New show on identity asks why we are as we are

A new show on human identity tackles one of life's most fundamental questions -- what, or who, is the real me?

Fashion for squares

After the world was wowed by the National Day parade in Tian'anmen Square, young people in Beijing came up with the idea of "square fashion", which combines the latest trends and functionalism.

Activists try making vegetarianism sexy in China

Want to be sexy? Don't eat meat -- that's the message behind a campaign to promote vegetarianism in China.

Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York

A Kermit the Frog puppet makes its way down 7th avenue on the Sesame Street float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, November 26, 2009.

Good hair day

Chinese supermodel Du Juan (pictured) worked with hair stylist Sam McKnight to show off the trendiest hairstyles this season.

Miss Sevilla contestants wear traditional Sevillana dresses

Contestants of the Miss Sevilla pageant wearing traditional Sevillana dresses pose for the media during a presentation in the Andalusian capital of Seville November 24, 2009.

Singer Alicia Keys hopes to inspire with jewelry line

Singer Alicia Keys has won over fans with her music but now the Grammy-winning R&B star is hoping to uplift them by launching her own jewelry collection inscribed with inspirational messages.

Private club introduces Chinese rich to luxurious life

Want a pink private jet and hotel room in Monaco arranged fast? No problem. Well, certainly not for members of Quintessentially, a super-exclusive club that insists: "Nothing is impossible."

Claudia Schiffer plans to create own fashion label

After lending her image to fashion designers for more than two decades, supermodel Claudia Schiffer says she is now ready to create her own fashion business, which could include cashmere wares and handbags.

Naomi Campbell at 5th Fashion for Relief charity fundraiser

Naomi Campbell takes part in a fashion show at her fifth Fashion for Relief charity fundraiser in Tanzania's capital Dar es Salaam, Nov 12, 2009.

Taiwan model Sonia Sui poses during a Philips hair fashion show

Taiwan model Sonia Sui poses during a Philips hair fashion show in Taipei November 13, 2009.

Exclusive site attracts young and wealthy

After a long day of hard work, Kevin Qian needs to unwind from the daily stress - and in P1.cn, an exclusive social networking site, he has found the perfect escape.

Venezuelans borrow for plastic surgery in hard times

Unfazed by a recession and rampant inflation, image-conscious Venezuelans show no signs of cutting back on the facelifts, liposuction, and breast augmentation that have become de rigueur beauty treatments.

Lohan to stay on at Ungaro fashion house, despite criticism

Hollywood wild child Lindsay Lohan is staying on as artistic adviser at fashion house Emanuel Ungaro despite her debut collection being panned by critics.