As part of the ongoing Y2K revival, there has been a global resurgence in tooth gems – and the trend is steadily gaining traction in Hong Kong. These semi-permanent dental fixtures, which became popular among subcultures in the 1990s, are usually just a few millimetres in size and are applied to the surface of the tooth with an adhesive. Most Hong Kong establishments offering th...

Bryan Vander Dussen spent years as a dairy farmer before shifting to selling farm-raised beef. In the past year, he and his wife have been making another transition: cooking up recipes in their kitchen that turn organ fat from his animals into tallow balm that buyers are eager to slather on their skin. One of the tricky parts is coming up with formulas that don’t smell like pot ...

It is the weekend before the annual Hong Kong Sevens comes into town, drawing rugby fans from around the world. Take this weekend to perhaps indulge in the calm before the storm, attending introspective exhibitions, eco-friendly local markets and restorative fitness classes. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, to ease yourself back from the long Easter weekend ...

Hunched over a sewing machine, Kil Bae is in his tailor shop in Manhattan, New York, hemming a dress when a new customer stops by with a vintage Tommy Hilfiger jacket he wants taken in. The modelling agent paid US$20 at a thrift store for his reversible bomber-style jacket, which is plaid on one side and red on the other. He is willing to spend US$280 to have it slimmed down. Al...

For years, wedge heels have taken a back seat, often associated with noughties holiday wardrobes or summer weddings. This season, however, they have stepped back into trend, thanks to recent shows from Victoria Beckham, Chloe and Isabel Marant, which has revived its Bekett wedge sneaker. While designers have offered twists on the classic wedge, such as cut-outs or textural finis...