https://www.scmp.com/rss/313917/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com 1. Blowing a grail She's just opened a gigantic flagship store in Shanghai but it seems Tory Burch has found inspiration in Camelot this season (or at least that film with Heath Ledger and the jousting). Ladies of the Round Table would have a tricky time looking sub-par in her autumn-winter selection of brogue-ish heeled lace-ups, which blend the quirkiness of Alice in Wonderland with medieval England. Over-the-knee boots are on a high, and we love the red zipper and popper details on the back... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1632493/out-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1632493/out-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2014 14:10:51 +0000 The Loewe down Official supplier to the Spanish royal family, Loewe knows leather - and we'll be forever indebted to the brand for introducing us to high Iberian style. The luxury fashion house's first collection since the arrival of hot shot creative director Jonathan Anderson offers up fresh versions of the iconic Amazona bag, along with a series of geometric purses and shoulder bags in loud, primary colours. We love the oversized pouch effect of the Flamenco python bag (above right;... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1626597/out-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1626597/out-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:30:00 +0000 Who started it? Belgium-based Gary Pill and Fabrice Elfassy launched their minimalist jewellery label in September. Coming from three generations of diamond cutters, Pill remembers being perched on his grandfather’s knee as a child, examining stones in his Antwerp workshop. Elfassy has a retail and product-design background. Why we love it: the modern, minimalist designs are making diamonds relevant to a new generation. The jewellery is simple, with no heavy settings or ostentatious designs,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1626594/behind-label-nude-diamond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1626594/behind-label-nude-diamond?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:27:01 +0000 Just about everyone in Hong Kong is happy to see October when it arrives. The notorious humidity levels have started to fall and we can think about dressing for style rather than just to avoid heatstroke. For women, it's time to get out the leggings and cardigans. By November, things get really exciting as coat season beckons, and we can start layering and planning outfits. The designers have been extra playful this year. Ordinarily winter coats are every shade of non-colour, but this season... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1623841/where-buy-perfect-winter-coat-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1623841/where-buy-perfect-winter-coat-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:00:15 +0000 Dare to bare Hong Kong designer Erbert Chong has moved into the realms of gothic glam with his winter collection, moodily titled Black Metropolis. Inspired by the art-deco architects of the 1920s, the line is sultry and, at times, more than a little daring, with flashes of flesh, sheer panels and hip-high slits in a number of standout pieces. The fabrics come from one of Beijing’s oldest producers of fine Chinese print silk. We’re mad about the black qipao-style dress with green ombré fringing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1622031/out-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1622031/out-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:30:00 +0000 1. Horsing around Accessories label Hermès makes items that are almost too plush to wear. But wear we will. We're in awe of the brand's craftsmanship and aptitude for reinventing classics, such as the crimson reptile-skin tote or nubuck and lambskin hand-stitched gloves. However, it's the scarves that always stand out and we're especially fond of the colours on the cashmere and silk Zebra Pegasus (left; HK$10,600). A close second is the Minuit au Faubourg scarf in vintage silk (right; HK$3,000),... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1616868/out-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1616868/out-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:47:15 +0000 Quirky combos and layers are winter's saving grace as junk season begins to peter out and women shove their sundresses to the back of the wardrobe. Year on year, one of the season's most resilient trends is contrasting fabrics and textures — the wackier, the better. Tory Burch offers combination fabrics that crescendo into single, high-impact ensembles. This season, she's invigorated her accessories collection with motifs and materials from armour, pairing bold, metallic belts with tweed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1601000/trendspotter-season-wacky-contrasts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1601000/trendspotter-season-wacky-contrasts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:15:30 +0000 Pastels do everything to ease us from lurid summer prints to autumnal tones and we're thankful to Tibi for adding powdery pigments to this year's autumn-winter offering. We love the Panda long coat (pictured right) with baby blue shearling, (HK$6,590) with the Federica Moretti X Tibi hat (HK$2,790) and blue fringe scarf (HK$1,356). Championing this season's softer tones, Gucci introduced a range of lighter hues on heavy shag and double-breasted mid-length coats. Mango swaps girly for comfy chic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1581757/trendspotter-winter-pastels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/48hrs/article/1581757/trendspotter-winter-pastels?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:15:00 +0000 Who started it? Ake Ake is the brainchild of Bangkok-born Ake Kittiraweechot, who tapped his family’s history in the silversmith trade to create a jewellery label founded on traditional craftsmanship. The designer splits his time between his hometown and London, and Ake Ake’s aesthetic is clearly marked with historical European influences – think King Arthur or fifth-century Gaul. Why we love it: with all the pieces made in Thailand, Ake Ake blends local handicraft techniques with gothic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1529951/behind-label-ake-ake?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1529951/behind-label-ake-ake?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:56:59 +0000 Who started it? Hong Kong celebrity Gaile Lai Kei-yi and Australian Ozlem Esen launched jewellery label Smoky Roses by Gia last year. Born to a Chinese father and Vietnamese mother, Lai is many things – cover girl, actress, model and designer. After a high-profile divorce from actor and Canto-pop superstar Leon Lai Ming in 2012, she moved to Bali, Indonesia, where she met and hit it off with Esen, a musician and jewellery designer. Tapping into a shared love of all things rock, the two... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1519939/behind-label-smoky-roses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1519939/behind-label-smoky-roses?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 May 2014 15:58:02 +0000 She's been dubbed the Lady Gaga of the art world, and when you meet her, it's clear why. Stacy Engman is a caricature of the zealous fashionista, but that's not all she is. An art curator by day and style maker by night, Engman has worked with seminal artists from across the world, including Tracy Emin, Marina Abramovic and Vik Muniz. She is also known for her efforts to make the arts accessible. What's the best way to do that? Through fashion, she says. Having worked with institutions such as... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-watches/article/1518812/stacy-engman-asks-artists-create-wearable-works-art-capsul?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-watches/article/1518812/stacy-engman-asks-artists-create-wearable-works-art-capsul?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 May 2014 02:30:45 +0000 Who started it? French designers Eric Semain and Lydie Chabot joined forces in 1994 to establish their eponymous jewellery brand. Since then the label has collaborated with fashion heavyweights such as Christian Lacroix, Ungaro and Valentino, among others. The pair take inspiration from 19thcentury European jewellery and nature, with designs featuring delicate flowers, birds and stones. Why we love it: the jewellery is subtle yet intricate enough to draw attention. Cast in bronze and gold-plated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1516258/behind-label-eric-et-lydie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1516258/behind-label-eric-et-lydie?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 May 2014 15:03:04 +0000 Who started it? A graduate of the Moda Gudi School in Porto, Portugal, Catarina Cerqueira began her career with French brands Lady Soul and Homecore. After a stint as creative assistant to fellow Portuguese designer Luis Buchinho, in 2007, she launched Saymyname – an homage to art, culture and experimentation. Why we love it: inspired by cultural motifs, Saymyname’s designs are eccentric but also stylish and wearable. Ethnic influences and relaxed cuts make up the label’s most recent offerings,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1512011/behind-label-saymyname?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1512011/behind-label-saymyname?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 May 2014 15:06:17 +0000