Time to shop: the new buys we love this month

Say hello to speed. The new iPhone 12, which is equipped with 5G technology, offers a faster downloading speed that makes watching high-quality videos so much smoother. Coupled with the fastest A14 bionic chip on smartphones, the speed is up to 50 percent higher than that of rivals. In terms of imagery, the new wide-angle camera with ƒ/1.6 aperture can capture 27 percent more light and claims to be the highest quality video recording ever on smartphones. It's also the world's first camera to shoot videos in Dolby Vision.

For those that pay attention to appearance, the mobile phone has five aluminium cases to choose from: blue, green, black, white and Product Red. Meanwhile, the large Super Retina XDR display offers an edge-to-edge OLED display, with the new MagSafe accessories to create a different style.

The iPhone 12 (6.1-inch) starts at $6,799 and is already available for pre-order.

With the temperature in Hong Kong cooling down significantly, picnics in the park seem much more manageable now – and actually enjoyable too. Of course, we don't want paper plates and cutlery flying around in the breeze, so Fortnum & Mason's collection of picnic accessories are just the ticket. The canvas backpack for four people is fully lined and compact, which is perfect for hikes and faraway picnic spots too. It holds four sets of plates; knife, fork and spoons; plastic tumblers, and cotton-linen napkins. It also contains a drawstring bag, salt and pepper grinder, as well as a cheese board with a knife and corkscrew, neatly packed in one.

$2,818

Earlier this month, cult fragrance brand Byredo announced the launch of its first-ever makeup line and while the new collection includes items such as eyeshadows (not yet available in Hong Kong), eyeliners, and lipsticks, the products that really stand out are the multi-tasking colour sticks. Available in 16 different shades that range from delicate pinks, brightening golds, eye-catching blues and more, Byredo's colour sticks do most of the work for you and can be used on the eyes, cheeks, and lips. The sticks are super easy to use, while its lightweight texture and non-drying formula feel great on the skin too.

$290

Hong Kong-based activewear brand, Good Days, is a sustainable and ethical clothing label that launched this month with its first conscious collection using recycled fabrics from post-consumer plastic waste. The fabrics from the full 30-piece clothing line are all created using waste items such as plastic bottles and discarded fishing nets, diverting pollutants away from oceans and landfills, and converting them into high-performance activewear. Whether you run, hike, do yoga, pilates or HIIT, this is the activewear of the future. 

From $300 to $480