Months of online learning due to the closure of schools during the pandemic may be a nightmare some parents and caregivers don't want to relive. Parents worry about their children's learning progress and concentration, yet paradoxically, also worry about them spending too much time in front of screens. They also have to balance work, life … Continue reading Benefits of power play
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Light and airy
Covid-19 might have dealt a blow to luxury brands, but it has also created a market for comfortable and affordable clothes as people spend more time at home. This is the perfect demographic for Aerie by American Eagle, enabling the brand to open a flagship store in Central. An offshoot of the American retailer, the … Continue reading Light and airy
The cursor is in your heart
In addition to all the changes brought about by Covid-19, another thing that makes the Tokyo Olympics special is the first-ever Olympic Virtual Series. But it didn't seem to cause much of a stir, despite Hong Kong's efforts to shine on the racing track. Taking place from May 13 to June 23, the OVS - … Continue reading The cursor is in your heart
Forging lifelong bonds
There is a long history of artists learning via hands-on experience. That's why it is always worth discussing when something happens to Crafts on Peel, a socially engaged institution that aims to be a creative space for contemporary interpretations of traditional crafts gained from apprenticeships. For its inaugural exhibition last year, Crafts Interwoven: Past and … Continue reading Forging lifelong bonds
Straits talking
Many Chinese Malaysians and Singaporeans blend in easily in Hong Kong, given their ability to speak Cantonese or Putonghua. One thing that unites the people from the two countries on the Straits of Malacca is the love of local food - something that is hard to get as the lockdown has prohibited travel. Luckily, Hongkongers … Continue reading Straits talking
Here comes the sun
Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet's summer collection will make you feel like you're walking on sunshine. Inspired by bohemian styles with a dash of tropical influences from Tulum, the collection mixes hippie prints and florals for a wardrobe that's bursting with summer bonhomie. Bohemian staples in the form of ikat prints, tie-dye and stripes … Continue reading Here comes the sun
Science with a human touch
People seem to be full of boundless confidence about the value of science and technology and what it can achieve. However, those in the education industry feel a sense of crisis. Considered the innovative core of Silicon Valley, Stanford has incorporated the humanities into its science curriculum for years, such as by adding digital humanities … Continue reading Science with a human touch
Pick your poison
After a dry spell for bars of over half a year, we are now witnessing a reinvigorated scene. Boticario was hit with the bar ban just one week after its soft opening in November, but it has finally opened its doors at the Tsim Sha Tsui East harbourfront. Based on the early farmacias of pre-war … Continue reading Pick your poison
Kawaii in Hawaii
In Japan, the land of kawaii (cute) things, summer is often associated with Hawaiian holidays. To slake the thirst for travel, Japanese fashion house 45R's summer wardrobe is filled with Hawaiian motifs. The brand's staple items come with lei prints this year. A symbol of love and friendship, the garlands can be seen on shirts, … Continue reading Kawaii in Hawaii
All for the love of art
The pace at which Hong Kong is developing its competitive edge as an international art and cultural hub is accelerating. The city's heavy investment in upgrading cultural hardware and building new facilities, coupled with the efforts of private developers to enhance artistic elements in their properties, mean the public can enjoy a variety of art … Continue reading All for the love of art
