Full, Fifties-style swing skirts swooshed down the runway for summer, stealing the show at Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Blumarine among others. Fortunately, they don't cost a fortune and we recommend wearing one with cute kitten heels. The voluminous silhouette costs a snip from cool chainstores and local designers.
That page: ruffled, camouflage skirt ($450) and sequined T-shirt ($239) from K&I, shop 868, Island Beverley, Causeway Bay. Rose-print slingbacks ($1,550) by Magrit from Lane Crawford, Times Square, Causeway Bay. Pleated skirt with rhinestone studs ($380) and sequined top ($350) from K&I. Denim slingbacks ($1,000) by Lazia Miranan from Lane Crawford.
This page: heart-print skirt ($650) and top with lace details ($650) from La Vie, 9A Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay. Rose-print slingbacks, as before. Fuchsia dress with black belt ($1,250) from Benjie, Island Beverley.
Mules ($1,850) by Massimo
Scolaro from Lane Crawford.
Fashion editor Tim Lim