In a world increasingly defined by materialism, the deTour 2024 design festival at PMQ dares to challenge perceptions of value and identity. Built around the theme Having → Being: Designing Inner Worlds, this year’s festival, running from November 29 to December 15, opens up new experiences through 17 thought-provoking installations that explore the deeper connections between design, self-awareness, and personal growth.
Read MoreThe Fashion Summit 2024, now in its seventh year, served as a vital platform for promoting sustainable practices within the fashion industry when it took place in Hong Kong earlier this week. Held from November 26 to 28, this year’s summit embraced the theme “Power Up Sustainable Fashion Business,” continuing the momentum from previous years and reflecting a global shift towards eco-conscious business practices. With projections indicating that the sustainable fashion market was valued at US$7.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$33 billion by 2030, the summit aimed to position Hong Kong as a leading hub for innovative and responsible fashion.
Read MoreShanghai Tang, the Hong Kong luxury fashion house founded in 1994 by the late David Tang, a prominent figure in modern Chinese fashion, has established itself as a significant player in contemporary Chinese culture. On Tuesday night, the brand’s enduring dedication to celebrating Chinese heritage was highlighted at its 30th anniversary party held at PMQ, a creative hub in Hong Kong that showcases design and innovation.
Read MoreGuo Pei: Fashioning Imagination, currently showcased at M+ in Hong Kong, is a monumental display that elevates fashion to the realm of high art. As the first large-scale presentation of Guo Pei’s work in the region, it offers a compelling exploration of the designer’s artistic vision, deeply rooted in Chinese cultural heritage while engaging with contemporary themes. Running until April 6, the show is a testament to Guo Pei’s status as one of China’s most celebrated designers and a significant figure in global fashion. It is nothing short of breathtaking.
Read MoreIt was a historic day for Chinese fashion, and Fête Chinoise was there—the only publication from North America granted a ringside seat at an event aimed at re-establishing “Made in China” as an elite brand. Serving as the inaugural launch of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture, took place on November 25 at The Henderson, a new landmark building in Central designed by internationally acclaimed Zaha Hadid Architects.
Read MoreLocated in the heart of Hong Kong’s evolving design district, where visible remnants of a once-thriving trimmings industry meet street artists transforming grey sidewalks into colourful canvases, The Fashion Union has just unveiled a new exhibition that celebrates workwear as more than just clothing—it’s a testament to professional identity. Organized by the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) and backed by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, The Fashion Union aims to increase public awareness of workwear fashion.
Read MoreIn 2021, during the prolonged pandemic lockdown, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jessica Liu, then the Site Director of Internal Medicine at Toronto General Hospital. Now the Division Head of Internal Medicine at the University Health Network (UHN), Dr. Liu recently participated in a panel discussion on the critical role of Internal Medicine and its system-wide impact. “Nearly everyone, or someone they love, will be admitted to an internal medicine ward at some point in their life,” she shared. “We ensure every patient receives the best possible care.”
Read MoreOn November 5th, 2024, the CHANEL Cruise 2024/25 collection stopped in Hong Kong, following its debut in Marseille earlier this year. Held at the Hong Kong Design Institute, the show celebrated art, culture, and fashion, reinforcing the House's longstanding connection with the city.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again for the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA)! This annual event celebrates the top artists, influencers, and business leaders in Canada’s fashion industry. Hosted by Canadian drag artist and television personality Brooke Lynn Hytes, this year’s gala took place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Read MoreBringing popular cultural foods and beverages to market in a place as culturally diverse as Canada is an enriching journey for entrepreneurs and consumers. We continue to hone in on bubble tea with another innovator and industry leader that has brought a drink that a majority of our readers are bound to have tried. Drawing on his experience of introducing Chatime to Canada 13 years ago and overseeing its growth ever since, Kenton knows firsthand that the bubble tea market is highly competitive, with new brands constantly emerging. Staying authentic, high-quality, and offering customizable options are key.
Read MoreIn light of what happened with the Dragons’ Den incident of cultural appropriation of boba, we wanted to shine the spotlight on one of the original bubble tea franchises from Taiwan that opened in Toronto and Canada in the mid-1980s, and one that many readers here might remember as the place they gathered with high school friends, had their first date, hosted a business meeting or simply the place that finally served a drink with Asian fruit flavours that were familiar.
Read MoreAhead of the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend, an incident erupted on hit television show, Dragons' Den, known for featuring prominent business people who are presented business pitches by entrepreneurs from all over the country. This is the first season that Marvel star Simu Liu stepped up to be a guest Dragon on the show alongside new Dragon Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-Got Junk?, joining the experienced tycoons from the den, Arlene Dickinson, Wes Hall, Manjit Minhas and Michele Romanow.
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