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Sheena Khemaney

Contributing Editor, Style by SCMP and Post magazine


On-trend wardrobe staples make for excellent year-round fashion buys, given a festive edge with a few select pieces from the likes of Stella McCartney that add a dose of glamour.
Burberry scarf

Stella McCartney top

Manolo Blahnik pumps

House of Harlow Hathor Teardrop earrings

MCM crossbody bag

Frame jeans



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Christmas 2025 gift guide: on-trend wardrobe staples from Burberry, Stella McCartney, Manolo Blahnik and more

The Diesel Holiday 2025 campaign adds a seasonal shimmer or two to staple fashion pieces. Photo: Handout

Burberry scarf (US$640). Photo: Handout

Stella McCartney top (US$1,170). Photo: Handout

Manolo Blahnik pumps (US$1,445). Photo: Handout

House of Harlow Hathor Teardrop earrings (US$995). Photo: Handout

MCM crossbody bag (US$640). Photo: Handout

Frame jeans (US$299). Photo: Handout

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Roger Vivier Epine Rose 100 floral velvet pumps. Photo: Handout

Olivia von Halle Photo: Handout

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Celine Phantom New Luggage. Photo: Handout

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What Michelle Obama said about her iconic fashion picks, chronicled in The Look

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Classic Frame jeans and a Burberry scarf are complemented by a showy silver Stella McCartney top, festive red Manolo Blahnik pumps and eye-catching accessories


Classic Frame jeans and a Burberry scarf are complemented by a showy silver Stella McCartney top, festive red Manolo Blahnik pumps and eye-catching accessories.


Christmas 2025 gift guide: on-trend wardrobe staples from Burberry, Stella McCartney, Manolo Blahnik and more

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