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Paris Fashion Week: Best of Matières Fécales, Saint Laurent, Dior and Maison Margiela for SS27
Paris Fashion Week is under way in the French capital, where powerhouses ranging from Chanel to Louis Vuitton and Dior are showcasing their spring/summer 2027 collections. The blockbuster show of day one was undoubtedly Matières Fécales, the label that went viral earlier this year for designing one of Zendaya’s most talked-about red carpet looks. Held in the Place de la République and named The Ninety-Nine Percent (a follow-up to last season’s The One Percent), the label’s spring/summer 2027...
At 52, how Hong Kong skateboarder Julius Brian Siswojo is redefining ageing and longevity
Julius Brian Siswojo is as well known for co-founding Hong Kong’s pioneering hip-hop group 24Herbs as he is for championing skateboarding in the city. Having been “on the deck” – skateboarding, for the uninitiated – since 1988, the 52-year-old is acutely aware of the negative stereotypes associated with the culture: rebellious youths causing trouble in the streets late at night. But Siswojo, who says he does not drink, smoke or touch drugs, stays focused on a healthy lifestyle – not just for...
China has three new criteria for humanoid robot IPOs. Few, if any, meet them
China's securities regulator is raising the bar for public listings of humanoid robot startups with three specific criteria, according to three sources.
33 Things That Won't Take Up Much Room In Your Carry-On Bag, But Will Make A Big Difference On Your Trip
Blesssss these cheap noise-canceling alternatives to AirPods for letting you watch yet another Avengers movie on a flight instead of listening to your seatmates argue about their trip. View Entire Post ›
The art before the boil
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A lobster rises from a bank of ice, its long antennae reaching towards a golden deer. Cranes spread their wings behind it, while neat towers of shaved ice hold portions of seafood waiting for the pot. For a few minutes, at least, dinner looks almost too carefully arranged to disturb. This is postured hot pot, Chef Ye Hui’s speciality at Enchanté, MGM Macau’s Chinese private-dining restaurant. Ingredients that might...
China says reported European '301' tool typical act of protectionism
China on Tuesday said a reported tool being pushed by some European Union member states is a typical example of protectionism and unilateralism that would disrupt China-EU trade as well as the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
A.I. Is ‘Better Informed’ Than Doctors, Kennedy Tells Industry-Backed MAHA Summit
The health secretary, Vice President JD Vance and other top officials addressed a conference sponsored by corporations, including A.I. companies and others with business before the government.
From Hong Kong to Guangdong, exploring the rich tapestry of Cantonese culinary traditions
The term “Chinese cuisine” is an almost pointless label, encompassing as it does styles of cooking as diverse as Sichuan, Dongbei and Zhejiang, to name but a few. If thinking about a monolithic Chinese cuisine is inappropriate, does the same hold true for Guangdong’s Cantonese cuisine? Consider chicken. A classic Hong Kong-style preparation might see white-cut chicken cooked in a simmering aromatic stock so the meat is gently poached and the skin adopts a gelatinous layer. Further up the Pearl...
7 must-visit exhibitions in October 2026, from BTS star RM’s collection to Jackson Pollock
September may be one of the busiest months on the global art calendar, but October’s offerings are no less compelling. From BTS’ RM, who is opening his collection to the public in San Francisco, to exhibitions paying homage to the likes of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, there is something for everyone whether you’re an art aficionado or a novice looking to discover the scene. Brâncuși: The Artist and His Studio Romanian artist Constantin Brâncuși, who rose to prominence in the first half of...
US consumer confidence sinks to lowest since 2014
US consumer confidence plunged sharply in September to a level not seen since 2014, according to a key benchmark published on Tuesday, with US households battered by a high cost of living and economic uncertainty from the Iran war. The Conference Board's consumer confidence index fell by 6.7 points to 81.9 this month, its lowest level since April 2014. The high cost of living in the United States is a major issue as the country heads into key midterm elections in November, where Democrats are seeking to wrest control of Congress from US President Donald Trump's Republican Party. "Consumers' write-in responses regarding factors affecting the economy were mostly pessimistic in September," said Dana Peterson, chief economist at the Conference Board. "References to prices, the high cost of goods and services, and oil and gas prices in particular, rose to new heights, reflecting September's surge in fuel costs." Global oil prices have sky-rocketed since Trump and US ally Israel launched the war against Iran in late February, with Tehran's retaliatory action targeting Washington's allies in the Gulf and virtually shutting a key energy trading route. In the United States, the average price of a gallon of regular petrol is up almost 50 percent since the start of the war, according to data from the AAA motor club. "Comments about war/conflict eased this month but remained elevated," said Peterson. "Consumers also frequently cited politics, trade, and employment in their write-in responses, though to a lesser extent." Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, said the new data was of concern. "American consumers are worried about this economy. That's alarming just as the most important shopping season of the year kicks off," she said, referring to the pre-Christmas period that the US retail sector relies on. (AFP) Edited by Cecil Wong