Your weekly lifestyle round-up
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The best in fashion, arts, wellness and beauty – this is your weekly lifestyle round-up. By Ifat Hindes
This week's round-up is about balance; finding peace in a calm escape, then turning up the volume with a splash of fun and bold glamour. Whether you’re finding your centre or stepping into shoes that make you feel unstoppable, being truly 'here' is where the magic happens. Here's how we’re moving with heart and spirit this week.
Fashion
Weekly lifestyle round-up - pull up a lounger at the Calzedonia and Intmissimi pop-ups at St Regis Hong Kong
If you’re craving a slice of la dolce vita without the long-haul flight, The St Regis Hong Kong has partnered with Italian brands Calzedonia and Intimissimi to transform their seventh-floor Verandah Pool into a chic Mediterranean escape. Until September 30, it’s a total vibe - think vibrant umbrellas, rattan loungers, and a poolside menu featuring Italian snacks and cocktails for the ultimate 'staycay' afternoon. While you soak up the sun, explore the new Spring/Summer 2026 collections, or head up to the 27th-floor presidential suite for a peek at Intimissimi’s 30th anniversary silk separates. A one-day pool pass ($700) includes access to the pool, fitness centre and steam room, plus a $200 dining credit for the Calzedonia poolside menu.
If the city’s pace has you dreaming of escape, step into Dolce Vita’s first-ever Hong Kong boutique at Harbour City. This cult-favorite New York brand brings a dose of slow living to Tsim Sha Tsui. The store itself is a mood - sun-bleached ivories, terracotta tones, and woven rattan that feel more like a chic coastal villa than a shop. The collection is a love letter to the wanderer: effortless strappy sandals, western-inspired boots, and minimalist sneakers designed to be packed light and worn everywhere. Find it at Shop OT310, Level 3, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City.
Ray-Ban
If you’ve been following the buzz around Jennie (aka Jennie Ruby Jane) as Ray-Ban’s newest global brand ambassador, don't miss the stunning pop-up at Hysan Place. Running until May 16, the space blends minimalist architecture with deep, moody reds - an invitation to lean into the understate aesthetic Jennie is known for. Snatch a first look at the key frames, play in the interactive AI Photo Booth, or get creative at the DIY Charm Workshop. Find it at 1/F Atrium, Hysan Place, Causeway Bay.
Wellness
Work up a sweat at The Upper House with and sculpt.
To elevate your fitness ritual, literally and figuratively, and sculpt. has officially checked into The Upper House. Founded by industry veteran and Move Sweat Discover podcast host Avey Cortes, the brand is bringing its signature 'hot sculpt' method to room 3904 of the boutique hotel. This isn't your average gym session; it’s an infrared-heated, mat-based residency designed to strengthen the body and steady the mind. Avey’s 12 years of global experience ensure a class that is as much about community and movement as medicine as it is about the sweat.
Human Studio
If you’ve been running at 100% and calling it "normal," you’re likely operating closer to your stress ceiling than you realize. Enter Amanda Casgar, who spent four years leading lululemon’s expansion across Asia and knows exactly what that high-performance pace does to the nervous system. On May 30, she's hosting Human Studio at Villa 52 in Sai Kung, a one-day retreat designed to help you start accessing your true creative range. Limited to just 20 people, the retreat costs $4,800 including transport, breakfast and lunch. Reach out to Amanda at amanda@casgar.com.
Lifestyle
It's chaotic but cute; Fuggler has landed in Hong Kong
A head's up for the next craze to hit Hong Kong - if you’re tired of the perfect aesthetic, it’s time to meet the misfits. Fuggler (the Funny Ugly Monster) has officially landed at Hysan Place, bringing its "ugly-cute" charm to Hong Kong. Born from the playful mind of British artist Mrs McGettrick, these creatures are a global phenomenon known for their human-like teeth, vacant eyes, and signature 'BUTT-on' holes. The new flagship is a rebellious escape from a curated world, featuring the debut of the mischievous Fugg Nuggets and the Alley Cats series. It’s an invitation to embrace your inner weirdness—and maybe snag an exclusive Hong Kong magnet or DIY kit while you're at it.
Central Yards
If your daily commute involves the walk between ifc Mall and Central Ferry Piers, prepare for a serious visual upgrade. Central Yards has just unveiled "100 colors no.54 ‘FLOW’", a stunning immersive installation by renowned French architect and artist Emmanuelle Moureaux. Transforming a temporary pedestrian passageway into a vibrant art bridge, the piece features 4,000 hand-crafted cut-outs in a spectrum of 100 shades. The floating numerals are arranged along a timeline from 2027 to 2032 - marking the upcoming phases of the Central Yards development - creating a time tunnel effect that makes a simple walk feel like a trip into the future.
Bring sun-drenched vitality into your living space with new Mandarin Tea Fragrance Collection by Shanghai Tang. It’s a gorgeous sensory tribute to the Chinese mandarin, capturing bright citrus notes and a delicate heart of jasmine and neroli. The aesthetic is classic Shanghai Tang - vibrant amber-orange and porcelain white bone china vessels adorned with intricate bronze line-work. The collection features scented candles, reed diffusers and room sprays, alongside two stunning bone china mugs for your tea ritual. It’s an effortless way to bottle that unhurried afternoon feeling and add modern eastern elegance to your home.
Dining
A bold night out at Maggie Choo's jazz and cocktail bar
For a Thursday night that’s equal parts glamorous and empowering, head into the cinematic, teak-and-copper vaults of Maggie Choo’s jazz and cocktail bar. Starting May 7, the Central hotspot unveils its fourth-season production, 'Becoming Her', a bold celebration of the multifaceted modern woman. Ditching the scripts of the past, this new cabaret features twelve high-octane acts ranging from LED-adorned Greek goddesses to a provocative, gender-bending Cell Block Tango. Expect aerial silks, professional acrobatics, and live vocals directed by Maria Mayorova. It's performed every Thursday from 9.30pm.
If you’re a fan of the soul-warming hospitality at Jean-Pierre, mark your calendars for May 18 and 19. Black Sheep’s jubilant bistro is welcoming Chef Nik Hill from Sydney’s celebrated Porcine for an exclusive two-night collaboration. Chef Nik - a veteran of the three-Michelin-starred The Ledbury - is bringing his nose-to-tail French expertise to Bridges Street for a five-course sharing menu ($988 per person). Expect serious decadence: a three-service Bouillabaisse, roasted foie gras with Japanese peach, and a tableside carving of Dodine de Pigeon.
Beauty
Laura Mercier
Plump your complexion with Laura Mercier's new launch
If you’re after that elusive 'lit-from-within' glow without a multi-step routine, Laura Mercier has just dropped the solution. The new Blush Color Infusion Duo ($335) is a game-changer for skin texture. Featuring a talc-free, creamy powder formula infused with encapsulated ceramides, it acts like a real-life soft focus filter. By swirling the matte and luminous pigments together, you get a dimensional, liquid-like radiance that lasts for 16 hours. - and it’s sweat-proof, a necessity for the Hong Kong humidity. Find Laura Mercier stores in SOGO Causeway Bay and New Town Plaza Sha Tin.
Events
Tempting tipples at Viexpo Asia at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
If you’ve ever wanted to travel the world through a glass, clear your calendar for May 26 to 28. Vinexpo Asia returns to the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, leaning hard into the evolution of our social lives. This edition is all about a fresh and casual vibe - aromatic rosés for the Hong Kong heat and premium bubbles that don’t require a special occasion. Keep two zones on your radar: 'Be Spirits', dedicated to craft cocktail culture, and the debut of 'Be No', a first-of-its-kind space for sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks.
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