Sales itch

Good news: some of winter's winning items will still be hot for spring. Get your wardrobe shipshape for the new season with smart shopping at the sales. Start with a little research on the spring-summer catwalk trends (right), then try some clever editing. Isabelle-Marie Creac'h gives you a head start with pointers to a few must-buys

Lanvin

Versace

Red cotton pea coat, originally $4,850, now $2,425 from Paul Smith, the Landmark, Central, tel: 2523 5868

Orange crocodile shoulder bag, originally $8,695, now $4,348 from Sonia Rykiel, the Landmark, Central, tel: 2525 6048

Sage suede wedge shoe, originally $3,790, now $2,653 by Paul and Joe at Seibu, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2971 3888

Pink leather biker jacket, originally $21,500, now $15,050 from Tod's, the Landmark, Central, tel: 2810 8692

Louis Vuitton

Chanel

Turquoise 'Tenor' sandal, originally $9,500, now $6,650 from Jimmy Choo, the Landmark, Central, tel: 2525 6068 Louis Vuitton

Beaded bolero cardigan, originally $2,300, now $1,150 from Tibi at Lane Crawford, IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2118 3388

Pink floral jersey frilled dress, originally $3,690, now $2,214 from Paul and Joe at Seibu, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2971 3888

Gold wool jacket, originally $10,995, now $5,498 from Sonia Rykiel

Brown silk top, originally $3,000, now $1,650, by Easton Pearson from Lane Crawford, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2118 3668

Turquoise laminated leather trench coat with detachable hood, originally $19,895, now $13,927 from Burberry, Alexandra House, Central, tel: 2868 3511

Yellow silk tank top, originally $4,800, now $3,360 from Lanvin, the Landmark, Central, tel: 2525 3337