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Sheena Khemaney

Contributing Editor, Style by SCMP and Post magazine


Party season means treating your favourite fashionista to sparkly fashions and OTT, lavish accessories. Start with a sequinned organza dress or crystal-encrusted separates, pairing the look with one of Fendi’s Baguette Mini bags, say, or bejewelled sunnies from Dior.
1. Prada hair clip

2. Balenciaga earrings

3. Clio Peppiatt top

4. Clio Peppiatt skirt

5. Dior sunglasses

6. Fendi bag



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Christmas 2024 gift guide: glam and glitter from a Fendi Baguette Mini bag and Dior sunglasses, to more luxe accessories from the likes of Prada and Balenciaga

Erdem Holiday 2024 collection . Photo: Handout



Prada hair clip (US$690). Photo: Handout

Balenciaga earrings (US$1,530). Photo: Handout

Top (US$850) by Clio Peppiatt at Net-a-Porter. Photo: Handout

Skirt (US$1,050) by Clio Peppiatt at Net-a-Porter. Photo: Handout

Dior sunglasses (US$1,410). Photo: Handout

Fendi bag (US$2,670). Photo: Handout

4 AirPod cases that blend style and function, from Hermès to Loewe and Fendi

A guest wearing sunglasses and Apple earpods during the Menswear fall/winter 2024-25 as part of  Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Getty Images

Hermès AirPods Pro 2 case. Photo: Handout

Loewe Seahorse AirPods Pro case. Photo: Handout

Fendi FF Logo AirPods Pro charm. Photo: Handout

MCM AirPods Pro case. Photo: Handout

4 statement headbands to wear this autumn: channel Blair Waldorf or Olivia Palermo with Dior’s classic piece, Valentino’s Swarovski crystals, and LaDoubleJ or Erdem’s bling

American model and socialite Olivia Palermo in a headband during Paris Fashion Week in 2023. Photo: Getty Images

La DoubleJ’s Medici headband. Photo: La DoubleJ

The Valentino Vlogo Signature headband. Photo: Valentino Garavani

The DiorSignature headband. Photo: Dior

Erdem’s encrusted headband. Photo: Erdem

Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2024-25 Hangzhou show: a journey from Paris’ Rue Cambon to West Lake, celebrating Coco Chanel’s passion for Chinese culture – with a Wim Wenders video starring Tilda Swinton

Liu Wen opened Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2024-25 Hangzhou show – a celebration of Coco Chanel’s passion for Chinese culture, with a Wim Wenders video starring Tilda Swinton. Photo: AP

The Chanel Métiers d’Art 2024-25 show took place on the shores of West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Photo: AP

The predominantly monochrome collection was interspersed with a series of pastel looks in shades such as jade green and pink. Photo: AP

British actress Tilda Swinton poses for photos ahead of the Chanel Métiers d’Art 2024-25 show in Hangzhou, China. Photo: AP

A model wears an outfit with patterns inspired by Chinese Coromandel screens at the Chanel Métiers d’Art 2024-25 show in Hangzhou, China. Photo: AP

4 cream blush sticks for a natural flush and smooth finish like Ariana Grande, from Chanel, Nudestix, Nars and Westman Atelier

Cream blush sticks last longer on the skin ... just take a look at Ariana Grande at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked. Photo: FilmMagic

Nudestix Nudies Matte All Over Face Blush Colour. Photo: Handout

Nars The Multiple stick in Orgasm. Photo: Handout

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Petal. Photo: Handout

Chanel’s Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Moonlight Kiss. Photo: Handout

The story behind Dover Street Market: Adrian Joffe and Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo started it to sell creative independent brands alongside luxury names like Balenciaga, Prada and Miu Miu

How Adrian Joffe started Dover Street Market with his wife, Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo. Photo: Handout

Dover Street Market Paris. Photo: Handout

Junya Watanabe spring/summer 2025. Photo: Handout

Hats on display at Dover Street Market Ginza in Tokyo. Photo: Handout

Comme des Garçons shirt. Photo: Handout

Adrian Joffe and Rei Kawakubo wanted to bring an exciting clash of street and luxury to retail with their Dover Street Markets. Photo: SCMP Archive

Comme des Garçons spring/summer 2025. Photo: Handout

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Other pieces to look out for include party-ready pieces from Erdem and Clio Peppiatt


Other pieces to look out for include party-ready pieces from Erdem and Clio Peppiatt.


Christmas 2024 gift guide: glam and glitter from a Fendi Baguette Mini bag and Dior sunglasses, to more luxe accessories from the likes of Prada and Balenciaga

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2. Balenciaga earrings

3. Clio Peppiatt top

Other pieces to look out for include party-ready pieces from Erdem and Clio Peppiatt

1. Prada hair clip