Zoe Suen

London

Fashion and Beauty Editor at South China Morning Post

Fashion and beauty editor @SCMPnews @SCMPlifestyle. Born and raised in Hong Kong, living in London. https://t.co/7iVwn7DVFb

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How truffles are revolutionising skincare: from the court of Catherine de’ Medici to Netflix’s dating show Single’s Inferno, the culinary delicacy is now coveted for its anti-ageing properties | South China Morning Post

2 weeks ago | scmp.com | Zoe Suen

For thousands of years, gourmands have sought out truffles – considered a food of the gods – for their rich fragrance and woody flavour. Culinary use of the ingredient, which is technically the fruiting body of subterranean fungi, was documented in ancient Roman texts by Pliny the Elder, it was beloved by the Etruscans before that. Centuries later during the Renaissance, Italian noblewoman turned French queen Catherine de’ Medici brought the white truffle to the French court.
Four wedding dress designers to know now

3 weeks ago | ft.com | Sara Semic |Zoe Suen

For the modern minimalist bride Danielle Frankel Few brides-to-be can go about their shopping without encountering – through TikTok,...
These Brands are Putting Spanish Style on the Map

1 month ago | wmagazine.com | Zoe Suen

In 2018, Rocío Gallar and Jorge Ros started tinkering with jewelry design at a craft workshop near their home in Valencia, Spain. The couple—who worked in communications and furniture design, respectively—considered it a hobby. “We felt like kids after work, going there in our free time,” says Ros. But their signature style—organic textures and chunky sculptural forms—proved so popular that they turned it into a brand.
Tassels’ timelessness and their 21st century comeback: from Hailey Bieber and New York Fashion Week, to the Jazz Age and even ancient Egypt, this accessory always adds a touch of nostalgia | South China Morning Post

1 month ago | scmp.com | Zoe Suen

Fans of Leandra Medine, the OG blogger-turned-Substack-writer known for her zany personal style, may have noticed the New Yorker’s recent penchant for a particular accessory: a long diaphragm-length necklace suspending an operatic tassel, sandwiched by tonal onyx beads. That alone wouldn’t be much to write home about, but not only does Medine own several such tassel necklaces from Milan-based label, Le Sundial, seemingly so does every other well-heeled woman worth following on Instagram.
The Insider's Guide to Shanghai

1 month ago | wmagazine.com | Zoe Suen

GettyWe may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Ever wish you could text the most stylish people in the world to ask them for their lists of things to do in the places they know best? Here are insider travel tips for those who would never be caught dead in a tourist trap. Bon voyage!WhoHeading to China’s most populous metropolis?
I tried glass skin and became a living doll

2 months ago | ft.com | Zoe Suen

The instructions for Pat McGrath’s Skin Fetish: Glass 001 Artistry Mask are deceptively simple: use a tapered brush to apply it in thin,...
Kim Kardashian reps Balenciaga and Dolce & Gabbana, Beyoncé sings in Tiffany jewels, Rosé carries Saint Laurent luggage and Timothée Chalamet wears Chanel scents - but is the age of endorsements ending? | South China Morning Post

2 months ago | scmp.com | Zoe Suen

When was the first time you were sold something by a celebrity? Not literally, but you get the gist: think red lipsticks swiped on in slow-motion video; high-production perfume ads set against azure waters and rugged Italian coastlines; food supplements endorsed by lithe household names (many of whom are probably taking more than just vitamins to preserve their youthful looks).
Can sisters really be successful business partners? Fashion brands Manu Atelier, Matteau, Otiumberg and Lié Studio are thriving, showing sceptics that family and business can mix | South China Morning Post

Feb 13, 2025 | scmp.com | Zoe Suen

We’ve all been warned against working with family and friends – “don’t mix business with pleasure” and less elegant versions of the saying have been repeated time and again. In the start-up age, industry publications have covered many a founder falling-out; dramatic and sudden exits have pervaded industries from tech to beauty to homewares. In fashion, however, a growing cohort of successful sister-led brands are proving naysayers wrong.
Why Japanese E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Betting Big on AI

Jan 14, 2025 | businessoffashion.com | Zoe Suen

“We need a revolution,” said Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten’s head of fashion Ryo Matsumura. “Brands need to express their image and identity to consumers, but if the digital solution is limited to video, photo and text, that’s very limiting.
Why Japanese E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Betting Big on AI

Jan 14, 2025 | flipboard.com | Zoe Suen

10 hours agoBiden cancels student loans for 150,000 more borrowersThe latest tranche of debt forgiveness brings the number of people benefiting from student loan cancellations to more than 5 million, the president said.