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Tigers, peonies and other traditional Chinese or Japanese motifs used to be best reserved for souvenirs only. Now, the more cliche and the more unexpected the combination (floral embroidered waders, anyone?), the hipper.

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Tigers, peonies and other traditional Chinese or Japanese motifs used to be best reserved for souvenirs only. Now, the more cliche and the more unexpected the combination (floral embroidered waders, anyone?), the hipper.

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1. Embroidered leather Boston bag, Alice + Olivia

2. Denim jeans, Topshop

3. Silk and satin brocade pants, Alice + Olivia

4. Slim d’Hermes white gold watch on alligator strap, $85,000, Hermes

5. Sterling silver charm with zirconia, $219, Thomas Sabo

6. Porcelain dining plate, $300, Hermes

7. Viscose and cotton bomber jacket, $196, Topshop

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8. Polyester shoulder bag, Stella McCartney

9. Silk and satin brocade jacket, Alice + Olivia

10. Cotton sweatshirt, $850, Coach

11. Jade bangle with rose gold, white rhodium-plated metal and gemstones, $2,800, Choo Yilin

12. Embroidered leather boots, Balenciaga

13. Rose gold ring with diamond, $540, Goldheart

14. Mademoiselle Prive Coromandel 18K beige gold watch with diamonds on alligator strap, Chanel Fine Jewellery.

Prices unavailable unless stated

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