In our going-too-fast, doing-too much, even-more-stressed times, earthy tones, like meditation, are a calming respite.
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Life can be hard. Fashion shouldn’t be. Nina Ricci keeps it simple in soothing camel and sand.
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Peekaboo X-Lite calf leather bag, $6,250, Fendi.
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Brass earrings, $125, Bimba Y Lola.
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Cotton drill skirt, $230, Topshop.
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Cotton dress, $59.90, Zara.
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Acrylic jumper, $44.95, H&M.
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Corduroy culottes, $69.90, Zara.
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Corduroy jumpsuit, $79.90, Mango.
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Reflexions 18K gold-plated sterling silver bracelet, $329, Pandora. Charms sold separately.
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Studio calf leather bag, $2,090, Salvatore Ferragamo.
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Corduroy shirt, $59.90, Zara.
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Cotton jacket (price unavailable), Bimba Y Lola.
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Silk top, $560, Longchamp.
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Joni calf leather bag, $595, Coach.
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Cotton shirt, $99.90, Zara.
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At Loewe, patchwork lends texture to a downto-earth number.
COORDINATION BRYAN GOH
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