LUX FOR LESS

Edited by Gracia Phang

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

Gucci spring/summer 2020 

ORIENT EXPRESS 

Chinoiserie goes supersized as traditional Chinese landscape paintings are enlarged on soft silks, lush brocade and chic extras 

My Reading Room

1. Watch, Chanel 2. Earrings, about $8,350, Silvia Furmanovich at Moda Operandi 3. Necklace, CELINE by Hedi Slimane 4. Dress, about $712, Aje at MatchesFashion.com 5. Belt, $590, Givenchy 6. Skirt, Valentino 7. Bootie, Balenciaga 8. Bag, Jimmy Choo 9. Ring, $8,700, Louis Vuitton 10. Top, about $310, Self-Portrait at Net-a-Porter 11. Coat, $10,270, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello 12. Dress, about $1,205, Carine Gilson at MatchesFashion.com 

HOTHOUSE FLOWER

Start the year in full bloom with flashy prints and 3D appliqués 

My Reading Room

a. Givenchy spring/ summer 2020 1. Headband, about $2,711,  Philippa Craddock at MatchesFashion.com 2. Skirt, about $527, SALONI at Net-a-Porter 3. Necklace, Chanel 4. Top, Kate Spade New York 5. Bag, Loewe 6. Watch, GRAFF 7. Dress, about $2,005, Erdem at MatchesFashion.com 8. Top, Max Mara 9. Bum bag, Balenciaga 10. Scarf, $585, Bvlgari 11. Blazer, Gucci 12. Earrings, Chopard 13. Sandal, Aquazzura

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER

Look like a million bucks in head-to-toe gilded gold 

My Reading Room

a. Dolce&Gabbana spring/summer 2020 1. Blazer, about $944, alice + olivia at Net-a-Porter 2. Sunglasses, Miu Miu 3. Dress, Gucci 4. Hat, $1,370, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello 5. Watch, Hermès 6. Bag charm, $995, Louis Vuitton 7. Skirt, about $1,251, Brock Collection at Net-a-Porter 8. Earrings, GRAFF 9. Clutch, Alexander McQueen 10. Top, Balmain 11. Necklace, Chopard 12. Bangle, Tiffany & Co. 13. Trousers, Max Mara 14. Stiletto, Jimmy Choo 15. Ring, Chanel 

LUX FOR LESS

THE BROCADE JACKET

Traditionally used for eveningwear, the opulent fabric has taken a more playful direction this spring/summer. Dries van Noten’s exuberant version saw it take on modernised silhouettes with full skirts and wide-legged trousers. Comme des Garçons, meanwhile, made a case for the theatrical with deconstructed berms and oversize jackets (which are all the rage now). Add instant oomph to your look by teaming yours with playful loafers, or go the full hog by clashing brocades with contrasting prints and textures. 

My Reading Room

a. Comme des Garçons spring/ summer 2020 1. Top, Sandro 2. Ring, $159, PANDORA 3. Jacket, about $874, Mother Of Pearl at Net-a-Porter 4. Coat, about $360, GANNI at MatchesFashion.com 5. Sunglasses, Ray-Ban 6. Watch, $649, Swarovski 7. Earrings, Bimba Y Lola 8. Jacket, $159, H&M 9. Loafer, MSGM 10. Trousers, about $356, By Malene Birger at Net-a-Porter 11. Bag, $79.90, Charles & Keith 

BY GRACIA PHANG. PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOWBIT (RUNWAY)