What to buy: Reem Acra gowns, Cos bags and jewellery by Joanna Laura Constantine

We'd bag Cos' entire summer range if we could afford it. Instead, we'll make do with the Scandi brand's silver-lashed accessories, starting with this minimalist drawstring leather rucksack (above right; HK$1,350) and Scuba shopper (above left; HK$1,500). Cos is at 74 Queen's Road Central.

Show stoppers Summer gala season is upon us, so make a beeline for Reem Acra’s ethereal gowns. The Lebanese designer’s career in fashion began when she was spotted at a party wearing a dress of her own design that she had made from an organza tablecloth belonging to her mother. We love the emerald green gown with silk, spiral skirt (above left; HK$70,100) and the classic A-line dress with embroidered bodice and skirt in white and midnight blue (above right; also HK$70,100). Reem Acra is available at Harvey Nichols, Pacific Place, Admiralty.