HONG KONG The tree is trimmed, the champagne is on ice, and the final twinkle of ribbon is waiting to be tied. All that's left is to do your Christmas gift shopping. Whether you’re shopping for the beauty devotee, the interiors obsessive or the impossible-to-please on your list , this curated guide is dedicated to gifts of exquisite artistry, sensory indulgence, and heirloom quality  – each one ready to slip beneath the tree and prompt that satisfying gasp of delight. All ima

HONG KONG This holiday season, Pandora offers more than jewellery — it offers memory, sentiment, and stories you can wear. From starlit moons to heart-cut bows, each piece in the 2025 Christmas Collection is a miniature celebration of connection and joy. We’ve selected the must-have festive essentials  that embody the spirit of giving, reflection, and self-indulgence. 1. Butterfly Sterling Silver Ring with Cornflower Blue — HKD 549 There is something quietly poetic about a bu

HONG KONG This season, gifting drifts towards something more nuanced than sheer luxury; it’s about intention, artistry, and an instinctive grasp of style. Gosia Orlowska ’s pieces belong to that rare category of things that feel quietly personal — wearable art that slips effortlessly into the everyday while still carrying the weight of craft and consideration. For the giver who leans toward gifts that feel truly chosen , not simply purchased, this is the collection that invit

HONG KONG Prologue’s menswear is quietly assertive — pieces that feel modern, intelligent, and entirely wearable. Crafted with care, rooted in heritage, yet designed for contemporary life, the collection offers wardrobe staples that transform everyday dressing into an effortless act of style. This season, these three pieces stand out as considered gifts for every type of man: For the Minimalist: Beige Harrington Jacket Timeless, versatile, and impeccably cut, the Harrington J

HONG KONG As the holiday season approaches, our thoughts turn to festive décor, thoughtful gifts, and warm moments with loved ones. But for many of us, those loved ones include four-legged companions who have been steadfast by our sides all year. From cosy nights on the sofa to spirited walks in the park, dogs share in the everyday joys — and deserve a little indulgence in return. This season, the concept of gifting extends beyond human recipients. Our curated pup gift edit c

HONG KONG This season, Town House proves that thoughtful gifting and elevated entertaining are an art form. With their freshly opened Harbour City store (Ocean Centre, Shop 315A) earlier this month, the brand has made it easier than ever to explore its curated selection of homeware and lifestyle gifts — perfect for those who appreciate elegance, craftsmanship, and the subtle art of entertaining with style. Here’s how to make your festive gifting effortlessly chic. For the Ent

HONG KONG There are floral designers, and then there is BLOOMS & BLOSSOMS , the Hong Kong atelier that has quietly redefined how we experience flowers. Founded on a philosophy that beauty should be tactile, thoughtful, and enduring, the brand crafts arrangements that feel more like curated art than mere décor. For the holiday season, BLOOMS & BLOSSOMS elevates Christmas traditions with its Velvet Noel  and Winter’s Opulence  florals — arrangements that are not just seen, but

There comes a moment in every frequent traveller’s life when the glamour of late checkouts and well-timed upgrades gives way to something far more meaningful: the art of coming home to a bed that doesn’t just welcome you, but restores  you. Heveya®, Hong Kong’s quietly influential eco-luxury bedding house, has built an entire philosophy around that feeling — the belief that sleep, done properly, should rival the comfort of a well-designed boutique stay. And this season, as Bl

There’s a quiet alchemy at work in My Mum Made It , the Australian label whose signature is a tender kind of nostalgia, reinterpreted for the contemporary wardrobe. Think cotton, broderie anglaise, and hand-rolled leather, all crafted with such intention that each piece feels like a curated diary entry — delicate, deliberate, and just a touch mischievous. Here, five of their standout designs, each framed as a declaration for the woman who navigates the world stylishly, though

HONG KONG There’s gifting — and then there’s giving style . In a season synonymous with glittering baubles and overzealous knitwear, the truly discerning know that the most memorable presents aren’t loud or gimmicky. They’re thoughtful, tactile, and quietly transformative. This year, look to Emma Wallace , the Hong Kong–born label whose petite production runs and handcrafted precision deliver something increasingly rare: garments with soul. From architectural dresses to silk

In a world where our minds rarely switch off — toggling between Slack messages, strategy meetings, and the steady hum of notifications — true calm has become a luxury. Enter the Muse S Athena , the latest innovation from Canadian neurotech company InteraXon. More than a meditation device, it’s a beautifully engineered headband that gives you a window into your own mind — and teaches you how to quiet it. Neuroscience, Simplified At first glance, the Muse S Athena doesn’t look

REVIEW Bellroy has created the kind of carry-on that doesn’t demand attention — it earns it. Quietly confident, beautifully made, and built to endure. For years, the carry-on has been a quiet companion to the world’s frequent flyers — an overlooked yet indispensable travel essential that can make or break a journey. Bellroy, the Melbourne-based certified B Corp celebrated for its considered approach to design, has entered the hard-shell luggage space with the Transit Carry-On

HONG KONG In Hong Kong’s glittering jewellery scene, where heritage brands dominate, Diamanté Diamonds is carving out its own niche — championing lab-grown diamonds while upholding old-world craftsmanship. Founded by former investment banker Brian Lee, Diamante first built its reputation as a B2B supplier of premium stones before expanding into bespoke bridal and high jewellery. Today, the brand is a fixture at beauty pageants and high-profile charity galas, with appearances

HONG KONG Hong Kong's art scene has remained underrated for far too long. A look into this compiled list of artists who have drawn from their own personal heritage or travels to Hong Kong will expose you to a whole new hidden world where art continues to interact with the way in which we contact ancestral pasts and document the transient present. 1) Staunton & Henry: Mid Century Modern Mixed Media 3D Wall Art Set (Set of A or B) Add depth and texture to your walls with this c

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