Ivy has a way of making itself at home. It climbs, curls and spreads with little regard for where it is supposed to stop, taking over walls and trees with its fast-growing natural architecture. For Frédéric Boucheron, that freedom was precisely the attraction. Of all the plants that appeared in his jewellery, ivy became one of the most persistent – a fitting symbol for a jeweller who was drawn to nature in its less orderly forms. The motif entered the Boucheron archives in 1870 and, by the end...

Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress of France from 1804 to 1810 during her marriage to Emperor Napoleon I, remains one of the most iconic figures in French history. A byword for style, she became known for her patronage of the arts and her exquisite taste, surrounding herself with creative people and helping to shape their work. An innovator who redefined the artistic preferences of her era, she established the wildly influential empire style of architecture and decorative arts, using her own...

In 2020, Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Boucheron, made a bold move in the very traditional world of high jewellery. High jewellery – or haute joaillerie in French – is a very niche segment of the jewellery industry, akin to haute couture in fashion. Think one-of-a-kind creations made with the most precious metals and rarest stones, often requiring years of handiwork. Founded in 1858 and the first jeweller to be based in Paris’ Place Vendôme, Boucheron is known for its unique approach to the...

This is the 99th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers and stories of hope. Will using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preserve a woman’s brain health and protect her from dementia or not? The debate continues. Various studies have looked at the effects of menopause and hormone treatment on the brain – and dementia risk. Some have suggested that HRT has no impact on brain health in older women, and that it has a neutral...

The physical and mental well-being of millions of kids around the world may be at risk because of excess screen time, according to global data analyzed for a new series of research papers published Sunday by medical journal The Lancet. But researchers say they need to see tech companies' own user data to determine just how severe an issue it may be.

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Link Hong Kong Open 2026  is set to host the ultimate ‘Par-tee’ for golf fans from across the region during its historic  65th staging of the world-famous tournament from October 22 to 25 at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling.  The Jockey Club Fan Village offers non-stop entertainment right  near the green next to the first tee daily from 7:00am to 6:00pm.  Inside the bustling village, visitors of all ages can enjoy...

In the third instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Aidyn Fitzpatrick speaks to a Hong Kong fencer studying TCM and local practitioners to see how athletes, both elite and amateur, are using TCM alongside Western medicine for smarter injury recovery. Fresh off helping Hong Kong clinch a bronze medal in the women’s foil team event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, fencer Janelle Leung Ya-lei – ranked 53rd in the world – knows the fine margin between peak...