Animal magic

Take a walk on the wild side in animal prints. To avoid a 1980s Tina Turner look, wear only with solid colours, or choose one simple piece such as an understated coat or dress. Capri pants turn up again, in tune with autumn's 50s revival.

Twill trench ($14,500), merino wool pullover ($3,800), Capri pants ($3,500), crocodile handbag ($85,000), pumps ($3,000) and sunglasses ($1,300), from Celine, One Peking Road, TST, tel: 3417 3038

Green with envy

Autumn's strongest shade comes in a multitude of tones, from pale jade to emerald. If leafy shades make you look ill, cheat with Chloe's highly coveted signature green bags.

Green chiffon dress ($15,450) by Chloe from Lane Crawford, Queen's Road Central, tel: 2118 3388. Bow belt ($1,300), top handbag ($6,900), bottom handbag ($6,300) and platform sandals ($3,400) from Chloe, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2918 1689

Vintage season

Look out for anything with a nostalgic feel: precious embellishments, metallic brocades, beads and sequins, brooches and flower corsages. Wrap it up with a belted coat and top up with a hat.

Brocade coat ($9,100), leather belt ($1,400), felt hat ($2,750) and snakeskin round toe shoes ($3,250) from Miu Miu, The Landmark, Central, tel: 2918 4616

Orient Express

Designers, especially Tom Ford, looked east for inspiration, offering dragons and blossoms on sexy cheongsams.

Mandarin-collar dress from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (price on request), Harbour City, TST, tel: 2377 2608

Suitable gear

Wear the trousers in mannish styles, super slick tuxedos and striking suits.

Tuxedo jacket ($28,600), shirt ($10,000) and trousers ($6,800) from Chanel, shoes and pearls from a selection at Chanel, Prince's Building, Central, tel: 2810 0978

Turn on the glitz: crystal brooch ($3,700) from Valentino, Chater House, Central, tel: 2523 8035

Gloves not only keep your hands warm, they also complete the look. Leather gloves ($1,490) from Furla, IFC Mall, tel: 2234 7148

Animal magic: Soho top handle bag ($6,390) from Coach, The Landmark, Central, tel: 2537 4663

Faux and fur: lamb fur bag ($3,300) from Kate Spade, IFC Mall, Central, tel: 3188 1928

Take to the platform to lift an outfit to the season's standards. Anything in crocodile will do. Snakeskin sandal ($8,600) from Prada, Alexandra House, Central, tel: 2522 2989

Purple reigns: crystal handbag ($45,160) from Gucci, Lee Gardens Two, Causeway Bay, tel: 2576 6918

Round up any look with round-toe shoes: alligator pump (price on request) from Louis Vuitton, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2736 6100

Walk the talk: suede wedge boot ($4,700) from Hogan, 9 Canton Road, Harbour City, TST, tel: 2199 7752