Coming Undone, The Peak
In the Swing, Tai Tam
How should I know? You haven't told me anything about your style, body shape or what's already in your wardrobe. For all I know, you could be talking about Swing-era dancing clothes, or Christian Dior's New Look circa 1947, or poodle skirts from the 1950s. (OK, even fashion editors are collecting cinched waists with full skirts under the "mid-century" umbrella.) Do you look good in red? I suppose you'll have to answer that for yourself when you try on the exquisitely tailored, full-skirted scarlet coat at Dior (HK$31,000; The Landmark, Central, tel: 800 969 886), one of several pieces designer Raf Simons has created in homage to the brand's heritage. When even the characteristically minimalist, straight-lined Céline takes on the trend, you know we're having a fashion moment. For autumn-winter, long-time Céline designer Phoebe Philo presented gorgeous pieces that flare out towards the hem, albeit with a very modern overall effect. You might like the black wool silk Mikado coat (HK$40,000; Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2869 4886). On the high street, Ted Baker, for example, presents the boring old trench coat in a new way with exactly the skirt you love, and it's sold in various colours (HK$3,350 to HK$4,400; Pacific Place, tel: 2918 9609).
