Three Designer Collabs To Love

You’ll want the crystal jewellery by Jean Paul Gaultier, and these ultra-cool kicks too.

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You’ll want the crystal jewellery by Jean Paul Gaultier, and these ultra-cool kicks too.

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1. Atelier Swarovski by Jean Paul Gaultier
The result of this collaboration is a collection called Reverse, which has 12 pieces – rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces – with gold-coloured crystals to match the 24K gold-plated settings. As the name suggests, some of the crystals can be flipped over to reveal a dark silver-coloured side. From $ 430 for a pair of earrings. Available chard boutique.
24K gold-finished bracelet with crystal, $550.
24K gold-finished bracelet with crystal, $550.
2. Misha Nonoo x Aldo Rise

Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker and Emma Watson love rising US-based designer Misha Nonoo’s tailored and femininemeets- edgy separates. Next, you’ll be noticing her accessories too – Aldo is working with Misha on a three-part collection of bags and shoes. To the right are our faves from the first capsule range…

Canvas sneakers (price unavailable).
Canvas sneakers (price unavailable).
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3. Superga for Weekend Max Mara

Attention, Superga fans: Weekend Max Mara has joined forces with the Italian sneaker brand to bring you this cool striped style. There’s also an allecru pair. Both designs are decorated with Weekend Max Mara’s butterfly symbol. Available at Takashimaya D.S.

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Make a Promise

That’s the name of Louis Vuitton’s campaign with Unicef. The aim of the partnership is to raise funds and help support children around the world who are exposed to conflicts, diseases and natural disasters. How you can play a part: Purchase a silver Lockit necklace or bracelet ($800 each), and $300 will be donated to Unicef. Get more information at www.louisvuitton.com/lvforunicef.

ACE EASY ELEGANCE

Giordano Ladies wants to “celebrate you” with these super-sleek, eff ortlessly chic looks.

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Clean, minimalist clothes don’t have to be boring – just look at the three key themes for Giordano Ladies’ latest collection. Feminine Touch combines pastel pinks with bows and pleats, while Nordic Style sees light, comfy basics upgraded with organic and geometric shapes. As for Artisan Tailoring, you’ll find that it lives up to its name, featuring clever classics with a twist like knit blazers and fringed tweed culottes.

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Moon Shadow Pendant Necklace, $100.
Moon Shadow Pendant Necklace, $100.
NORDIC STYLE

Easy-to-wear neutral colours and clean lines are jazzed up with subtle but unexpected shapes – soft ruffles at the hem of a top, a necklace with wood and stone details and wide culottes that end above the ankle. Ruffled knit top, $140, and pleated A-line culottes, $170.

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FEMININE TOUCH

Sweet pastels like pink and peach are a highlight of Spring/Summer 2016, as are pleats and bows. So it makes sense to put them together on modern boxy tops, midi skirts and figure- flattering shifts. Best worn with leather brogues or loafers for some contrast. Knit top with pleated back, $150, pleated knit midi skirt, $170, and tasselled leather loafers, $480.

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ARTISAN TAILORING

This off ers fresh interpretations of a woman’s offi ce wardrobe: elongated vests, wide but structured culottes, and suits or jumpsuits with subtle touches like fringe details or split backs. Fringed tweed openfront jacket, $260, and fringed tweed culottes, $170.

French art director and model Julia Restoin Roitfeld is the face of H&M’s Conscious Exclusive campaign.
French art director and model Julia Restoin Roitfeld is the face of H&M’s Conscious Exclusive campaign.
WORKS OF ART

For the latest instalment of H&M’s seasonal Conscious Exclusive collection, the brand delved into the archives of Paris’ Musee des Arts Decoratifs for inspiration. The result: a collection that references historical fashion and the work of artists like French Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau. Also new is H&M’s use of Denimite, a material made of recycled denim.

Polyamide, polyester and suede ballet flats, $490, and matching purse and wallet (prices unavailable) from Repetto.
Polyamide, polyester and suede ballet flats, $490, and matching purse and wallet (prices unavailable) from Repetto.
ADD SOME WEEKEND SHINE

It’s easy when you’ve got iridescent ballet flats and pouches – like these from Repetto. We’d team them with casual white tees and denim.

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READY FOR BOARDING

Attention, Chanel fans: From March 24 to April 3, the brand’s Spring/ Summer 2016 collection, Chanel Airlines, will be showcased in an airportinspired pop-up installation at Pedder on Scotts. This marks the first time in Singapore that a Chanel collection is available outside its boutiques.

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