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9 September, 2024
Beijing-based Laopu Gold’s shares have surged in Hong Kong this year. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Stocks

Laopu Gold outshines Chow Tai Fook as China’s top jeweller with 437% stock surge

The Beijing-based ‘old shop’ jeweller’s unique luxury strategy draws comparisons with Cartier and Tiffany.

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Celebrity style

How to Style like Gemma Chan: pull off the star’s winter-ready look

Beauty

Unlock the magic of fermented skincare, from kombucha to ginseng

High Jewellery

Why geometric jewellery has always been timeless, as Chaumet and Chopard show

Luxury jewellery brands are incorporating hexagons, cubes and sleek lines in their contemporary collections.

Bella Hadid stars in Chopard’s campaign for the Ice Cube collection. Photo: Chopard
China

European luxury stocks find gold to end the year on China, US optimism

Shares of European luxury goods companies rebound after a bad year, as investors hope stimulus measures will spur consumption.

Celebrity style

Louboutin or Manolo fatigue? Independent shoe designers are having a moment

Katy Perry and Kylie Jenner are fans of Mach & Mach, Beyoncé wore Paris Texas over-the-knee boots on her Cowboy Carter album cover, and Bella Hadid favours Dear Frances mesh ballerina flats.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Cartier brings Christmas to its revamped Hong Kong boutique

Parisian jewellery maison Cartier has unveiled a revamped boutique in Causeway Bay incorporating elements that recall Hong Kong’s classic scenes and nature – and it’s giving festive fun for Christmas.

The exquisitely refurbished Boutique Cartier Lee Garden Five in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
High Jewellery

Zodiac jewellery is enjoying a resurgence – Rihanna and Hailey Bieber love it

The cosmos is stamping its identify on jewellery, bringing individuality and a singular style to the wearer that’s beyond mere aesthetics.

Old Hong Kong

When a Dior-clad socialite killed her lover, horrifying Hong Kong

Maria Coady was photographed with Chris Patten and rubbed shoulders with the Brunei royal family – before being jailed by a Hong Kong court.

Fragrances

Let there be light: 4 scented candles to give any room a lift this winter

The natural smells of these candles evoke feelings of tranquillity and recall places of beauty, including Milan and Scotland.

Scented candles from Loewe, La DoubleJ, Diptyque and Aotrom (pictured) bring soft light and the smell of Italian flowers, a Scottish highland or a pine forest. Photos: Handout
Fashion

Meet Matthieu Blazy, the low-key designer who just took over Chanel

The young Belgian designer has worked with the crème de la crème of fashion and created iconic pieces like the Maison Margiela crystal mask Kanye West wore on his 2013-14 Yeezus Tour.

Matthieu Blazy walks the runway following Bottega Veneta’s spring/summer 2023 show at Milan Fashion Week in September 2022. Photo: Getty Images
Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: level up your man’s accessories game

With a jacket from Italian tailor Rubinacci, Purdey trousers and a Montblanc pen, any man will look and feel like a million dollars.

High Jewellery

How jewellery brands are helping to preserve traditional crafts

In a rapidly evolving industry, luxury brands are investing in education to safeguard the artisanal skills that transform design visions into exquisite jewellery.

Retailing

Over half of mainland Chinese luxury consumers plan to increase spending: report

Report says 56 per cent of mainland Chinese luxury consumers plan to increase their purchases from domestic brands.

Women danced outside a Prada store in Beijing. Photo: Getty Images
Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: present ideas for the kids, from the formal to the fun

Lane Crawford Baz & Friends, Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch, King Fook and Scotch & Soda all have appealing ideas for stylish gifts and cute stocking fillers.

Christmas 2024 gift guide: formal dress and more fun presents for the kids from Ralph Lauren and more. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Meet Sara Netanyahu, the controversial, luxe-living wife of Israel’s PM

Sara Netanyahu – a former air hostess who’s been accused of living large on the taxpayer’s dime – has been found guilty of misappropriating state funds and abusing her employees.

Fashion

Christmas 2024 gift guide: elegant pieces from Cartier, Gucci and Hermès

Chloé and Tod’s apparel as well as an Assouline book for the coffee table round out a wish list of premium present ideas for your loved ones.

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Fashion

Haider Ackermann’s second renaissance: his journey to Tom Ford and Canada Goose

Known for his artistic vision and cross-cultural references, the designer is experiencing a resurgence as he brings his signature aesthetic to brands seeking fresh direction.

Colombian-born French fashion designer Haider Ackermann is enjoying a comeback. Photo: Handout
Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: glam up for the party season in red and gold

Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Celine Beauté and Schiaparelli are offering up glitzy accessories too.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Boghossian’s latest high jewellery release is a journey through time

Boghossian’s latest high jewellery takes inspiration from royal residences around the world, such as Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Beijing’s Qianlong Palace and Jaipur’s City Palace.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Noble Panacea’s 7-day Discovery Rituals promise to transform the skin

The Absolute Discovery Ritual is for mature skin, while the Brilliant Discovery Ritual is for younger skin; there is also the Kelly Rutherford-inspired Red Limited-Edition Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil.

Noble Panacea’s Brilliant Discovery Ritual set. Photo: Handout
Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: give your friends presents with a playful pop of colour

Festively coloured poppy styles to impress even the pickiest on your present list, from Golden Goose jewellery to a Stanley tumbler.

Christmas 2024 gift guide: colourful ideas from the La DoubleJ Homeware collection, as well as from Chanel, Gucci, Manolo Blahnik and Aquazzura
Christmas

Christmas 2024 gift guide: glam and glitter for the fashionista in your life

Other pieces to look out for include party-ready pieces from Erdem and Clio Peppiatt.

Hong Kong

PostMag Christmas gift guide: 9 ideas for the foodie in your life

From dumpling-shaped salt and pepper shakers to egg tart scented candles or a gourmet Christmas ham, snap these up for your reservation-making, dinner-party-throwing friend.

Style Edit

Style shoot: Embrace the animal inside with Cartier’s high jewellery pieces

Inspired by the maison’s iconic animal motifs, these pieces exude confidence and style, making them the perfect way to finish the year on a high

Vivienne Westwood: outfit. Cartier: ring, earring. Photography: Mike Ruiz
Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex’s equestrian connection with CHI Geneva

Witness the world’s best show jumpers compete at CHI Geneva, a tradition since 1926, with Rolex’s unwavering support.

Martin Fuchs riding Leone Jei in the Rolex Grand Prix 1.6m. Photo: Rolex
Fashion

Fashionable flannel – from Billie Eilish to Kate Moss’ Bottega Veneta runway

A look that never goes out of style, flannel in 2024 alone could fit everyone from the ‘cowgirl aesthetic’ crowd to the grunge-inspired devotees of indie sleaze.

Special Report - Jewellery

High jewellery for all occasions: how to balance your collection

A mix of both striking and subtle designs ensures there is a jewelled item suitable for any occasion, whether festive or formal.

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