Showing her stuff to the folks at home

2013-08-12 03:15:59

The original luxury label, known for its modern Chinese style, showed off a huge collection in Beijing in June, after eight years of catwalk limelight in Paris

High-heeled, well heeled

2013-08-12 03:11:21

In over 20 years of business, Jimmy Choo has gone through various ownerships and investors. Although still alive and working, its original eponymous designer is no longer connected to the company.

Showing her stuff to the folks at home

2013-08-12 03:15:59

The original luxury label, known for its modern Chinese style, showed off a huge collection in Beijing in June, after eight years of catwalk limelight in Paris

High-heeled, well heeled

2013-08-12 03:11:21

In over 20 years of business, Jimmy Choo has gone through various ownerships and investors. Although still alive and working, its original eponymous designer is no longer connected to the company.

Mesmerizing metal

2013-08-11 10:30:31

Silver is synonymous with the Miao and Dong ethnic groups. The glittering metal is also the highlight of a unique multimedia drama in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture.

Breeding creativity

2013-08-11 10:15:42

Rebecca Lo strolls round the historic district of St. Lazarus in Macao and finds that it has become an incubator for artists and designers.

Mischievous anime meets fans in China

2013-08-11 09:54:07

Crayon Shinchan, one of Japan's most popular anime characters, has arrived at Shanghai's tallest skyscraper.

Getting his kicks

2013-08-11 08:25:32

A German fan of martial arts found a kung fu master - and a bride - in his pursuit of excellence.

Recognition factor

2013-08-11 08:22:06

Contemporary Chinese artists have found popularity overseas, but their work remains unknown in China.

Cycle of giving and eating

2013-08-11 08:19:33

It is part of the culture to bring back gifts from a holiday or a visit to another city or country, and it is also the custom to offer something delicious.

The other kind of hotdog

2013-08-10 08:34:43

In the heat of summer, most people want to cool off. But not those in Yulin. Residents of this city of six million in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region prefer to counter heat with heat. They celebrate the hottest day of the year by eating dog meat, which, in traditional Chinese thinking, is supposed to generate "heat".

Cosy gem in an unexpected spot

2013-08-10 08:34:43

Hikari Japanese Cuisine is a surprising find. The small and cosy restaurant is on the second floor of what looks like a smallish commercial building in Causeway Bay.