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Chow Tai Fook’s diamond-studded gold AirPods case is priced at 788,800 yuan. Photo: Handout
Chow Tai Fook

Bling it on: Chow Tai Fook’s US$115,000 gold AirPods case sparks online buzz

Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending.

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Style shoot: Gucci’s first Demna-designed line shows the brand’s diversity

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Style Edit: Max Mara and Sportmax’s fall/winter 2026 collections

Jewellery

Chain jewellery is having a moment, from Tiffany & Co. to Pomellato

Luxury designers like Annoushka Ducas are redefining their statement pieces to meet the growing trend for bolder wearable chains.

Chain links are back in, the bigger and bolder, the better, as on this Lily Gabriella Nexus Link bracelet. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

Russell Crowe’s luxury watch collection, as he revealed on TikTok

The actor has built an impressive collection, from his most talked-about Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Tiffany’ to an Omega Seamaster James Bond tribute.

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Style Edit: Chanel’s CC League empowers women athletes on and off the field

The initiative promotes confidence and camaraderie among sportswomen including Hong Kong’s Cindy Cheung and Janelle Leung.

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Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2026: Dior’s floral vision and Saint Laurent’s elegance

Monet met modern floral sophistication at the Dior show, while Bella Hadid walked in Saint Laurent’s grand spectacle with the Eiffel Tower as the backdrop.

The stunning set of the Dior fall/winter 2026 show featured an artificial pond filled with water lilies. Photo: AFP
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Style Edit: Furla’s SS26 Milan-inspired bags exude Italian poise

Adventurous textures, canvas stripes and refined colour palettes define the effortless Italian style of Furla’s spring-summer bags.

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.

Timepieces

5 watch moments in February 2026: the Baftas, Jungkook’s new role and more

Breitling partners with Aston Martin, Louis Vuitton collaborates with De Bethune, and Swiss jump-hour watch brand Niton is revived.

Louis Vuitton collaborates with De Bethune on the Louis Varius; Jungkook is announced as ambassador for Hublot; and the Swiss jump-hour watch brand Niton is revived. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Dior’s new Cigale bag turns a 1950s couture dress into arm candy

How the new Cigale bag takes a classic of elevated tailoring and reimagines it as a sculptural, everyday piece for modern wardrobes.

For Dior’s spring/summer 2026 collection, the maison’s classic La Cigale dress – dating back to 1952 – morphed into the new Dior Cigale bag. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Tommy Hilfiger throws the ultimate preppy party for spring 2026

The new looks from Tommy Hilfiger takes classic American prep to Palm Beach, blending varsity polish and relaxed resort style.

Fashion

Can you master the double denim look like Jaden Smith and Kendrick Lamar?

From Paris to Manhattan, celebs such as Glen Powell are defining how to take on the ‘Canadian tuxedo’ and make it cool.

Timepieces

Is titanium redefining dress watches? Models by Cartier and Bulgari suggest so

Once considered utilitarian, titanium is now the material of choice for elegant pieces like the Santos de Cartier and Bulgari Octo Finissimo.

The Santos de Cartier 2025 Titanium (right). Photo: Handout
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Style shoot: Tommy Hilfiger’s spring 2026 collection gets preppy by the pool

Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and model Abby Champion front the campaign, which also features the likes of Lionel Richie, MGK, Sergio Pérez and Lucien Laviscount.

Abby Champion and Patrick Schwarzenegger model the quintessentially preppy Tommy Hilfiger spring 2026 collection by the pool. Photo: Handout, Outfits: Tommy Hilfiger
Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week 2026: Fendi, Diesel and Jil Sander highlights

Chiuri – previously at Valentino and Dior – made a stellar debut with Fendi, while Diesel’s Instagrammable runway turned heads.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Anantara Hua Hin Resort celebrates 25 years with luxury upgrades

The coastal town of Hua Hin is Thailand’s earliest beach destination and was the location of King Rama VII’s summer palace a century ago.

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Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ Les Boîtes are luxury homes for Classiques scents

Exquisitely crafted – and gifted with certain purchases – the padded cases blend haute parfumerie, personal curation and everyday elegance.

Henry Jacques has introduced Les Boîtes à Parfums – elegant, handcrafted chests designed to house the maison’s Classiques fragrances. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

Luxury jewellery is getting smaller – and it’s whispering, not shouting

From workout to dinner, micro jewellery by Chaumet, Harry Winston and Mikimoto offers quiet sophistication you never need to take off.

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Style Edit: Tod’s spring/summer 2026 campaign embodies la dolce vita

The town of Maiori provided the essential carefree vibe for the brand’s shoot that featured the iconic Gommino loafer and Pashmy suede jacket.

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Style Edit: Louis Vuitton ambassadors celebrate 130 years of the Monogram

The storied fashion maison celebrates the anniversary of its famous Monogram with the help of Catherine Deneuve, Jung Ho-yeon and more international stars.

Liu Yifei is one of an international cast of celebrity ambassadors helping Louis Vuitton celebrate the 130th anniversary of its Monogram. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

The luxury watch world’s marquetry masterpieces, from Hermès to Patek Philippe

Hermès gets cheeky with horsehair, Patek Philippe and Chopard turn to traditional materials, and Ulysse Nardin uses silicon as an artistic medium.

Making of the Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Marquetry. Photo: Handout
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.

Luxury cars

Andrea Zagato on the Capricorn 01, coachbuilder Zagato’s first hypercar

The project blends Italian design flair and German precision thanks to engineering firm Capricorn, known for McLaren, Porsche and Bugatti collabs.

Jewellery

The story behind colourful Swiss jewellery brand Aglagla

Blending creativity with sustainability, the company offers sparkling pieces handcrafted from vintage glass beads from Paris.

Aglagla’s Lyla Marsol and Anouck Mutsaerts are quite the dynamic duo. Photo: Handout
Fashion

4 of the season’s hottest high-top sneakers from designer brands

These designer brands all have fresh and even futuristic takes on a century-old style.

4 of the hottest high-top sneakers from designer brands, including these from Maison Margiela. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Lane Crawford’s beauty rewards are gifts you’ll actually want

Elevate your self-care with Lane Crawford’s HK$8.8M Beauty Rewards Programme and redeem products from brands like Skit and Tom Ford Beauty.

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Style Edit: 4 reimagined historic necklaces celebrate Boucheron’s founder

Creative director Claire Choisne has launched Nom: Boucheron Prénom: Frédéric, the latest of the maison’s Histoire de Style collections.

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