Your weekly lifestyle round-up

The best in fashion, arts, wellness and beauty – this is your weekly lifestyle round-up. By Ifat Hindes

Welcome to your weekly edit of the finest lifestyle launches, curation, and hidden gems across the region. From high-fashion activewear and immersive design sanctuaries to sensory dining experiences and ultimate retreats, here is what is on our radar this week.

Fashion

Conscious loungewear

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - gorgeous gowns from Phuket

Founded in Phuket by textile veteran Mika, Siamese Dreams crafts consciously made, locally produced pyjamas and loungewear that serve as a beautiful homage to Thailand's rich nature and mythology. The brand uses premium, locally sourced natural fabrics to elevate the daily ritual of rest, partnering with a curated network of female artists to create exclusive, whimsical prints. Our absolute favourite piece is the stunning Sarus Crane Maxi Dress, available in Sunrise Pink. Featuring exclusive illustrations of majestic cranes and vanda orchids by Bangkok-based artist Pabaja, this elegant piece effortlessly blends comfort with high style. It’s the perfect piece of wearable art for your home sanctuary; siamesedreams.com.

Elevate your activewear

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - upgrade your strap

If your summer fitness goals are in full swing, the right gear makes all the difference. This week, we’re eyeing the new Active Sport Loop for Apple Watch from Native Union, the ultimate strap upgrade to keep up with your lifestyle. Engineered with an ultra-lightweight, double-layer nylon weave, this strap is all about breathability. It cushions the skin while beautifully wicking away moisture during those humid Hong Kong runs. Featuring a precision hook-and-loop fastener and a woven pull tab, it’s incredibly easy to adjust for a secure, custom fit mid-workout. And in a massive win for the active crowd, it dries in roughly one hour, meaning you can head straight from a morning training session to a lunch meeting without that dreaded ‘damp-band’ feeling; nativeunion.com.

Rainy season essentials

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - practical solutions for wet weather

Now available across all Hong Kong concept stores, The North Face Urban Exploration has launched its Summer 2026 Urban Evolution collection. The lineup features highly flexible, detachable and reversible designs to transition seamlessly between technical outdoor utility and modern city street style. Men's essentials are tailored to combat Hong Kong's humid climate, pairing lightweight, breathable fabrics with water-repellent and windproof technologies. The women's collection introduces airy, adjustable jackets with adjustable drawstrings and ruching; we love the Convertible Jacket Cordura, a brilliant two-in-one design that transforms into a portable pouch; thenorthface.com.hk.

Beauty

Chop shop

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - father-son moments at Handsome Factory

The Handsome Factory brings authentic, classic barbering culture to Hong Kong. Growing from a single chair to a powerhouse team of more than 40 talented barbers, the brand now spans nine stylish, 1950s-inspired locations, including Central, Causeway Bay and the W Hong Kong. The monochromatic vintage aesthetic, paired with a complimentary glass of whiskey or beer, has turned this stylish shop into a premier lifestyle destination for international clients and A-list celebrities. It owes its cult-status success to its diverse collective of barbers; the team frequently stars in campaigns for global heritage brands like Levi's, Barbour, and Dr. Martens. Head over for some father and son time before your next big trip; handsomefactory.com.

Scalp care

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - keep a clear head with Sunday Hair

Founded by 30-year veteran celebrity hairstylist Pius Yiu and partner Dorothy, home-grown brand Sunday Hair introduces a gentle, ‘skincare-for-your-scalp’ approach to target common root issues like irritation, oil build-up and early thinning. Clinically tested to meet stringent global safety standards, Sunday’s formulations are 100% silicone-free, sulfate-free, and proven safe for sensitive skin, making them gentle enough for children. The minimalist, premium lineup features the weekly clarifying Sunday Shampoo, the low-lather Day Day Shampoo for regular washes, the deeply nourishing Magic Hair Mask, and the lightweight Scalp Relief Essence. The regime is beautifully rounded out by the protective Sheen Hair Oil and a daily Glowing Brush designed to stimulate circulation; sundayhair.com.

Natural beauty

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - soften the lines with this new beauty collection

Founded by global makeup artist Natasha Moor, this eponymous beauty collection is crafted with a focus on self-connection, energy, and inner confidence. More than a decade of transforming diverse skin tones in her makeup chair inspired Moor to create high-performance formulas that glide effortlessly onto the skin, minimising caking and creasing while softening fine lines and blemishes. Completely chemical-free, paraben-free and sustainably made, the collection features a curated selection of vegan options alongside long-lasting formulas designed to enhance natural beauty rather than mask it. Each item serves as a daily ritual to empower and uplift, featuring thoughtful touches like built-in mirrors that invite intentional self-reflection, while each specific shade is named with inspiring words to align your inner strength; natashamoor.com. 

Wellness

House of healing

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - relax to the beat at a healing retreat

The Upper House is launching new, connection-focused wellness residencies alongside the highly anticipated return of its two-day House of Healing retreat (30-31 May). Designed as an urban oasis for both personal restoration and social connection, the weekend retreat features full-day group sessions, an inspiring ‘Lunch and Learn’, and curated holistic treatments. Passes are available for one day (HK$988) or the full two days (HK$1,788). Guests can experience the hotel's new resident specialists, featuring infrared-heated mat body sculpting by And Sculpt, astrology readings and crystal chakra alignments by Stone & Star, and meditative tea ceremonies or crystal sound bowl journeys led by May Nogoy. Traditional acupuncture and posture consultations are also available. For a private escape, the hotel is also offering its signature #WellnessOnTheRoad room package, transforming your room into a private healing sanctuary; upperhouse.com.

Scent sensations

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - shop Thai fragrances at this new store

Niche Thai fragrance and wellness pioneer Pañpuri has opened a stunning new urban sanctuary inside Central's ifc Mall. Designed by MLKK Studio, the boutique uses natural stone and layered greenery to create a peaceful, cocoon-like escape that beautifully softens the city's fast pace. Derived from ancient Pali and Sanskrit roots, the name blends Pañña (wisdom) and Puri (purity), symbolising how the brand integrates traditional eastern practices with contemporary science to balance the body, mind, and soul. Celebrated for its commitment to sustainable beauty, Pañpuri crafts precious plant-based, natural and organic formulations; each product is vegan, cruelty-free, biodegradable and screened through the brand’s ZeroList standard, which bans over 7,200 questionable ingredients. We love the innovative, motion-activated scent installation where lightboxes trigger a soft airflow to softly diffuse the fragrance.; Shop 1091A on Level 1 of IFC Mall, panpuri.com. 

It's a dog's life

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - time out with your best friend

VetiVa Centre for Animal Wellness is hosting a holistic evening of calm and connection for you and your four-legged companion. Held in the centre’s 20th-floor multifunction room at K11 Atelier in Tsim Sha Tsui (11am to 1pm, May 30), this unique one-hour session offers a restorative reset set against the spectacular backdrop of Victoria Harbour. The experience features a specialised ‘doga’ (dog yoga) flow led by veteran certified instructor Ankie Beilke, who specialises in Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative practices. This is paired with a healing soundbath session led by Sardonna Yau, an expert certified in Crystal Singing Bowl Healing and NAHA Pet Aromatherapy, ensuring the evening is perfectly tailored to relax both humans and their canine companions. Spanning the 19th and 20th floors of K11 Atelier, VetiVa is a 24/7 veterinary hospital and animal wellness sanctuary and nurtures the human-animal bond with community events; WhatsApp at 6499 0999, vetiva.org.

Events

Festival vibes

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - feel the beat in Causeway Bay

Fashion Walk is transforming Causeway Bay’s Paterson Street into a vibrant, multi-weekend street party (from May 23). Celebrating urban culture, style, and community, the festival brings together local and international brands for exclusive collaborations, fashion drops, and limited-run menus. Highlights include live DJ parties and raves plus Paterson Gravity, high-tempo urban running challenges with adidas, ASICS, and New Balance, and a live street Skate Jam by 8FIVE2 and the HK Skateboarding Association. And Petizen Day, a family-friendly pet fiesta featuring a high-fashion pet runway with streetwear looks from Juice, Pet Paradise, and curated programming by Whiskers N Paws.

Make a day of it at Food Street with incredible outdoor dining options, from artisanal pizzas at Jacomax and specialty coffee at Elephant Grounds, to vinyl-spinning lounge vibes at Mercury Recalls; fashionwalk.com.hk.

Festival fun

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - legs eleven at Hong Kong Football Club

Hong Kong’s high-spirited, performance-driven night out, Got Balls, returns next month (7.30 to 11pm, June 6), taking over the Hong Kong Football Club in Happy Valley. Celebrating its eighth year, this latest summer-themed edition completely reimagines the traditional game of bingo by injecting it with high-energy summer anthems, live guest performers, crowd sing-alongs and outrageous on-stage surprises for a 1,000-guest capacity crowd. Tickets include a fabulous three-hour free-flow of prosecco, Bubbleme hard seltzers, beer and house spirits, alongside plenty of chaotic prize giveaways. The dress code is all about bright, colourful ‘summer of ‘69’ prints and festival vibes; Ticketflap or Zicket, gotballs.co.

Dining

Cool coffee

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - try a slow drip Kyoto-style coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee has launched its highly anticipated first Hong Kong Island East location in Cityplaza. Designed by the renowned Neri&Hu around a nostalgic ‘Hong Kong Street’ concept, the space features industrial grid-work, raw scaffolding elements, and elegant folding doors. Hong Kong Debut of Kyoto-Style Espresso: The Taikoo cafe is the first in Hong Kong to serve Kyoto-Style espresso; this cold-extraction method uses slow drip brewing rather than pressure, preserving a smooth, silky texture and deep sweetness. A range of snacks and lunch items are available. The store has partnered with local metalsmith studio LOUUD to gift limited-edition galvanized iron keychains to the first 100 customers who spend HK$400 or more; bluebottlecoffee.com.

Anniversary tea

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - caffeine encounter at Park Lane hotel

Skye Roofbar & Dining at The Park Lane Hong Kong is celebrating Nespresso's 40th anniversary with an exclusive ‘Unforgettable Moments’  tea set (3 to 5.30pm, until July 5). Priced at HK$580 for two, the experience pairs an innovative coffee-infused menu with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Victoria Park. The menu is beautifully crafted by chef Florian Muller using premium Nespresso blends to add complexity to both savoury and sweet bites. Savoury highlights feature a foie gras terrine with Origins Guatemala, a lobster brioche roll with Brazil Organic coffee butter, and a duck confit bao with Indonesia Fairtrade coffee. The tea set includes two creative coffee mocktails and every table ordering the set will take home a complimentary, limited-edition Nespresso laptop sleeve (while stocks last), parklane.com.hk.

Travel

Family fun in Tseung Kwan O

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - The Royal Garden Kowloon East has opened its pool and kids' club

Marking its transition into a contemporary urban resort, The Royal Garden Kowloon East hotel has completed Phase Two of its ambitious transformation. Designed by LAAB Architects around a restorative palette of olive, apricot, and warm wood tones, the 366-room property represents the first major expansion of the iconic Royal Garden brand in 45 years. The centerpiece of the launch is a collection of seven private Horizon Retreat Villas. Inspired by Balinese resort aesthetics with warm oak finishes and bamboo accents, each villa boasts a secluded outdoor garden. Alongside the villas, the resort has introduced the expansive Sunset Terrace Suite featuring a deep-soaking bath with skyline views and the family-friendly Family Fortress Room for four. Guests enjoy full access to a 25m outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and the Giggle Hill Kids Club which opens this month. The final phase of the resort’s transformation will culminate in July 2026 with the opening of Ponentino, a signature rooftop Italian restaurant and all-day venue inspired by the legendary Sabatini Ristorante Italiano; 3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O, rghotel.com.hk.

Fairmont flair

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - enjoy the Vietnamese capital's historic Old Quarter from Fairmont Hanoi

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has officially debuted its first property in Vietnam. Located in the heart of Hanoi's historic Old Quarter, Fairmont Hanoi masterfully blends contemporary luxury design with rich local heritage, positioning itself as the city's new luxury social hub. Accommodation includes regular guest rooms as well as 38 Fairmont Gold rooms and 12 spacious suites offering panoramic views of the Old Quarter or the city skyline. Dining options comprise no fewer than eight restaurants and bars, with contemporary Vietnamese heritage cuisine by celebrity chef Luke Nguyen and high-end Italian flavours by Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Isnard. The property also features a spa and state-of-the-art fitness and wellness club, with a signature-led bathhouse, hydrotherapy and thermal facilities; fairmont.com.