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SCMP Reporter

Capture the cool, mysterious elegance  of a Hitchcock heroine in autumn's sophisticated styles

headstrong

Turn heads in Lanvin's signature body-skimming satin

Gold silk satin dress ($12,800),  fox fur stole ($17,700), felt hat ($2,800), silk flower necklace worn as a bracelet ($2,800) from Lanvin; Snakeskin pumps ($5,000) from Loewe; Allegra semi-precious stones and pave diamond necklace ($68,200), ring ($41,400), bracelet ($52,000) and earrings ($29,200), Metropolis blue topaz ring ($15,000) all from Bulgari

Stylist: Isabelle-Marie Creac'h

Photographer: Gabbard Studio HK

Assistant stylist and manicurist: Sam Nevill using O.P.I

riding high

Horse around in riding elegance and delicate silk from Hermes.

Crop optional

Red silk crepon shirt ($13,100), camel lambskin jodhpurs ($34,400), leather riding boots ($12,800) and leather crop (price on request) from Hermes; turquoise paisley earrings ($1,200) by Wendy Mink and turquoise snake bracelet ($2,000) by Kenneth Jay Lane, both from Kate Spade; faux pearl ring ($3,000) from Chanel; brooch (price on request) from  Christian Dior

take a bow

Emphasise the waist with a ribbon belt, the perfect finishing touch to Chanel's sexy sobriety

Off-white tweed jacket ($30,100), skirt ($12,300) and wool tank top ($7,800), marabou feather brooches ($3,500 and $3,100), faux pearl ring ($3,000) from Chanel; Lizard crystal brooch worn as hairpin (price on request) from Valentino; Silk satin ribbon ($50 a yard) from Pottinger Street

floral arrangements

Valentino combines nostalgic florals with flamboyant fur for grown-up glamour

Brown floral silk dress and orange cashmere jacket with fox fur collar (prices on request) from Valentino;  Sarment diamond bracelet ($181,000) and Cosmos diamond ring ($96,000) from Van Cleef & Arpels

under cover

Louis Vuitton's snow-white coat worn over sober separates perfects the ice queen look

White sheared weasel coat ($88,500), champagne silk twill blouse ($4,950), red velvet skirt ($13,400), suede pumps and faux pearl sautoir (prices on request) from Louis Vuitton; navy and red flower corsage ($1,900) from Chanel; ankle socks ($145) from Fogal; crocodile clutch bag ($43,000) from Celine

animal instinct

Celine's classic sheath reinvents heroine chic

Leopard print stretch crepe  sheath dress ($11,500) and lambskin gloves ($2,700) from Celine

black glamour

Chloe's flowing chiffon dress gives a breath of fresh air to evening elegance

Black silk chiffon dress ($21,120) from Chloe;  peep-toe shoes ($2,400) from Kate Spade;  Hawaii citrine and blue sapphire necklace ($181,000), Hawaii amethyst and pink sapphire ring ($55,000), Hawaii amethyst and pink sapphire earrings ($64,000), and Socrate diamond ring ($136,000) from Van Cleef & Arpels

leading lady

Versace contrasts understated luxury with a sexy zipped skirt

Red cashmere twinset ($7,590), Swarovski crystal brooch ($2,890) and white wool zipped skirt ($8,790) from Versace;

Leopard print pony skin sling-back shoes ($4,100) by Rodolphe Menudier from on pedder; Allegra earrings ($29,200), Metropolis blue topaz ring ($15,000), Fireworks diamond bracelet ($186,000) and Lucea mother-of-pearl watch ($95,900) from Bulgari

Photographer: Gabbard Studio HK

Assistant Stylist and Manicurist: sam Nevill using O.P.I

Model: Natalia Costa at Models Genesis

Makeup: Cac Leung

Hair: Stinger at Paul Gerrard Hair & Beauty

Location:  Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong



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