Your weekly lifestyle round-up

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

Can you believe we’re already cruising through mid-June? If you are looking for brilliant ways to beat the Hong Kong humidity, keep the kids thoroughly entertained, or sneak away for some much-needed ‘me time’, I have a spectacular line-up for you this week. From an iconic world-first outdoor art installation to a hidden ‘secret cave’ dining spot and plenty of vintage neighbourhood nostalgia, here is your definitive guide to what’s hot, happening and utterly unmissable in our city right now. Pour yourself an iced matcha and let's dive in!

Fashion

Christian Louboutin drops FW26 collection

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - new collections at Louboutin

Maison Christian Louboutin has officially launched its Fall/Winter 2026 collections, and it’s a season of milestones. The men’s collection marks the highly anticipated full debut under new creative director Jaden Smith. Blending 1990s hip-hop energy with high-luxury performance, the line introduces the Molten Trapman boot featuring a glossy, ‘dripping paint’ effect - alongside innovative recycled nylon TCT I drawstring low-tops. Meanwhile, the women’s collection draws direct inspiration from nature and the designer's own garden, featuring surrealist art pieces like the Rosa Fruit sandal and the Kate Max Veggie pump, intricately hand-embroidered with crystal and pearl vegetables. This season also marks an evolution for the brand's iconic Pigalle pump; celebrating its 20th anniversary, the silhouette has been officially reborn as La Pigalle, upgraded with a padded insole for superior comfort; Christian Louboutin boutiques across Hong Kong and online; Christian Louboutin stores citywide; christianlouboutin.com.

Hái the label lands at Harbour City

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - Hái the Label has arrived in Hong Kong

Taiwanese resortwear brand Hái the Label has made its international debut right here in Hong Kong at Harbour City. Named after the Taiwanese word for ocean, Hái was founded by two beach-loving fashionistas who wanted to bridge the gap between holiday style and everyday city life. Moving way beyond standard swimwear, their pieces are engineered from scratch with a luxuriously soft, stretch-treated fabric that is anti-bacterial and quick-drying - meaning it actively protects your skin and prevents post-swim dampness or chafing. With a deep commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, their collections are designed to flatter all body shapes, making it the ultimate guilt-free upgrade for your summer wardrobe; Shop OT230, Level 2, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City; hai-the-label.com.

Diesel debuts bold new concept at K11 Musea

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - shop the D-Line shoulder bag in Tsim Sha Tsui

Diesel has officially unveiled its striking new retail destination at K11 Musea, bringing Creative Director Glenn Martens’ rebellious, high-energy aesthetic to Tsim Sha Tsui. The store makes a powerful architectural statement with a massive, brutalist concrete facade, shifting inside to industrial metal walls and a contrastingly soft, pink-toned lounge dedicated to handbags and accessories. The new space showcases the FW26 lineup - defined by Martens as having a raw "next-day energy" - alongside the highly anticipated D-Line shoulder bag. Even more exciting, the store features the exclusive Diesel x Tinder capsule collection, playing on the theme ‘For Successful Loving’ and featuring ready-to-wear pieces, underwear and denim with intricate devoré lace detailing and signature Tinder-inspired colour gradients; Shop 207, K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui; diesel.com.

Wellness & beauty

The Ordinary brings quirky ‘Mini Mart’ concept to Tsim Sha Tsui

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - discover Asia-exclusive collectibles at this limited-time pop-up

Skincare giant The Ordinary is bringing its viral, convenience store-inspired ‘Mini Mart’ pop-up to Hong Kong for the first time. Taking over the @cosme flagship store in Tsim Sha Tsui from until June 25, the immersive activation skips the confusing beauty jargon, reimagining science-backed skincare through a lens of simplicity and accessibility. The pop-up is packed with playful, Asia-exclusive collectible moments that pay homage to convenience store culture. Visitors can snap up an onigiri-style Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm, customise Skincare Bento Sets complete with charms, and try their luck at cup-noodle-inspired blind boxes. Beyond the fun merch, you can grab personalised, no-nonsense skincare guidance using the brand's signature ‘Prep, Treat, Seal’ approach; @cosme Flagship Store, Star House, Tsim Sha Tsui; theordinary.com.

Colour protection meets scalp care

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - treat your hair right this summer

Frequent hair colouring often forces a frustrating choice between maintaining vibrant pigment and soothing a sensitive, post-dye scalp. To solve this dilemma, French natural haircare pioneer Leonor Greyl has launched Bain Sublime Couleur - a targeted shampoo formulated specifically for color-treated tresses and chemical-induced scalp irritation. Boasting a 94% natural botanical formula, the sulfate-free, low-foam shampoo locks in colour by sealing the hair cuticles while calming scalp tightness and redness. The formula relies on anti-inflammatory rapeseed sterols to soothe the scalp, oryza sativa (rice) protein to strengthen the hair core, hydrating hook seaweed for a satin-like shine, and antioxidant-rich chia seed to shield hair from daily UV colour fading. Pair it with the vegan Crème de Soin à L’Amarante conditioner to detangle and smooth frizz; Leonor Greyl counters citywide; leonorgreyl.com.hk.

Mud, glorious mud

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - masking up with luxury skincare brand Borghese

Founded in 1957 by Princess Marcella Borghese, Borghese has spent decades translating Tuscany's ancient thermal healing wisdom into modern beauty rituals. Affectionately known as ‘The Mud Authority’, the brand revolutionised home skincare in 1985 with its first mud mask. Today, it continues to lead the category with a philosophy of ‘synchronized purification and repair’, blending mineral-rich Roman thermal spa energy with natural botanicals to detoxify the skin without stripping its moisture. The brand's iconic Fango mud mask collection acts as the perfect pre-makeup canvas, offering three targeted formulas to reboot your skin cells: Fango Active Mud for tired skin, Advanced Fango Delicato for fragile, dry complexions, and Fango Purificante to balance oily and acne-prone skin; Borghese counters citywide; borghese-asia.com.

Lifestyle

Yayoi Kusama’s 'Green Pumpkin' makes its Hong Kong debut

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - a giant pumpkin has landed at Kai Tak

Kai Tak’s major new retail and lifestyle landmark, The Twins, is bringing a massive dose of world-class contemporary art to Kowloon East. The majestic three-metre ‘Green Pumpkin’ sculpture by legendary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has taken up permanent residence in the open plaza of Tower I, marking Hong Kong’s very first permanent outdoor public pumpkin sculpture. Coated in a vivid, emerald hue and patterned with Kusama's signature black polka dots, the sculpture brings a whimsical meditation on healing and resilience straight into the community. By the end of the year, Kusama pieces will join the pumpkin, alongside sculptures by internationally renowned artists like Sir Antony Gormley. It’s the perfect excuse to explore the twin towers, which house the massive new Sogo Kai Tak (Tower I) and the innovative retail experience Sndo (Tower II); Open Area, The Twins Tower, 12 Concorde Road (Tower 1) and 12 Muk Chui Street (Tower 2), Kai Tak; thetwins.com.hk.

Shanghai Tang unveils home capsule collection

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - lifestyle ambassador Yosh with the new collection

Luxury lifestyle house Shanghai Tang has launched the ‘Watersky Collection', an exclusive home capsule created in collaboration with the brand's lifestyle ambassador, Yosh. Taking inspiration from the classic Chinese legend of the carp leaping over the dragon gate, the collection serves as a poetic symbol of ambition, transformation and good fortune. At the heart of the capsule is the use of Song Brocade, a thousand-year-old craft inscribed in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. Woven entirely by hand from pure mulberry silk, this incredibly rare fabric requires more than 200 hours at the loom to create just one metre. For this collection, flowing fish and algae motifs - originally drawn by French artist Pierre Marie - are woven into the silk alongside fine gold threads. Yosh infuses his own personal touch into the collection with a hand-drawn dragon across special pieces like gilded artistic plates; Shanghai Tang boutiques citywide; shanghaitang.com.

Historic Haw Par Mansion reimagined as ‘cultural villa’

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - the historic house is to be transformed into a cultural attraction

The historic Haw Par Mansion is officially entering an exciting new chapter. The Grade I historic home in Jardine’s Lookout dates back to 1935 and ground has now been broken on a project that will transform it into Villa Haw Par, Hong Kong’s very first dedicated cultural villa. Led by the non-profit Foundation for Art and Culture, the project aims to turn the heritage estate into a world-class hub for cross-cultural dialogue and public engagement. The transformation will roll out in progressive phases. Visitors can look forward to a beautifully restored ‘Garden of Wonders’, where the site's original Tiger Balm-inspired landscape and historic sculptures will blend with contemporary art installations. Inside the villa, the spaces will come alive with immersive exhibition rooms, artist residencies, research spaces, and a dedicated cinema programme celebrating Hong Kong’s rich cultural legacy; 15A Tai Hang Road, Jardine’s Lookout; heritage.gov.hk.

Liminal by Domingo Milella at Sotheby’s Maison

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - check out Liminal, a new exhibition by Domingo Milella (image courtesy Sotheby's)

Looking for a transformative cultural escape this summer? Catch Liminal at Sotheby’s Maison, a hauntingly beautiful photography exhibition by Italian artist Domingo Milella running from June 10 to August 20. Milella spent more than a decade using a traditional analogue camera obscura to document Europe’s most ancient, prehistoric cave paintings, capturing indecipherable symbols and long-extinct animals. Hosted in the Maison’s ground-floor ‘Grotto’ - a dark, intimate space designed to mimic the interior of a rock - the exhibition effectively slows down time, offering a meditative portal away from our hyper-digital world alongside modern art displays; The Grotto, Sotheby’s Maison, Landmark Chater, 8 Connaught Road, Central; sothebys.com.

Kids & family

Wellcome travels down memory lane

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - enjoy a nostalgia trip at Hong Kong's oldest supermarket chain

Wellcome, Hong Kong's oldest supermarket chain, is taking families on a serious nostalgia trip. Following the success of its first throwback-themed supermarket in Yau Ma Tei, the brand has expanded the retro concept to two new reimagined locations in Kennedy Town and Mong Kok. The Victoria Road store in Kennedy Town gets the classic ding-ding treatment; dedicated to Hong Kong’s iconic tramways, the shop features vintage green and yellow tones, a 1990s-style tram-stop installation and tram tracks printed along the aisle floors. Over in Kowloon, the Sim City store in Mong Kok goes full ‘dai pai dong’ and ‘cha chaan teng’, packed with neon lights, corrugated tin, and photos of Nathan Road in the '80s and '90s. Both locations are stocked with exclusive retro souvenirs, interactive photo booths and local treats like aeroplane olives alongside beef ho fun-flavoured popcorn; Shop 3-7, Block 2, Centenary Mansion, 1 Victoria Road and G/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, Sim City, 47-51 Sai Yee Street, Mong Kok.

Too cute to handle - Fugglercorns drop

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - more 'ugly-cute' characters have landed

The global ‘ugly-cute’ toy phenomenon is back with a dreamy, chaotic twist that kids and collectors alike will go crazy for. Fuggler has launched its highly anticipated new Fugglercorns Series, featuring six new monsters dressed up in soft plush fabric and sweet macaron pastel tones, all topped off with sparkly horns. Don't let the magical look fool you, though - these hilarious misfits still sport the brand's iconic human-like teeth, vacant eyes, and signature mischievous attitude. They are the ultimate quirky collectibles, offering a playful reminder to embrace your inner weirdness in a perfection-obsessed world; Fuggler HK Flagship Store, Shop B1F-B101B, Hysan Place, Causeway Bay; fuggler.com.

Dining

Secret cave dining in Causeway Bay

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - chefs Koji Takazono and Koichi Kuga

Causeway Bay has a mysterious new dining destination. Yakiniku Yama Oku has soft-opened at Cubus, offering an intimate, 12-seat counter experience dedicated to the art of premium ‘yakiniku kappo’ (theatre-style cut-and-cook barbecue). Inspired by Japan’s pre-Meiji era, when locals secretly gathered in remote mountain huts to grill over hearths, the restaurant channels that exact sense of hidden seclusion with a contemporary, cave-like interior. Helmed by a seasoned culinary team from Fukuoka, the restaurant serves up prized, beautifully marbled Omi beef from Shiga and award-winning Oita wagyu. Dinner menus showcase a masterful range of slicing, grilling and straw-roasting techniques; standouts include seven-day aged Chateaubriand with foie gras truffle sauce. Rice is prepared with pure alkaline spring water inside traditional Nagatanien clay pots, and cuts are dipped into ultra-rich Hyogo Kodawari Tamago egg yolks. For non-beef eaters, a premium Japanese chicken and pork menu is also available; Yakiniku Yama Oku, 3/F Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Causeway Bay; 4497 5412.

Sophisticated sparkling teas

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - healthy bubbles options from Purité Tea

Premium non-alcoholic dining has received a major upgrade with the official launch of Purité Tea, an organic sparkling tea brand founded by Tatiana Pudwill. Bridging Asia’s rich tea heritage with Western fine wine culture, the beverage is crafted with no added preservatives and boasts one of the lowest sugar profiles in its category, making it a sophisticated, alcohol-free alternative to champagne. The brand has debuted with two distinct expressions made from a certified organic blend of more than ten premium black, green and white teas: Orchard Style (a semi-dry, fruit-forward blend with organic grape and lemon juice concentrates, perfect for daytime brunch) and Vineyard Style (Hong Kong’s very first non-alcoholic, wine-based sparkling tea, dry and refined for fine dining). Keep an eye out for Purité Rosé, dropping later this summer.; served at dragon-i, UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central; puritetea.com.

Mandarin Cake Shop pops up at Landmark Prince’s

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - Mandarin Cake Shop is popping up at Landmark Prince's for the summer

With the main hotel entering a summer recess until September 30, fans of Mandarin Oriental’s tasty pastries won't be left disappointed this summer. The Mandarin Cake Shop has officially moved into a temporary home at Landmark Prince’s and will be open until September 26. The pop-up boutique is stocked with all the Cake Shop's legendary classics, alongside signature retail staples like their famous Rose Petal Jam and XO Sauce. For a quick Central lunch, they are also serving up house-made salads, gourmet sandwiches and freshly brewed coffee. If you drop by this June, don't miss the limited-time Caramelised Banana Danish, a decadent pastry topped with toasted walnuts and rich chocolate; Shop 242-243 2/F, Landmark Prince’s, Central; 

Note: While parts of the hotel are resting, signature spots like Man Wah, The Aubrey, The Chinnery and Terrace Boulud remain open.

Sweet delight pistachio afternoon tea

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - nutty favourites at Three on Canton

Pistachio lovers, rejoice - from now until the end of August, Three on Canton at the Gateway Hotel is serving up a Delightful Pistachio Afternoon Tea. The culinary team has crafted a menu of twelve sweet and savoury delicacies that completely celebrate the rich, nutty flavour of the summer's trendiest nut. Savoury standouts include pistachio-crusted salmon, golden arancini with crushed pistachios and pumpkin, and an apricot stuffed with pistachio cream cheese. On the sweet side, expect pure indulgence with a pistachio madeleine, a velvety pistachio tart with white chocolate cream, a pistachio raspberry roll cake, and classic scones served with rich pistachio paste. Pair it all with premium coffee or fine tea for the ultimate leisurely summer escape; Three on Canton, Level 3, Gateway Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui; marcopolohotels.com.

Parkside@Nina opens on Victoria Park

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - park life in bustlling Hong Kong

Nature-inspired dining has a stunning new flagship in Causeway Bay. Parkside@Nina CWB has officially opened on the first floor of the Nina Hotel Causeway Bay, right on the edge of lush Victoria Park. Designed by the award-winning studio Atelier E, the massive 3,000-square-foot space features dramatic, dreamlike calla-lily lighting installations and botanical accents that bring the outdoors in. The all-day menu seamlessly bridges Asian comfort food and Western classics. You can drop in for regional favorites like Hainanese chicken rice and wonton noodle soup, or opt for gourmet mains like wood-fired sourdough pizzas, a wagyu beef burger, and morel mushroom risotto. As the sun sets, the sleek sculptural bar becomes a social hub serving up creative, Asian-inspired libations like the Yuzu Espresso Martini and a Whisky Sour Crème Brûlée; Parkside@Nina CWB, 1/F Niina Hotel Causeway Bay, 18 King’s Road, Tin Hau; 2117 4681.

Don Pedro Opens in Sai Ying Pun

Your weekly lifestyle round-up - the steakhouse has opened in Sai Ying Pun

Sai Ying Pun has just scored a brilliant new neighbourhood hangout. Founded by culinary veteran Chris Mark and his business partner Vidur Yadav, Don Pedro is an intimate, candlelit Argentine steakhouse and wine bar on Second Street that channels the unpretentious charm of Buenos Aires’ famous local ‘bodegons’. The restaurant takes its ingredients incredibly seriously, sourcing its beef from the exact same prestigious farms as the legendary Parrilla Don Julio in Argentina. Master butcher Seth McKenzie oversees the in-house dry-aging fridge, where the 12oz Ribeye is aged for 75 days and the 8oz Tenderloin for 40 days before being seared to perfection on a traditional ‘plancha’ griddle. Beyond steak, the menu features handmade beef empanadas, chorizo flambé, and house-made charcuterie. Be sure to save room for the namesake "Don Pedro" dessert - freshly turned gelato topped with toasted walnuts and a generous splash of whisky; Don Pedro, Second Street, Sai Ying Pun; 7075 8631.