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Vintage steamer trunks embodying heritage and craftsmanship at Bentleys London. Photo: Handout

How to add nostalgic charm to your home with a leather trunk

Leather steamer trunks from the likes of Goyard, Au Départ, Moynat, Asprey and Finnigans bring to mind the golden age of travel, as well as those from Hermès and original trunk maker Louis Vuitton.

Style Edit: Jewellery designer Cindy Chao celebrates her first retrospective

Style Edit: Omega unwraps four timepieces for the festive season

Style shoot: Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest high jewellery collection

Stevenson’s swashbuckling tale of buccaneers and buried treasure has excited young imaginations for more than a century, and now has provoked this dazzling tribute in gems and gold.

Van Cleef & Arpels: necklace, ring; Ferragamo: coat, dress. Photo: Olivia Tsang

Style Edit: King Fook Jewellery celebrates 75 years with a HK$1.8m lucky draw

The exhibition showcased the brand’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship through traditional and contemporary designs embodying the spirit of good fortune.

Richemont’s new CEO Nicolas Bos on his 25 years at Van Cleef & Arpels

He closed out his 25 years at Van Cleef & Arpels with a last high jewellery collection, an homage to Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island

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How colourful Y2K beaded jewellery is making a sophisticated comeback

Taylor Swift brought back the friendship bracelet, which millennials will remember from the playground – now, designers are creating luxe versions of the playful, nostalgic baubles.

Harwell Godfrey beaded necklace with pendant. Photo: Handout

Style Edit: Chopard’s sustainably sourced Ice Cube high jewellery collection

Hadid was shot by British fashion photographer Charlotte Wales wearing the Bauhaus-inspired collection – its choker, bracelet and rings all featuring cubes of gold and diamond.

Style Edit: Noble Panacea goes red in this new Kelly Rutherford collaboration

Céline Talabaza, CEO of Noble Panacea, believes that Rutherford, the skincare brand’s tastemaker in residence, brings the taste, diligence and inner strength that have inspired the limited edition packaging.

Style Edit: Louis Vuitton’s cruise 2025 show at Gaudí’s Park Güell in Barcelona

Juxtaposing Ghesquière’s sharp tailoring against Gaudí‘s whimsical architecture, the collection showcased vibrant colours, bold silhouettes, and nods to 80s party aesthetics and cowboy chic.

Juxtaposing Nicolas Ghesquière’s sharp tailoring against the whimsical architecture of Antoni Gaudí‘s Park Güell in Barcelona, Louis Vuitton’s cruise 2025 collection showcased vibrant colours, bold silhouettes, and nods to 80s party aesthetics and cowboy chic. Photos: Handout

Pink watches continue to blossom in the wake of Barbiecore

Ryan Gosling rocked a pink Tag Heuer Carrera Date, Idris Elba and Stormzy got with the trend too, and Tudor and Carl F. Bucherer were 2 more brands to join the pink parade

Pink watches aplenty as Barbiecore keeps rolling with models from all the big watch players. Photos: Handout

Style shoot: The Tiffany Céleste collection’s archival inspiration

Tiffany & Co.’s current chief artistic officer for jewellery and high jewellery is Nathalie Verdeille who burrowed into the brand’s archives to revisit classic pieces.

Man caves: the members’ club you’ll never be turned away from

Miami-based interior designer Alfredo Paredes; Guillaume Coutheillas, founder of design firm FrenchCalifornia; and Benjamin Paulin of Paulin Paulin Paulin discuss trends in the trendiest of rooms

Rounding off your look: hoop earrings an enduring classic

Dating back to ancient times, this most classic of all jewellery designs continues to be part of collections today, including pieces by the likes of Cartier, Bottega Veneta and Messika

Hoop earrings’ enduring appeal draws the likes of Khloé Kardashian and Rihanna (pictured) today, while Jennifer Lopez has been a fan for decades. Photo: Getty Images

Explainer | What are the different make-up brushes – and how do you pick the best one?

Mastering make-up begins with the right tools – read on for the essential brushes you need in your arsenal, along with expert tips on technique and brush care for long-lasting performance

Charlotte Tilbury is among the luxury beauty brands offering quality make-up brushes. Photos: Handout

How sweet, food-inspired Y2K fragrances are making a comeback

Verging on cloying in the Y2K days, gourmand fragrances are back with greater sophistication, from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Divine to Byredo’s Rouge Chaotique

What are the best gentle alternatives to retinol? From bakuchiol to rosehip oil

Bakuchiol, rosehip oil, azelaic acid and niacinamide all offer at least some of the benefits of retinol without the redness and flaking that some users suffer from

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How to Style like K-pop sensation Jeon Somi, mixing denim with prints

The ‘Birthday’ singer rocked up to a film premiere in Seoul dressed in luxe streetwear – cop the laid-back yet put-together look with these high-quality staples.

K-pop star Jeon Somi attends Korean film Wonderland’s premiere in Seoul, South Korea, in May, wearing luxe streetwear. Photo: Getty Images

4 ballet flats to channel your inner dancer, from Jimmy Choo to McQueen

Fashion ‘It’ girls such as Zoë Kravitz and Gigi Hadid are just 2 celebrities who love the comfy ballet flat – incorporate the footwear style into your own wardrobe with the help of these brands

How Chow Tai Fook is reviving ancient Chinese culture for the 21st century

The Guangzhou-founded, Hong Kong-based jewellery brand is honouring the traditions and craftsmanship of Chinese culture, while infusing them with design sensibilities resonating with modern consumers.

Cocktail hour again? Why showy rings with massive rocks are back

The Jewellery Editor’s Ase Anderson and jewellers Kia Schwaninger, Sydney-based Alina Barlow of Alinka and Melbourne-based Cushla Whiting all weigh in on the trend

Boss it like Carey with cocktail rings – channel the style and presence of Mulligan in The Great Gatsby. Photo: Alamy

Style Edit: Hermès latest homeware collection embraces its equestrian legacy

Studio Hermès referenced modernist traditions with its Diapason d’Hermès chair, while other items draw from the brand’s heritage, using earthy materials and equestrian references.

Hermès embraces its equestrian legacy once more with its homeware collection for Milan Design Week 2024. Photos: Handout

Style Edit: Henry Jacques’ Les Classiques collection is inspired by autumn

The 50 fragrances come in carafes with dabber tops, and in 15ml and 30ml sizes – and there’s the Clic-Clac case for the solid versions of the perfumes.

Style Edit: Richard Mille’s McLaren W1 is another masterpiece in excellence

This is Richard Mille’s fourth partnership with the British luxury car maker, which just launched the W1 – it builds on the legacy of McLaren’s F1 and P1 models.

Q&A | How fashion brand By Walid came to be, according to designer Walid al Damirji

Chinese jackets made with silks and repurposed linings are a staple of the designer, who is based in London – but he finds it a ‘sad town’, with the best talent heading to Milan and Paris

British-Iraqi designer Walid al Damirji, founder of By Walid, on how he started his brand at Paris Fashion Week in 2011 with a single jacket and how London is a “sad town”. Photos: Handout

Style Edit: Messika dazzles with high jewellery inspired by haute couture

At Paris Fashion Week, the maison showed how it is redefining and pushing the boundaries of high jewellery and haute couture with its daring visions.

K-pop star Miyeon at Messika’s 2024 high jewellery show, part of Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Getty Images

Style Edit: Chanel’s 2024-25 cruise collection evokes carefree Marseille days

Classic Chanel tweed elevates seaside looks, while playful hues, intricate embroidery and a touch of menswear inspo come together in a versatile holiday wardrobe for adventurous travellers.

Meet the co-founder and CEO of Jay-Z-backed Wristcheck, Austen Chu

Comedian Kevin Hart also used the marketplace to find the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Grande Sonnerie he recently wore on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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