What’s in Style’s May issue? TV presenter and entrepreneur @ilovegeorgina reveals her beauty picks and dream travel destinations. We explore how rugged work boots have become Hollywood’s unlikely new staple. Finally, the team made its annual trip to Geneva to attend @watchesandwonders 2026 and bring you news of exciting releases from the world of horology.
Pick up your copy with the @scmpnews at your nearest newsstand on May 8.
K-pop star @hi_sseulgi has arrived in Hong Kong, shining in the Dawn Collection for the official opening of the @chowtaifookjewellery global flagship store on Tsim Sha Tsui’s Canton Road.
Charm jewellery has always been charming – rocked by celebrities like #DuaLipa and cherished institutions like #ClaridgesHotel in London. Swipe through to see some of our favourites, with comments from the experts on why this trend won't be going anywhere anytime soon.
Lu’u Dan, founded in 2020 by American-born Vietnamese designer Hung La, takes its name from the Vietnamese words for “pomegranate” and “bullet". Combined, the words mean “grenade” – a colloquial shorthand for a “dangerous man”.
La has long described the men of Lu’u Dan as male figures who exist outside conventional archetypes. Lu’u Dan is the “dodgy uncle”, the night dweller, the man in a loud T-shirt with a cigarette in hand and nowhere to be; this refusal to adhere to the stereotypical soft Asian masculinity, often portrayed through the Western lens, has always sat at the centre of the brand.
So it feels fitting that Lu’u Dan’s latest collaboration, set to release worldwide on May 14 during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, takes inspiration from Bruce Lee. Few figures embody the brand’s ethos more fully than the Hong Kong-born, American-raised legend, who quite literally fought his way to the top, dismantling Hollywood’s racial stereotypes and making his own name in the process.
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The French Riviera is buzzing with glitz and glamour this week, not least because of Cartier’s star-studded high jewellery presentation which took place in Saint-Tropez yesterday. Actresses Shu Qi, Zoe Saldaña and Tilda Swinton were among the celebrities invited to get a first look at the new range, Le Chœur des Pierres, which translates to “the chorus of stones.”
Envisioned as an orchestra in which the gems sing in harmony with one another and Cartier acts as conductor, the collection reflects the maison’s commitment to sourcing the best and rarest stones from around the world, from extremely rare coloured diamonds to vivid blue sapphires, fiery red rubies and deep green emeralds.
Ever wondered how some fashion and jewellery pieces become film stars in their own right? From the Harry Winston diamonds worn by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to the Tiffany & Co. pieces donned by Naomi Watts in Love Story, these scene stealers often end up being more of a talking point than the films themselves. But such brand placements are no accident.
Meet #KathrynVanderveen, the woman responsible for much of the luxury placements you see in films today, including the Dior plotline, which plays a key role in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Swipe to read more.
Style Edit: @vacheronconstantin
There are few watchmaking maisons that approach the sport/luxury category with the consistency of Vacheron Constantin.
Through its Overseas collection, the maison continues to reconcile practical travel functionality with the refined codes of classical watchmaking. Its latest additions – the Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points and the Overseas Self-Winding Ultra-Thin – build on this expertise in two distinct directions: one centred on global functionality, the other on mechanical refinement.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a stylish jaunt through some of the most iconic locations in New York and Italy. Swipe through to see all the key buildings you may have spotted in the blockbuster sequel.
