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When the sky is the limit - luxury designer projects to blow a budget
Lexi Minetree wears a Leo Lin dress adorned with bows at a London photocall for her Amazon Prime Video series Elle on July 1. Photo: WireImage
Fashion

How to Style like Elle star Lexi Minetree in bold head-to-toe pink

Doll yourself up with a Leo Lin dress and matching coquette accessories from the likes of La DoubleJ.

Timepieces

Why collectors are buying rectangular watches again

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Style Edit: Chanel’s playful, youthful fall/winter 2026 pre-collection

Fashion

Italian womenswear label Max Mara marks 75 years – interview

The founder’s granddaughter, Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti, and long-time creative director Ian Griffiths reflect on the brand’s understated quality and lasting impact.

Max Mara fall/winter 2026 collection. Photo: Handout
Fashion

How to Style like Lainey Wilson, the 2025 CMA entertainer of the year, at SXSW

Recreate the country star’s signature Western flair with luxury pieces from Miu Miu, Chloé, Zimmermann and Manolo Blahnik.

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Style Edit: Audemars Piguet makes a splash with 9 new Royal Oak Offshore models

‘The Beast’ gets a colourful 2026 refresh, featuring 3 distinct trios that range from high-octane chronographs to serious divers.

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Style Edit: Omega’s polished Constellation line is designed for 24/7 wear

The stainless-steel timepieces pair striking dials with diamond or white gold accents, alongside signature details rooted in a 1952 icon.

Omega has updated its Constellation collection with four 28mm models. Photo: Handout
Fashion

How to Style like country star Riley Green, known for his dapper cowboy looks

Build your look around tailored separates from Polo Ralph Lauren, Kiton and Zegna, accessorising with pieces from Hermès and Mr P.

Timepieces

Gucci, Hermès and Chanel all made time for big cats at Watches and Wonders

From lions and a tiger to Cartier’s iconic panther, these pieces bring majestic felines to life through painting, engraving, enamel or marquetry.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Upper House Chengdu blends Qing dynasty heritage with modern luxury

Formerly known as The Temple House, Swire’s urban sanctuary in Tai Koo Li pairs historic architecture with Michelin-starred teahouse dining.

Upper House Chengdu, formerly The Temple House, is the Chinese city’s go-to luxury hotel. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

Inside Tom Holland’s esoteric watch collection, from Rolex to Patek Philippe

The Spider-Man and Odyssey star has built an enviable collection of rare and prized timepieces, showcasing a style that is both classy and quirky.

Tom Holland arrives for the UK premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in London on July 29 (left); the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Platinum (right). Photos: EPA; Handout
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Style Edit: How Henry Jacques found a kindred spirit in Ousmane Dembélé

The new partnership connects haute parfumerie with a footballer’s disciplined path, highlighting precision, ritual and resilience.

Fashion

Multitasking in silk: 4 designer scarves to transform your summer look

Lightweight, versatile and sophisticated, the silk scarf is a must-have accessory that will make an impact however you use it.

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Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels opens new, larger Hong Kong Maison

The French jeweller’s expanded space at Alexandra House – part of the US$1 billion Landmark upgrade – serves as a welcoming ‘lighthouse’ for locals and tourists alike.

The Van Cleef & Arpels Hong Kong Maison is located at Alexandra House in Central district. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

5 top watch moments in July, from Wimbledon wrist game to an F.P. Journe for auction

Former Audemars Piguet CEO unveils a new brand, IWC and Longines lean into blue dials, and a US watch retailer sues over Trump tariffs on Swiss imports.

Phillips is auctioning a pre-production F.P. Journe; Andrew Garfield sports the IWC Ingenieur 35 Pool Blue at Wimbledon; Longines releases the Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve in light blue. Photos: Wirelmage; Handouts
Fashion

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.

Beauty

From vegetable scents to luxury brushes, 9 beauty and wellness launches to refresh your summer routine

Beat the heat with weightless SPF from Fancl, quirky allotment-inspired colognes by Jo Malone, and an indulgent spa session at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui.

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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.

Shi Wei, China’s first F1 Academy driver, stars in the Desert diamonds campaign for De Beers Group. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

Harry Styles at the Brit Awards 2026, and Ryan Gosling at the March Project Hail Mary premiere in London. Both decided to go for pinstripes. Photos: Film Magic, Getty Images
Luxury travel

Review | Zannier Bai San Ho offers European luxury with a Vietnamese twist

The resort on Vietnam’s central coast was founded by French hotelier Arnaud Zannier, whose other properties have played host to celebrities like Angelina Jolie.

Zannier Bai San Ho was founded by French hotelier Arnaud Zannier. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

Cal Neva Lodge, Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada, shot by Slim Aarons in 1959. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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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.

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