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Shutter Island

The son of legendary Hong Kong photographer James Chung Manlurk reprints his father’s rare photos to give a glimpse into the city’s past

Seeing Double

The deeper you dive into the watch industry, the clearer it is that brands copy ideas all the time

Going Places

For his first collection as creative director of Kenzo, Felipe Oliveira Baptista reaches back to the brand’s nomadic roots while drafting new values for its future

Life on the Seashore

For Yasmin Hemmerle, much of the thrill of designing jewellery lies in telling a story

Get It Poppin'

True champagne aficionados know that the real stars are not the most famous houses, but the wine growers themselves

Enter the Matrix

Artist Liu Wei presents unsettling visions of our world, but says it’s up to us whether they come true

Women Empowered

Both Jia Group CEO Yenn Wong and co-founder of the Design Trust Joyce Tam are women at the forefront of their fields, lifting up others along the way

What, This Old Thing?

Zoe Abelson grew up surrounded by luxury timepieces but she didn’t start collecting until she discovered the auction block

Waste, Unmasked

The environmental cost of keeping a pandemic at bay

To Be Frank

To celebrate 150 years of Hennessy XO, Maison Hennessy commissioned architect Frank Gehry to design a special decanter. Gehry describes the inspiration behind his characteristically theatrical and otherworldly design

Music to Our Ears

Rolex hosts three “Perpetual Music” concerts to support musicians and singers during the pandemic

Leading the Pack

Fashion designer Yeung Chin describes his love of traditional craftsmanship and his bid for a seat in Legco

Heaven and Earth

Japanese artist Chiho Aoshima makes captivating drawings, sculptures and animations that mix earthly imagery with supernatural stories—as seen in her new show in Hong Kong

Jolt of Energy

The new LV Volt jewellery collection by Louis Vuitton is an energetic, edgy take on the brand’s iconic initials

A Moment in Time

Time is everything, and for chef Ricardo Chaneton of Mono and professional golfer Tiffany Chan, a minute is all it takes to shift gears and explore another side of their extraordinary lives

FULL CIRCLE

Chelsea Chau-Kuok will be the first to admit her mum is more stylish than she is, but she still has a look that’s all her own

The Pursuit of Happiness

Property tycoon Cecil Chao has gone to some mighty extreme lengths to ensure his family’s legacy. His daughter, Gigi, wants to make it about more than just money

Scott Stiles

The founder of the Fair Employment Foundation discusses the importance of enhancing and protecting the rights of domestic workers

Family Matters

How Dilys Young and her daughter, Pearl Li, are working together to take their bespoke jewellery brand to new heights

Green Queens

The sustainability sirens of EcoDrive team up with fashion platform Vestiaire Collective for a charity sale

More than Make-up

Make-up artist Natasha Moor, founder of the eponymous cosmetics brand, talks about being stocked at Sephora, her mission to empower women and her charitable initiative #DoMoor

All Fired Up

As physically demanding as restaurant work can be, it’s nothing compared to the training these three chefs endure outside the kitchen

Pride of Place

Kayla Wong and Elaine Chen-Fernandez describe how they’re using love and legacy to fight for a more equal and ethical world

Antiques Roadshow

Collectors in Asia are driving antique and period jewellery auction prices skywards

How to Open a Restaurant in a Pandemic

After protests, restrictions and a third wave of Covid-19, Hong Kong finally welcomes Hansik Goo from celebrated Korean chef Mingoo Kang

A Good Yarn

Artist Movana Chen has travelled the world in search of inspiration, but being stuck in Hong Kong has opened up a realm of new possibilities

Toy Story

Artists around the world are queuing up to work with Hongkonger SK Lam, who brings to life the fantasies of Kaws, Joan Cornellà and more as figurines, prints and even building-sized installations

Good Vibrations

Call it Dopamine Dressing. Consumers are using a universal language of sunny colours and Smiley faces to lift their spirits and send a message of optimism to others

Roll With It

Hong Kong’s female-driven roller skating group is going to knock you out

Taste the Rainbow

Need a little pick me up? A colourful timepiece might help brighten your outlook