetian-inspired Serenissima collection and its devotion to artisanal excellence.

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