January 17, 2008
Give Us Some Credit!
We know you’ve hidden your credit cards away in the depths of your dresser drawer and sworn not to make another purchase until at least February…and we hate to be a bad influence (really, we do!) but we thought it would be cruel, perhaps even downright criminal, to leave you in the dark about all of the amazing bargains that are out there this week. As the stores head into final, final reductions, we’ve discovered discounts as high as 80% off on the stunning items we’ve been coveting all year long. We must remind you, this is your last chance to purchase sale items until summer and it’s not the time to hold back…shop now, or forever hold your Amex!
Green
Gentlemen, we know you get cold once in a while, although you’d never admit it! Stay warm and stylish, by wrapping up in one of Dunhill’s cashmere scarves (HK$1137) and slipping on a pair of their suede and shearling gloves (HK$1017) (Dunhill, Elements, Shop 2091-2). Or, layer Ralph Lauren’s camel corduroy blazer (HK$1610) over one of his angora sweaters (HK$770) for that cosy, preppy chic appeal (Seibu, Pacific Place). Ladies, Lane Crawford’s shoe and accessory department is showing prices that need to be seen to be believed! Snap up Beverly Feldman‘s gold heels with animal print trim (HK$500), Gianni Chiarini’s large metallic bronze tote (HK$600) or Maurizio Taiuti’s suede hobo bag with subtle gold sparkle (HK$550) before it’s too late. Then make your way to Seibu, where if you’re willing to rummage you may emerge with such goodies as ABS collection cocktail dresses (HK$1080) or Rebecca Taylor embellished tops (HK$1195). It’s time for presents (not for you silly!). Shanghai Tang’s colourful embellished knitwear (HK$540+) (Shanghai Tang, Pedder Building, Central) or Japanese fabric covered notebooks (HK$210) (Lane Crawford Home, Pacific Place, Shop 126) make for the perfect gifts with authentic Asian flair.
Gold
Carry on, carry on with Dunhill’s tan canvas messenger bags (HK$3497) (Dunhill, Elements, Shop 2091-2). Or stop for a snooze under one of Lane Crawford’s softer than soft two-tone cashmere throws (HK$2400) (Lane Crawford Home, Pacific Place, Shop 126). Add bright pops of colour to your wardrobe, the hottest trend for spring, with DVF’s turquoise silk wrap-top (HK$1440) or pink ruffled jersey dress (HK$2550) (DVF, Pacific Place, Shop 214), and Christian Louboutin’s jewel toned suede pumps (HK$2650+). Walk on air, literally, with Cole Haan’s patent peep toe pumps with Nike Air technology (HK$2200). Dress up for a hot night out in one of Vanessa Bruno’ s silky lavender tops (HK$2000) or Elie Tahari’s black evening jacket with delicate silver embroidery (HK$1750) (All at Lane Crawford, Pacific Place). Prepare for an even steamier night at home with La Perla’s sexy black lace bra and underwear set (HK$1550) (La Perla, Pacific Place, Shop 360).
Platinum
We know it doesn’t really get cold enough for fur in HK, but imagine all the eyes upon you when you arrive at après ski drinks in Valentino RED Label’s black fur jacket (HK$5190) (Joyce, Pacific Place, Shop 334) or Shanghai Tang’s embroidered brown leather motorcycle jacket with rabbit fur trim (HK$2850) (Shanghai Tang, Pedder Building, Central). Come to think of it, that jacket would match perfectly with Marni’s sable brown leather boots with mirror wedge heel (HK$3750) (Lane Crawford, Pacific Place), for the ultimate winter snow princess glamour. Looking to be a bronze goddess this winter? No need to fake and bake, just accessorize! Try Chloe’s medium size bronze Paddington bag with long strap and chain embellishment (HK$7500) (Chloe, Pacific Place, Shop 335) or Manolo Blahnik’s bronze sandals with 4-inch heel and criss-cross ankle strap (HK$4197) (Manolo Blahnik, Pacific Place, Shop 372). For a classic piece that will carry you through many winters to come, go for YSL’s reversible tote, which allows you to choose either plush grey wool or buttery black leather depending on your ever-changing wardrobe (HK$5500) (Lane Crawford, Pacific Place).
If all this spending has made you eligible for the Black card, not to worry, we hear it has a lot of benefits!