News headlines

Burger cravings in Hong Kong
For one week only, Hong Kongers can indulge in a very special offering from Shōgun Burger at the Regent Hong Kong, writes Stanley Moss

Mellerio shows colourful Pierreries charms for spring
Mellerio revives the look of early 19th-century corsage fronts but brings it up to date for spring 2025

Couture Comix, no. 150
Paula Sweet celebrates the 150th entry of ‘Couture Comix’ by examining their history and origins

Badgley Mischka, House of Renhue show latest bridal collections
New York Bridal Fashion Week brings out both established names known by all fashion followers, as well as independents—here are two of them

Are we living in the era of Andrew Niccol’s Simone?
The 2002 film Simone was about a digital actress who people think is real, causing a global phenomenon. Jack Yan wonders if we have arrived at this technological point

Empirical Rome
Stanley Moss discovers the beauty of the Italian capital, seeing the signs of its once-glorious empire, then finding a haven at the comfortable, colourful Mediterraneo Hotel
Photographed by Paula Sweet

Dana Harel shows luxurious spring–summer 2026 bridal collection
Dana Harel shows her bridal collection for spring, dubbed Swan, using duality as a theme

K-beauty brand Abib enters US market with launch at Costco
Already famous on Tiktok, Abib arrives in the US sold at 255 Costco locations across the country

For the community
Medalion Rahimi, NCIS: Los Angeles’ Fatima Namazi, brings her pride in her culture on to the screen—and champions solidarity and activity when it comes to defending human rights around the world, writes Jack Yan
Photographed by Christopher Ardell
Make-up by Beth Follert/the Rex Agency
Styled by Sara Acevedo
Hair styled by Anastasiia Terebova
Originally published in issue 47 of Lucire

Philipp Plein shows three new lines for 2025 at Watches and Wonders
The luxury brand builds on its maximalist styles with three new watch lines for ’25

Softly softly task force
MG’s new-generation HS has imposing looks and more bulk, aiming at the heart of the C-segment crossover market. Jack Yan examines if it hits the target
Photographed by the author

Mi Bolsa brings bags with luxury looks
Mi Bolsa London’s premium range of bags is starting to get talked-about—we have a quick look at their range

Seventy-two hours in Melbourne
Fashion and beauty editor Sopheak Seng indulges his passions with seventy-two hours in one of Australia’s most famous cities
From issue 48 of Lucire

Legendary India wellness destination celebrates landmark 25-year anniversary
Ananda Spa celebrates a milestone, writes Stanley Moss, with programmes continuing to be guided by expert Ayurvedic physicians, yogis, healers, and practitioners

With depth, M3F delivers an authentic music festival
Showing that you don’t need to be gigantic and corporate, M3F delivers a music festival that punches above its weight with the sheer quality of the acts and a genuine community feel, reports Devin Colvin
Photographed by Kyle Dehn

Kia showcases full EV line-up, including compact EV3 and smooth EV4
Jack Yan heads to Kia New Zealand’s EV Day, celebrating a competent, design-leading range of cars, including the compact EV3, and the EV4 fastback saloon

The Cat Operator’s Manual set to be the hit book of the season
Possibly even the book of the year—Jack Yan can see Queen Olivia III’s ingeniously humorous book appealing to cat lovers as well as the feline hesitant

All part of the fun
Lauren Altman’s approach to art and fashion has both creativity and inclusiveness at heart. Jack Yan interviews her
Autumn 2023 and spring 2025 photographed by Alex Korolkovas
Art Basel runway photographed by Jon Jehle
Tribeca exhibition photographed by Alyssa Lester
From issue 50 of Lucire