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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 1</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="787" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-787x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82167" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-787x1024.jpg 787w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-215x280.jpg 215w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-768x999.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-1181x1536.jpg 1181w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-200x260.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-800x1041.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p03-scaled.jpg 1968w" sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px" /></figure></div>


<p>Studded purse by Giorgio Armani,&nbsp; studded bag by Giorgio Armani, white hat by Canada Goose &amp; brown and black sunglasses by Yves Saint Laurent</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="787" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-787x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82166" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-787x1024.jpg 787w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-215x280.jpg 215w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-768x999.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-1181x1536.jpg 1181w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-200x260.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-800x1041.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p02-scaled.jpg 1968w" sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px" /></figure></div>


<p>White ribbon hair clip by Jennifer Behr, blue studded bag by Giorgio Armani, black studded bag by Giorgio Armani &amp; black headband by Roger Vivier</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="787" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-787x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82165" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-787x1024.jpg 787w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-215x280.jpg 215w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-768x999.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-1181x1536.jpg 1181w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-200x260.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-800x1041.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p01-scaled.jpg 1968w" sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px" /></figure></div>


<p>Belt by Giorgio Armani, metalic purse by Giorgio Armani, hat by Canada Goose &amp; metalic sunglasses by Alexander McQueen</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4 </h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="787" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-787x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82168" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-787x1024.jpg 787w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-215x280.jpg 215w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-768x999.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-1181x1536.jpg 1181w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-200x260.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-800x1041.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_p04-scaled.jpg 1968w" sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px" /></figure></div>


<p>Brown bag by Giorgio Armani, belt by Christian Dior, fringe bag by Fendi, black pumps by Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, pink sun visor by Christian Dior &amp; green handbag by Giorgio Armani</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="676" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_OP1-1024x676.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82164" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_OP1-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_OP1-424x280.jpg 424w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_OP1-768x507.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_OP1-1536x1015.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_OP1-2048x1353.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_OP1-200x132.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fashion3_June2024_OP1-800x528.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p class="has-text-align-right">Floral hat by Gucci, pink handbag by Giorgio Armani &amp; gold and brown</p>



<p class="has-text-align-right">framed sunglasses by Yves Saint Laurent</p>



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<p>Silver clutch by Giorgio Armani, floral scarf by Gucci &amp; pink stelletos by Giorgio Armani</p>


Revel in Luxury: Dazzling baubles add a touch of glamour and sparkle


<p>When the sun sets, let the stars come out to play. Dive into a world of dark glamour with our new fashion spread featuring the season&#8217;s must-have evening accessories.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 1</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="787" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-787x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-81680" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-787x1024.jpg 787w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-215x280.jpg 215w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-768x999.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-1181x1536.jpg 1181w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-200x260.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-800x1041.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page3_1-scaled.jpg 1968w" sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px" /></figure></div>


<p>Earrings, gold chained necklace and black and white bag by Veronica Beard, ruthenium grey eyewear by Alexander McQueen and black pumps by Versace&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="787" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-787x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-81681" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-787x1024.jpg 787w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-215x280.jpg 215w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-768x999.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-1181x1536.jpg 1181w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-200x260.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-800x1041.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page4_1-scaled.jpg 1968w" sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px" /></figure></div>


<p>Black leather bag, gold chain bracelet, studded stocking shoe and brown leather belt by Veronica Beard, Pico Peekabo charm by Fendi and white frame eyewear by Alexander McQueen&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="787" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-787x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-81682" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-787x1024.jpg 787w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-215x280.jpg 215w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-768x999.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-1181x1536.jpg 1181w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-200x260.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-800x1041.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page5_1-scaled.jpg 1968w" sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px" /></figure></div>


<p>Studded eyewear by Alexander McQueen, black leather bag by Veronica Beard, green lenses eyewear by Balenciaga, straps by Fendi and brown suede wedge mules by Marks &amp; Spencer</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4 </h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="787" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-787x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-81683" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-787x1024.jpg 787w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-215x280.jpg 215w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-768x999.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-1181x1536.jpg 1181w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-1575x2048.jpg 1575w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-200x260.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-800x1041.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_page6_1-scaled.jpg 1968w" sizes="(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px" /></figure></div>


<p>Black and gold eyewear by Bottega Veneta, green leather bag by Veronica Beard, Fortune Teller charm by Fendi, brown framed eyewear by Montblanc and white bag and black sandals by Veronica Beard</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="676" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_OP1_1-1024x676.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-81679" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_OP1_1-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_OP1_1-424x280.jpg 424w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_OP1_1-768x507.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_OP1_1-1536x1015.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_OP1_1-2048x1353.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_OP1_1-200x132.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fashion3_May-2024_OP1_1-800x528.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>


<p class="has-text-align-right">Brown suede bag by Veronica Beard and green brown </p>



<p class="has-text-align-right">eyewear by Alexander McQueen</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left">Tortoise framed eyewear by Chimi, black leather bag and gold chain </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">bracelet by Veronica Beard, and woven flat shoes by Marks &amp; Spencer</p>



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Dark Matters: The little and subtle additions to summer ensemble


<p>Four remarkable lots that impressed bidders in recent auctions are featured in this month&#8217;s Look Section, including a flawless diamond ring, a likely singular timepiece, a masterpiece of splashed-ink art and six of Messi’s football jerseys.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fancy In Pink: Flawless diamond rings supreme</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/70575293-sp-1-RGB_Digital-Content-JPEG-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80603" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/70575293-sp-1-RGB_Digital-Content-JPEG-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/70575293-sp-1-RGB_Digital-Content-JPEG-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/70575293-sp-1-RGB_Digital-Content-JPEG-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/70575293-sp-1-RGB_Digital-Content-JPEG-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/70575293-sp-1-RGB_Digital-Content-JPEG-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/70575293-sp-1-RGB_Digital-Content-JPEG-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/70575293-sp-1-RGB_Digital-Content-JPEG-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>The largest fancy intense pink internally flawless diamond ever to appear at auction set pulses racing at Christie’s in Hong Kong. ‘The Pink Supreme’ took centre stage at a series of sales spanning more than 110 lots of magnificent jewels. While an array of coloured and colourless diamonds and gemstones and other superb creations emanating from prestigious jewellery houses came under the hammer, it was this 15.48-carat fancy intense pink cushion brilliant-cut diamond ring which shone the brightest. It fetched HK$83.87 million (US$10.8 million), representing a price per carat of HK$5.41 million (US$700,000).</p>



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<p>The Pink Supreme diamond is considered a true rarity. The phenomenal and unparalleled beauty, size, internally flawless grading and splendid craftsmanship of this stone have combined to produce a bejewelled masterpiece coveted by collectors.</p>



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<p>Vickie Sek, Chairman of Jewellery at Christie’s Asia Pacific, said: “We were truly delighted to showcase a diverse selection of magnificent jewels at our Hong Kong 2023 Autumn Sales, and the superb result realised for The Pink Supreme is a testament to the unwavering market demand for this category.”</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">One To Watch: Likely singular timepiece clocks a fortune</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10_Patek-Philippe-ref.-3974P-001-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80605" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10_Patek-Philippe-ref.-3974P-001-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10_Patek-Philippe-ref.-3974P-001-1-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10_Patek-Philippe-ref.-3974P-001-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10_Patek-Philippe-ref.-3974P-001-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10_Patek-Philippe-ref.-3974P-001-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10_Patek-Philippe-ref.-3974P-001-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10_Patek-Philippe-ref.-3974P-001-1-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>A previously unknown and possibly unique Patek Philippe ref. 3974 Grand Complications wristwatch made a timely appearance at Phillips auction house in Hong Kong, generating much enthusiasm among watch admirers. Eventually selling for HK$14 million (US$1.8 million), the timepiece was part of a successful watch auction in which a total of 208 lots were sold, reaching an overall value of HK$181.7 million.</p>



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<p>This Patek Phillippe ref. 3974 minute repeater perpetual calendar watch in platinum (possibly manufactured in or around the year 2001) went to a bidder for well above the pre-sale low-end estimate. Indeed, the auction showed strong sales performances for many of the lots and attracted more than 1,700 collectors participating from 61 countries and regions.</p>



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<p>Thomas Perazzi, Phillips’ Deputy Chairman and Head of Watches in Asia, said: “The top 10 lots beautifully demonstrate how varied the market is with the Patek Philippe ref. 3974 in platinum flying way above its pre-sale estimate, while a Rolex ‘Stelline’ ref. 6062 in yellow gold achieved 40% more than its previous sold price at auction, and a number of independents established strong results.”</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Autumn Glow: Yosemite colours make a splash</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/張大千　秋山夕照Zhang-Daqian-Autumn-Mountains-in-Twilight-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80606" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/張大千　秋山夕照Zhang-Daqian-Autumn-Mountains-in-Twilight-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/張大千　秋山夕照Zhang-Daqian-Autumn-Mountains-in-Twilight-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/張大千　秋山夕照Zhang-Daqian-Autumn-Mountains-in-Twilight-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/張大千　秋山夕照Zhang-Daqian-Autumn-Mountains-in-Twilight-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/張大千　秋山夕照Zhang-Daqian-Autumn-Mountains-in-Twilight-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/張大千　秋山夕照Zhang-Daqian-Autumn-Mountains-in-Twilight-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/張大千　秋山夕照Zhang-Daqian-Autumn-Mountains-in-Twilight-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Works by Zhang Daqian are eagerly awaited by the auction community and when a masterpiece of splashed-ink art made its way onto the block in Hong Kong, the final price of HK$199.37 million (US$25.6 million) did not disappoint. Indeed, such was the anticipation in the runup to the sale of Autumn Mountains in Twilight that Sotheby’s bestowed upon it the highest estimate ever for a splashed-ink-and-colour landscape by the artist.</p>



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<p>Born in Sichuan in 1899, Zhang had turned to bold abstract artistic representations in the later part of his career when his eyesight began to falter. The roving and prolific Chinese artist was inspired to paint Autumn Mountains in Twilight after a visit to Yosemite National Park in California during the summer of 1967, and in this work, his mastery of the medium is seen to reach new heights.</p>



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<p>It was a sentimental journey as his brother had stopped at the park years previously and a treasured photograph he had been given from this visit had been lost in a fire. The sheer magnificence of the sunset views of Half Dome or El Capitan stirred Zhang’s creative juices, and returning to his home in Brazil he set to work. The golden hues of the cliffs and valleys cover almost the entire canvas.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Messi Magic: Six shirts score the lot</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Set-of-Six-Jerseys-Back_01-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80607" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Set-of-Six-Jerseys-Back_01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Set-of-Six-Jerseys-Back_01-498x280.jpg 498w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Set-of-Six-Jerseys-Back_01-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Set-of-Six-Jerseys-Back_01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Set-of-Six-Jerseys-Back_01-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Set-of-Six-Jerseys-Back_01-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Set-of-Six-Jerseys-Back_01-800x450.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></figure></div>


<p>Half a dozen football jerseys worn by Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi during the 2022 World Cup have been auctioned for an incredible US$7.8 million. Held by Sotheby’s in New York, the sale sparked intense interest from lovers of sporting memorabilia and the final price was the highest achieved by a sports item at auction last year. It also surpassed the previous record for a Messi collectible – a shirt worn at the 2017 El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona that went for $450,000 in 2022.</p>



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<p>Messi wore the six World Cup shirts during the first half of the final, semi-final, quarter-final, round of 16 and two of the group stage matches at the Qatar tournament, where the spotlight was trained upon him throughout. His country’s victory in the epic final with France merely cemented a widely considered reputation that he is the greatest footballer of all time.</p>



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<p>“These historic shirts are not only a tangible reminder of one of the most important moments in the history of sports, but are principally connected to the pinnacle moment in the career of the most decorated football player in history,” said Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s Head of Modern Collectibles.</p>


The Marvelous Four on the Auction Block


<p>Unveiling the coolest winter coat to try this winter season.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 1</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_08-832x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79559" width="624" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_08-832x1024.jpg 832w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_08-228x280.jpg 228w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_08-768x945.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_08-1248x1536.jpg 1248w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_08-1664x2048.jpg 1664w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_08-200x246.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_08-800x985.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" /></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 2</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_09-832x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79560" width="624" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_09-832x1024.jpg 832w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_09-228x280.jpg 228w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_09-768x945.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_09-1248x1536.jpg 1248w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_09-1664x2048.jpg 1664w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_09-200x246.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_09-800x985.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" /></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 3</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_07-832x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79558" width="624" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_07-832x1024.jpg 832w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_07-228x280.jpg 228w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_07-768x945.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_07-1248x1536.jpg 1248w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_07-1664x2048.jpg 1664w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_07-200x246.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_07-800x985.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" /></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 4</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_05-1-832x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79561" width="624" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_05-1-832x1024.jpg 832w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_05-1-228x280.jpg 228w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_05-1-768x945.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_05-1-1248x1536.jpg 1248w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_05-1-1664x2048.jpg 1664w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_05-1-200x246.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_05-1-800x984.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" /></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 5</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_03-832x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79554" width="624" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_03-832x1024.jpg 832w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_03-228x280.jpg 228w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_03-768x945.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_03-1248x1536.jpg 1248w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_03-1664x2048.jpg 1664w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_03-200x246.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_03-800x985.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" /></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 6</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_06-832x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79557" width="624" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_06-832x1024.jpg 832w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_06-228x280.jpg 228w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_06-768x945.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_06-1248x1536.jpg 1248w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_06-1664x2048.jpg 1664w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_06-200x246.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_06-800x985.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" /></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Look 7</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_04-832x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79555" width="624" height="768" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_04-832x1024.jpg 832w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_04-228x280.jpg 228w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_04-768x945.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_04-1248x1536.jpg 1248w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_04-1664x2048.jpg 1664w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_04-200x246.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Fashion1-AI_Dec-2023_04-800x985.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px" /></figure></div>


<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>All images are A.I generated</em>.</p>


Frost Bound Elegance: Unveiling the coolest winter coat


<p>From ancient gold jewellery to contemporary gems, we have been attempting to capture the beauty of the natural world in our art and ornaments for thousands of years. Animals have served as a source of inspiration for artists, who have discovered materials that may hold the key to their creation’s mystery in stunning stones and rare metals. Our understanding of our own natures is shaped by these projections, which allude to our ancestry and the transition from nature to culture.</p>



<p>The urge to interpret animals as symbols is related to our understanding of what it means to be human and this comprehension links historical works of art and societies. Animal representations served as allegories, artistic inspirations, or emblems of creation, supporting widely-held myths or beliefs. Through the use of wild animals as intermediates, these animal images help us to comprehend the interactions between humans and nature, as demonstrated by top jewellery houses like Cartier, Buccellati and Chopard.</p>



<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/078-081-Jewellery_November-2023-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79014 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/078-081-Jewellery_November-2023-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/078-081-Jewellery_November-2023-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/078-081-Jewellery_November-2023-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/078-081-Jewellery_November-2023-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/078-081-Jewellery_November-2023-800x800.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/078-081-Jewellery_November-2023-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/078-081-Jewellery_November-2023.jpg 1333w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<p>Chopard bracelet</p>
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<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<p>Boucheron ring</p>
</div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="766" height="766" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79013 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11.jpg 766w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px" /></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79012 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10-800x800.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10.jpg 1297w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<p>Tiffany &amp; Co. earring</p>
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<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<p>Boucheron bracelet</p>
</div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79011 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9-768x767.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9-800x799.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9.jpg 1061w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="866" height="866" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79010 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8.jpg 866w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8-800x800.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<p>Buccellati brooch</p>
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<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<p>Cartier necklace</p>
</div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79009 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7-800x800.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7.jpg 1318w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="825" height="824" src="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-79008 size-full" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6.jpg 825w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6-768x767.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6-800x799.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<p>Cartier ring</p>
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<div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content">
<p>Tiffany &amp; Co. bracelet</p>
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<p>Tiffany &amp; Co. earring</p>
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<p>Cartier necklace</p>
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<p>Boucheron ring</p>
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<p>Buccellati brooch</p>
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The Wild Side: Inventive and artistic, jewellers across the globe are taking the animalistic approach


<p>Hand fans have a long-standing history in Chinese culture, dating back more than 2,000 years. Originally used purely as a functional tool to provide respite from the scorching summer heat, they soon evolved into works of art. Embraced by the literati and nobility, fans became symbols of sophistication, elegance and social status.</p>



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<p>Today, beautifully made folding fans have become treasured collectibles, popular souvenirs and cherished gifts. They are meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, who pay attention to every detail. After selecting the finest materials such as silk, paper and bamboo, they carefully paint or embroider intricate designs on the surface that often depict scenes from mythology, nature and folklore, or represent cultural symbols such as dragons, peonies and lotus flowers. Traditional hand fans are now an art celebrated around the world, from cultures as diverse as Japan, China, Spain and France.</p>


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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rockcoco Fine Fans</h3>



<p>Billed as the first bespoke fan makers in London for a century, Rockcoco Fine Fans is the brainchild of sisters Denise Frankel and Janis Sher whose passion for antique and vintage hand fans evolved into a business. After receiving regular compliments for the pieces in their personal collection, they began to make their own and take orders from around the world. Their vision was to fill the shoes of dedicated luxury fan boutiques that inhabited London’s main shopping streets in the 1920s.</p>


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<p>Rockcoco’s striking ready-to-wear collection starts from £55 (about HK$525), but it is the quality of the custom designs that is truly remarkable. Materials are obtained from British royal warrant-holders and precious stones are ethically sourced. From the engraver of the mother-of-pearl, the goldsmith that creates the gem setting and the rivet which holds the fan together, the gilder that finely applies gold leaf into the engraving and the bespoke tassel makers, skilled British artisans work in harmony to bring each fan to life. <em><a href="http://rockcocofans.com">rockcocofans.com</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">VLC Hand Fans</h3>



<p>Another all-in-the-family venture, VLC Hand Fans is based in the United Kingdom but has its roots in Valencia, where fan-making developed in the early 1800s and became part of Spanish culture. A secret hand-held language sprung up as lovers flirted through alluring gestures and provocative swishes of their fans.</p>


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<p>The duo behind VLC, Pilar Taberner Quiles and daughter Isabel, hail from a family long involved in the artisanal craft. The fans they sell are made in the traditional way – hand-crafted, hand-painted and hand-assembled in Spain – so each one is unique. Top-of-the-range wood such as sipo, palo santo and ebony is paired with exquisite fabrics including lace, chiffon and feathers to create luxurious and distinctive designs.</p>



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<p>Their fans are striking fashion accessories or serve as decorative art to showcase at home. For bespoke orders, their team of craftspeople carefully select the finest materials, vibrant colours and different wood carvings and textures to meet the requirements of clients. Non- bespoke prices range upwards to £170 (about HK$1,700) and vary widely according to the level of detail and material selection. <em><a href="http://vlchandfans.com">vlchandfans.com</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">House of Duvelleroy</h3>



<p>One of the oldest and most luxurious hand-fan boutiques, Duvelleroy was founded in Paris in 1827 by Jean-Pierre Duvelleroy, whose royal clients included Queen Victoria and the Empress of Austria. A venture born of one man’s dream to bring fans back into the hands of elegant women has remained faithful to the traditions of French fan-making.</p>


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<p>Engravers, pleaters and embroiderers are involved in the manufacturing of these precious objects. A fan-maker, one of the last in France, assembles every piece by hand and each is embellished by a golden daisy, the emblem of the house. Raw materials of horn, ebony and mother of pearl are cut into layers of only 9-10mm thick, which are then trimmed again and shaped, in the French style, into supremely light frames of 14 sticks. Polishing and engraving are the final touches before the sticks and their outer guards are fastened together by a rivet. Prices rise from US$69 to US$2,250 (about HK$540 to HK$17,600) for the most elaborate designs. <em><a href="http://laperfectionlouis.com">laperfectionlouis.com</a></em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sukhari Designs</h3>



<p>A Taiwanese artist and global traveller, Sukhari Yang expresses beauty and refinement through handmade crafts, which include gorgeous silk fans. The product of rich, artistic influences from Italy to Indonesia and a celebration of the universality of cultures and traditions, her collections are theme-based and handmade by Balinese artisans. Among the most popular are the Lotus Born Master and Flower of Life collections.</p>


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<p>Each Sukhari silk fan takes about three weeks to produce with their carved and polished wooden spokes and handles providing quality and effortless movement. They embrace unique embellishments such as an ornate brass ring that can be used to hang the fan from one’s attire and tassels featuring semi-precious stones, and each comes in a black silk slip case. A leather belt with a fan holster is another novelty for fashionable clients.</p>



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<p>Varying in size, colour and design, the fans draw on sacred geometry for their perfect form, proportion, harmony and value. The most affordable options start at US$69 (about HK$540) with no compromise in beauty or intricacy. <em><a href="http://sukharidesigns.com">sukharidesigns.com</a></em></p>


Fan Flair: Yesteryear’s handheld fashion accessories are being handmade by modern artisans


<p>Unwrap the magic of time with The Vintage Grail Holiday Gift Guide. Discover a treasure trove of timepieces, from our selection of highly coveted pieces from brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Artisans de Genève, and Van Cleef &amp; Arpels. Complete your holidays with the perfect gift to adorn your wrist.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">View Catalogue: <strong><a href="https://vintagegrail.com/#flipbook-view-catalogue/1/">https://vintagegrail.com/#flipbook-view-catalogue/1/</a></strong></p>


The Vintage Grail Holiday Gift Guide – Making your Christmas wishes come true


<p>Create the prettiest new addition to your jewellery collection using peridot.</p>



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<p>The mineral olivine, which naturally has an olive-green colour, is what gives Peridot its gem-quality status; however, it has a distinctive lime-green hue that truly plays up the current dopamine-dressing trend. High-quality resources, which were only recently discovered in China but were originally discovered on an island in the Red Sea, have sparked a peridot-jewellery explosion.</p>


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<p>Peridots were the height of fashion in the Victorian era and are said to banish nightmares and bring luck. They were known as the Evening Emerald by the ancient Romans, believed to glow in the dark by the early Egyptians and adored by King Edward VII.</p>



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<p>Don’t let the stone’s lime-green colour deter you; modern jewellers have demonstrated how its acidic tones can be tastefully complemented with other stones, especially diamonds and pearls, as shown by Chaumet, Buccellati and Mikimoto, amongst many others.</p>


Peri Projectors


<p>Owning a pair of bespoke shoes can be a transformative experience. They are markers of superior craftsmanship, unmatched comfort and individual style. Unlike mass-produced shoes, bespoke footwear is crafted to your precise measurements, ensuring an impeccable fit that enhances your posture and provides unparalleled comfort. To add to this feeling of pleasure, greater artistry and attention to detail go into making bespoke shoes, resulting in a product that stands out from the crowd while also reflecting your unique personality and taste.</p>



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<p>With their exceptional quality and durability, bespoke shoes also offer an investment that will last for years to come. For those who want to put their best foot forward in the future, there are shoemakers in Hong Kong who will meticulously craft a pair to your exact specifications.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Shoe Artistry</h3>


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<p>Backed by science and elevated by style, Shoe Artistry’s mission is to make personalised shoes that perfectly fit your feet. For this, it takes multiple measurements of both feet to ensure that even microscopic differences between the left and the right are not overlooked. To further increase the accuracy, the shoemakers employ a special foot-scanning technology called Phits which uses sensors to determine your gait pattern, thus collecting an analysis of the different pressure points formed while you walk. This is then 3D printed into insoles that are unique to your feet. Such avant-garde techniques and painstaking precision to detail not only ensure the finest fit for your bespoke beauties, they also eliminate any orthopaedic pain, regardless of how long you walk.</p>


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<p>After determining all the necessary measurements, the shoemaker assists you in finding the right material. Options are presented within two classifications – either vegetable-tanned leather, which is made by processing animal hide with plant proteins, or vegan leather, which uses plant-based or synthetic materials instead of animal skin.</p>


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<p>Next comes deciding between a Goodyear welt or Blake stitch, the two techniques used to connect the upper leather to the outsoles. In the Goodyear construction, a welt is sewn onto the edges of the upper leather under which the outsole is added, thus allowing for the outsole to be replaced without deconstructing the entire shoe. Inversely, Blake stitching is when the outsole is stitched directly to the midsole. Since the latter option does not have a welt, Blake-stitched shoes are more flexible and have a sleek appearance.</p>


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<p>Once the material and construction of the shoe have been established, the artisan focuses on design choices, funnelling down the preferred colour, texture and other details. Once all the specifications are set, shoes will be made in six to eight weeks. Men’s shoes are priced upwards of HK$11,300, while women’s start at HK$5,300.</p>



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<p><strong><em>To order, call +852 2796 6018, WhatsApp +852 6159 4670 or email hi@shoeartistry.com.</em></strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kow Hoo Shoe Company</h3>


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<p>A pioneer in local shoemaking, Kow Hoo Shoe Company has its origins in 1920s Shanghai and moved to Hong Kong in 1946, so it might be your first resort for a custom-made pair if you are inclined to support local craftsmen. It is also where famous names like architect I.M. Pei and business magnate Li Ka-shing go for their bespoke shoes.</p>


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<p>Owning your very first pair begins with a meeting at their shop in Prince’s Building where the in-house shoemaker gains a better understanding of your foot morphology through fastidious measurements and noting your preferences for design, colour, texture and construction. Once all the required information is gathered, crafting begins at their Quarry Bay workshop where your ideas will come into form.</p>



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<p>Devoted to producing shoes that fit your feet like a glove, the shoemakers will first make a trial pair using wooden lasts they have carved from your measurements – Kow Hoo claims to be the only shop in Hong Kong still making wooden lasts for each individual customer. Only after you are 100 per cent satisfied with the trial pair will they start making the actual pair that will become yours. Until then, as many adjustments as you want in terms of fitting and design will be accommodated. Expert cobblers then hand-sew each pair with immense dedication.</p>


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<p>As a result of their priority in producing shoes that are exemplary and cherished, the entire process can take up to six months. Pricing starts at HK$18,000, but it is certainly worth the wait and cost. Moreover, after you buy your first pair, your lasts will be stored for at least seven years, thus significantly reducing the length of craftsmanship for subsequent pairs.</p>



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<p><strong><em>To order, visit Kow Hoo Shoe Company, Shop 341, 3/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong. Call ahead on +852 2523 0489 for an appointment or email kowhoo@hotmail.</em></strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Berluti</h3>


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<p>For those looking beyond Hong Kong for custom-made indulgence, Berluti boasts a history spanning more than 120 years, and its bespoke footwear has become a significant part of the brand identity. The French Maison is renowned for its dedication and finesse; its cobblers spend at least 50 hours and perform more than 250 procedures to create one pair of bespoke shoes.</p>



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<p>Your personal shoemaking journey begins at a meeting when measurements are taken and much more – they also want to know about you, so they can craft a pair to match your feet, your lifestyle and your personality. You will also discuss the material, design and other features you would like reflected in your shoes.</p>


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<p>Given that Berluti encourages an innovative mindset, you can broach unique ideas and choose from a wide range of materials, from classic Venezia leather to rarities like bullfrog skin. But if you are oblivious to what might look good, or what is fashionable, the artisan will guide you through the selection process. They will then create hornbeam wood lasts, which at the end of the process are delivered to you in a wooden box along with your personalised pair of shoe trees.</p>



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<p>With Berluti crafting all their shoes in Paris, travelling shoemakers will meet clients in different parts of the world, including Hong Kong, so the first step is to request an appointment through the brand’s website. Since there is a high demand for bespoke shoes, the entire detail-oriented process can take about six months. The price tag for a bespoke pair starts at HK$67,000 and can go as high as HK$300,000.</p>



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<p><strong><em>To order, book an appointment on <a href="https://www.berluti.com/zh-hk/homepage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">berluti.com</a>.</em></strong></p>


Sole Creators: The shoe fits perfectly when it’s painstakingly custom-made by dedicated artisans


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<p>In a world where self-expression is celebrated, what better way to showcase your unique style and personality than through bold accessories? From statement pearl necklaces to vibrant scarves and colourful bags, accessorizing can elevate your outfits and make a powerful fashion statement and inspire you to step outside your comfort zone.</p>


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<p><strong>From left top to right:</strong><br>Toucans de Paradis scarf by Hermès<br>Viv’ Choc Summertime Mini Bag in Fabric by Roger Vivier<br>Tulipomanie scarf by Hermès<br>Cohralise patent-leather ombré pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti</p>


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<p><strong>From top to bottom:</strong><br>Dulcis Multicolored Candy Goldtone plated necklace by Swarovski<br>Dulcis Multicolored Candy Goldtone plated hoops by Swarovski<br>Dulcis Multicolored Candy Goldtone plated bracelet by Swarovski</p>


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<p><strong>From top to bottom:</strong><br>Rainbow Belt by Shiatzy Chen<br>Heart-shaped metal sunglasses by Gucci<br>Sequined Patches shoulder bag by Tom Ford</p>


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<p><strong>From top to bottom:</strong><br>Iconic Top Handle with airbrush by Ferragamo<br>Pride Fleece Sweatshirt by Ralph Lauren<br>Multicolor Fringes Towel by Loewe</p>


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<p><strong>From top to bottom:</strong><br>Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 3 by Anastasia Beverly Hills (Sephora Exclusive)<br>Rose Coup Foudre by L’atelier Parfum (Sephora Exclusive)<br>Cherry Treat Conditioning Lip Oil by Fenty Skin (Available at Sephora)<br>Jel-Fit Tints by Amuse (Sephora Exclusive)</p>



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<p>(<em>Photographer: Jack Law Art Direction &amp; Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma Videographer: Jack Fontanilla</em>)</p>


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