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From Front Row to Front and Center: Lil Yachty Now Stars in LOEWE's FW26 Ad Campaign
From that yellow jacket at the Paris show to the candid clip that went viral, Lil Yachty's connection with LOEWE has leveled up into an official campaign — this time spotted with Julia Garner up in the Alps.
size? Teams Up with New Balance on the 204L, Bringing Picnic Gingham to Your Feet
size? has joined forces with New Balance on a 204L collab, swapping the original mesh upper for green gingham checks, paired with mud-brown suede overlays and two lacing options for switching up the look.
Tokyo's Star Map: From a Bowl of Ramen to Shojin Cuisine, the Contrasting Flavors of 10 Michelin Restaurants
From a kaiseki institution with eight consecutive years of one-star status and shojin cuisine born from monks' dietary discipline, to a rarely-starred ramen shop and a French restaurant on the 45th floor, these 10 Tokyo establishments showcase the many faces of a Michelin star—and all offer online reservations in Chinese.
Thai Milk Tea Brand Karun Thai Tea to Open First Overseas Branch in October at AIRSIDE, Kai Tak, Kowloon City
Bangkok-founded Karun Thai Tea will open its first overseas branch this October at Kai Tak's AIRSIDE, coinciding with the brand's 7th anniversary, known for its handcrafted Thai milk tea with adjustable sweetness levels.
Kai Tak Dining Guide: 13 Must-Eat Restaurants Before & After Games and Concerts
With AIRSIDE, The Twins, Cullinan Sky Mall, and Kai Tak Sports Park all opening one after another, a whole new dining cluster has sprung up in Kai Tak—everything from French bistros to standing sushi bars, all gearing up for that pre- or post-event meal.
Shanghai Xiaolongbao Guide: Crab Roe, Paper-Thin Skins, Late-Night Stalls — Three Camps, Three Kinds of Loyalty
From crab roe xiaolongbao on Nanjing East Road to a basket of Manman soup dumplings for just RMB13 late at night, Shanghai has split the same dumpling into completely different eating experiences. This guide covers old-school names like Lai Lai, Jia Jia, and Fu Chun, plus chain options like Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty.
Xintiandi's Multi-Concept Restaurant KLAZ: The Teppanyaki Room Is What You Should Actually Book
KLAZ sits inside Xintiandi's Galleria, combining a lounge, omakase counter, and KTV rooms all under one roof. But the real reason to make the trip is the teppanyaki room helmed by Chef Pang—starting at 888 RMB for an eight-course spread that runs from sashimi to black truffle fried rice.
A Late-Night Yakitori Sure Bet: Sake Ichi on Shanghai's Dagu Road Stays Open Till 1AM
Opened in 2019, Sake Ichi was the first F&B venture from the Sake-X Group, specializing in Akikawa chicken yakitori grilled over binchotan charcoal. The mentaiko series and wagyu confit scallion skewers are standouts, and you can still order right up until 1AM.
Shanghai Portman Ritz-Carlton's Terrace 8 Returns with Open-Air Rooftop, Adds Mini Golf
Terrace 8, the rooftop restaurant at the Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai in Jing'an, is back this season with a new mini golf course on the lawn, plus barbecue, Mediterranean-style snacks, and two-hour free-flow drinks starting from ¥129.
Shanghai Burger Month Turns 5: 15 Restaurants Serve Up Peanut Butter Bacon Burgers and Squid Ink Soft-Shell Crab Burgers
The 5th Shanghai Burger Month runs May 1 to 31, with 15 restaurants each rolling out a limited-edition burger. Collect six passport stamps for a shot at over RMB 20,000 in dining vouchers, with Cheese From The USA and Vedett White joining in as sponsors.
In a Xuhui Alleyway, Shanghai, Oyster Omelet Gets Deconstructed with Western Technique
Tucked away in an alley on Wuxing Road in Shanghai's Xuhui district, Verdant is a brunch café by day and a Taiwanese fusion bistro by night. Chef Dante reworks oyster omelets and thousand-year egg tofu using molecular gastronomy techniques—though not every dish lands.
Tokyo's Hamburg Steak Rice Chain Hikiniku To Come Lands in Shanghai—After the Lines Died Down, I'm Still Voting for the Local Rival
Tokyo-born Hikiniku To Come opened in Shanghai's FUFU mall on Donghu Road this January, grilling Australian Wagyu shoulder to order and drawing opening-day queues. Now that the hype has cooled, a real test suggests rival Roumi Dami might be the better line to join.
BBQ Joint Opens Grab-and-Go Spinoff, Smokin' Bowl Packs the Craft Into a Torta
Smokin' Hog has opened Smokin' Bowl, a fast-casual spinoff, next to its Wuding Road flagship in Jing'an. Ditching brisket and ribs for bowls, tortas and tacos, chef Nacho's two torta options are where the real ambition lies.
Western-Trained Chef Ling Pivots to Chinese Cuisine: Pepper Tree Reassembles Chinese Flavors Through a Western Lens
Shanghai's new-Chinese restaurant Pepper Tree comes from chef Ling, who previously ran steakhouse StoneSal and private dining concept HIK9. This time, he's channeling over a decade of Western culinary training into Chinese spices and cured meats.
Oyama Takeo Closed Shop Years Ago—His Disciples Now Run Half of Shanghai's Omakase Scene
Starting from Sushi Oyama, which opened in 2010 and closed in 2018, chefs at several of Shanghai's most popular omakase spots all trace back to the same lineage. Here's a rundown of eight go-to restaurants, their chefs' backgrounds, signature dishes, and price points.
Supreme's Chief Creative Officer Erin Magee Departs, Ending 22 Years Behind the Scenes
Erin Magee has announced her departure from her role as Chief Creative Officer at Supreme, closing out a 22-year run with the brand. Having joined in 2004, she may now turn her focus to her own womenswear label, Mademe.
adidas Originals Shrinks Real Madrid, Man United Jerseys Down to Pet Size
adidas Originals has launched the 2026–27 FC Pets Collection, scaling down jerseys from Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal and other clubs into wearable sizes for dogs and cats, alongside matching collars, leashes and carriers. It's now available on the official site, app and flagship stores.
From $50K Crumpled Paper Bag Paintings to Plush Flowers: Cj Hendry's "Flower Shop" Lands at Taipei Breeze on 8/28
Australian artist Cj Hendry, known for her hyperrealistic crumpled paper bag paintings, brings "Flower Shop" to Taipei Breeze Center for the first time on August 28. The installation features 100 plush flower varieties, including 7 inspired by flowers native to Taiwan.
Japanese Artist might's First Overseas Solo Exhibition Lands in Taipei's PLOT, Curated by Yasumasa Yonehara
The exhibition will run from August 22 to September 3, 2026 at PLOT in Taipei's Da'an District, curated by streetwear art curator Yasumasa Yonehara, showcasing might's works depicting youth and chance encounters with soft, delicate brushstrokes.
Ask for Alonzo Rolls Out Sicily-Only Menu, Spotlight on Rigatoni alla Norma
Hong Kong Italian restaurant Ask for Alonzo has launched a limited three-course Taste of Sicily menu, available now through November 15 at HK$358 per person, spanning everything from yellowtail crudo to eggplant tomato pasta, channeling flavors from Sicily's eastern coast.
Causeway Bay Food Map: From Basement Bikes to Michelin Stars, 19 Restaurants Hidden at the End of Staircases
From ninth-floor office-tower teppanyaki to basement Indonesian fare, Causeway Bay's best eats are rarely found at street level. This list rounds up 19 restaurants tucked into alleyways and vertical building spaces, spanning Michelin one-star establishments, old-school soy-sauce Western cuisine, and international flavors.
Charizard Breaks Free: Philip Gefaell Crafts 18K Gold Ash Charizard Ring to Celebrate Pokémon's 30th Anniversary
Artist Philip Gefaell has created a one-of-a-kind Ash Charizard ring for a renowned Pokémon card collector, featuring an 18K gold body set with natural VVS diamonds to mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
Albishorn Dials It Back: Marinagraph Classic Ditches the Tide Bezel
Albishorn has launched the Marinagraph Classic, swapping out its signature tide bezel for a sapphire bidirectional bezel. The 39mm case is limited to 99 pieces, priced from CHF 3,950, with sales starting August 14.
Same Bottle of Greek Mastiha Spirit, Testing Room Builds a Fragrance, The Public House Steeps Pouchong Tea
Skinos, the mastiha spirit from Greece's Chios Island, makes its Taiwan debut with a limited collaboration. Testing Room breaks down the perfume logic with top, heart, and base notes, while The Public House folds red oolong, watermelon, and Kyoho grapes into the glass. Limited run through end of August.
So Koizumi Design's First Solo Show in Korea Puts Works Inside a Fragrance Brand's Store, Not a White Cube
So Koizumi Design has teamed up with Seoul fragrance brand POINTTWOFIVE SECOND for an exhibition at 025S SEONGSU HAUS, embedding the work directly into the brand's existing space rather than presenting it as a standalone display.
The Rolex Drake Got as a Gift, Engraved on the Back: "Freeze the World"
Rolex crafted a one-of-a-kind Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Ice Gradient" as a gift for Drake, marking his 15th career Billboard No. 1 with the album *ICEMAN*.
A Saint-Honoré Made with Jin Xuan Tea: Ladurée's Taiwan Chef Wins Global Title, Landing at Paris Flagship This September
At Ladurée's 6th Global Pastry Chef Convention, Taiwanese pastry chef Ann Li took the top prize with a Saint-Honoré reimagined using Jin Xuan oolong. The winning creation will launch as a limited release in both Paris's Champs-Élysées and Taiwan stores this September.
How Much Water Is Just Right? Shigeo Kitade Teaches You to Make Tortillas That Puff Up Using Only Corn Flour
Shigeo Kitade, who went from DJ to restaurateur, breaks down the only two ingredients in his tortillas: corn flour and water. The key to judging quality isn't the recipe—it's whether the tortilla puffs up when it's cooked.
Sweden's Doomsday Bread Proposal: A Non-Essential Bread That's Shelf-Stable, Nutritious, and Just a Little Sweet
Born from the disaster-preparedness mindset that followed the 2004 South Asian tsunami, Sweden has recently launched a professional baker's competition for "emergency bread." The winning recipe uses a tangzhong method to create a shelf-stable, slightly sweet whole wheat bread.
Corn Silk, Corn Cobs, All Kept: How One Shirokanetakanawa Restaurant Turns Scraps Into a Soup
At Japanese restaurant "Watanabe," the owner roasts corn until fragrant, then simmers it whole—silk, cob, and all—drawing out flavor with nothing but premium Rishiri kelp. The result is a suringashi drink, served hot or cold, that shows how food-saving can still be refined cuisine.