Wilson Lee
Inside The Peninsula Hong Kong’s stunning shopping arcade, the birthplace of the city’s luxury-retail scene
The Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong is home to one of the city’s premier shopping destination, shaped by history and a considered curation of speciality shops and fashion houses.
A Canto-pop revival is putting Hong Kong’s local music scene back in play
Canto-pop is booming and a fresh generation of stars is on the rise. As a new wave of homegrown music finds its groove, are we entering another golden age?
Pillars of community
As property developers react to changes in how we want to live, many are breaking new ground with multi-use neighbourhood projects. We call in on the current schemes of three imaginative firms.
Cities
Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural district, featuring 17 venues across a 23-hectare waterfront park designed by Foster + Partners.
Cities
Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural hub, while Beirut architects reimagine public spaces after devastating blast damage.
Defence
Britain signs naval partnership with Ukraine aboard HMS Defender, promising frigate upgrades and new Black Sea bases to counter Russian maritime harassment of commercial shipping.
Follow suit
Office dress codes have become more relaxed but men still want to look sharp. We profile three brands doing fine business by catering to the modern working man with impeccable style.
Travel
An architectural revival in Hong Kong, a breath of fresh air in Beirut, a hideaway in Porto and a forest retreat in New Jersey: just some of our finds off the beaten track.
Keep it simple
Muji’s aesthetic has won it many fans and now it’s bringing that same clean, understated identity to the hospitality industry.
