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Elegant, modern and versatile, these unique jewellery collections from RISIS make perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones – or you could buy them for yourself!

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Elegant, modern and versatile, these unique jewellery collections from RISIS make perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones – or you could buy them for yourself!

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Handbag treats

From furry crossbodies to dinosaur pouches, these four brands are making handbags fun again with their playful holiday collections.

COACH

We’ve got our eye on the adorable dinosaur-inspired Holiday 2016 collection. Get these cute matching coin pouches for yourself and your BFF!

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LONGCHAMP

Its party bags with their adjustable straps are so versatile – choose from two-tone fur, glittery black canvas, or gold leather variations. Leather bag with Swarovski crystals, $945.

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LOEWE

For something graphic and eyepopping, put your money on Loewe’s holiday collection. PS – we absolutely adore the mini striped-elephant cross-body. Leather bag, $1,890.

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MULBERRY

The newly redesigned Bayswater is now available in vivid hues like flery red, grass green, macaroon pink, and porcelain blue. Leather bag (price unavailable).

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SHOES WITH CHARACTER

Sci-figeeks and cartoon fans will love the fun kicks from these sneaker collabs.

VANS X DISNEY PIXAR TOY STORY

Available at all Vans Singapore stores, from $69 to $139.

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VANS X DISNEY PIXAR TOY STORY

Available at all Vans Singapore stores, from $69 to $139.

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MELISSA X MINNIE 2

Available at Mdreams boutiques, selected retailers, and online (www.mdreams.com.sg) for $135 a pair.

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All things pearl

At the very top of our wish list from Miu Miu’s Christmas 2016 collection are these beautiful pearl-adorned shoes, handbags and other accessories. Take a lesson from the cool girls and work these granny-chic pieces into your modern wardrobe. Available from December at Miu Miu boutiques.

From far left: Silk shoes, $1,540, and ribbon bracelet with glass crystal, $410

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DREAM DENIM

Fans of Italian fashion label Liu Jo’s cult favourite butt-lifting Bottom Up jeans will be glad to know that the store has relocated from Wisma Atria to a bigger space at Paragon. Pick up a new pair at the 3,305 sq ft shop, which stocks a wider selection of the brand’s clothes and accessories – its White Label features casual, everyday pieces, while the Gold Label is your go-to for a pretty cocktail number. Divine denim jeans, $279.

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COMING UP ROSES

If you already own a Tank or Santos, here’s a different Cartier icon to get your hands on. The French watchmaker and jeweller has created Ballon Bleu, the spherical timepiece released nine years ago, in pink gold and steel for the first time. It’s available in three sizes, from a dainty 33mm to a masculine 42mm. Available at Cartier boutiques, from $14,200.

Its iconic Roman-numeral dial makes it instantly recognisable as a Cartier timepiece. Ballon Bleu 33mm pink gold and steel watch with matching bracelet, $14,200.

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Its iconic

Roman-numeral dial makes it instantly recognisable as a Cartier timepiece. Ballon Bleu 33mm pink gold and steel watch with matching bracelet, $14,200.Down the aisle French jeweller Mauboussin’s new 1,200 sq ft flagship store in Wisma Atria is paradise for a bride-to-be. It gives special attention to the brand’s bridal collections, so you can now choose from up to 16 engagement ring and 15 wedding band styles other branches only offer a limited selection of signature engagement rings).Everry wedding band is custom-made (pick your diamond cut size, and ring material) in France and comes with complimentary engraving.

From top: Yellow gold ring with diamonds (price unavailable), white gold ring with diamonds, $3,590, rose gold ring with diamonds, $1,990, white gold ring with diamond (price unavailable), white gold ring with diamonds, $3,590, and white gold ring with diamonds, $4,790.

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Starry Night

Beautifully crafted to represent the stars that light up the skies, this collection includes an incredibly versatile reversible necklace – instantly go from day to night by flipping the disc to show either its black enamel or gold-plated face. An absolute must-have this holiday season.

Above: Rhodium plated 925 silver necklaces with reversible black enamel and goldplated pendants, $150 each. Right: Rhodiumplated 925 silver necklace with Swarovski pearls, $150.

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Revelry

Inspired by pretty bows on carefully wrapped presents, these stylised ribbon motifs are handcrafted in rhodiumplated 925 silver. Paired with Swarovski pearls, the on-trend pieces will add a feminine touch to any outfit.

Rhodiumplated 925 silver necklace with Swarovski pearl, $130.

Rhodiumplated 925 silver ring with Swarovski pearl, $70.

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Moon Bridge

Featuring two geometrical pendants,this collection consists of a rhodiumplated necklace paired with a luminous rose quartz, as well as a gold-plated necklate paired with a red agate stone. Get these matching necklaces for yourself and your BFF this festive season – a perfect gift to mark a friendship that will last a lifetime.

Rhodium-plated necklace with rose quartz, $90, and gold-plated necklace with agate, $90.