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Covid-19 has not only reset shopping patterns and habits, but accelerated the shift towards digital commerce - a reality that 2020's top 10 luxury brands have adapted to.

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Stand out in styles that also shield you, whether softly severe tailoring or protective technical gear in outsized proportions.

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Stand out in styles that also shield you, whether softly severe tailoring or protective technical gear in outsized proportions.

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Whether toted by Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher or "Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker, handbags pack a powerful punch, a British exhibition reveals. The Victoria and Albert Museum is showing some 300 items at the exhibition called "Bags: Inside and Out" that opens on Saturday.

They range from a 16th-century embroidered purse to a contemporary plastic rucksack by British designer Stella McCartney. The decorative arts and design museum has chosen to focus on the accessories for its first exhibition since England's lockdown was lifted in early December.

It looks at the "It bag" craze that kicked off in the 1990s, with women flocking to buy a certain designer style, influenced by celebrity images. One such bag on show is a purple sequined Fendi baguette bag once carried by the Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw, played by Parker in the hit HBO show.

There is also a formidable leather handbag once carried by Thatcher, known as her "secret weapon". Thatcher's assertive armoury of bags even led to the creation of a new verb: "to handbag", or browbeat into submission.

"These portable, yet functional accessories have long fascinated men and women with their dual nature that combines private and public," said Lucia Savi, the exhibition's curator.

From the Hermes Kelly to Lady Dior, bags are a connecting link between the home and the outside world and allow people to carry money or important documents out of sight. The exhibition's first part looks at the different uses bags are put to.

An imposing Louis Vuitton trunk from the early 20th century was made for long voyages while a tiny leather bag measuring just 16 centimetres can squeeze in a purse, an opera glass, a notebook and a mirror: all you need for a night at the opera.

The second part of the exhibition looks at bags and identity: what a bag says about the owner and their aspirations. Some have become closely associated with celebrity owners, such as Hermes's "Kelly", a bold trapezoid-shaped bag. It was renamed after the icily stylish actress Grace Kelly was photographed carrying it.

Others include the Lady Dior, known as a favourite of Princess Diana, and the Hermes' Birkin bag created after the fashion house's head Jean-Louis Dumas met the British-born actress Jane Birkin on a plane.

These days it is social media that fuels desire for the latest bag. On video, Chinese influencer Tao Liang, known as Mr Bags, talks about the designs he has collaborated on with top luxury brands such as Burberry and Chanel.

All of them are "very instagrammable," he says. "Who doesn't want a picture of themselves with a nice bag?" says the fashion blogger who claims to have 5 million followers on China's Weibo. Sometimes a bag can carry a political message, however, such as the bag bearing the slogan "My Body My Business," created by US-Swedish artist Michele Pred.

A final section of the exhibition examines the techniques used to make bags, including quirkier designs such as the US designers Thom Brown's handbag from last year in the shape of a dachshund, inspired by his dog Hector. As fast fashion falls out of favour, designers are looking at new technologies and recycling to reduce environmental impact. A pioneer in this area, Stella McCartney, used plastic waste taken from the sea to make a rucksack on display.

The contents of a handbag remain sacrosanct, especially in the case of Queen Elizabeth II, who has remained loyal to the conservative Launder brand and has several of its bags.

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Whether toted by Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher or "Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker, handbags pack a powerful punch, a British exhibition reveals. The Victoria and Albert Museum is showing some 300 items at the exhibition called "Bags: Inside and Out" that opens on Saturday.

They range from a 16th-century embroidered purse to a contemporary plastic rucksack by British designer Stella McCartney. The decorative arts and design museum has chosen to focus on the accessories for its first exhibition since England's lockdown was lifted in early December.

It looks at the "It bag" craze that kicked off in the 1990s, with women flocking to buy a certain designer style, influenced by celebrity images. One such bag on show is a purple sequined Fendi baguette bag once carried by the Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw, played by Parker in the hit HBO show.

There is also a formidable leather handbag once carried by Thatcher, known as her "secret weapon". Thatcher's assertive armoury of bags even led to the creation of a new verb: "to handbag", or browbeat into submission.

"These portable, yet functional accessories have long fascinated men and women with their dual nature that combines private and public," said Lucia Savi, the exhibition's curator.

From the Hermes Kelly to Lady Dior, bags are a connecting link between the home and the outside world and allow people to carry money or important documents out of sight. The exhibition's first part looks at the different uses bags are put to.

An imposing Louis Vuitton trunk from the early 20th century was made for long voyages while a tiny leather bag measuring just 16 centimetres can squeeze in a purse, an opera glass, a notebook and a mirror: all you need for a night at the opera.

The second part of the exhibition looks at bags and identity: what a bag says about the owner and their aspirations. Some have become closely associated with celebrity owners, such as Hermes's "Kelly", a bold trapezoid-shaped bag. It was renamed after the icily stylish actress Grace Kelly was photographed carrying it.

Others include the Lady Dior, known as a favourite of Princess Diana, and the Hermes' Birkin bag created after the fashion house's head Jean-Louis Dumas met the British-born actress Jane Birkin on a plane.

These days it is social media that fuels desire for the latest bag. On video, Chinese influencer Tao Liang, known as Mr Bags, talks about the designs he has collaborated on with top luxury brands such as Burberry and Chanel.

All of them are "very instagrammable," he says. "Who doesn't want a picture of themselves with a nice bag?" says the fashion blogger who claims to have 5 million followers on China's Weibo. Sometimes a bag can carry a political message, however, such as the bag bearing the slogan "My Body My Business," created by US-Swedish artist Michele Pred.

A final section of the exhibition examines the techniques used to make bags, including quirkier designs such as the US designers Thom Brown's handbag from last year in the shape of a dachshund, inspired by his dog Hector. As fast fashion falls out of favour, designers are looking at new technologies and recycling to reduce environmental impact. A pioneer in this area, Stella McCartney, used plastic waste taken from the sea to make a rucksack on display.

The contents of a handbag remain sacrosanct, especially in the case of Queen Elizabeth II, who has remained loyal to the conservative Launder brand and has several of its bags.

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Whether toted by Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher or "Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker, handbags pack a powerful punch, a British exhibition reveals. The Victoria and Albert Museum is showing some 300 items at the exhibition called "Bags: Inside and Out" that opens on Saturday.

They range from a 16th-century embroidered purse to a contemporary plastic rucksack by British designer Stella McCartney. The decorative arts and design museum has chosen to focus on the accessories for its first exhibition since England's lockdown was lifted in early December.

It looks at the "It bag" craze that kicked off in the 1990s, with women flocking to buy a certain designer style, influenced by celebrity images. One such bag on show is a purple sequined Fendi baguette bag once carried by the Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw, played by Parker in the hit HBO show.

There is also a formidable leather handbag once carried by Thatcher, known as her "secret weapon". Thatcher's assertive armoury of bags even led to the creation of a new verb: "to handbag", or browbeat into submission.

"These portable, yet functional accessories have long fascinated men and women with their dual nature that combines private and public," said Lucia Savi, the exhibition's curator.

From the Hermes Kelly to Lady Dior, bags are a connecting link between the home and the outside world and allow people to carry money or important documents out of sight. The exhibition's first part looks at the different uses bags are put to.

An imposing Louis Vuitton trunk from the early 20th century was made for long voyages while a tiny leather bag measuring just 16 centimetres can squeeze in a purse, an opera glass, a notebook and a mirror: all you need for a night at the opera.

The second part of the exhibition looks at bags and identity: what a bag says about the owner and their aspirations. Some have become closely associated with celebrity owners, such as Hermes's "Kelly", a bold trapezoid-shaped bag. It was renamed after the icily stylish actress Grace Kelly was photographed carrying it.

Others include the Lady Dior, known as a favourite of Princess Diana, and the Hermes' Birkin bag created after the fashion house's head Jean-Louis Dumas met the British-born actress Jane Birkin on a plane.

These days it is social media that fuels desire for the latest bag. On video, Chinese influencer Tao Liang, known as Mr Bags, talks about the designs he has collaborated on with top luxury brands such as Burberry and Chanel.

All of them are "very instagrammable," he says. "Who doesn't want a picture of themselves with a nice bag?" says the fashion blogger who claims to have 5 million followers on China's Weibo. Sometimes a bag can carry a political message, however, such as the bag bearing the slogan "My Body My Business," created by US-Swedish artist Michele Pred.

A final section of the exhibition examines the techniques used to make bags, including quirkier designs such as the US designers Thom Brown's handbag from last year in the shape of a dachshund, inspired by his dog Hector. As fast fashion falls out of favour, designers are looking at new technologies and recycling to reduce environmental impact. A pioneer in this area, Stella McCartney, used plastic waste taken from the sea to make a rucksack on display.

The contents of a handbag remain sacrosanct, especially in the case of Queen Elizabeth II, who has remained loyal to the conservative Launder brand and has several of its bags.

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The editors at Prestige Hong Kong have put together a personal 2020 Christmas wish list for your daily dose of Holiday inspiration. Managing Editor Stephanie Ip picks are for the timeless luxury lovers.

Moma Design

Since we’re now spending more time at home than ever before, why not jazz up the living space with a pop of colour? MOMA’s set of eight skateboards printed with Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell’s Soup Cans might do the trick.

Bulgari

The original Serpenti bag is already fabulous, but this new Maxi Chain Bag rendition comes with a thicker, more contemporary chain that’s colour matched to the Nappa leather for a monochromatic, ultra-cool vibe. This one in hot pink is sure to turn heads anywhere you go.

Saint Louis

Saint Louis' Tommy flared tumblers are mouth-blown and cut by hand, with a beautiful star-shaped base and decorative cuts on the glass to throw beautiful hues over the beverage the contain. Available in clear crystal, light blue or amethyst.

Fendi

Going truly back to basics is the new collection of unisex bags from the House of Fendi that’s inspired by the brand’s packaging in signature Fendi yellow. Too bold? There’s also this more delicate powder-pink colourway.

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton’s Pillow Boot is made for lie-ins and time in with family, and that ultimate hygge feeling. If you’ve ever wanted to walk on clouds, this might be it.

Tifanny & Co

Jean Schlumberger’s legendary designs are presented once again in Tiffany & Co’s latest high- jewellery collection. This pair of earrings in particular caught our eye - straight out of a fantasy, the fruit- like earrings are typical of Schlumberger’s imaginative designs.

Vacheron Constantin

If you know me, you’ll know that Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques Cornes
Vache 1955 has been a grail watch for me for a long time that cannot be excluded from my 2020 Christmas Wish List. The quirky cow-horn-shaped lugs are beautifully elegant, and beating inside the watch is the calibre 1142, a modern update of the legendary Lemania 2310 movement.

Dolce & Gabbana

A gift for the lips, this Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Happy Holidays Collection royal lipgloss comes in a crystal-like formula for high shine, and yet is infused with sodium hyaluronate to keep lips healthily plump and voluminous. I love the deep burgundy shade, Precious Dahlia.

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The editors at Prestige Hong Kong have put together a personal 2020 Christmas wish list for your daily dose of Holiday inspiration. Managing Editor Stephanie Ip picks are for the timeless luxury lovers.

Moma Design

Since we’re now spending more time at home than ever before, why not jazz up the living space with a pop of colour? MOMA’s set of eight skateboards printed with Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell’s Soup Cans might do the trick.

Bulgari

The original Serpenti bag is already fabulous, but this new Maxi Chain Bag rendition comes with a thicker, more contemporary chain that’s colour matched to the Nappa leather for a monochromatic, ultra-cool vibe. This one in hot pink is sure to turn heads anywhere you go.

Saint Louis

Saint Louis' Tommy flared tumblers are mouth-blown and cut by hand, with a beautiful star-shaped base and decorative cuts on the glass to throw beautiful hues over the beverage the contain. Available in clear crystal, light blue or amethyst.

Fendi

Going truly back to basics is the new collection of unisex bags from the House of Fendi that’s inspired by the brand’s packaging in signature Fendi yellow. Too bold? There’s also this more delicate powder-pink colourway.

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton’s Pillow Boot is made for lie-ins and time in with family, and that ultimate hygge feeling. If you’ve ever wanted to walk on clouds, this might be it.

Tifanny & Co

Jean Schlumberger’s legendary designs are presented once again in Tiffany & Co’s latest high- jewellery collection. This pair of earrings in particular caught our eye - straight out of a fantasy, the fruit- like earrings are typical of Schlumberger’s imaginative designs.

Vacheron Constantin

If you know me, you’ll know that Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques Cornes
Vache 1955 has been a grail watch for me for a long time that cannot be excluded from my 2020 Christmas Wish List. The quirky cow-horn-shaped lugs are beautifully elegant, and beating inside the watch is the calibre 1142, a modern update of the legendary Lemania 2310 movement.

Dolce & Gabbana

A gift for the lips, this Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Happy Holidays Collection royal lipgloss comes in a crystal-like formula for high shine, and yet is infused with sodium hyaluronate to keep lips healthily plump and voluminous. I love the deep burgundy shade, Precious Dahlia.

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The editors at Prestige Hong Kong have put together a personal 2020 Christmas wish list for your daily dose of Holiday inspiration. Managing Editor Stephanie Ip picks are for the timeless luxury lovers.

Moma Design

Since we’re now spending more time at home than ever before, why not jazz up the living space with a pop of colour? MOMA’s set of eight skateboards printed with Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell’s Soup Cans might do the trick.

Bulgari

The original Serpenti bag is already fabulous, but this new Maxi Chain Bag rendition comes with a thicker, more contemporary chain that’s colour matched to the Nappa leather for a monochromatic, ultra-cool vibe. This one in hot pink is sure to turn heads anywhere you go.

Saint Louis

Saint Louis' Tommy flared tumblers are mouth-blown and cut by hand, with a beautiful star-shaped base and decorative cuts on the glass to throw beautiful hues over the beverage the contain. Available in clear crystal, light blue or amethyst.

Fendi

Going truly back to basics is the new collection of unisex bags from the House of Fendi that’s inspired by the brand’s packaging in signature Fendi yellow. Too bold? There’s also this more delicate powder-pink colourway.

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton’s Pillow Boot is made for lie-ins and time in with family, and that ultimate hygge feeling. If you’ve ever wanted to walk on clouds, this might be it.

Tifanny & Co

Jean Schlumberger’s legendary designs are presented once again in Tiffany & Co’s latest high- jewellery collection. This pair of earrings in particular caught our eye - straight out of a fantasy, the fruit- like earrings are typical of Schlumberger’s imaginative designs.

Vacheron Constantin

If you know me, you’ll know that Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques Cornes
Vache 1955 has been a grail watch for me for a long time that cannot be excluded from my 2020 Christmas Wish List. The quirky cow-horn-shaped lugs are beautifully elegant, and beating inside the watch is the calibre 1142, a modern update of the legendary Lemania 2310 movement.

Dolce & Gabbana

A gift for the lips, this Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Happy Holidays Collection royal lipgloss comes in a crystal-like formula for high shine, and yet is infused with sodium hyaluronate to keep lips healthily plump and voluminous. I love the deep burgundy shade, Precious Dahlia.

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The iconic Fendi bag with the smile takes on a fresh resonance.

Smiling in the masked world of Covid-19 often translates to smizing, or leaving your Peekaboo to convey the expression. Just like how fashion delights with the promise of happier times, spotting the cheerful smile of a Peekaboo leads to more smiles too.

Now let’s see them turn into grins as Fendi introduces the next generation in the Peekaboo line. Unveiled at the Autumn/Winter 2020 womenswear runway show, the Peekaboo ISeeU (isn’t the cheeky name an instant mood-lifter?) is the latest incarnation in the legend’s perennial evolution. Characterised by refined craftsmanship, luxurious materials, bold innovation and fun vibes, it takes what we love of the Peekaboo and gives it a clever twist.

A streamlined front flap makes it easier to create the “smile”. The dip is more open here, depicting a broader smile to reveal inner pockets that you can personalise with hot stamped initials. These pockets on the Medium size (fits a 13-inch MacBook Pro) are detachable, and come in a host of eight colours and leather options from lamb to exotic skins such as python, so you can change pockets as you like. Extra points for the ingenious side gussets that form a new accordion frame structure, devised to afford a more spacious interior.

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The latest edition offers two other sizes, East-West (a smaller rendition) and Pochette (a mini variation that doubles as a clutch, with the option of a chain shoulder strap), underscoring the multifaceted versatility produced from a subtle redesign.

The original Peekaboo prototype arrived in the Fendi studio in Rome on Sep 9, 2008 before making its debut in the Spring/Summer 2009 collection.

Silvia Venturini Fendi, Artistic Director of Accessories, had already scored a hit with the Baguette. The first accessory to have its own name was christened as it was designed to be carried under the arm like the long loaf of bread. The unexpected, witty moniker played a role in propelling the bag to international success and iconic status, while highlighting the house’s fun and fabulous characteristics.

Silvia followed this strategy with the Peekaboo, endowing a touch of whimsy to the top-handle bag with a classic uptown, ladylike swish by giving it the catchy name of the hide-and-seek game. It is an endearing description of the bag’s open flap that seems to let you in for a closer look into its contents. It also alludes to the captivating allure of a discreet woman who hides the most precious parts of herself, before a gradual reveal.

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On the other hand, the bag – with its playful mix-and-match juxtaposition of interior colours and textures against the exterior – also aptly expresses the idea of dualism, a valued house code. Under Silvia’s visionary development, the Peekaboo has grown a thriving line of infinite styles in a buffet of sizes, colours and material combinations (includes Fendi’s distinguished Selleria leather, fur embellishments and even woven raffia) season after season for 12 years and running.

Five years after its launch, a Peekaboo for men was presented in Autumn/Winter 2014. Adorned with the signature metal fastener, this adaptation derived its design cues from vintage doctor’s bags. Fendi introduced the Defender in Autumn/Winter 2018, a protective cover for the bag. Think of it as a raincoat to guard your Peekaboo from dirt, scratches or rain.

That season also welcomed the minimalist Peekaboo X-Lite. A relaxed silhouette defined this single-compartment (instead of the usual two) iteration. Not only did it do away with the centre partition splitting the interior, it went easy on the hardware. A lighter canvas shoulder strap and side-mounted leather straps anchored to the back panel completed this sleek interpretation, which was extended to men with the Men’s Peekaboo X-Lite Fit in Spring/Summer 2019.

Its iconic status has also spawned creative reintepretations via collaborations with artists such as Mr Doodle, Joshua Vides and Nicki Minaj.

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Along with these options comes a coveted sense of casual elegance that works 24/7, defying stereotypical categorisations such as “everyday” or “evening”, and ensuring the Peekaboo remains age-proof. The perception of the timeless Peekaboo as a heritage bag was beautifully portrayed in the #MeAndMyPeekaboo campaign that marked its 10th anniversary in 2018, kick-started by none other than Silvia and her daughters.

In July, Fendi rang in the new Peekaboo ISeeU with a first – a global video and image campaign starring a bag that also features a celebrity, American actress and producer, Zoey Deutch.

As best summed up by Silvia herself: “[The Peekaboo] is one of those objects you want to belong to your family. You buy a Peekaboo not only thinking that you will wear it now, but also that you are going to wear it in the future and one of your daughters will probably steal it from your closet."

Her daughter, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, agrees: “The Peekaboo is precious like a piece of jewellery, because it can be passed on from generation to generation.”

This story first appeared on Prestige Singapore

(All images: Fendi)

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This may sound surprising, but your bags have scents.

As they become part of your life, your carryalls and purses develop their own unique olfactory characters: A mix of the fabric with your favourite perfumes, cosmetics, books, mints, money and everything else they hold.

Fendi kept this in mind when developing its first FendiFrenesia Yellow last year, when the Roman fashion house collaborated with Parisian perfumer Maison Francis Kurkdjian to make its iconic Baguette — in the words of Silvia Venturini Fendi — “even more special and unique”. The result was a fascinating capsule of accessories crafted from the brand’s signature Selleria leather, which had been infused with a bespoke scent using a technique that Francis Kurkdjian revived and patented.

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The limited-edition Baguette came in both regular and nano sizes, featuring Fendi’s signature yellow with a print created by Canadian-Swiss artist and photographer Christelle Boulé. The print, which Fendi calls “the Soul of FendiFrenesia”, was derived from depositing drops of the fragrance on coloured film paper, then drying it, exposing it to light and immersing it in development baths to reveal the olfactory imprint. Each bag also includes a 5ml bottle of the FendiFrenesia Yellow scent, which can be worn on skin or vaporised on the card hidden within if it needs a bit of refreshment.

This year, the audacious duo is following up with a second FendiFrenesia — this time in soft pink and a matching floral, cheery eau de parfum. Like the first edition, the FendiFrenesia Pink is made in the style of the Baguette with scented Selleria leather. Where Boulé imprinted the Yellow with “the Soul of FendiFrenesia, Fendi and Maison Francis Kurkdjian roped in Roman creative agency StudioAira to create “the Sound of FendiFrenesia”, a video that captures the visual and sonorous representation of the Pink fragrance. The animation and graphics in the clip below aren’t random: StudioAira deconstructed the colour and scent of the FendiFrenesia Pink into frequencies, waves and sinusoids, then codified them to form movement and images on the screen. Watch the mesmerising clip below.

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The new FendiFrenesia Pink Scented Collection is now available at selected Fendi boutiques worldwide. The Maison will also release five Yellow Men’s Regular Baguette bags as part of the launch.

This story first appeared on Prestige Singapore

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By now, your bosses and colleagues have probably seen more of your abode than you would've ever expected to show them.

With many of us working from home these days, meetings held over video conferencing apps the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become the new normal. Inevitably, this means letting colleagues into our residences — albeit virtually — and having them catch glimpses of it via our backdrop. Depending on where your workspace is located, this view could range from a boring blank wall to windows or cluttered bookshelves.

Your makeshift office may not be the most glamorous, but there are several easy interior design tricks that you can employ to quickly jazz up the background of your Zoom calls.

Textiles and cushions

If your workstation of choice is the couch or bed, all it takes is a few snazzy throw pillows wrapped in eye-catching fabrics and prints to provide visual interest in the space behind you. Consider dressing your cushions in the Armani/Casa Exclusive Textiles by Rubelli collection, which is inspired by modern art — specifically works by Henri Matisse, Vasilij Kandinskij and Paul Klee.

It showcases striking colour blocks embellished with embroideries, ikat details and intertwined motifs. These are available in various patterns and shades ranging from pastel to neutral hues. More details here.

Houseplants and greenery

Adding houseplants to your home office will help the space look less spartan and bland. Smaller plants like cacti, succulents and spider plants can be displayed on shelves or tables, while larger ones such as philodendrons, snake plants and ZZ plant (Zanzibar Gem) can be placed on the floor to break the monotony of blank walls.

Online plant retailer Flora Houses offers a wide variety of houseplants that will thrive indoors and are generally low-maintenance. Its range includes Japanese fir, fiddle leaf fig and Bird of Paradise. The store provides free doorstep delivery with a minimum spend.

Artworks and paintings

Perhaps houseplants may seem like too much of a commitment, or you simply don't have green fingers. This is where paintings and art pieces make an easier alternative. You can simply hang a couple of them on the wall that constantly forms your video call backdrop.

An Andy Warhol or Basquiat will certainly impress your co-workers, but your art doesn't necessarily have to be expensive or by big name artists. Consider procuring artworks instead from indie galleries such as Odd One Out, which boasts an array of creations by local and international printmakers and illustrators. We can't take our eyes off the above acrylic painting by Micke Lindebergh, which is titled 'Small Yellow Flower Pot' and features colourful blooms accented by quirky squiggles and bright hues.

Statement ornaments and furniture

Inject a dose of quirk into your meeting setup by peppering your background with assorted decorative items and statement furniture pieces. These can be anything from figurines to colourful tiles and dramatic room dividers.

Our go-to is Lala Curio, which is a whimsical wonderland of objets d'art such as brass monkey sculptures, cloisonné birds, and, one of our favourites — an adorable trio of cranes adorned with rock crystal feathers and perched on crystal balls.

Wallpaper

Why settle for one specially curated work area, when you can turn your whole room into an Instagram-worthy space? Wallpaper is a bold and easy solution — if every wall in your room is clad in beautiful prints, you can essentially park yourself in any corner and still have an envy-inducing Zoom backdrop.

Designer wallpaper has seen a resurgence in recent years, and we're obsessed with Christian Lacroix's exquisite Oiseau Fleur vinyl wallpaper, which depicts vibrant botanical and bird motifs against a silk effect embossed base. It comes in two colourways of pink and grey.

(Main image: Brina Blum/ Unsplash; Featured image: Christian Lacroix)

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