Scarved for Fashion, Mid-Levels
The Dictator rules: Um, knitwear? Jumper, sweater, pullover and cardigan all work, too. It’s not that hard. You just have to use your brain now and again. Remember what that feels like? Like, what’s the one brand that pops into your head when you think of silk print scarves. Gong! You should have said Hermès. Surprise, surprise. You can find a selection of tops and cardies (about HK$20,000 each) in silk print with cotton, wool or cashmere at official stores, such as the one in The Galleria, 9 Queen’s Road Central, tel: 2525 5900; as well as second-hand pieces on eBay.com (HK$4,650 and up). But they’re not the only ones these days. We’re loving H&M’s black purl-knit jumper with a sort of cyber floral print satin panel on the front and a sexy cutout back, for only HK$299 (68 Queen’s Road Central, tel: 2110 9546). You’ll find similar ones with abstract photographic prints at Ted Baker (HK$1,850; Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2918 9609). Lanvin’s done a few, including a long black wool cardie with star-print silk panels at the front (HK$13,500; IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2234 7686). Or go tai tai with Vica Moda’s many foulard-print silk and fine wool tops, cardigans, and twin sets (HK$2,188 to HK$3,988; Bank of East Asia Building, 10 Des Voeux Road, Central, tel: 2522 1331). See also: Versace, Shanghai Tang, Maison Scotch and Peter Pilotto.
I’m really missing my underwear fix from Victoria’s Secret. It used to be such a fun pick-me-up without any guilt! How is it possible Hong Kong doesn’t have it?
Sharing Secrets, Tai Hang