On the button: Chanel and Prada love to celebrate the oft-overlooked fastening, with Maison Desrues, God’s True Cashmere and Tangxindan among the names supplying extra-fancy versions

On the button: Chanel and Prada love to celebrate the oft-overlooked fastening, with Maison Desrues, God’s True Cashmere and Tangxindan among the names supplying extra-fancy versions

What’s in a button? We tend to give them little thought. At most, we are irritated when one is lost or comes loose, dangling from the front of a coat or shirt. But like many of the fashion fixtures we take for granted, this unsung hero has a storied past – and present. Though most…

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Meet Sonique Saturday, Taylor Swift’s ‘twin’ behind the Birkin dupes that boast fans like Amber Rose: before founding fashion brand Saturday House, she was a stylist to the stars

Meet Sonique Saturday, Taylor Swift’s ‘twin’ behind the Birkin dupes that boast fans like Amber Rose: before founding fashion brand Saturday House, she was a stylist to the stars

Saturday House founder Sonique Saturday welcomed the New Year by sharing a photo on Instagram of her and Taylor Swift embracing in matching sparkling dresses. The image was seemingly a throwback to a private New Year’s Eve party in Kansas City that took place a year previously. Sonique Saturday is the founder of the fashion…

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3 fashion-forward looks for Father’s Day: Pharrell Williams’ Miami-inspired beachwear for Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana’s classic Italian prints, and Simone Rocha’s rugby and roses

3 fashion-forward looks for Father’s Day: Pharrell Williams’ Miami-inspired beachwear for Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana’s classic Italian prints, and Simone Rocha’s rugby and roses

There’s something for every father – or indeed any man – with this pick of three new designer collections. So whether you want a sharp suit, gear for the beach or something more sporty, we’ve got you covered. 1. Simone Rocha Simone Rocha transforms the rugby shirt for her latest collection. Photo: Handout Irish designer…

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Seeing red: the humble tomato’s fascinating story, from organic gardens in France and Thailand to Michelin-starred restaurants the world over – and ketchup’s roots as a fish sauce from southern China

Seeing red: the humble tomato’s fascinating story, from organic gardens in France and Thailand to Michelin-starred restaurants the world over – and ketchup’s roots as a fish sauce from southern China

Every summer, chef Guillaume Galliot receives a special delivery from 10,000 kilometres away – organically grown tomatoes from his mother Myriam Deschamps’ garden in Tours, in France’s Loire Valley. He takes the juicy, sweet tomatoes and celebrates the fruit at Caprice, the three-Michelin-star French restaurant at the Four Seasons Hong Kong. “When we started nine…

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Meet the fashion designer Kylie Jenner just collaborated with, Dilara Findikoglu: she has dressed Bella Hadid, Charli XCX, Emma Corrin, Rosalía and Julia Fox – and most recently, Lady Gaga for Coachella

Meet the fashion designer Kylie Jenner just collaborated with, Dilara Findikoglu: she has dressed Bella Hadid, Charli XCX, Emma Corrin, Rosalía and Julia Fox – and most recently, Lady Gaga for Coachella

Kylie Jenner launched her clothing brand Khy in November 2023 and recently collaborated with Dilara Findikoglu’s namesake brand. Photo: @kyliejenner/Instagram The beauty mogul shared several snaps of herself in the hottest pieces from the collection, writing, “It has been a dream to partner with Dilara Findikoglu, a brand I’ve worn and admired for years. We…

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Maestro Tan Dun (third from left) brings emerging Hong Kong artists to the mainland and global stage. (From left) Candice Chung, Henry Ngan, Rachel Cheung, Elise Liu, and Apollo Wong.

Maestro Tan Dun champions Hong Kong’s unique art and cultural diversity on the mainland and abroad

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Tan Dun, the Oscar-winning composer, world-renowned musician, and conductor has empowered Hong Kong’s young talents by providing them with global platforms, nurturing artists who are both technically proficient and engaged in international artistic dialogues since his appointment as Hong Kong’s Ambassador for Cultural…

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Inside PM23, Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti’s new exhibition space in Rome, designed to nurture future creatives: its inaugural show pays tribute to Valentino’s signature colour – red

Inside PM23, Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti’s new exhibition space in Rome, designed to nurture future creatives: its inaugural show pays tribute to Valentino’s signature colour – red

Since its inception in 2016, the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti has quietly championed charitable causes, lending support to families in need, and backing special projects at Rome’s Bambino Gesù Hospital and Policlinico Gemelli. Now, this philanthropic endeavour is stepping into the spotlight with the grand opening of the foundation’s new cultural hub, marking…

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