Buy Now, Love Forever

These timeless picks from Prefall ’20 that are currently trending were the hallmark of certain eras, and will continue to be relevant – making a strong case for spending smart and shopping sustainably.

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"Outside a Chloe show"

Corduroy pants go well with a matching blazer for work, or an off-shoulder top for weekends.
 
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Cotton and polyester, Topshop
 
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Outside a Prada show
 
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Cotton, Miu Miu

Corduroy Pants

Whether flared, pegged or boot-legged, the nostalgic corduroy has resurfaced in recent times, proving that ’70s fashion is back and here to stay.
 
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Cotton, $835, Hillier Bartley at Matchesfashion 

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Viscose, US$437.32 (S$622.04), Isabel Marant at Net-a-porter 

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Cotton, $59.90, Pull & Bear
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"Outside a Chanel show"

Oversized Cardigan

It’s comfy, never goes out of style, and a perfect add-on to an otherwise plain ensemble. Opt for chunky and colourful options to get the cosy chic vibe of a street style star.
 
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Chloe

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Outside an Iceberg show
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Etro

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Outside an Hermes show
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Giorgio Armani
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Outside a Haider Ackermann show
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"Outside a Salvatore Ferragamo show"

Plaid Shirt

The uniform of American working class heroes and ’90s grunge generation, the plaid shirt is now the symbol of youth revolution – and a perennial classic.
 
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Cotton, US$677.80 (S$966.95), Amiri at Net-a-porter
 
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Cotton, $17.95, H&M
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Cotton and flannel, US$98.34 (S$140.29), Madewell at Net-a-porter 

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Cotton and viscose, $45.90, Bershka 

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Cotton and polyester, $59.90, Pull & Bear
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Cotton, Topshop
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Cotton, $670, Burberry
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Viscose, $59.90, Zara
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"Altuzarra"

Tie Dye

An iconic print that will make your wardrobe pop, this ’70s hallmark now has a less hippy and more coolgirl vibe, and is updated in modern silhouettes like pencil skirts and safari jackets.
 
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Sea

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Stella McCartney
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Veronica Beard
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Dior

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Proenza Schouler
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Chanel

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Baja East
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"Outside a Haider Ackermann show"
Choose pieces with a compli-mentary colour wash when wearing a denim on denim.
 
Denim
Keep this closet staple fresh by opting for contrast stitching and asymmetrical details.
 
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Cotton skirt, $64.95, H&M
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Cotton vest, $59.90, Mango
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Organic and recycled cotton jeans, US$365.54 (S$521.54), Gmbh at Net-a-porter 

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Cotton jeans, $370, Maje
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Outside a Haider Ackermann show
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Cotton and lyocell jeans, $69.90, Zara 

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Cotton shirt, Celine
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Cotton dress, $79.90, JW Anderson x Uniqlo at Uniqlo
 

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"Agona"

Pleated Skirt

Knife pleats equals timeless elegance in the formula of sophisticated dressing. Pick one in an unexpected print or material like leather or sequins for a more youthful take.

 

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A.W.A.K.E. Mode
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Givenchy

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Stella McCartney

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Valentino

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Tory Burch
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Dior

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"Outside an Etro show"

Kaftan

Airy and easy, this billowy style is the antithesis of a fitted dress. Prefall’s options are all about the bohemian alternatives.

 

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Bassike

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Gucci

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Etro

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Tory Burch
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Sea

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Chloe

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Ulla Johnson
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"Roseau Paille canvas bag, $970, Longchamp"

Tote Bag

The be-all and end-all of bags, totes are made for any occasion – work, weekends, even a quick trip to the supermarket to stock up on groceries.
 
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Polyester and leather bag, $580, Kate Spade New York 

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Coated canvas bag, $895, Coach 

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Jacquard and faux leather bag, $79.90, Charles & Keith 

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Canvas bag, $2,690, Fendi
 
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Book embroidered canvas bag, $4,200, Dior 

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Bond cotton and leather bag, $3,290, Givenchy 

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Horizontal cabas canvas bag, Celine 

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"Burberry"

A safe bet is to go for a classic striped tote in medium size.

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