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The Prada spring/summer 2027 show was a celebration of the skirt, “a Prada obsession”. Photo: AFP
Milan Fashion Week

Prada’s SS27 collection turns the humble skirt into a celebration of feminine freedom

From crystal-embellished hemlines to slashed satin and distressed leather, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons put the humble skirt centre stage.

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Style Edit: Chow Tai Fook’s Song collection draws on the Chinese drum

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Style Edit: Zegna brings an Alpine-inspired retail vision to Hong Kong

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Style Edit: 45R marks 20 years in Ginza with new 4-storey flagship store

The Japanese brand’s latest Tokyo address brings indigo-dyed denim and seasonal collections into a striking new space, with matcha and art on the top floor.

An inside look at the first floor of 45R’s new Ginza flagship. Photo: Handout
Architecture and design

On the boil: design-forward kettles to suit any kitchen

Designer household appliances such as kettles are a popular way to add some personality and colour to your home.

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Style Edit: Loro Piana’s baby cashmere and summer-to-autumn layers

Rare raw materials and exacting craftsmanship inform the maison’s approach to exceptional fibres and its fall/winter 2026-27 Back to School collection.

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Fashion

4 plush shearling accessories for autumn

From sandals to mittens, here are four shearling accessories worth investing in to keep you cosy through the cooler months.

A shearling tote from Chloé for the year’s cosiest months. Photo: Handout
Interiors

Inside the renaissance of modular furniture design

From Pierre Paulin’s Dune sofa to USM Modular Furniture’s iconic Haller system, modular pieces are becoming sleeker, smarter and more versatile than ever.

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Style Edit: Tudor expands the Ranger collection and brings back the Northflag

Tracing its roots to 1929, the Ranger welcomes a compact 36mm option and a new ‘Dune white’ dial, while the Northflag returns in a 40mm iteration.

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Style Edit: Furla’s fall/winter 2026 collection and new Macau boutique

Blending Italian elegance with rich seasonal hues, designs like the Ginevra, Tonie and Iride take centre stage at Furla’s store inside The Venetian Macao.

Italian fashion house Furla has opened a store in The Venetian Macao. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Louis Vuitton adds 8 pieces to its Le Damier collection

The Parisian maison expands its range of fine jewellery with a pendant, earrings and bracelets drawing on one of its most famous signatures.

Pieces from the newly expanded Le Damier de Louis Vuitton fine jewellery collection. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: New Cyrus timepieces at Masterpiece by King Fook

Crafted by Jean-François Mojon, the new models include a pale-blue iteration of the Klepcys Dice, the world’s first double independent chronograph.

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Style Edit: How Chanel jackets evolved through the ages

Reinterpreted across eras, the French maison’s signature jackets remain enduring staples designed for a life in motion.

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Tory Burch puts the joy back into dressing with vibrant NYFW show in Noguchi’s Sunken Garden

Celebrating the joy of getting dressed, the runway showcased rich textures and vivid colours, with Amanda Seyfried and Sandra Ng in attendance.

The striking set of the Tory Burch spring/summer 2027 show was a fitting choice for the equally striking and colourful clothes. Photo: Reuters
Fashion

Tommy Hilfiger on showing at The Plaza, New York energy and his preppy SS27 collection – interview

The legendary American designer reflects on living at The Plaza Hotel, shooting with Travis Kelce and Jisoo, and bringing ‘youthquake’ energy to NYFW.

Preppy and colourful wardrobe staples at Tommy Hilfiger spring/summer 2027. Photo: EPA
Fashion

Coach marks 85 years in party mode with festive NYFW show

Stuart Vevers delivered a party-ready runway of sequins, party hats and archival bags, with Elle Fanning and Troye Sivan in attendance.

Timepieces

8 timepieces from Post Malone’s holy grail watch collection

Many of the musician’s most prized timepieces, including a gem-set Patek Philippe Nautilus also owned by Drake and Kylie Jenner, are rarely seen in public.

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Style Edit: Inside Breguet’s tourbillon legacy

From Abraham-Louis Breguet’s 1801 patent to 2025’s Expérimentale 1, the tourbillon remains at the heart of the maison’s ongoing horological innovation.

Breguet’s flagship boutique in Hong Kong features dedicated exhibition zones showcasing limited editions and high jewellery timepieces. Photo: Handout
Luxury brands

Eastern aesthetics go global with Chinese brands like Songmont and Bosideng

From Paris flagships to viral social media debuts, Chinese creators are leveraging quiet luxury design, direct-to-consumer strategies, and rich cultural resonance to build international footprints.

Travel

‘Ultimate luxury’: why fashion houses are building branded residences

From Thailand to Turkey, labels like Etro and Karl Lagerfeld are wooing wealthy buyers looking to do more than just wear their brands.

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Style Edit: 45R brings yarn-dyed indigo to Fair Isle and Cowichan knits

The Tokyo atelier channels its passion for textiles into a collection inspired by classic knitwear designs from Scotland and Canada.

Japanese label 45R’s unique yarn-dyeing techniques preserve the natural bounce and fluid movement of its indigo garments. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s immersive watchmaking masterclass in Macau

The maison brings the craftsmanship of Le Brassus to AP House Macau, giving guests a rare opportunity to assemble its signature Calibre 4302 movement.

Watchmakers' coats prepared for masterclass participants at AP House Macau. Photo: Handout
Books and literature

Investing in rare books is trending – including among celebrities

Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg are among today’s collectors of rare books, as buyers seek meaningful, tangible literary treasures.

Timepieces

From Rolex to Tag Heuer, pastel watches are taking over

Major brands are adding models in playful tones to their range, with Hublot, Richard Mille, Dior, Gerald Charles and Norqain also following the trend.

Luxury brands

New fashion releases to take you from city streets to the great outdoors

Make room in your Berluti travel bag for Aigle by Setchu outerwear and CDLP underwear, plus Brunello Cucinelli sunglasses and a Carhartt WIP cap.

Aigle by Setchu’s polished technical pieces are designed to transition seamlessly between city life and the great outdoors. Photo: Handout
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Style shoot: Wanderlust courtesy of Louis Vuitton’s fall/winter 2026 collection

Nicolas Ghesquière transports us with sharp silhouettes and folkloric details in a stunning fashion story set in Paris.

Enlarged, futuristic-looking eyewear is one of the clearest expressions of Nicolas Ghesquière’s forward-thinking vision for Louis Vuitton womenswear. Outfit: Louis Vuitton. Photography: Marie Tomanova
Chanel

New in beauty: from Chanel’s expanded fragrance range to Louis Vuitton’s lip liners

111Skin launched an at-home treatment for your complexion, while Wicked star Michelle Yeoh sported a blonde bob at Schiaparelli’s Paris haute couture show.

Timepieces

4 top watch moments in August, from Drake’s Daytona to Sam Altman’s bespoke Vanguart

Watch Ho & Co founder Jackie Ho channels personal yum cha memories in a Selten collaboration, while Ryan Reynolds steps out with an F.P. Journe Automatique Lune.

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