The Must-Haves

What are they? The most unexpected, not-your-usual-suspect accessories.

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What are they? The most unexpected, not-your-usual-suspect accessories. 

<b>COORDINATION</b> KARIN TAN / <b>PHOTOGRAPHY</b> WINSTON CHUANG,ASSISTED BY SHERMAN SEE-THO.
<b>COORDINATION</b> KARIN TAN / <b>PHOTOGRAPHY</b> WINSTON CHUANG,ASSISTED BY SHERMAN SEE-THO.
1 Miu Miu’s Poolside/ Bathroom/ Bedroom Slides

Yes, seriously. Fashion works in opposites: The more dressy the clothes, the more down-to-earth the shoes. Miu Miu’s patent leather slides with floral appl ique are paired with ’60s-inspired Mad Men clothes on the runway. Wear yours with anything but. 

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2 The XL Bag

It’s inevitable: Ever since Demna Gvasal ia supersized ever ything – including bags for Vetements and Balenciaga – the let’s-embrace-big school of thought has caught on with more brands. These range from high fashion (Cel ine, Bottega Veneta, Off-White) to high street ( Bimba Y Lola). Which one are we putting our money on? Mulberry’s latest Bayswater: colourful ly striped and classic enough for every day, and everyone. 

<b>PHOTOGRAPHY</b> WINSTON CHUANG, ASSISTED BY SHERMAN SEE-THO / <b>STYLING</b> KARIN TAN HAIR KENNETH ONG, USING LA BIOSTHETIQUE / <b>MAKEUP</b> BENEDICT CHOO, USING SHU UEMURA / <b>MODEL</b> GEORGIA R/ MANNEQUIN.
<b>PHOTOGRAPHY</b> WINSTON CHUANG, ASSISTED BY SHERMAN SEE-THO / <b>STYLING</b> KARIN TAN HAIR KENNETH ONG, USING LA BIOSTHETIQUE / <b>MAKEUP</b> BENEDICT CHOO, USING SHU UEMURA / <b>MODEL</b> GEORGIA R/ MANNEQUIN.
3 Graphic Precious Jewellery

Why? The costume version already costs hundreds. In 14K gold for the same price, the real thing gives you more bang for your buck. From top left: Sarah & Sebastian 14K gold earrings, US$243 (S$352), and 14K gold earrings, US$433, from www.net-a-porter.com. Top, Miu Miu.

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4 The ’80s Brooch

It’s the kind of jewel ler y the moneyed (or those who aspired to be moneyed) wore in that era. It’s also the kind of jewellery a certain Madonna wore before she became Madonna. Here, interpreted by Balenciaga (again), the brand shows how versatile a litt le ’80s bad taste can be.

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