Design

September 26, 2025

Giant Inflatable Labubu, KAWS x Elmo, and More Will Float in World’s First & Largest “Water Parade”

Next month, Hong Kong will welcome a unique sight. Local creative brand AllRightsReserved will bring the first ever “Water Parade” to the world-famous Victoria Harbor, featuring some beloved characters such as Labubus, Grimace, Doraemon, and Elmo from Sesame Street with a KAWS twist. The four inflatable figures, which are up to 65 feet tall, will be on view starting on October 25 on the waters off Tamar Park.

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September 20, 2025

Sleek Modular Wellness System Is a Sauna, Steambath, and Plunge Pool in One

Renowned for its contemporary and innovative sauna designs, Italian brand Effe has long set the standard for wellness experiences that seamlessly unite design, technology, and sustainability. At Milan Design Week, the brand recently introduced Petra SH, a modular wellness system that combines a home sauna, hammam, and plunge bath, all in one customizable structure.

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September 11, 2025

Oscar de la Renta’s Dramatic Gowns Transform Stained Glass Into Haute Couture

There’s an ancient, almost regal essence to a stained glass window. That can perhaps be attributed to the frequent appearance of windows in traditional and especially Gothic architecture, whether in a church, library, or university. The art form’s legacy has since been transported into the contemporary world, courtesy of the renowned fashion house Oscar de la Renta. As part of its Fall 2024 “Art Nouveau” collection, the brand re-envisioned stained glass mosaics as “shattered-glass” gowns.

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