What's hot in new luxury goods this week (when only the best will do)

Made for walking The two-tone shoe has long been a signature of Chanel, and one that Karl Lagerfeld enjoys playing with. For his fall/winter collection Lagerfeld fashioned the two-tone silhouette into a new kind of boot. Produced in atelier Massaro, the boots are calf-length, crafted in suede with a satin toe cap, and available in a variety of hues. $1920. Tel: 1300 242 635

Up and away For the stylish traveller with places to be is the Louis Vuitton Horizon 55 suitcase. Designed by Marc Newson, the lightweight case is both smart and stable. $5150. Tel: 1300 883 880

Colour coded Dinner with friends Chefs talking shop and cooking with fire is the aim of Sydney restaurant Firedoor’s series of collaborative dinners, Fireside. Peter Gilmore of Quay and David Thompson of Long Chim number among previous guests invited to experiment with cooking styles and ingredients alongside Firedoor’s Lennox Hastie. Next up is Vietnamese chef Thi Le (and her mum) from Anchovy restaurant in Melbourne. August 28. $230, including a six- to 10-course menu with matched beverages. Firedoor

Colour coded Forget outdated rules about hues and opt instead to clash in a triumphant manner. Jac+ Jack’s new season, full of bold colours and updates on classics, makes it awfully easy. Lou jumper, $429; Eiger trousers, $499. Jac + Jack

Talking point Sourced from Lightning Ridge, the self-proclaimed black opal capital of world, this 25 carat opal, surrounded by diamonds and sapphires, has been crafted into quite the knuckleduster by Matthew Ely. $POA.

Tiger for the time From Gucci’s Le Marché des Merveilles collection comes a watch to bring a smile to the face, albeit one that also brings some serious workmanship to the wrist. The dials – there are also snake and bee versions – feature animal motifs worked in nylon embroidery with the striped webbing effect carried through to the woven strap. The 38mm case is polished steel, the movement quartz, the look – well, like no other. $1180. Inquiries: (02) 9282 4280 Bani McSpedden

Cute update Add a touch of whimsy with the Loewe Barcelona Dots bag. It’s guaranteed to improve an average day and/or outfit. $4290. Tel: (03) 8614 1190

Technicolour dream coat A special coat has the ability to transform one’s outfit, and possibly even one’s life. This lamé number from Giorgio Armani certainly has that metamorphosis capability. Coat, $11,000; waistcoat, $2200; trousers, $1900; hat, $580; velvet loafers, $890. Tel: (02) 8233 5888

With feeling Niche Australian fragrance brand Map of the Heart, founded by Jeffrey Darling and Sarah Blair, is for those who like to feel – and smell – deeply. With bottles designed by Pierre Dinand to resemble an anatomical model of the human heart, the scents are for taking you places. The Red Heart V.3 is bold with notes of pink peppercorns, tuberose, spices, musk and vanilla. $250. Map of the Heart

All aflutter Try a little delicacy with Graff’s feminine butterfly earrings. Crafted from rubies and pavé diamonds, they’re rather sweet. $24,400. Tel: (03) 8614 1180

Eye on the prize Look refreshed even when you don’t feel it with the new multi-repair potion from Estée Lauder. The Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix targets the tell-tale signs of ageing (you know: the circles, the puffiness, the creases) with a hydrating formula. $115. Estée Lauder

Made for walking The two-tone shoe has long been a signature of Chanel, and one that Karl Lagerfeld enjoys playing with. For his fall/winter collection Lagerfeld fashioned the two-tone silhouette into a new kind of boot. Produced in atelier Massaro, the boots are calf-length, crafted in suede with a satin toe cap, and available in a variety of hues. Inscribed at the top, a tribute reads: “Gabrielle Chanel Coco.” $1920. Tel: 1300 242 635