The metro

My latest accessories came from a snake shop, after I'd had some tasty snake soup. Called Shia Wong Hip, the shop is one of the few reasons I venture to Sham Shui Po. The shopkeeper, Chau Ka-ling, is also known as 'snake lady'.

I bought a snakeskin belt and a carpskin wallet, both as authentic as you can get. Silver fish skin was mounted on a calf leather wallet.

There's one tip to accessorising: don't be afraid to mix things up. Wear Dior, Yamamoto and Cavalli, and then add something you just happen to find in unexpected places - like a snake shop. Keep your eyes peeled even for modest displays.

After the reptiles are skinned and made into soup, Chau sends the skins to a factory to have them made into all kinds of accessories - wallets, belts, handbags. I didn't expect a snake shop in Sham Shui Po to have anything aesthetically pleasing, but it was fun digging into that canvas bag and finding a gem for HK$120.

Reptile-skin belts go well with the simple look, adding a bit of wildness. When I don't want to think too much, I'll put on a pair of jeans, a white shirt, and that belt (right) and my outfit's complete. At a fashion show recently in Seibu, model Anthony S was modelling a pink tee (not many men can carry off pink, but he's one who can), and his ecru leather bangle from Ronald Pineau with its skeleton motif (above) completed the package. It added a rough edge to an otherwise rather soft look and was a fine example of the importance of accessories.

Another bangle I spotted and loved was at Spy in Soho by local fashion designer Henry Lau Chi-wah. Spy knows how to make men look good with slim but not overly hugging cutting. Sometimes a simple polo becomes a sensation with embroidery.

Oh, the bangle? It's in white leather with faux crystals. The super-size stones add a spirited whimsicality to the overall look. But if you're wearing this bangle, remember to avoid a loud shirt, or you'll have what I call fashion noise pollution.