Snug as a Bug

We have always been a big fan of the soft and warm yak wool products from local outfitters Shokay for the cooler months. This Diamond Basket Hat is a great example of their versatile autumn/winter collection and ticks all of the boxes for looking good, feeling warm and buying a product that helps rural communities in China.

Price: RMB 405. Web: www.shokay.com

McQueen Masterpiece

These Alexander McQueen engraved leather boots are the stand-out of the season, if only for their Byzantine-inspired, gold-tone, floral-engraved heel, which is a whopping six-inches. Team with black tights, skirt and a crisp white shirt. Practical? No. Beautiful? Absolutely.

Price: RMB 25,892. Web: www.alexandermcqueen.com

Building Site Chic

We couldn't resist this modern take on the classic pearl earring. These stud-style earrings by Metsadesign are made of cement, which deepens in colour as the concrete reacts to the air, and oils from your skin. Each hand-cast pearl is set on a sterling-silver post and comes in a cute cardboard box.

Price: RMB 233. Web: www.metsadesign.com 

Unisex Wrist-wear

This one-of-a-kind watch from Vestal has a unique dial design and a distinctive band, which is custom made to your specification, using leather-stainless steel combo links. Its unisex design make it the perfect gift for anyone, on any occasion.

Web: www.vestalwatch.com