Runway to Realway

Wrap yourself in the splendour of Brazil’s Amazon jungle through life-like prints and embroideries of birds, and lush greens that recall the dense foliage of the world’s largest rainforest.

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

Edited by Gerald Tan

A statement coat takes you places
A statement coat takes you places

TROPIC THUNDER

Wrap yourself in the splendour of Brazil’s Amazon jungle through life-like prints and embroideries of birds, and lush greens that recall the dense foliage of the world’s largest rainforest.

Hat, DSquared2
Hat, DSquared2
Clutch, Dries Van Noten
Clutch, Dries Van Noten
Necklace, Giuseppe Zanotti
Necklace, Giuseppe Zanotti
Coat, $349,  H&M
Coat, $349, H&M
Skirt, CH Carolina Herrera
Skirt, CH Carolina Herrera
Jacket, about $1,038, F.R.S For Restless Sleepers at Net-a-Porter
Jacket, about $1,038, F.R.S For Restless Sleepers at Net-a-Porter
Bag, Etro
Bag, Etro
Glasses, Giorgio Armani
Glasses, Giorgio Armani
Shoe, Bally
Shoe, Bally
Earrings, Lanvin
Earrings, Lanvin
WINTER’S TALE

Icy blasts of blue on your ensemble will immediately transport you to the breath-taking landscapes of Iceland.   

Turn to shearling for a touch of warmth
Turn to shearling for a touch of warmth
Necklace, Atelier Swarovski by Iris Apfel
Necklace, Atelier Swarovski by Iris Apfel
Layer a velvet turtleneck under a jacket for texture
Layer a velvet turtleneck under a jacket for texture
Skirt, Carven
Skirt, Carven
Sunglasses, Marc Jacobs
Sunglasses, Marc Jacobs
Pouch, Louis Vuitton
Pouch, Louis Vuitton
Watch, Omega
Watch, Omega
Top, alice + olivia
Top, alice + olivia
Step into a pair of futuristic-looking boots
Step into a pair of futuristic-looking boots
Scarf, Diane von Furstenberg
Scarf, Diane von Furstenberg
NATURAL ORDER

Roar into Africa with the wildest animal prints transformed with bold splashes of colour.

Walk on the wild side with a shaggy coat
Walk on the wild side with a shaggy coat
Bag, $2,930, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Bag, $2,930, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Dress, Karen Millen
Dress, Karen Millen
Red amplifies the sense of danger
Red amplifies the sense of danger
Shoe, about $504, Charlotte Olympia at Net-a-Porter
Shoe, about $504, Charlotte Olympia at Net-a-Porter
SPIRITED AWAY

Embrace the siren call of India with an exotic mélange of dresses and high-shine jewellery steeped in an ethnic vibe.

Bracelet, about $335, Aurélie Bidermann at Stylebop
Bracelet, about $335, Aurélie Bidermann at Stylebop
Stay on-theme with elephant motifs
Stay on-theme with elephant motifs
Bag,Loewe
Bag,Loewe
Belt the jacket for a modern silhouette
Belt the jacket for a modern silhouette
Dress, about $1,035, Ulla Johnson at Moda Operandi
Dress, about $1,035, Ulla Johnson at Moda Operandi
My Reading Room
EARTH HOUR

Capture the sublime beauty of Australia’s Uluru using rich tones of maroon, rust and red.

A contrasting hue doubles the impact of the outfit
A contrasting hue doubles the impact of the outfit
Skirt, Roberta Einer
Skirt, Roberta Einer
Complete the look with colour- blocked heels
Complete the look with colour- blocked heels
Dress, Maje
Dress, Maje
Earrings, Thomas Sabo
Earrings, Thomas Sabo
Bag, Fendi
Bag, Fendi
Leather ramps up the tone’s sex appeal
Leather ramps up the tone’s sex appeal
Boot, Céline
Boot, Céline
WALK IN THE PARK

Because idyllic afternoons in the English countryside are best spent in snug knits and tweeds.

Pants, $638, SEA at Net-a-Porter
Pants, $638, SEA at Net-a-Porter
Shoe, Loewe
Shoe, Loewe
Ring, Mulberry
Ring, Mulberry
Sweater, Marc Jacobs
Sweater, Marc Jacobs
Achieve masculine flair with a jacket that's cut slightly oversized
Achieve masculine flair with a jacket that's cut slightly oversized
Go whimsical with depictions of woodland creatures
Go whimsical with depictions of woodland creatures
Clutch, Alexander McQueen
Clutch, Alexander McQueen

HOW TO WEAR ART-INSPIRED PRINTS

Take a trip through art history with gallery-worthy wardrobe investments

Fashion and art share an inexplicable link, with the latter inspiring some of contemporary fashion’s most memorable works. Take Elsa Schiaparelli’s famous lobster dress, a couture masterpiece that referenced the twisted genius of Salvador Dali. Or Louis Vuitton’s successful partnership with Jeff  Koons, which saw the artist rework world-famous paintings on the brand’s iconic bag styles. With fashion also considered wearable art—with the list of collaborations getting longer and longer—there’s no better time than now to channel your inner museum curator. Turn your wardrobe into a mini Louvre of sorts: Pop Art graphics on a handbag add a colourful jolt of interest to your ensemble, while Impressionist-style florals blossoming on a flawless coat give it a priceless and rarefied quality. 

Make an impression with an arresting print
Make an impression with an arresting print
Scarf, Hermès
Scarf, Hermès
Necklace, Bimba Y Lola
Necklace, Bimba Y Lola
Pick out a colour from the coat for your shoe
Pick out a colour from the coat for your shoe
Skirt, alice + olivia
Skirt, alice + olivia
Glasses, Miu Miu
Glasses, Miu Miu
Beret, Prada
Beret, Prada
Coat, about $6,053, Brock Collection at Moda Operandi
Coat, about $6,053, Brock Collection at Moda Operandi
Give new meaning to the term “star spangled banner” with vibrant motifs
Give new meaning to the term “star spangled banner” with vibrant motifs
Bootie, Dior
Bootie, Dior
Watch, Franck Muller
Watch, Franck Muller
Bag, Louis Vuitton
Bag, Louis Vuitton
Achieve graphic panache using a clutch
Achieve graphic panache using a clutch
Pants, Marella
Pants, Marella
Earrings, Pomellato
Earrings, Pomellato

BY GERALD TAN. PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOWBIT