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Michelle Lam

 

Valentino. These sharp-looking Garavani metallic sneakers can be worn on all occasions, be it a glamorous evening party or just an everyday gym session, HK$7,400 (US$950)

Montblanc. The Signs & Symbols Heavenly Dragon pen has a cast sterling-silver cap with a hand-engraved dragon, and a dragon motif in white lacquer, blue lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. The pen is limited to 88 pieces, a number that symbolises luck, HK$124,800
Wine totally tastes better when it’s poured out of a US$1,560 decanter

Dunhill. The Duke Metallic Chrome 6CC billfold wallet has a silver finish engineered from aluminium-based liquid foil, adding an urban touch to a traditional look, HK$4,100

Maison Margiela. The brand’s interpretation of this season’s trendy waist bag is fun and accented with its signature numbers logo. Price on request
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Aquazzura. The olive-green Rendez Vous mule, made with buttery-soft suede and gold-tone leather, features a glamorous metallic strap, HK$5,900
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5 metallic accessories that add a futuristic touch to your look

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quazzura. The olive green Rendez Vous mule, made with buttery-soft suede and gold-tone leather, features a glamorous metallic strap, HK$5,900. Available at Lane Crawford

Montblanc. The Signs and Symbols Heavenly Dragon pen has a cast sterling silver cap with a hand-engraved dragon, and a dragon motif in white lacquer, blue lapis lazuli and mother of pearl. The pen is limited to 88 pieces, a number that symbolises luck, HK$124,800

Dunhill. The Duke Metallic Chrome 6CC billfold wallet has a silver finish engineered from aluminium-based liquid foil, adding an urban touch to traditional accessories, HK$4,100

Valentino. The Garavani metallic sneakers can be worn on all occasions, be it a glamorous evening party or just an everyday gym session, HK$7,400

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GRAFF. The Pavé Butterfly Collection is inspired by the delicate beauty of the creature. These round pink diamond and marquise white diamond earrings, totalling 3.36ct, have the perfect bling, HK$860,000

Lanvin. Featuring 3D soles and heat-sealed relief inlay with splashes of green, red and purple on the pink upper, these sneakers are Lucas Ossendrijver’s work of architecture for the feet, HK$7,400

Van Cleef & Arpels. Mixing and matching colourful sapphires with diamonds, the dreamy Panache Mystérieux Clip from the brand’s Quatre Contes de Grimm collection is a statement piece for any occasion. Price on request

Louis Vuitton. The Pop Monogram square is a fresh reinterpretation of the maison’s classic. Iconic straps, chains and logos intertwine with each other on a pure silk canvas with finished edges, HK$4,000

IOANNA SOLEA. This satchel incorporates Halloween colours and a dash of pink. The orange and black hues are striking yet sophisticated, while the mix of nappa, suede and calfskin provide textural interest. The brass and resin beetle adds a fun touch. Available at The Swank, HK$9,995

TOD’S. These velvet baby pink slippers are perfect for a casual weekend. They are a manifesto of understated fashion taste but with real swagger, HK$5,600

Dolce & Gabbana. The Italian label’s autumn/winter 2018 menswear show was titled ‘King’s Angels’ – yes, men be can angels too. This clutch and shoes combo gives you the modern Casanova look. Clutch, HK$14,500; shoes, HK$4,900

A still from the drama ‘Story of Yanxi Palace’, which concludes on TVB Jade this Saturday.

Yunjian was used to protect the collar and shoulder of the clothes from being stained.

(Left) Second empress of Qianlong, Xiao Xianchun, played by Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh Sze-man. (Right) The authentic tian-tsui hair adornment collected by Palace Museum. The bird feather on it had three different shades - purple for the phoenix’s crest, blue for the neck, wings and tail, while light blue for the phoenix’s body.

A still of the drama 'Story of Yanxi Palace'.

(Left) Gao Guifei, played by Tan Zhuo, in the drama (Right) A pair of finger guard from the Qing dynasty collected by the Palace Museum.

(Left) Sheh wearing the crown replica in the drama. (Right) The original crown collected by Palace Museum.

Emperor dowager Cixi (left) and Gao Guifei (right) in “Story of Yanxi Palace” wore the same style of shoulder cape.

A Qing dynasty hat adorned with tian-tsui alongside pearls and other precious gems, a collection of the Palace Museum.

(Left) Empress Fuca, played by Qin Lan, was wearing the ronghua as the hair accessories in the drama. (Right) A colourful ronghua made by artisan, Zhao Shuxian.

These two crowns, collected by the Palace Museum, were usually used during winter.

Kingfisher feather is used in the making of tian-tsui.

There were many different styles of yunjian and most of them were adorned with colourful embroideries.

(Left) The “money tree” ronghua in yellow, brown, pink and green, was made according to the collection from the Palace Museum. (Right) Empress Fuca wearing the “money tree” ronghua in the drama.

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