Stakes are high at the 2014 Hennessy Best Dressed Lady event, says Annmarie O’Connor.

Fashion’s fascination with the Far East continues as designers from Prada to Etro reinterpret the exotic. Kimonos lead the charge with geisha-inspired tunics, karate style trousers, folkloric prints and mandarin collars also hot on the trend radar.

Annmarie O’Connor is inspired by crystalline snow queens, ice wind goddesses and pitch black nights for our Christmas fashion shoot. Think glittering festive baubles, champagne fizz and iridescent lights