Autumn is the season to get hairy: the much-awaited hairy crabs are back. At Rosewood in Tsim Sha Tsui, The Legacy House's executive chef Li Chi-wai has created eight time-limited dishes using Taihu Lake hairy crabs. A crab feast would not be complete without a steamed hairy crab (market price), which Li keeps classic by … Continue reading Crustacean heaven

St John's autumn 2020 collection is the fashion house's first full line by its new creative director Zoe Turner, who previously spent a decade at Dior, during which she helped make knitwear the brand's signature creations. Paying tribute to the house's simple yet versatile knitwear, Turner's timeless pieces are wearable by the modern woman, as … Continue reading Hooked on classics

Missing your southeast Asian jaunts? Perhaps you may cure the wanderlust with some of its cuisines. At the newly opened Monsoon at Elements in Tsim Sha Tsui, Balinese head chef Gede Budiana offers an innovative twist to southeast Asian classics. Kick off your journey with a Monsoon cocktail (HK$78), a Thai chili-infused drink that has … Continue reading South by southeast

Fashionistas might have a full closet of retro style clothing, as it has been a hit in recent years. But it never gets boring, especially when brands get in on the act. Vintage (yes, again), check patterns and contracted designs are the keywords this autumn and winter, says Crystal Chan, senior personal stylist at Lane … Continue reading Retro makes a comeback

Mooncakes are not the only way you can mark the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. At Ye Shanghai, chef Sze Man-sui has put together 10 signature dishes and two desserts in its festival set menu (HK$1,680). Available from tomorrow until October 2, the menu aims to create a pleasant festive meal for four. Kicking off the meal … Continue reading To the moon and back

Roger Vivier's autumn/winter 2020 collection is brightening up the dreary season using crystals, premium leather and suede, as well as elegant velvet. The seasonal must-haves are pointy boots, lace up booties, rain boots and cuissardes, some embellished with the house's crystal-studded Strass Buckle. Taking the spotlight are the Belle Vivier cuissardes, which take their cue … Continue reading Girls just want to have fun

From time-honored favorites to fresh creations, check out this mooncake guide to brighten your Mid-Autumn Festival. Maxim's lava custard mooncake comes in two new gift boxes this year. The Lava Duet (HK$348) and Quartet (HK$380) contain custard, chocolate, caramel macchiato and a new cheese flavor. The lava cheese mooncake (HK$380) is filled with Gouda cheese … Continue reading Mooning over tradition

Power dressing from the 80s is back. Boss' autumn/winter 2020 womenswear takes its cues from the fashion house's signature pieces from the last century. Inspired by its ad campaigns from the 80s, when voluminous tailoring and vast overcoats dominated, Boss has restyled them in modern silhouettes - as seen in the oversized coats made in … Continue reading Power packed

Traveling has been long off the menu, as have cocktails. But cocktails are finally making more sense now people can dine in until 10pm in groups of four - which might relieve your desire to travel. Spanish restaurant Rubia's taberna-style bar is a go to destination to unwind after work, especially with its two for … Continue reading Cocktail cheer

Fashion insiders are still talking about last season's surprise collaboration between Dries Van Noten and Christian Lacroix - which is certainly one for the fashion history books. In the afterglow of that coupling, Van Noten was inspired to come up with the theme of nocturnal glamour for his autumn/winter 2020 collection. He envisioned a woman … Continue reading Boogie nights