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Divia Harilela

Contributing writer for Style by SCMP, specialising in fashion, beauty and lifestyle


One of Asia’s most experienced luxury brand professionals, Peter Cheung has worked for the likes of Sotheby’s, Dior Couture, Versace and Van Cleef & Arpels. He is also a permanent fixture on the local style scene.
How do you define style?

An expression of one’s personality, creative spirit and outlook on life that is distinctively original but always effortless.
What is the most memorable fashion event you have been to?

It’s hard to name just one but the Louis Vuitton menswear show held at Victoria Dockside in 2023. It marked a fashion and luxury recovery from Covid, and Pharrell attending was a huge statement of support for Hong Kong and Asia.
Who are your top local style icons?

Anita Mui. She was the iconic pop star idol and a fearless chameleon who could carry any look just perfectly. She was the first and only Asian artist to wear John Galliano haute couture looks to perform on stage. Leah Dou also has the potential to be a future style icon and of course has great genes from her mum, Faye Wong. Her look is so now but I can see it being iconic in the future as it’s clean, uncomplicated, fluid and pure.
Why is Hong Kong still an important style capital?

Hong Kong has an unparalleled history of style and sophistication that is uniquely East meets West that no other place can speak to. The sense of design and style is so sharp that it is natural for Hong Kong fashion fans to be ahead of trends. There is such a sense of variety in the way people dress and locals are not afraid to try new things or dare to express themselves in style and fashion.


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In their words: Peter Cheung on why Hong Kong fashion fans are ahead of trends

Peter Cheung with Donatella Versace in 2017. Photo: Handout

Peter Cheung with Michelle Yeoh and Josephine Siao Fong-fong in 2011. Photo: Handout

Peter Cheung with Michelle Yeoh at a Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong party in October 2023. Photo: Getty Images

Anita Mui Yim-fong in 1992. Photo: SCMP Archives

Pharrell Williams, men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton, at the brand’s pre-fall 2024 show in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Fashion month hair and make-up looks: from Chanel’s chrome glitter to Gucci’s Y2K revival

Chanel (left) and Simone Rocha wowed with their hair and make-up looks at the fall/winter 2026 fashion week shows. Photos: EPA, Handout

Prada’s runway saw models like Liu Wen with softly smeared liner and bare skin that embraced undone elegance. Photo: Handout

Bella Hadid sporting the “tired girl” look at Prada, complete with smudged charcoal eyes. Photo: Handout

Dramatic, smoked-out liner adds to the noughties drama at Gucci. Photo: Handout

Channelling Y2K party girl vibes at Gucci. Photo: Handout

Sleek centre-parted hair pulled into a low ponytail harks back to the 1990s at Fendi. Photo: Handout

A model at Fendi wears a low-effort nape ’do that nods to 90s minimalism. Photo: Handout

Dramatic electric-blue winged shadow brings a graphic edge to the Balenciaga runway. Photo: Handout

A model at Balenciaga wears a bold cobalt wing sweeping towards the brow. Photo: Handout

Artfully rumpled waves and gleaming boho hair trinkets at Chloé. Photo: Handout

Silver eyeshadow complements glitter-slicked hair at Chanel. Photo: EPA

The classic matte red lip is the star of the show at Celine. Photo: MeetEurope/Handout via Xinhua

A sleek, slicked-back bun at Schiaparelli. Photo: Handout

Softly smudged black kohl, artfully applied at Dior. Photo: Handout

A model at Simone Rocha sports rows of faux silver eyebrow piercings that give her otherwise soft look a razor-sharp edge. Photo: Handout

In their words: Tania Mohan on the rise of Asian luxury brands in Hong Kong

Tania Mohan, founder of Tabla, celebrated the Hong Kong luxury brand’s 25th anniversary in 2024. Photo: courtesy of Tania Mohan

Shanghai Tang launched in 1994, with a flagship Central location in Pedder Building. Photo: SCMP Archives

The Tabla boutique in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Red Dog Studio

Tania Mohan feels that there’s a growing appreciation of Asian luxury fashion. Photo: SCMP Archives

G.O.D. Double Happiness Mahjong Box. Photo: SCMP Archives

Meet Marcelo Wang, who’s teaching Rihanna and more stars how to say phrases in Mandarin

Chinese influencer Marcelo Wang with Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty event. Photo: @marcelowang0527/Instagram

Marcelo Wang graduating with his master’s in 2022. Photo: @marcelowang0527/Instagram

Marcelo Wang in one of his videos teaching popular slang words in Mandarin, in January. Photo: @marcelowang0527/Instagram

Marcelo Wang at the GCDS spring/summer 2026 show. Photo: @marcelowang0527/Instagram

Flashback: style consultant Declan Chan on his favourite outfits

Declan Chan does suiting and street style equally well. Photos: Getty Images, Handout

Declan Chan in Bobby Abley. Photo: Getty Images

Declan Chan in Craig Green. Photo: Getty Images

Declan Chan in Calvin Klein. Photo: Getty Images

Declan Chan in Valentino. Photo: Handout

Declan Chan in Louis Vuitton. Photo: Handout

In their words: Jennifer Woo reveals why Hong Kong is still a centre of style

Jennifer Woo, who has been chairman and CEO of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group for the past 20 years, advocates nurturing an ecosystem of design talent in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Jennifer with the late Alber Elbaz, creative director of Lanvin from 2001-2015, at the Lane Crawford IFC launch. Photo: Handout

Bessie Pao-Woo and Peter Woo with daughter Jennifer, and Bonnie Brooks, president of The Lane Crawford Joyce Group, in 2004. Photo: SCMP Archives 

Labubu creator Lung Ka-sing. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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The luxury brand veteran, who rates Anita Mui as his top style icon, shares his insights on the city’s unique East-meets-West fashion vibe


The luxury brand veteran, who rates Anita Mui as his top style icon, shares his insights on the city’s unique East-meets-West fashion vibe.


In their words: Peter Cheung on why Hong Kong fashion fans are ahead of trends

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The luxury brand veteran, who rates Anita Mui as his top style icon, shares his insights on the city’s unique East-meets-West fashion vibe

The luxury brand veteran, who rates Anita Mui as his top style icon, shares his insights on the city’s unique East-meets-West fashion vibe