I am going to a wedding at London's Hampton Court Palace next month and am looking for a hat to co-ordinate with my outfit. As I may bump into royalty, such as the ghost of Henry VIII, I would like a suitable hat by a well-known designer. Isn't it Philip Treacy who designs for royalty? I won't have time to look for one in Britain, does anywhere here sell them?
Hatless but not to be Headless, Sai Kung
I'm looking for a white trouser suit for summer. Actually, I need it pretty quickly for a 1970s party and then I plan to wear it during the summer. Can you suggest a classic style (but not Chanel-looking or pricing), please, so it will last for more than one season?
Great White, Tsim Sha Tsui
The Dictator: We'd like to see you try. Do you honestly think your white suit will survive a party, let alone an entire summer unscathed? Good luck with that. One of the best options is Joan + David (Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, tel: 2314 8879), where you'll find simple, slim-cut white trousers (HK$1,800) to go with either a blazer or round neck, collarless jacket (HK$3,000 each) all in a crepey cotton-viscose mix. You might like Escada's more casual white cotton suit, which features feminine rickrack piping (HK$3,600 for the trousers and HK$5,500 for the jacket; The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, tel: 2366 6508). Or get a little shine on at Hugo Boss, where the white suits are made from a cotton-ramie blend (trousers, HK$2,800; jacket, HK$5,450; Harbour City, tel: 2735 1962). Since white suits aren't exactly at the top of the trend agenda this season, few fast- fashion labels carry them but Zara (Harbour City, tel: 2629 1858) pulled through with a one-button blazer (HK$899) and tapered, jodhpur-style trousers (HK$559) in cotton with just enough stretch to be flattering.
