From top: Mesh Slingback Pumps, $53.90; Strappy Geometric Heels, $49.90; Mesh Shoulder Bag, $65.90; Mesh Mules, $53.90 OPPOSITE: (clockwise from top) Mesh Trapeze Bag, $65.90; Mesh Mules, $53.90; Mesh Flats, $56.90
RAFFLES CITY SINGAPORE PRESENTS
Urban Jungle
Head to Raffles City Singapore to hunt down nature-inspired pieces for your seasonal wardrobe refresh
"Clockwise from far left: Necklace, $245; necklace, $110; scarf top, $390; hat, $115; earrings, $125; swimsuit, $200; mule, $340, Bimba Y Lola"
BEACH PARTY
Bimba Y Lola’s slogan for the season is #thisisHOT, and there’s a distinctly tropical vacation vibe pulsing through the collection: undulating waves, palm trees, colourful blooms and Hawaiian prints flourish on shirts, swimwear and scarves, drenched in a colour palette that evokes glowing sunset skies and aquamarine oceans. Water sports such as windsurfing and sailing provide inspiration, taking the form of sporty styles such as parkas, dresses incorporating cinch cords woven into the seams, and accessories crafted from cords and carabiners.
AHOY, MATEY
Tommy Hilfiger hits the high seas with a maritime theme: Stripes and boating knots are key motifs that appear throughout the collection on belts and shirts, coming together on a breezy pleated dress. Tropical florals are also thrown into the mix, adding a feminine touch to a pair of otherwise basic bermudas. A crisp palette of navy, red, yellow and white reinforces the nautical aesthetic.
Clockwise from left: Icon dress, $469; Tencel Slim bermudas, $199; Peonie shorts, $229; Tommy Hilfiger
NEW ARRIVALS
For jet-set style that goes beyond boring black or grey wheelie luggage, look to TUMI’s new collection of travel companions. A painterly Blush Floral print is splashed across a range of luggage and accessories such as an expandable hard-shell case that will take you from weekend jaunts to extended trips, and a lightweight backpack with pockets to keep everything— tablet, water bottle, travel documents—neatly in place.
From left: International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On; Voyageur Dori Backpack in Blush Floral, TUMI
TIME TO SHINE
Swarovski celebrates its 125th anniversary this year with redesigned editions of its jewellery bestsellers, including pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings. Launched in March, this anniversary collection features the iconic Swan logo and timeless motifs such as hearts and sunrays, embellished with sparkling crystals in the brand’s signature blue and aqua hues.
From left: Sunshine Necklace, $379; Sunshine Pendant, $199; Sunshine Pierced Earrings, $179, Swarovski
Dancing Swan Necklace, $279, Swarovski
STYLE IN SPADES
City girls in search of the next big fashion adventure have plenty of brilliant options from Kate Spade New York’s spring collection. Bright pops of colour and fresh prints liven up the preppy-chic, utilitarian looks that the American label is known and loved for. A strong flora and fauna theme runs through the collection—think flowy dresses with supersized flower or leaf prints, boho-style crochet tops with floral motifs, and playful accessories such as elephant-shaped purses, earrings designed to look like beetles and colourful snakeskin heels.
From top: City Blooms jacquard dress, $1,350; Love Bugs Beetle earrings, $160; Romy python-embossed chain wallet, $470; Tiny Elephant Crossbody Bag, $540, Kate Spade New York
ANIMAL KINGDOM
Gucci’s fauna fervour under creative head Alessandro Michele remains unabated, with two of his signature animal icons adorning the latest collection of fashion watches and jewellery. The 40mm G-Timeless stainless steel automatic watch, for instance, features a feline head and bees as index markers, set against a black or white guilloché dial. Meanwhile, the lion, a symbol of courage and wisdom, takes on talismanic allure in the form of stud earrings and pendant necklaces worked in white gold or yellow gold, a coloured gemstone clasped in its jaws.
From far left: Yellow gold, chrome diopside and diamond Lionhead necklace, $3,110, and earrings, $4,510; G-Timeless automatic watch, $2,740, Gucci
Raffles City Singapore, 252 North Bridge Road. @RafflesCitySG
Photographed by Ching.
Styled by Gracia Phang
