This summer, trip out in Cleopatra-inspired ensembles that are rich in colour and ornamentation, crowned by accessories fit for a queen.
Above: pleated jersey dress ($4,600) by Capucci from Joyce, Pacific Place, Admiralty. Earrings from Christian Dior Haute Couture (inquiries: 2968 9619). Right: printed top ($3,690) by Bernhard Willhelm from D-mop, 11 On Lan Street, Central. Leather shorts ($2,980) from Sportmax, Pacific Place. Bejewelled scarab (worn on head), bag and sandals from Christian Dior Haute Couture (inquiries: 2968 9619).
Above: lacquered jersey swimsuit ($4,700) from Christian Dior, The Landmark. Cotton jeans with bandages ($1,590) by Helmut Lang from I.T, Sino Plaza, Causeway Bay. Bejewelled scarab from Christian Dior Haute Couture (inquiries: 2968 9619). Sandals ($6,700) from Louis Vuitton, The Landmark. Headdress and cuffs, stylist's own.
Right: tulle top with paillettes ($83,000) and matching skirt ($147,000) from Louis Vuitton.
Far right: fine-gauge cotton sweater ($850) from Ralph Lauren, The Landmark. Cotton trousers with belt ($5,100) and snake necklace ($4,100) from Chloe, Pacific Place. Bag and scarab bracelet from Luxor tourist shop, Egypt.
PHOTOGRAPHER John Paul Pietrus