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Why a diamond is a Hong Kong widow's best friend

Hong Kong businessman Kennedy Tam always wanted to travel the world. When he died suddenly of a stroke in 2010, his wife Freda decided death would not stand in his way. Since that day, Freda has tak...

Updated : 2012.04.26 17:10

Fashion’s Narciso Rodriguez gets nod from museum

Fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez has always referenced the world of art: Modern paintings are one of his many sources of inspiration. It seems fitting, then, that El Museo del Barrio will honor th...

Updated : 2012.04.25 19:15

A tribute to shoes: Dancers celebrate Capezio

NEW YORK (AP) ― The New York arts world has every kind of tribute; Galas are held virtually every night. But a tribute to a shoe company? Well, shoes are very important to dancers ― pointe shoes, ...

Updated : 2012.04.25 19:15

Sotheby's to sell 400-year-old diamond

The 400-year-old ``Beau Sancy,'' one of the world's oldest and most storied diamonds in private hands, is up for sale at Sotheby's auction house. Weighing in at 34.98 carats, the sparkling gem with a...

Updated : 2012.04.24 10:45

Dressing up the buttonhole

For years, men’s options in accessorizing a suit have been limited to the cuff-link and tie bar department, with an occasional pocket square thrown in. But as of late, guys from Hollywood’s red car...

Updated : 2012.04.23 19:41

Cosmetics evolve

Latest beauty items from foundation vibrators, facial massage mask, to collagen jelly become market hits in 2012 The country’s cosmetics industry may have attracted consumers with new colors, conc...

Updated : 2012.04.20 19:54

Spring colors for your lips

Hera’s 2012 spring look (Amore Pacific) The biggest makeup trend for 2012 is well-moisturized, glowing skin to accentuate your lips with point colors. Try orange, peach tone lip colors this spring ...

Updated : 2012.04.20 15:19

From bling to diets, image shapes French campaign

PARIS (AP) ― Should you judge a book by its cover? France’s presidential candidates certainly think voters do, and more than ever have tried to get their political message across through their image....

Updated : 2012.04.18 17:57

Tinted gold passes for precious stones

MEDELLIN, Colombia (AFP) ― All that glitters is gold under a new thermochemical process developed by Colombian engineers for colour-tinting the precious metal to make it look like sapphires, rubies o...

Updated : 2012.04.11 18:45

‘Little Paris Kitchen’ spells success for young British chef

PARIS (AFP) ― From au pair to television chef of the moment, Rachel Khoo has come a long way since she landed in Paris from London six years ago, armed with schoolgirl French and a love of cooking. ...

Updated : 2012.04.11 18:45

Designers show mixed bag of goodies

Seoul Fashion Week Organza, dots lend light mood to dark palettes of winter months Global warming, or more accurately, global climate change must have been on the minds of many designers presenting...

Updated : 2012.04.11 18:44

Colorblocking makes a bold spring style statement

A model displays a creation by a group of Kyrgyz designers 'NAH' during a Fashion Week in Bishkek, on April 4 2012. (AFP) Most of us can pair one bold color with another -- it just takes a little co...

Updated : 2012.04.06 11:05

Seoul Fashion Week off to lackluster start

ROLIAT’s 2012 FW collection (Seoul Fashion Week) Lack of big buyers and little media attention brings down event, but some menswear collections shine The unexpected April sleet and gusty wind hind...

Updated : 2012.04.04 20:07

Fashion guru to bring look of Italy in July

Italian fashion figure Alberto Scaccioni to showcase some 20 Italian brands in Seoul Some are able to express themselves through clothing while others simply find their dresses a uniform or a shelte...

Updated : 2012.04.04 13:18

Paris show bets on green, sustainable luxury

PARIS (AFP) ― Luxury and sustainable development may sound like polar opposites, but green pioneers gathered at a Paris show at the weekend were betting on a cleaner, fairer future for the industry. ...

Updated : 2012.04.01 20:30