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I got hooked on designer clothes in Hong Kong but in the UK countryside it’s all about practicality. Was all the effort and expense that had gone into those luxury-brand purchases worth it?
- Sculptural shirts, deep-pleated trousers and bags full of texture – it is not hard to see why you could be led into thinking Studio Nicholson sells minimalism
- However, founder Nick Wakeman, who is obsessed with the fashion in 80s crime dramas, says it’s ‘about refining classic, nostalgic pieces’ and chasing perfection
Bulgari, Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Louis Vuitton are all revamping old classics to capture the craze driven by Barbie’s Ken, TikTok ‘mob wives’ and a 1980s revival
Blend it like Beckham, mixing brand-name pieces from Bottega Veneta to Valentino Garavani, with the designer’s own work, to get this versatile yet sophisticated look
Meghan Markle, Rihanna and Zendaya have declared their love of the lab-grown alternative to natural diamonds, while Dorsey, Grown Brilliance and Mazarin are fuelling interest with more colours
Different from face foundation, this make-up covers up everything from scars to veins – Margot Robbie and Paris Jackson even used it to hide tattoos
Most brands made improvements, both subtle and substantial, on their offerings, with some pushing beyond their comfort zone and breaking horological hurdles
Schmidt, who’s been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ for her model good looks, already has 5 million followers on Instagram – so what else do we know about the rising star?
The family of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is auctioning off 8 of the driver’s rare watches, including a unique Rolex, giving fans a chance to own a piece of motorsport history
The French brand just announced that it will present its collection again in an exclusive staging in Hong Kong – we spoke to president of fashion, Bruno Pavlovsky, about the news
In 6 chapters it tells the story of finding, cutting and setting the precious stones to turn them into finished pieces of jewellery
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction got off to a record-setting start and Phillips’ numbers are up too – but Bonhams’ and Christie’s sales are still to come
Kim Kardashian and Zendaya may have dominated the headlines at this year’s Met Gala, but one man was working harder than anyone behind the scenes – meet its Costume Institute curator in charge, Andrew Bolton
Fendi’s walk on the wild side brings a blend of beach and street, with edgier, skater-inflected style meeting striped, form-fitted cuts
Indian billionaire Sudha Reddy is making headlines for the extravagant, blinging outfit she wore to the Met Gala this year – apparently there were over 200 carats worth of diamonds
Luxury watchmakers are reinterpreting their historic pieces for modern times – and Gen Z collectors – without sacrificing the spirit of the original
The Indian-born entrepreneur attended the 2024 gala – whose theme was Garden of Time – in a stunning Iris van Herpen gown styled by Zendaya’s semi-retired go-to stylist, Law Roach
The hottest furniture and homeware spotted at the world’s largest furniture fare? Gucci, Loewe and Fendi and more brands showcase design chops in everything from sofas, chairs and stools to plates and napkins
The Met Gala, one of the most exclusive events of the year, was titled ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ with the dress code Garden of Time for 2024 – so which A-lister pulled it off best?
Will she or will she not walk the Met Gala’s red carpet this year? Either way, Swift’s past appearances at this glitzy event have ensured that the musician has made her mark
From Taylor Swift to Kate Middleton, the world’s most sophisticated women embrace the elementary allure of initial necklaces to show affection – and the trend goes back centuries
Arnaud Chastaingt, Chanel’s Watchmaking Creation Studio director, dropped the Couture O’Clock collection, while the J12 X-Ray Pink Edition timepiece features 93 pink sapphires totalling 8.28 carats
There have been lots of updates in the watch world beyond Watches and Wonders 2024 this spring, from celebs sporting new releases to charity watch auction Only Watch’s return …
Chanel’s cruise 2024-25 show in Marseille reflected the seaside vibes of the French Mediterranean city – take a look at the highlights of its customer-friendly collection
Loewe, Gucci, Fendi, Saint Laurent and a slew of other brands are adding overalls, cargo pants and chore coats to their collections, while Emily Ratajkowski, Sofia Richie and Hailey Bieber rock the workwear trend
From silk pyjamas to the ‘Big Boy’ tank, the Star Trek actor has been dazzling us with some truly chaotic looks … that he terms ‘jiggy’ fashion
The French family perfumery’s mission includes attention to detail, quality and sustainable practises – and Anne-Lise has taken up the mantle from her dad, namesake founder Henry Cremona
One of the top footballers in the world and among the sport’s biggest earners has ample resources to fuel his passion for luxury timepieces
The Cartier ambassador and Wonka star attended his film’s London premiere with a custom necklace that looked just like confectionery
Louis Vuitton is returning to Times Square, three years after the French luxury brand shut its store, a sign of a brighter outlook for Hong Kong’s luxury retail market.
Stars who’ve rocked method looks include Sydney Sweeney for Madame Web, Angelina Jolie for Maleficent, Jenna Ortega for Wednesday – and who could forget Margot Robbie setting off the Barbiecore trend?
