Bold Block Dressing

Spice up your wardrobe with FW ’20 pieces in richly saturated hues from amethyst to ruby. Here, three key pointers to help you ace the season’s jewel tones.

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Amethyst purple goes brilliantly with blue sapphire.
 
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Coat, Pinko 

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Sunglasses, Prada
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Twist wrap ring, $279, Swarovski 

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Suede bag, Pinko
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Tulle skirt, $59.90, Zara
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"Add some zest to your #ootd with an orange and pink grapefruit combo."

KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

Pick pieces with complementary tones, like citrus hues or gem colours.
 
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Tweed dress, MSGM 

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Cap, Gucci

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Aviator sunglasses, Ray-Ban 

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Pasha de Cartier watch, $7,850, Cartier 

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Bold Crystal Medusa necklace, $1,300, Versace 

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Suede sandals, $1,390, Salvatore Ferragamo 

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Tweed jacket, MSGM 

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Cashmere blanket, Hermes 

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Go all out with matching shoes and bags.
 
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Acetate and stainless steel cat-eye sunglasses, $59.90, Charles & Keith 

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Silk dress, $480, Sandro
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Opt for trendy accessories like a waistpouch to keep things fresh.
 
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Oxidised silvert-one metal, enamel and glass earrings, Saint Laurent 

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Leather shorts, $690, Sandro
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Silk jacquard shawl, Saint Laurent
 
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Leather smartphone case, Hermes 

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Leather sandals, $84.95, H&M
 
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"Coordinated separates are a simple way to get the look."

FROM HEAD TO TOE

The foolproof way to pull if off: Go monochrome, starting with the Pantone Colour of the Year 2020, Classic Blue.
 
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Silk blouse, $415, Sandro 

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Polyester and wool blend blazer, $219, H&M Studio 

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Metal ring, Dior
 
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Ostrich leather satchel, Saint Laurent 

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Suede goatskin leather boots, $3,370, Roger Vivier 

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Polyester and wool blend pants, $139, H&M Studio 

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Keep it casual with wide legged denim jeans.
 
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Printed silk scarf, Hermes
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Plastic sunglasses, $32.90, Zalora x Le Specs
 
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Match it with a pussy-bow blouse for a feminine touch.
 
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Organza bow blouse, Tory Burch 

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Denim jeans, $370, Maje
 
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Leather sandals, $975, Alexander Wang at On Pedder
 
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Tone down hot pink with a neutral bottom like black shorts.
 
WORK IT WITH BASICS
Offset pinks with blue jeans, black shorts or a pussy-bow blouse to tone it down.
 
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Wool cap, $615, Maison Michel at On Pedder 

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Coat, Pinko

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Calfskin bag, $2,390, Salvatore Ferragamo 

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Crystal earrings, $480, Madiso at On Pedder 

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Viscose and wool blend culottes, $159, H&M Studio 

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Polyamide and elastane bra, $29.95, H&M Studio
 
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Rubber and faux leather combat boots, $75.90, Charles & Keith
 

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