Spring Fling: Our favourite accessories for women this season
With April’s showers already making an early appearance in March, it’s clear that Spring has arrived. The cool tones of winter have bid adieu, leaving room in ladies closets for more fun and colourful products. We’ve put together our favourite women’s spring accessories to help you bounce into the spring feeling.
As winter gives way to summer, it’s time to bring out those shades or, better still, time to upgrade to one of this season’s latest sunglass styles. Foremost among these, surely, is British designer Alexander McQueen’s AW18 Jewelled Collection – a luxury box set of premium eyewear available solely at Puyi Optical in Hong Kong. From chic pilot to elegant square frames, all with sparkling Swarovski crystals, this wide range of shades is ideal for all face shapes and styles. Adding a touch of glamour are the antique gold or silver frames that gives the glasses a true vintage appeal. www.puyi.com
Mabros, the Central-located jewellery house, has been synonymous with exquisite timepieces and fine diamond jewellery ever since it opened its doors back in 1985, thanks mainly to the fine craftsmanship of its many skilled artisans who sculpt each item by hand over weeks or even months. Its latest Bird Brooch collection – a prime example of the haute joaillerie house’s blend of design and craftsmanship – brings together an array of precious stones, from diamonds and sapphires to rubies and tsavorites, to create a colourful canvas that surely adds just the right touch of luxury to any outfit. www.mabros.com
For his debut at the Italian haute couture label Bottega Veneta, newly-appointed creative director Daniel Lee has opted to entice handbag fans with two new leather-dominant designs. First up is the Maxi Cabat, which features the label’s trademark intrecciato handcraftsmanship – evident in the thin strips of ‘fettuce’ leather interwoven into a criss-cross pattern – and available in three unique styles. Then there’s The Pouch, an understated and versatile clutch that’s said to be perfect for a casual daytime jaunt or a more formal evening soiree. Whatever the occasion, these eye-catching accessories are sure to capture more than a passing gaze. www.bottegaveneta.com
No doubt keen to attract the growing number of avid female gamers, US-based leisure hardware company Razer has just launched a Quartz Pink edition of its Razer Blade ultra-portable laptop. However, it doesn’t just score high on the looks department, with its beauty matched by its performance and durability. Equipped with NVIDIA GeForce MX 150 4GB graphics, a full HD display and 16GB of 2133MHz dual-channel memory, it’s a powerhouse that promises to be equally invaluable whether you are working or playing. www.razer.com
To mark its participation in the inaugural Freize Los Angeles art fair, renowned travel accessories label Rimowa teamed up with Los Angeles-based artist Alex Israel to create a dazzlingly colourful collection of suitcases. Building on Israel’s exploratory artworks that have long focused on Hollywood and the American dream, while being particularly inspired by picturesque LA sunsets, the new line – the RIMOWA x Alex Israel collection – features two attentiongrabbing luggage designs, both completely encased in gradated pink-to-blue hues. Artistic yet functional, sturdy yet sophisticated, these boldly-coloured travel companions are clear statement pieces. www.rimowa.com