Profile | So poor, she made dolls from tissues. Now she sells her creations for $$$
Ning Lau makes Barbie-like Asian dolls for a living in Hong Kong. Her thing for dolls is not new - she has collected more than 500 - and global brands love her for it.
Should women fake confidence? Why the ‘girl boss’ can hide bigger problems
Experts argue that the importance of confidence in women has been grossly inflated, distracting us from looking at how a gender confidence gap was created in the first place.
Experts argue that the importance of confidence in women has been grossly inflated, distracting us from looking at how a gender confidence gap was created in the first place.
2023 sneaker trends: from Adidas and New Balance to Asics, On and Salomon
Adidas’ Sambas and Gazelles and Asics’ Gel-Kayano 14 are some of the hottest sneakers in 2023, while the New Balance 997 and brands including Salomon, Hoka and On could all spark future trends.
Adidas’ Sambas and Gazelles and Asics’ Gel-Kayano 14 are some of the hottest sneakers in 2023, while the New Balance 997 and brands including Salomon, Hoka and On could all spark future trends.
‘Happy Halloween!’: Miss International Hong Kong 2023’s dress mocked online
Modelled by Verna Leung, the ‘national costume’ for Miss International Hong Kong 2023 has been largely panned online since its unveiling – even reminding some of a ‘Demon Slayer’ character.
Modelled by Verna Leung, the ‘national costume’ for Miss International Hong Kong 2023 has been largely panned online since its unveiling – even reminding some of a ‘Demon Slayer’ character.
Profile | ‘Everyone is a son or a daughter’: the story of a Hong Kong eyewear brand
Eyewear brand Sons + Daughters’ founders talk about Rihanna’s love for their products, why they decided to focus on children’s glasses and how they started the label.
Eyewear brand Sons + Daughters’ founders talk about Rihanna’s love for their products, why they decided to focus on children’s glasses and how they started the label.
Opinion
I got hooked on designer clothes in Hong Kong but in the UK countryside it’s all about practicality. Was all the effort and expense that had gone into those luxury-brand purchases worth it?