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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?
- Benoît Repellin and Louisa Chan of Phillips in Hong Kong reported a 20 per cent rise in takings, while Poly Auction and China Guardian also reported healthy results from the spring auctions
- Bonhams’ and Christie’s have sales in May, both featuring important pieces from Cartier including a rare India Tutti Frutti Necklace, and Love and Panthère rarities
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?
Prince William kicked off the craze for velvet slippers – these are the fashion brands with styles in suitably august colours and regal trim that appeal to Hollywood stars and royalty alike
If pink is your poison, Tudor’s much in demand Black Bay collection has a chronograph to pleasure your senses
Working with fashion designer Yiqing Yin, the watchmaker has produced the Égérie: The Pleats of Time and Égérie Moon Phase models
Highlights include the Spring Butterfly ring and Summer choker, while the Winter tiara sparkles with stones that hang like icicles
Winnie Harlow may be famous for her work with fashion brands like Marc Jacobs and Victoria’s Secret, but her boyfriend is a star in the world of basketball: here’s what to know about Kyle Kuzma
Many female athletes are not paid equally as their male counterparts – except in tennis, which is why this list is topped by players like Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams … but who else made it?
From Chanel’s 123 tributes to the legendary No 5 to Tiffany & Co.’s pendants inspired by flower vases in Portofino – pay homage to the world of fine fragrances with suitably glittering and elegant pieces
Richard Mille’s partnership with Ferrari has resulted in the RM UP-01 Ferrari – a triumph of technical prowess and the watch brand’s thinnest timepiece to date, at just 1.75mm thick
She’s the founder of The Venture Management, working with Thai entertainment stars Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree and Mile Phakphum Romsaithong
