Aristo Sham Ching-tao, the first pianist from Hong Kong to win the gold medal in the Van Cliburn Piano Competition, has expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support he received from the city following his victory in one of the world’s toughest and most prestigious music competitions. Speaking from New York, Sham said: “I am…
Nidhi Nahata shares some tips and tricks to stay healthy and energetic credits-nidhinahatajustbe-instagram The world of wellness and conscious eating used to be simple earlier, but a powerful question arises: “Why is clean eating not trending?” As we have noticed how today’s generation is heavily inclined towards incorporating unhealthy or packaged foods, it’s not a…
Stroke and dementia as well as late-life depression are more common in people who have a biomarker of aging called short leukocyte telomere length, according to a study published on June 11, 2025, online in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The good news is that this relationship was not found…
Summary In an almost unanimous vote, France’s senate has passed a new bill targeting “ultra” fast fashion companies in aim of reducing the environmental impact of the textile industry. In addition to potentially banning advertising from culprits, new sustainability criteria and pricing regulations may also be enacted in the country, setting a new precedent for…
Chery Automobile, China’s second-largest automobile maker by volume, is aiming to complete its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in the third quarter of this year, said its chairman. The company, based in Wuhu city in eastern China’s Anhui province, has filed its intention to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange and use…
Garment factories in the US have been staffed by immigrants for generations, she says: southern and eastern European immigrants in the early twentieth century, Latin American and Asian immigrants in the twenty-first. “Unlike fashion design, garment production jobs are not glamorous positions to which many Americans aspire, but those jobs have long been rungs on…
Feeling a little playful? Then go for Bandhani (tie-dye from Gujarat and Rajasthan) or Leheriya (wave-patterned dyeing technique). These sarees are bold, vibrant, and full of cultural zest. Why you need it: They’re basically joy wrapped in a saree. Great for festivals like Navratri or Holi, beach weddings, or just when you need a pop…
Hong Kong’s police chief has pledged vigilance against lingering threats of external interference, home-grown terrorism and “soft resistance”, five years after the Beijing-imposed national security law was promulgated. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said that while Hong Kong had returned to a state of stability in recent years, “undercurrents” remained that required the force…
Specialty store Outline, situated on Brooklyn’s desirable shopping destination Atlantic Avenue, has built a passionate following off of its highly curated mix of elite and emerging designers. The Row sits in company with Colleen Allen. Dries Van Noten hangs (on perfectly-spaced wooden hangers) with Cecilie Bahnsen. They’re old school about it, too; the in-store experience…
In celebration of his 18th year anniversary in the fashion industry, Lorain and international clothing designer Jevon Terance is back with his Bridge the Gap series. And this time, Terance was there to tell an old tale with a new twist. On June 8, Terance used his 2025 spring/summer collection with Bridge the Gap II…