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Portrait of Tammy Strobel

"Contrast tough metals with soft fur for an interesting play on textures"

CHAIN REACTION

Delicate, chunky or armour-like, chainmail takes on many new fashion guises. Pile on multiple necklaces to create your own statement or go bold with one audacious piece.
 
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Bag, $27.95, H&M

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Turn heads with  this modernmedieval chain-link piece
 
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Watch, Fendi
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Complete the look by matching your top to your bag 

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Indulge in the trend subtly by wearing it on a tailored blazer 

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Dress, about $2,242, Paco Rabanne at Net-a-Porter 

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Amp up the drama by wearing the trend with a friend 

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Bodysuit, about $1,549, Elisabetta Franchi at Farfetch 

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Earrings, Alexander McQueen 

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Bootie,  Stuart Weitzman
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Skirt, Balmain
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"Timeless and modern, a tweed jacket is a wardrobe investment"

SIZE MATTERS

Big and bold defined power dressing in the ’80s—when oversize, shoulder-padded blazers stood for a woman’s independence and power in the workplace.  This time round, they’re back minus the shoulder pads for a more relaxed silhouette. It looks cool paired with highwaisted denims and tousled hair. Or play office politics with equally oversize bottoms in a trouser suit. A perfect balance between stylish and professional, this tailored topper is a reliable style go-to for corporate ladder climbing days.
 
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Blazer, about $2,190, Attico at Farfetch
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Skirt, Kate Spade New York
 
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Sunglasses, Louis Vuitton 

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Make an impression in a cool mint topper 

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Earrings, Chaumet
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What better than a clutch that doubles as a pillow?
 
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Watch, Dior
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Up your street cred with a neon bucket hat 

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Boot, Fendi
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Blazer, about $859, Acne Studios at Net-a-Porter
 
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A velvet blazer screams decadence and luxury 

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Blazer, Diane von Furstenberg
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A pinstriped number will take you from boardroom to bar effortlessly 

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Bag, $2,410, Chloé 
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"Go full-on ’80s in a pastel pantsuit, topped with a hat"

MONDRIAN MAGIC

Colour blocking, which has seen several interpretations through the years, takes its latest alliteration from the Dutch artist of checks, Piet Mondrian. You can go classic with an Yves Saint Laurent-inspired ’60s dress, or take your cue from the Memphis Group’s vibrant creations in the ’80s and ’90s. Shake things up by extending your colourful look to wardrobe staples such as t-shirts, crisp pantsuits and classic loafers.
 
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Hat, Gucci
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Shirt, about $309, Comme des Garçons Girl at Net-a-Porter 

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Sunglasses,  Louis Vuitton
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A vivid coat livens up a monochrome ensemble
 
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Pump, Fendi
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Do colour blocking by teaming 
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Coat, about $878, Circus Hotel at Farfetch 

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Bag, Chanel
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A petite top-handle leather bag transcends time and trends
 
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Skirt, Kate Spade New York 

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Bright low-heeled boots are statementmaking and practical 

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T-shirt, Tory Burch
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"Play with proportions when layering multiple neon colours"

BRIGHT LIGHTS

Big city dressing calls for stand-out fashion and this highlighter trend, with its athleisure bend, lends itself perfectly to a modern take on aerobic chic. With ’80s poster girl Jane Fonda as style guru, complete your look of eye-catching aerobic tights and leotards with structured outerwear and refined extras.
 
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Make your phone case a part of your outfit
 
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Pump, $1,500, Fendi 

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Beanie, $17.95, H&M x Pringle of Scotland 

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Top, Balenciaga
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Belt, $650, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello 

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Bag, $3,560, Bottega Veneta
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A tropical blazer lends an unexpected touch
 
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Tights, about $159, Reebok x Victoria Beckham at Net-a-Porter
 
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Choker, Alexander McQueen 

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A denim jacket is a wardrobe essential 

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Blazer, Off-White

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Ease into the trend with a neon windbreaker 

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Balance the intensity of fluoro with a neutral coat 

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Socks, adidas
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Jeans, COS

BY GRACIA PHANG. PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOWBIT

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HOW TO WEAR  TIE-DYE

Take the free-spirited melange of colour from hippie to haute 

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Balance this billowy dress with a solid-coloured tailored jacket. Dress, about $475, Dannijo at Net-a-Porter 

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Bohemia meets business in this snazzy number— best teamed with neutrals. Blazer, about $2,600, R13 at Farfetch 

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Go full-on ’80s by teaming this top with high-waisted denims. Top, Missoni 

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Ace clashing prints by playing with proportions and sticking to the same colour palette. Jacket, Balmain 

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Inject fun and grunge with a rainbow-hued camisole paired with leather shorts. Top, alice + olivia 

ACCESSORISE WITH

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Socks, about $34, Maria La Rosa at Net-a-Porter 

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Necklace, GRAFF

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Sneaker, $1,760, Louis Vuitton

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Sunglasses, Fendi

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Bag, $1,820, MCM

BY GRACIA PHANG. PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOWBIT