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American Eagle x Sydney Sweeney: How A Denim Ad Turned Into A Cultural Debate

The American Eagle ad was supposed to be simple. Denim. A starlet. A pun. ‘Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.’ Jeans/genes. Get it? It’s the kind of marketing meeting high-five that…

Catherine Pun 14/08/2025

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Pop Culture

Fans Celebrate Demi Lovato And Joe Jonas’ Surprise Camp Rock Reunion

We love a full-circle moment just as much as pop culture nostalgia that hits like a time machine – which is why we’re still buzzing about the Jonas Brothers’ tour…

Catherine Pun 13/08/2025

Beauty

Friday Club. Insider: Why Skin Need’s Christal Leung Believes Your Skin Deserves Its Own Formula

A seasoned cosmetic chemist, Christal has transformed clean beauty in Hong Kong through her brand Skin Need – a vegan, climate-responsive skincare line celebrated for its ‘private formula’ customisation and…

Catherine Pun 12/08/2025

Health & Wellness

Broken Bones, Open Minds: My Journey Through Hong Kong’s Accessibility Gaps

Life loves throwing curveballs when you least expect them. For me, it came in the form of a broken ankle – a gruesome snap during the final week of November…

Min Ji Park 11/08/2025

Style

Saadeea Is The Vacation-Ready Label You’ll Live In All Summer

Just in time for resort season, we’re captivated by Saadeea’s Paradise Journal Series – a sun-drenched collection that embodies conscious sophistication for the modern wanderer. Let this be your gateway…

Catherine Pun 08/08/2025

Style

Investing In The Suit You’ll Keep Forever: Three Generations Of Hong Kong Tailors At Empire Tailors

In a world dominated by fleeting fast fashion, commissioning a bespoke suit from Empire Tailors is an investment that stands the test of time – and a celebration of Hong…

Catherine Pun 07/08/2025

Style

Vintage Vacation Guide: How To Nail This Summer’s Retro-Chic Aesthetic

This summer’s style is all about times gone by and the charm of market-thrifted finds. Think outfits that feel like you’re living in your family’s holiday home, pulled together from…

Hannah Griffith 06/08/2025

Lifestyle Work & Money

Heat Waves & Fresh Faves! Hottest Hong Kong Summer Promotions

In the 852, summer isn’t just about steamy weather and typhoon days – it’s the green light for exciting new eats, refreshing drinks, and splashy pop-ups across the city. With…

Min Ji Park 06/08/2025

Pop Culture

Marvel’s First Family Is Reborn In ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Spoiler Warning: This piece discusses major plot points from ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ For decades, ‘Fantastic Four’ adaptations have struggled to find their footing on the big screen –…

Min Ji Park 05/08/2025

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Art

Villepin Presents ‘Worlds Within: Art As Refuge’ With Zao Wou-Ki, Fernando Zóbel, Lê Phổ, & Kang Myonghi

Currently at Villepin, ‘Worlds Within: Art as Refuge’ unites four pioneering figures – Zao Wou-Ki, Fernando Zóbel, Lê Phổ, and Kang Myonghi – whose works traverse cultural boundaries to offer…

Catherine Pun 04/08/2025