Flat footed Repetto's first non-dance shoes came about when French bombshell Brigitte Bardot asked Madame Repetto for some street footwear that was as light and comfy as her pointe shoes. Today the brand is synonymous with the simple ballet flat and its core collection for spring is bright with plenty of fresh colours. Our favourites are the blue Sophia ballerina with satin straps (left; HK$2,300), but the line also includes pairs in sunshine yellow (HK$2,500); lime (HK$2,600); pink (HK$2,900); two-tone blue (HK$3,000); tiger print (HK$3,500); and denim (all above; HK$2,700). Repetto is in IFC Mall, tel: 2521 2068.
Coasting along In summer, many people have the words "beach" and "holiday" running on a loop in their mind, and a striped tote bag is an all but inevitable purchase. Nine West's versatile shiny patent versions come in two styles: a simple beach tote (above right; HK$750) and a more structured zip-up bag (above left; also HK$750). Nine West is in IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2234 7337.
