The French embassy in Cambodia has said that it has been in contact with the father of a Hong Kong-based influencer who posted on social media that he had been kidnapped and his family and lawyers could not contact him. The embassy’s comments on Friday came a day after influencer Stephanie Cheng sought public attention…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and having it the wrong way can set a negative tone for everything that will follow. Skipping it, overeating it or even making the wrong breakfast choices can cause energy crashes, poor concentration, and even mood swings.Opting for a balanced breakfast, rich in protein, fiber, and…
Five months after WHP Global wrapped up its acquisition of Vera Wang, the namesake designer is reminding consumers of her top-tier bridal heritage. Vera Wang Haute’s latest bridal collection debuts globally Monday, offering gowns that retail between $12,000 and $30,000. With more than two dozen licenses in a multitude of categories far beyond fashion, the…
Like many children, Emilia Li loves arts and crafts and hanging out at the beach. But what makes the Hong Kong eight-year-old stand out from the crowd is Shek O Beach Club, a tie-dye fashion brand she founded with the help of her mother, Jillian Xin. “I called it Shek O Beach Club because Shek…
What’s tiny, furry, and always in demand? Hint: it’s not a puppy! Recently, the internet has become obsessed with Labubus–adorable little collectible keychains. The toothy little monsters come in a variety of colors and styles, and all of them sell out in seconds. Social media users everywhere have been posting with the keychains, posting with…
Ahead of the Hong Kong football team’s first match at the newly minted 50,000-seat main stadium in Kai Tak Sports Park against India in an AFC Asian Cup qualifier on June 10, some fans are gearing up to support the home squad with rapturous cheering. One such fan is loudspeaker-wielding Chester Cheung, who for years…
The US consulate in Hong Kong has stepped up screening of students’ social media accounts when processing their visa applications by checking their activities on other platforms apart from Facebook and Instagram, according to an education consultancy. Litz USA Student Service, a Hong Kong-based education consultancy specialising in US education since 1989, said on its…
Olympic hero Simone Biles showed she was enjoying her visit to Hong Kong, as she uploaded pictures of herself in the city on her Instagram page. The seven-time Olympic gold medallist was in the city to take part in a UBS Asian Investment Conference, where she addressed 600 young athletes as well as fans from…
The enormous impact of brand ambassadors — whether they are influencers, celebrities or athletes — on culture and the fashion industry was a hot topic Wednesday morning at a panel discussion in New York. Called “Brand Ambassador Marketing 2025: How Celebrities & Influencers Shape Brand Perception & Impact,” the panel featured Chris Gay, president of…
A popular fashion guru has been fiercely slammed online over claims that she purchases clothing items for cheap overseas and then sells them with a huge markup to her loyal fans. The fashion brand PARKE has seemed to take over TikTok and Instagram in recent months, with Gen Z fighting to get their hands on its…