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Tina Leung S T Y L I S T With her daring sartorial sense and anything-goes attitude, Tina Leung has quickly evolved from an on-the-rise stylist to one of the industry's biggest social media and street style stars. However, fashion wasn't always an obvious career path. "I initially wanted to be a theater actor," says Leung, who splits her time between Hong Kong and New York. "Halfway through my studies I had an epiphany that I didn't want to kiss anybody but my boyfriend—I know, so naïve! I decided theater wasn't for me, which made me pivot to my next passion—fashion." These days, Leung can be found jetting around the globe, attending A-list events and collaborating with brands such as Bulgari, Prada, Gucci and Michael Kors. — Amanda Eberstein What is your favorite Miami hotel? I usually stay at The Setai in Miami Beach, but I am very excited for the new Raleigh! What are the fashion pieces that you are coveting for fall? I need Valentino's new oversized pink crepe couture suit. It's so good. Also Saint Laurent anything, Loewe's Gloves printed dress and a Prada herringbone coat with mohair fringe. What other accessories or items are you currently eyeing? Chanel's new rubber boots that were all over their Fall runway, Balenciaga's unisex black cat-eye acetate sunglasses, Valentino's Pink PP One Stud shoulder bag and a Hermès Birkin with all the zippers. What types of jewelry pieces do you love? I am a huge fan of Bulgari, particularly their Serpenti and Monete collections. I love vintage Buccellati and I have a yellow gold David Yurman chevron pavé pinky ring that I wear all the time. Go-to luggage? Rimowa since forever. You've styled fashion shoots all over the world. Have you ever worked in Miami? I spent one summer interning with a stylist in Miami. I did everything from running to get tank tops for an actor's press junket to styling wardrobes to assisting on editorial shoots. So, I spent a lot of time at Bal Harbour Shops. How does your look change when you are traveling between New York and Hong Kong? In Hong Kong, I find myself wearing heels and being much more put together. In NYC, I love throwing random things together and calling it a "look." What beauty products do you use when traveling? Biologique Recherche everything! They have a spa inside Saks Fifth Avenue at the Bal Harbour Shops. And also U Beauty's Multimodal Defender and Resurfacing Compound, Valmont's Prime Renewing Pack, a 111SKIN sheet mask, Augustinus Bader Light Cream and Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops and Hyaluronic Serum. How does Miami influence and inspire your personal style when you are visiting? I get a little spicier and more colorful when I'm in Miami. I love a Versace moment. What are your go-to shoes for a night out on the town? Gucci, Versace, Prada, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Aquazzura, Gianvito Rossi, Miu Miu. I'm a shoe addict! A look from Valentino's Pink PP collection Rimowa Check-In suitcase in Citron The courtyard at The Setai, Miami Beach How would you describe your own fashion aesthetic? Eclectic. Ever-changing. Bulgari's Serpenti Viper earrings Balenciaga sunglasses Aquazzura's Galactic Flower sandal Gianvito Rossi pump Versace swimsuit A look from Chanel's Fall 2022 collection P O R T R A I T B Y G E R M A N L A R K I N 86 BAL HARBOUR IMAGES COURTESY OF CHANEL, GIANVITO ROSSI, VERSACE, BALENCIAGA, VALENTINO, AQUAZZURA, RIMOWA, BULGARI, THE SETAI