Beauty & Fashion
There Are Still Protesters Outside Dolce & Gabbana's Hong Kong Boutique
Earlier this month, security staff at Dolce & Gabbana's Hong Kong boutique reportedly barred Hong Kong natives from taking photos of the store — while not enforcing similar rules on tourists or (wealthy) mainland Chinese residents. Protests ensued...
Beyonce designs t-shirt for Obama campaign
First, she danced up a storm last year in a music video for first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. Now, the “Best Thing I Never Had” singer is selling clothes she designed to raise money for President Obama’s re-election campaign.
Dolce & Gabbana Photo Ban Sparks Protest in Hong Kong
People in Hong Kong went to the streets on Sunday, but unlike previous mass rallies in the city, this one wasn’t about politics or democracy. The cause: The right to take photos in front of luxury retailer Dolce & Gabbana.
HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2012
The global jewellery industry is in the final stages of preparation for a major trade event, HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2012. Meeting the high expectations of the industry for 29 years now, the fair’s 2012 edition is significant ...
Paris-based fashion retailer Rue Madame unveils third store in Hong Kong
Paris-based fashion retailer Rue Madame on January 3 announced the opening of its third store in Hong Kong to capture growing opportunities in the city's fast-growing fashion market.
Window Shop the Risque Christmas Collection of Hong Kong's Fashion Superstore, From Alexander McQueen to the Row
There’s no need to go all angelic and shrink from big, bold style as we head into the Christmas party season — at least not if you live in Hong Kong. This winter, Hong Kong’s most stylish luxury retail store, Joyce (sort of to Hong Kong what Barne...
Lagerfeld defends luxury in time of economic crisis
Fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld on Tuesday came to the defence of luxury in a time of economic crisis, criticising ratings agencies and rejecting a climate of "general gloominess".
Hong Kong canto-pop queen Joey Yung is the new face of Bossini's latest Toy Story collection
Sure, we all have some Toy Story collectible somewhere in our homes, but the time couldn't be riper for the launch of Bossini's brand-new Toy Story collection. After all, Asia's only Toy Story Land opened its doors at Hong Kong Disneyland last Fri...
Brazil mulls ban on lingerie-clad Gisele Bunchen ad
Brazil's Ministry for Women called Wednesday for the suspension of a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen, saying it reinforces the stereotype of women as sex objects.
Botched Breast Implant Surgery Leaves Mom with 'Uniboob'
A Los Angeles woman is speaking out about a botched plastic surgery that left her with symmastia, or a “uniboob.”
Michelle Obama dazzles in New York, wearing diamond bangles by H-Town's Katie Decker ($42K cuffs)
That was no ordinary bling on the wrist of First Lady Michelle Obama at the DNC fundraiser in New York Tuesday night. Those fancy diamond cuffs were the creation of 23-year-old Katie Decker, whose namesake jewelry line has been making a serious sp...
Massimo Bonini's first worldwide concept store opens in Hong Kong
Massimo Bonini, a renowned Italian showroom for Italian brand name shoes and accessories, today (September 12) announced the recent unveiling in Hong Kong of its first worldwide concept store. Situated in the Lee Gardens, Causeway Bay, the Hong Ko...
Sotheby's Hong Kong to hold important watches sale in October
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Important Watches Autumn Sale 2011 will take place on 6 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Following the consecutive record-breaking sales in the past three seasons, the upcoming sale promises even great...
Florida lawmaker hands out belts under saggy pants ban
A Florida lawmaker is welcoming students back to school by handing out 200 leather belts to help them comply with a new state law that bans saggy pants on campuses.
Abercrombie to pay 'Jersey Shore' cast to stop wearing its clothes
Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch said it would offer "substantial payment" to MTV's The Jersey Shore's cast members to stop wearing the brand on air.
Men, You May Judge Your Peers
The Mr. Hong Kong pageant, an annual televised male beauty contest broadcast by local network TVB, is opening itself to be scrutinized by the sex that it’s showcasing: Men, for the first time in the pageant’s history, will be allowed to attend and...
Hong Kong fashion focuses on the next big things
Innovation seems to be the catchphrase being bandied about at this year's Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring /Summer - and it's a word that covers both the styles being shown by Asia's hottest young designers and the materials they are putting to u...
HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week opens
More than 1,700 exhibitors are taking part in the HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer and the concurrent HKTDC Summer Sourcing Show for Gifts, Houseware & Toys, which opened July 4 and continue until July 7 at the Hong Kong Convention a...
Boston Mayor Asks Nike To Remove Controversial T-Shirt Window Display
Mayor Tom Menino doesn’t like Niketown’s new window display at its Newbury Street store and he wants it taken down.
Now we've really seen it ALL: Lady Gaga leaves nothing to the imagination as she hits the dancefloor in a sheer body suit
After accidentally exposing her nipples as she arrived at the CFDA Fashion Awards, Lady Gaga decided she may as well go the whole hog at the after-party.The flamboyant singer ended up removing her custom-made Mugler gown to just the sheer bodysuit...