The goods

Kicking off

Although fashionistas worship overpriced shoes, there are decent styles out there that won't break the bank. We like the range at H&M, where the focus is on simplicity and function. The cognac boots (above; HK$599) and two-tone lace-up shoes (left; HK$399) mirror trends seen on many catwalks this season. Andreas Lowenstam, menswear designer at H&M, says, 'Clean and sharp is the look for men this autumn, updated with seasonal colours and materials.' H&M is at 68 Queen's Road Central, tel: 2110 9546.

Play the field

Qeelin made its mark with jewellery that celebrated Chinese aesthetics. Its new Chan's Collectibles line, however, plays tribute to vintage toys. The Roobot collection (featuring five styles of vintage robots), for example, is a miniature ode to classic Hollywood sci-fi flicks. It's retro chic, but with a modern twist, and every limb on the gold and diamond-encrusted pendant (right) is movable. At HK$158,000, it makes for a serious boy toy. The range is available at Qeelin, IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2389 8863.

Klein cuts

Due to its ubiquitous underwear collections, it's easy to forget that Calvin Klein also does understated ready-to-wear lines for men and women. The label's autumn-winter line is imbued with the casual confidence the brand has become renowned for. The Calvin Klein Jeans warm wool alpaca blend jumper (HK$1,690), regular-cut jeans (both left; HK$1,290) and black heavy cotton zip-up cardigan (above left; HK$1,390) are cavalier cool. Calvin Klein Jeans is at Times Square, Causeway Bay, tel: 2506 9506.