The art of contrast

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Published: 12:00am, 29 May 2005

Shanghai's rich heritage provides a striking backdrop for this season's top fashion looks: bright patterns, embroidery, shorts and plenty of attitude.

Previous page: necklace by Barbara Bui (www.barbarabui.com). Chinese silk jacket with raised collar ($22,900) from Giorgio Armani, Chater House, Central. Dress ($3,200) by Diane Von Furstenberg at Lane Crawford, IFC Mall, Central. Boots (inquiries: 2834 4056) by Veronique Branquinho from I.T, Sino Plaza, Causeway Bay. Trianon Never Full Bag ($22,200) from Louis Vuitton, The Landmark, Central.

Above left: embroidered tunic ($16,900) and culottes ($5,500) by dsquared from Joyce, Pacific Place, Admiralty. Belt ($2,000) by Dolce & Gabbana, Alexandra House, Central. Silver pendant ($1,600) by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., The Landmark. Turquoise necklace by La Mousson (not available in Hong Kong). Handbag ($8,700-$10,100) by Chloe, Pacific Place. Boots (inquiries: 2834 4056) by Isabel Marant from I.T.

Above: blouse ($14,160) from Gucci, The Landmark. Belt (inquiries: 2834 4056) by Veronique Branquinho from I.T. Shorts (inquiries: 2532 7711) by Armani Jeans from Emporio Armani. Teardrop ($1,650) and bottle ($2,350) pendants by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Bag ($4,350) from Miu Miu, The Landmark.

Above: poncho from Ramsport (www.ramsport.com). Jeans (inquiries: 2295 3016) from Calvin Klein Jeans, shop 1037, IFC Mall. Sunglasses ($8,200) from Louis Vuitton. Silver cuff ($6,050) and belt ($6,000) by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Bag, stylist's own.

Right: zipped dress (inquiries: 2915 6189) from Jean Paul Gaultier, Lee Gardens Two, Causeway Bay. Native Indian-style earrings by Jessie Western (not available in Hong Kong). Jade teardrop pendant ($2,350) by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.