Choker

9 Nov 2012

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Grace Chan knows her way around all the local boutiques, from the cool upstairs stores in Causeway Bay to the shops tucked away in Sham Shui Po. The bag designer and...

5 great: beaded necklaces

31 Mar 2008

1. For something timeless, you can't beat elegant silver beads. Wear them long or use the extra clasp to form a two-strand choker. Choker/necklace (HK$3,950) from Tiffany & Co, The Landmark,...

Stick your neck out

16 Mar 2008

Forget bags, a statement necklace is what you want for autumn. Our favourites:

Phillip Lim's extra-long, multiple-strand gold chain necklace decorated with coloured resin discs....

Pearls of wisdom

21 Oct 2007

Comme Des Garcons is known for its avant-garde approach to fashion. By working classic strands of pearls into the label's signature designs, creative director Rei Kawakubo has devised a...

Designer dazzles with diamonds

11 Jan 2007

Diamonds are a politician's best friend. Not quite sure who was in charge of the government on Tuesday evening as all the senior bods were at the opening of the new luxurious boutique of Carnet in...

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Ware with all

Everyone is producing homeware these days: fashion houses, luggage companies and now jewellery designers. In the case of American John Hardy - who made a name for himself crafting bold silver...

Precious metals

Light up your wardrobe with a glimmer of silver and a flash of gold as metallics take centre stage this season. Glittering dresses, shimmering separates and sparkling accessories will have you...

Bring on the bling

Bags, shoes and all things in between stand out, thanks to the bling factor. In the eyes of Tom Ford, Galliano and Marc Jacobs have upped the competition for jewellery with a range of blinging...