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HONG KONG High above Tsim Sha Tsui, on the 39th floor of Mondrian Hong Kong, Carna by Dario Cecchini has spent the past several months proving that a steakhouse can still surprise its regulars. The restaurant's Rare Tour dinner series — a rotating, four-hands celebration of beef craftsmanship — sold out three times in a row, and rather than let its most talked-about discovery fade into memory, Carna is now folding it into the everyday menu, alongside a fresh run of seasonal dishes. Image...

WISKII has become one of those activewear brands that manages to be both: scalloped hemlines and colour-blocked cuts that read as fashion first, without losing the four-way stretch and moisture-wicking performance that make it genuinely built for movement. That swim-to-street versatility is what's turned it into a crossover hit well beyond the studio. It's also, unsurprisingly, found its way into more than a few famous closets, from a chart-topping music video to a paparazzi-ready coffee run....

HONG KONG Looking for the best vitamins and supplements in Hong Kong? From all-in-one wellness sachets to clinic-backed multivitamins and the pharmacy shelf everyone still relies on, Hong Kong offers no shortage of options — both online and in-store. Here's our guide to where to shop, from the disruptor everyone's talking about to the trusted names that have quietly done the heavy lifting all along. IM8 IM8 is the all-in-one sachet everyone in Hong Kong's wellness circles has been talking...

HONG KONG Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25 this year, and Hong Kong's hotels have rolled out their annual mooncake collections. Here are some highlights and where to order them. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong The real draw is Lung King Heen's expanded lineup: alongside the Mixed Nuts Mooncakes with Candied Citrus (HK$628), the two-Michelin-starred restaurant offers Cream Custard with Toasted Pine Nuts (HK$628) and Preserved Egg and Pickled Ginger (HK$628), plus an Assorted Signature...

HONG KONG From sky-high dining rooms to tucked-away neighbourhood favourites, the city has turned brunch into an art form. Here, we round up the tables worth booking. This list was last updated on August 22, 2026. Zoku The HK$628 menu kicks off with Otoshi: The Izakaya Way, a selection of Japanese snacks, before moving into an Assorted Sashimi Platter of premium seasonal fish and seafood, followed by a Yakitori and Makimono Moriawase share plate of skewers and rolls. From there, pick a main —...

HONG KONG The best summer spreads aren't cooked, they're assembled — a good cheese, something cured, something sweet, something cold to drink, and just enough forethought to make it all look easy. This edit pulls together the pantry, fridge and freezer staples doing the heavy lifting at every picnic blanket and backyard table this season, sourced from the kombucha brewers, cheesemongers, butchers and grocers who've made stocking up the fun part. Mix, match, and don't overthink it — that's the...

Summer doesn't ask for much — a good dress, a way to protect your hair from the sun you're chasing, and a skincare routine that can keep up with sweat, salt water, and the occasional overnight flight. This year's edit leans into that simplicity: breezy silhouettes in powder blue and black-and-white, hoops and hammered gold that do the talking, and a haircare-meets-skincare lineup built for humidity, chlorine, and everything else the season throws at you. My Mum Made It: Cherish Lace Top in...

Summer's back, and the water is calling. There's no better excuse to invest in a new swim piece — whether you're after something comfort-first for long days by the pool or a little sultrier for evening cocktails at the beach club. We've rounded up the Hong Kong labels and international brands (that ship to Hong Kong) worth splashing out on this season. This article was last updated on August 11, 2026. WISKII Active WISKII has built a loyal following on activewear that performs as hard as it...

HONG KONG Hong Kong sleep brand Hush Home has introduced the Hush Duo Mattress™, an 11-inch hybrid design built to solve one of the most common complaints among couples who share a bed: two people rarely want the same firmness. Body type, sleep position, and support needs vary enormously from person to person, and a standard mattress only ever offers one fixed feel — which usually means one partner is quietly compromising every night. Hush Home spent time developing Hush Duo with input from...

Il Dolce Far Niente — the sweetness of doing nothing — is the idea sitting at the centre of WISKII's newest capsule, Postcards from Capri. It's a fitting name: this collection isn't built around a single event or a single silhouette, but around a whole day of Riviera living, designed to move as easily from a morning on the water to drinks at sunset as it does from a studio class to the street. Structural, colour-blocked layered bras sit alongside sculpting leggings and swim, all rendered in a...

HONG KONG Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS — one of the most successful and enduring musicals in theatrical history — is returning to Hong Kong this summer, with performances opening 6 August 2026 at the Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The production is presented by Season Entertainment, GWB Entertainment, and SMG Live, by arrangement with LW Entertainment, and marks the show's first Hong Kong appearance since 2018. Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on...

HONG KONG Bringing home a new puppy is one of the most exciting moments for any Hong Kong pet parent — but between vaccinations, feeding schedules, and toilet training, it's easy to forget the everyday essentials that keep your puppy healthy, clean, and comfortable. This Puppy Essentials Guide rounds up the must-have products every new puppy owner in Hong Kong needs, from ear and eye care to crate training gear, dental chews, and premium puppy food. Whether you're preparing for a new arrival...

HONG KONG EstheClinic, the multi-award-winning Hong Kong beauty clinic with locations in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Sai Ying Pun, is offering a HK$880 trial price on its Skin Renewal Advanced Microneedling & Peel Duo — a combination treatment aimed at acne scarring, fine lines, enlarged pores, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone in a single session. All images courtesy of EstheClinic. What the Treatment Involves The Advanced Microneedling & Peel Duo pairs two established skin resurfacing...

HONG KONG EstheClinic, Hong Kong's number one aesthetic clinic with two decades of experience, is running a buy-one-get-one promotion on EstheCryo, its non-surgical fat freezing treatment, which the clinic positions as the only pain-free version of the procedure currently available. All images courtesy of EstheClinic Hong Kong. How Fat Freezing Works EstheCryo is built on cryolipolysis, a technology that applies intense, localised cold to targeted areas of the body in order to damage fat...

British luxury brand WOLF has launched a new collaboration with printmaker Fiona Howard, lining the inside of its bestselling Sophia jewellery boxes and travel cases with a hand-carved botanical print — a design detail visible only once the piece is opened. WOLF X Fiona Howard Sophia Jewellery Box with Drawers Forest Green Fruit Botanical (HK$ 2,195). What Is the WOLF x Fiona Howard Collection? The WOLF x Fiona Howard Collection brings Howard's Fruit Botanical print into WOLF's Sophia range,...

HONG KONG All About You, the Sheung Wan-based wellness and hypnotherapy centre founded by Sonia Samtani, is running the first level of its flagship self-development programme, Be Your Own Master, over three days this August — a foundation course built around identifying the subconscious patterns that quietly run people's daily lives. Sonia Samtani is the founder and managing director of All About You, and has worked in hypnotherapy, coaching, and regression therapy since 2005. She's a...

INTERVIEW Best known for shaping some of Asia’s most quietly distinctive luxury hotels, Lillian Wu has built a career on restraint, proportion, and a belief that true luxury is felt rather than declared. Her portfolio spans acclaimed hospitality projects, including Rosewood Bangkok, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, and the World No 1 hotel, Rosewood Hong Kong, where she has refined a design language rooted in material honesty and spatial calm. Now, with PAVILIA ROSA, Wu turns that sensibility inward....

HONG KONG Bridges Street has had a good thing going since last October, when Twist Pasta Bar quietly opened and turned into one of the neighbourhood's most talked-about tables. The formula — Italian pasta technique filtered through a Hong Kong sensibility — has clearly struck a chord. Now the team is doubling down, adding weekend lunch service, a reworked menu, new cocktails, and a happy hour built for after-work crowds. Weekends Just Got Longer The HK$280 weekend set menu is designed to be...

HONG KONG Years of sun exposure in Hong Kong can lead to freckles, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. M22 IPL at Jolie Beaute in Jordan offers a comfortable, non-invasive way to treat these common concerns. What Is It? The M22 is a medical-grade intense pulsed light device — and not all IPL is created equal. Where older or less sophisticated systems deliver a broad, less controlled burst of light energy, the M22 operates with considerably more precision, emitting multiple wavelengths...

The qipao, or cheongsam as it's known in Cantonese, has journeyed from Qing dynasty court dress to red-carpet favourite, cinema icon, and contemporary wardrobe staple. Along the way, it has been worn by Hollywood legends, Cannes royalty, and a new generation of stars who understand that the qipao is not merely a garment — it's a statement of heritage, elegance, and identity. Here are 14 celebrities who have worn the qipao beautifully over the years. Photo courtesy of Qipology Bernice Liu in...

HONG KONG STUDIO LISTING PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, PHOTO STUDIO Neighbourhood(s): Kennedy Town Setting: Creative, industrial-chic, collaborative Recommendations: Professional-grade fashion photography studio (HK$500/hour) Equipment including 3x Godox Qt600ii Qt-600iim 600W and Godox Canon Trigger X1T-C Booth desks with equipment storage for photographers Services: Photography studio hire (hourly, half-day, full-day packages) Coworking memberships (hot desking, dedicated desks, private...

Australia's most coveted womenswear label is heading to Admiralty. Zimmermann, the Sydney-born fashion house beloved for its romantic prints, floaty silhouettes, and sun-drenched resort aesthetic, is set to open a boutique at Pacific Place — one of Hong Kong's most prestigious shopping destinations. The opening marks a significant moment for the brand's presence in Asia. Founded in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, the label has steadily expanded its global footprint over the past...

HONG KONG Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong reopened on 1 June 2026, marking a defining new chapter for one of Central’s most established luxury hotels. Set within the evolving LANDMARK complex as part of the broader “Tomorrow’s CENTRAL” redevelopment, the refreshed property introduces a more residential, design-led expression of contemporary hospitality, while retaining its position as a key culinary and lifestyle destination in the city. The guest journey begins at a new entrance on...

HONG KONG By the time Father's Day rolls around each June, the city has reached its breathless pre-summer peak — humidity rising, schedules crammed, the annual guilt of not knowing quite what to get. This year, we did the work for you. From the audiophile to the skincare convert, the coffee obsessive to the watch collector who thinks he's seen it all, here are the gifts worth giving — and, more importantly, receiving. Father's Day 2026 takes place on June 21. Marshall Bromley 750 Price:...