It doesn't matter whether Emily in Paris shows the real side of Paris or not. What's more important is that the Netflix comedy made people yearn to live in the City of Lights. Of course, if you can't live there, the next best thing you can have is a Parisian wardrobe - which is where … Continue reading Winter in Paris
Author: Cara Chen
Wasted years for mainland students
The feelings elicited by looking back at the stories published about mainland students in The Standard between November 2019 and last May are complicated. In "Unis pick up the pieces," the student whose undergraduate graduation ceremony was canceled due to the social unrest completed her postgraduate studies in 2020 and has still not had in-person … Continue reading Wasted years for mainland students
Adjusting to the tech age
It's not difficult to define the terms "technology" and "entrepreneur," which are the two most powerful words of this century, but a definition for the term "technopreneur," the amalgamation of the two, requires more thought. Collins Dictionary defines a technopreneur as "entrepreneurs who begin and manage their own tech business." Technopreneurs continually and persistently look … Continue reading Adjusting to the tech age
Drawing on unconventionality
Covid-19 has proven to be a game-changer for the education sector. Probably worst affected were studio-based art courses, which were unable to switch to online learning as easily as theory-based lectures. But for Ekkehard Altenburger, an assistant professor with the Academy of Visual Arts at Baptist University, digital tools have always been an essential part … Continue reading Drawing on unconventionality
Time and time again
Many people worldwide would say that 2020 has been one of the worst years we have faced - the pandemic and its impacts, climate change, iconoclasm, various protests and conflict. Yet, these are not unique phenomenons in human history; they all have been seen before and will likely be seen again. For African-American artist Adia … Continue reading Time and time again
Home for the holidays
Festive feasting with the family is difficult this year due to social distancing rules. But where there's a will, there's a way - as eateries around town offer delivery services for a delicious holiday at home. City'super has set up everything in its one-stop Christmas market if you opt for a typical home-cooked turkey feast … Continue reading Home for the holidays
A stitch in troubled times
Tucked in a quiet backstreet amid the hustle and bustle of Causeway Bay, embroidery shop La Broderie is a hidden gem, offering a space filled with calmness and elegance. Upon a venture inside, founders Diana Wong and Anthea Lo introduced us to the art of embroidery at the boutique's opening, which invited master Cheung to … Continue reading A stitch in troubled times
Sins for X’mas
It's been a tough year for all of us. But luckily, Christmas is around the corner, and there's no greater joy than receiving gifts. This time of year is the perfect occasion for a little something sweet. Rosewood Hong Kong's Christmas season features an array of sinful Yuletide specialties from Butterfly Patisserie for unique gifting, … Continue reading Sins for X’mas
Glam for the holidays
One of the great joys of the festive season has to be dressing up. As a holiday tradition, the French fashion brand Maje brings two time-limited capsule collections for your various wardrobe needs. The bright evening capsule features a wardrobe full of lucky charms and sparkly dresses in elegant black and silver hues. Detailing such … Continue reading Glam for the holidays
Kindies battle the big squeeze
Hong kong is notorious for its cramped living space, but it turns out even when children leave their homes for kindergarten, the lack of space follows them to school. Although the government has funded kindergartens to better plan their school grounds through the Kindergarten Education Scheme, a recent survey found that nearly 60 percent of … Continue reading Kindies battle the big squeeze
