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9 September, 2024
Timothée Chalamet wears Prada at the premiere of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown in Los Angeles. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

How to style like Timothée Chalamet, who wowed in Prada at this premiere

The Dune star showed off statement accessories and glossy leather to complete the red carpet look – you can do the same with Levi’s, Hermès, Bottega Veneta and Zegna.

Fashion

Leather is back, and not just for jackets – just look at Prada and Saint Laurent

Special Report - Jewellery

High jewellery collections find inspiration in whimsical childhood themes

Icons and Influencers

Q&A | Jeweller Pacharee marks 20 years of chic brand 3.1 Phillip Lim

Sophie Schuemers-Rogers, the Thai-born, Swiss-based jewellery designer, learned her trade from her father who traded stones for pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany.

Sophie Schuemers-Rogers at jeweller Pacharee collaborated with legendary fashion designer Phillip Lim just in time for the 20th anniversary of his brand 3.1 Phillip Lim. Photos: Handout
Special Report - Jewellery

Black is back for jewellery: Louis Vuitton and more turn to the dark side

Black is back, with luxury brands and independent designers alike embracing onyx, black enamel and diamonds for a bold, edgy aesthetic.

Special Report - Jewellery

High time: it takes savoir faire to make a true haute joaillerie watch

Haute joaillerie timepieces blend watchmaking prowess with fine jewellery artistry, setting such exemplars apart from more everyday gem-set pieces.

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Celebrity style

Why celebrities and brands alike have embraced the iconic camel coat

British brand Jaeger introduced coats made of camel hair in 1919, when wool was hard to come and today it is a wardrobe staple, which Max Mara creative director Ian Griffiths refreshes every season.

Angelina Jolie embodies chic in Brunello Cucinelli camel coat at the Torino Film Festival. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

How the qipao found favour as a film mood-setter and red-carpet favourite

The traditional Chinese dress, which had its heyday in the glamorous 20s and 30s, is now a symbol of Chinese style that has lit up films like In the Mood for Love – and red carpets aplenty

Timepieces

Why mixing metals is enjoying a comeback, from Cartier to Rolex and Bulgari

While not everyone is a fan of pairing different types of metals on their watches and jewellery, it allows the wearer to be more versatile in expression and attire.

XXIV

Timepieces for a sporty lifestyle, from Rolex, Omega and Richard Mille

Whether deep diving or in the boardroom, these tool watches are equally at home, with unique features and design elements suited to those with an active lifestyle.

When a watch is also a tool (from left): Omega Speedmaster First Omega in Space, Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT, Ming Bluefin. Photos: Handout
Timepieces

Why meteorite dials are taking off … from Rolex to Omega

There’s growing fascination with these naturally patterned dials that offer a touch of cosmic elegance and exclusivity … Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz is a fan too.

Meteorite dials during electroplating. Photo: Rolex
Timepieces

Mark Zuckerberg’s Hand Made 1 watch by Greubel Forsey just got a successor

Zuckerberg wore the Hand Made 1 in the video announcing Meta’s scrapping of its fact-checking; for Greubel Forsey, the Hand Made 2 is the next step in superior, innovative horology.

Louis Vuitton

Style shoot: 20 years on, Louis Vuitton gets back together with Murakami

LV logos and motifs on bags and other leather goods are once again given the Murakami treatment.

Fashion

Ankle socks or no-show socks? How stars and brands are experimenting

Miu Miu, Fendi and Simone Rocha have sheer socks and leg warmers, while Versace and Balenciaga have coloured tights recalling the 60s heyday of Twiggy and Mary Quant.

Ethereal sheer socks at Fendi’s spring/summer 2025 collection during Milan Fashion Week. Photo: AFP
Celebrity style

Customised jewellery: Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber drive the charms trend

Demand for customised jewellery pieces with personal significance to the wearer is stronger than ever.

A-listers like Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber have made customised jewellery more popular with their charms and friendship bracelets. Photo: Chantel Shafie
Celebrity style

5 of Keanu Reeves’ favourite timepieces, from Rolex to Carl F. Bucherer

The Matrix and John Wick star, and ‘internet boyfriend’, said to be worth US$380 million, made headlines last year when some of his stolen watches were recovered in Chile.

Melania Trump

Melania’s big hat: who designed Mrs Trump’s inauguration day outfit?

Melania’s wide-brimmed hat kept Joe Biden at a distance, while Donald joked ‘she almost blew away’ – the first lady’s style has also been likened to Jackie Kennedy’s in the past.

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Timepieces

5 Chinese New Year watches: exclusive Year of the Snake 2025 themed timepieces

Longines and IWC Schaffhausen have rolled out refined red liveries and subtle Year of the Snake badging for their more minimalist pieces.

Five luxury Lunar New Year timepieces – exclusive Year of the Snake 2025 watches from Longines, IWC Schaffhausen, Hublot, Vacheron Constantin and Richard Mille (pictured). Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: The new Chanel Coco Crush collection embodies freedom of spirit

Diamonds and rubies add new sparkle to Chanel’s playful designs in a collection inspired in part by brand founder Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s nickname.

Timepieces

Time-only watches took the spotlight at GPHG, the ‘Oscars of watchmaking’

The 2024 GPHG saw a surge in interest for these ‘purist’ watches, with brands like H. Moser & Cie, Parmigiani Fleurier and Chopard highlighting the trend for ‘quiet luxury’.

Fashion

Satoshi Kuwata is bridging cultures with his award-winning brand Setchu

With influences from Japan, Milan and Savile Row, the 2023 LVMH Prize winner is attracting international interest – as well as from fashion insiders like Dover Street Market’s Adrian Joffe.

Satoshi Kuwata is bridging cultures and redefining fashion with his award-winning brand Setchu. Photo: Stefano Galuzzi
High Jewellery

What does your birthstone mean? Show your personality with these gems

Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone up a notch with these luxury jewellery pieces.

Souveraine de Chaumet earrings, featuring Ceylon sapphires. Photo: Chaumet
Style Edit

Style Edit: 4 top museums add Anna Hu high jewellery to permanent collections

The contemporary jewellery artist mixes naturalism and exuberance in her otherworldly creations, which draw inspiration from traditional Chinese art and classical music.

Lunar New Year

9 Chinese New Year gifts: lucky luxury items

Other festively themed ideas include Birkenstock 1774 slides, Self-Portrait’s Acts Behind the Silver Screen collection, the Jellycat Cizi Snake, Lululemon bag and Lito earrings.

Architecture and design

Glamorous and luxurious, art deco style is back – with modern twists

Art deco is enjoying a comeback in decor and fashion 100 years after its introduction, embraced by celebrities such as Zendaya and Beyoncé.

igi Hadid wears a creation as part of the Chanel autumn/winter 2024-2025 ready-to-wear collection. Photo: AP
Timepieces

The art and jewellery designs redefining timepieces, from Cartier to Chanel

When telling time alone isn’t enough, these spectacular timepieces from luxury watchmakers are pushing the art of horology to the realms of the spectacular.

Dazzling designs (from left): Bulgari Serpenti Misteriosi Pallini, Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla and Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Secret Necklace. Photos: Handout
Special Report - Jewellery

Why the Paraiba tourmaline is jewellery’s rising star

Discovered in Brazil in the 80s, these stones are bringing new colour to high jewellery collections.

Celebrity style

How to Style like Emily in Paris star Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Paris Texas snakeskin boots are the ideal edgy accessory to balance the otherwise pinstriped look.

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