Chromatic Charisma: Bright and Bold spring trends are here

Nothing announces Spring quite like a splash of colour to your ensemble. Bold, bright and electrifying, check out Gafencu’s edit of high street fashion styles to step into the new season.

Look 1

On Her: Cropped jacket, pants and boots by Versace
On Him: Jacket and trousers by Diesel

Look 2

On Her
Dress and heels by Prada
On Him
Bucket hat, jumpsuit, bag and shoes by Prada

Look 3

Long trench coat and sweat pants by Balenciaga

Look 4

Earrings, top and long skirt by Shiatzy Chen

Look 5

On Her: Hoodie, long denim skirt and heels by Balenciaga
On Him: Hoodie and trousers by Diesel; Shoes by Jimmy Choo

Look 6

On Her: Oversized jacket by Diesel; Handbag by Roger Vivier; Heels by Salvatore Ferragamo
On Him: Jacket and pants by Dunhill; Cross-body bag by Rimowa; Mule sandals by Salvatore Ferragamo

Look 7

On Her: Dress and wedge sneakers by Isabel Marant
On Him: Jacket, pants and sneakers by Diesel

Look 8:

On Her: Dress by Ports 1961; Handbag and heels by Jimmy Choo
On Him: T-shirt, shorts and shoes by Diesel

Look 9

On Her: Dress and boots by Valentino
On Him: Jacket, button-up shirt, shorts and boots by Valentino

(Photographer: Jack Law Art Direction & Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma Videographer: Jackie Chan; Female model: Sonia B (Quest Artists & Models) Male model: Maksim B (Quest Artists & Models); Hair and Make-up: Heti Tsang and Owen Ko)

High fashion, glam ideas for your next vacation

One of the hardest part of travel is to decide which looks to take, which to leave behind. Travel restrictions are easing and if a trip to resort towns or faraway cities is on the horizon, bookmark our curated list of outfit ideas for some glamourous inspiration. Drive to resort towns or off to cities far away, step out and forward with a show-stopping ensemble.

Look 1: Velvet is your best (glam) friend!

Rings, jacket, pants, handbag and heels by Gucci

Look 2: Dress or separates? Make it separates which flow like a dress…

Top and trousers by Isabel Marant; Bracelet, watch and handbag by Hermès; Boots by Balenciaga

Look 3: A black bag is a must-pack

Necklace, dress, tie-up ankle-strap flat sandals and shoulder bag by Valentino

Look 4: Accessories which glam you up without breaking a sweat!

Silk visor, sunglasses, top, skirt, bag and heeled ankle boots by Dior

Look 5: Chic neutrals – yes and yes!

Hair clip, long jacket, top, skirt, heels and bag by Miu Miu

Look 6: A racy black dress for an evening about town

Earrings and ring by Roger Vivier; Crepe halter dress by Monot, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER; Thigh-high boots by Jimmy Choo

In all photos: Aston Martin’s Vantage Roaster

(Photographer: Jack Law; Art Direction and Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma; Videographer: Jackie Chan; Model: Jane B (Primo Management Ltd) Hair and Make Up: Owen Ko)

Oriental Fashion: Celebrate Chinese New Year with this capsule collection

How best to dress you and yours for a month of festivities? These sartorial looks are serving some high-fashion oriental inspiration that is worth getting behind… Don’t believe us? Just check out these absolutely gorgeous styles…

Look 1

On Her: Dress by Isabel Marant; Handbag and heels by Christian Louboutin
On Him: Jacket and trousers by Dunhill; Shoes by Hugo Boss

Look 2

On Her: Loula dress by Renaissance Renaissance, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER; Pouch by Loewe; Heels by Salvatore Ferragamo
On Him: Sweater, pants and shoes by Hermès

Look 3

On Her: Top, jacket, skirt and heels by Valentino
On Him: Jacket, pants and shoes by Hugo Boss

Look 4

On Her: Coat dress, handbag and heels by Bottega Veneta
On Him: Jacket, shorts and shoes by Hugo Boss

Look 5

Sweater, pants and loafers by Hermès

Look 6

On Her: Jacket, pants and heels by Valentino
On Him: Jacket and pants by Hugo Boss; Shoes by Christian Louboutin

Look 7

On Her: Tiffani polka-dot tulle midi dress by Rebecca Vallance, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER
On Him: Long jacket, pants and shoes by Valentino

Look 8

Earrings by Roger Vivier; Angelina long dress by Safiyaa, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER; Heels by Jimmy Choo

Also See: Year of the Tiger: Lucky colours to wear according to Feng Shui

Photographer: Jack Law; Art Direction & Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma; Videographer: Jackie Chan; Female model: Sun YueChen (Synergy Model Management Limited); Male model: Wong He (Synergy Model Management Limited); Hair and Make-up: Heti Tsang and Owen Ko; Venue: Oriental Home

In Shapes: Framing your fetching looks with these fashion accessories

From captivating jewels to adorn the ears, wrist and neck by Mulberry, Dior and Loewe to a patchwork chambray square scarf by Christian Dior, check out this season’s trendiest fashion accessories that will frame your best assets…

Look 1
1. Baroque Grace pearl earrings in mother-of-pearl by Mulberry
2.Gold-finish metal, white resin pearls and multi-colour crystal earrings by Christian Dior
3. Gold-finish metal 30 Montaigne bracelet by Christian Dior
4, 6, 7. Emerald Petal earrings, pink bracelet and nude Petal necklace, all by Mulberry 5. Sphere bracelet by Loewe
8. Secret Garden squirrel necklace in gold brass by Mulberry

Look 2
1. Joia crystal-embellished silver-tone belt by Isabel Marant, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER
2. Oversized portobello bag in printed python and black silky calfskin by Mulberry
3. Balloon bag necklace tan/gold by Loewe
4 – 6. F-heel slingbacks in vicuna, yellow and optic white, all by Salvatore Ferragamo
7. Horsebit 1955 mini top handle bag by Gucci

Look 3
1. Plissé nappa leather mules by Versace
2. DiorClub V1U visor by Christian Dior
3 – 4. Airpods case and Medusa pink chain shoulder bag by Versace
5. Pink long chain shoulder bag by Tom Ford
6. Radji leather-trimmed crystal-embellished suede shoulder bag by Isabel Marant, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER
7. Air Slides slippers by Stella McCartney

Look 4
1. Shell tote bag by Loewe
2. Dior Poème laced ballerina flats by Christian Dior
3. Studded laser-cut leather boots by Shiatzy Chen

Look 5
1. Navy blue Dior patchwork chambray pavots square scarf by Christian Dior
2. FT0882 Neughman sunglasses by Tom Ford
3. Edith acetate sunglasses in Havana by Mulberry
4. DiorClun M1U sunglasses by Christian Dior

Photographer: Jack Law
Videographer: Andy Wan
Art Direction and Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma

Duo Tones: How to look great? Co-ordinate.

How best to dress you and yours for a month filled with love, romance, and auspicious festivities? Co-ordinate your outfits with these hot picks that will make you the crowd’s envy.

Look 1
On Her:
Double line diamond Riviera necklace with ruby pendant, cushion-cut ruby ear tops, assorted tennis bracelets, broad diamond mesh bracelet and eternity ring band, all by Royal Enterprises Hong Kong; Smocking jacket with ¾ sleeves and trousers by The Kooples; Heels by Jimmy Choo x Marine Serre
On Him:
Jacket and trousers by Bottega Veneta; Shoes by Valentino Garavani

Look 2
On Her:
Oxidised white diamond earrings and assorted tennis bracelets by Royal Enterprises Hong Kong; Black long-sleeved shirt, black midi skirt and leggings all by Gucci; Embroidered feathered vest by Salvatore Ferragamo; Heels by Giuseppe Zanotti
On Him:
Jacket and trousers by Bottega Veneta; Shoes by Valentino Garavani

Look 3
Top and trousers by Mr Porter

Look 4
On Him:
Iris & Ink ivory pea coat, courtesy of THE OUTNET; Top and trousers by Mr Porter Bag by Givenchy
On Her:
Diamond cluster ear tops with South Sea pearls, Starburst necklace, tennis bracelet and diamond ring, all by Royal Enterprises Hong Kong; Jacket by Christian Dior; Iris & Ink white shirt, courtesy of THE OUTNET; Trousers by Isabel Marant; Bag by Roger Vivier

Look 5
On Her:
Oxidised diamond-studded daisy and pearl necklace and 3D ruby and yellow diamond leaf ring by Royal Enterprises Hong Kong; RASARIO polka-dot midi dress, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER; Bag by Christian Louboutin; Heels by Prada
On Him:
Jacket by Dunhill; Pants by Dolce & Gabbana; Shoes by Valentino Garavani

Look 6
On Him:
Wrap shirt and trousers by Dunhill; Shoes by Christian Louboutin
On Her:
Ruby and diamond shoulder sweeper earrings and single line diamond Riviera necklace by Royal Enterprises Hong Kong; Shearling collar cape coat by Loewe; Belt and sling bag by Roger Vivier; Heels by Jimmy Choo x Marine Serre

Look 7
Black and white diamond beaded necklace and matching earrings by Royal Enterprises Hong Kong; Headband by Roger Vivier; BEAUFILLE Camarina plissé-chiffon blouse, courtesy of THE OUTNET; Materiel Silk slip midi dress with faux leather bra, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER; Bag by Valentino Garavani; Heels by Givenchy

Look 8
On Her:
Diamond and South Sea pearl ear tops and necklace, and diamond ring, all by Royal Enterprises Hong Kong; Long tailored coat and trousers by Givenchy; Heels by Jimmy Choo
On Him:
Jacket and trousers by Dolce & Gabbana; Shoes by Valentino Garavani

Look 9
On Her:
Antique ruby and rose cut diamond necklace and earrings by Royal Enterprises Hong Kong; Top by The Kooples; Trousers by Valentino Garavani; Bag by Loewe; Heels by Jimmy Choo

On Him:
Shirt and trousers by Valentino Garavani; Bag and shoes by Valentino Garavani

Photographer: Jack Law
Videographer: Andy Wan
Art Direction and Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma
Female model : Ania M (Synergy Model Management Ltd)
Male model: Hugues A (Synergy Model Management Ltd)
Hair and Make-up: Margaret Wong and Vincy Lee

Ashored: coutured, confident winterwear for December

From knitted woollens to pleated plaids, come ashore with these warm autumn wraps, courtesy of our carefully curated selection of confident and stylish winterwear.

Look 1

Wool coat by Bottega Veneta; Knitted scarf-gloves and neck pullover by COS; Shirt and trousers by 3.1 Phillip Lim

Look 2

Checked coat and shirt-coat, both by Maje; Roll neck pullover and long socks, both by COS; Wooden platform sandals by Loewe; Shoulder bag by Bally

Look 3

Blanket top, sweater and jeans, all by Isabel Marant; Winter Rhapsody Christmas Brilliant charm bag by Delvaux; Sock booties by MM6; Felted wool long gloves by COS

Look 4

Wool coat and dress, enamelled silver ring and bracelets set with cubic zirconia, all by Bottega Veneta

Look 5

Wool overcoat with jersey top and wool maxi-skirt, all by Max Mara; Roll-neck pullover by COS

Look 6

Shearling coat with patterned shirt and trousers all by Bally; East/West chain-bag by Strathberry

Photos: Neville Lee
Fashion Direction & Styling: San Wong
Model: Sveta G @ A1M Management
Make-up: Zoe Fan
Hair: Catherine Au-Yeung
Video: Lai Ty Yeung