Street Style: Hong Kong | Actions speak louder than words

While Red is the colour of passion, its darker sister Burgundy is often compared to the blood that breathes life into our bodies. Despite the subtle shade that it is, one cannot deny its associations rendering it a colour of strength and virility. On this man, a simple Burgundy shirt is paired with an all-black ensemble. Long fluid lines casually drape and fall over the body and into itself; a mildly defiant gesture highlighting the beauty of the fabric as opposed to loud graphic prints (particularly one that's floral in nature).

STYLE | Histoires de Parfums 1899 'Ernest Hemingway' x Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue 'Living Stromboli'

For those following my Instagram account @nickccy, you'll see that I'm currently travelling abroad away from the scorching heat that is Hong Kong. Paris, affectionally known as the city of love, is famous for its high fashion and endless weekend flea markets. I happened to pass by a charming fragrance boutique in the hip Marais neighbourhood called Marie Antoinette. Its red exterior was one that pointed towards eccentricity, a curious respite amidst a sea of grey neo-classical buildings. Inside, a warm space beckoned with wooden shelves stocking unique fragrances that one won't even find at high end stores.

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Print, stripes and polka dots!

It's amazing how this seemingly jarring combination comes together in this woman's outfit. Perhaps it was her nonchalant attitude and a certain je ne sais quoi...