FASHION

HW Endorses: The Backless Number

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

"This Bottega Veneta viscose dress ($2,930) is available at #01-04 Ion Orchard and #B2-72A The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands."

Designers are putting the focus on the back with cool, edgy details. While the front is kept understated, the back is accentuated with interesting accents, as exemplified by Bottega Veneta’s diagonal slit dress, Hermes’ sleek cross-back shell apron-top hybrid with metal fasteners, and Alexander McQueen’s open-back blazer. Highstreet labels have followed suit, with Zara offering a back-cut-out turtleneck top for $45.90. Versatile and easy to carry off, nothing says “business in the front and party at the back” better than this. – ST 

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"French label Alaia’s version is still simple, but has strappy details to spice things up."

The Basic Black Bralet

Ditch the lace and frills. All it needs to be is minimal and versatile – perfect under a pantsuit for work or see-through tops.
 
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Nylon and polyester swim bralet, $29.90, Uniqlo U at Uniqlo
 
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Nylon bralet, $215, Marlies Dekkers at Farfetch
 
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Mame Kurogouchi 

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Dior

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Polyamide bralet, $45.90, Mango at Zalora
 
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Polyamide bralet, $27.95, H&M
 
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Cotton jacket, US$1,954.15 (S$2,635.76), and matching shorts, US$737.94 (S$995.33), Sacai at Net-a-porter 

The Statement Short Suit

The cooler alternative to traditional pantsuits, and ideal for our tropical climate. Opt for classic materials like linen or tweed for added sophistication.
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Tweed jacket, $119, and matching shorts, $69.90, Zara 

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Michael Kors Collection 

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Linen jacket, $730, and matching shorts, $370, Sandro 

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Silk jacket, $650, and matching shorts, $390, Diane von Furstenberg 

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Virginie Viard showcased a pretty metallic pink iteration at Chanel.
 
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Polyester pants, Balenciaga 

The Comfy Loose Pants

What it’s not: widelegged or flared. What it is: tailored but slouchy. The trick to still look smart and polished: Pick a high-waisted pair that’s brightly coloured or printed.
 
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Polyester pants, $89.90, Mango
 
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Givenchy

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Cotton pants, Moschino
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Polyester pants, US$1,211.43 (S$1,683.65), Semsem at Net-a-Porter 

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Silk pants, $899, Max Mara
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Wool pants, Gucci
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A printed blazer adds that extra oomph to white pinstriped pants at Louis Vuitton.
 
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"Patent leather flats, Miu Miu"

The Girlie Mary Janes

A bonafide trend for SS ’20, they add an instant youthful vibe to your everyday look.

 

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Faux leather flats, $46.90, Charles & Keith 

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Miuccia Prada draws attention to the feet with a shiny metallic silver option.
 
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Maison Margiela
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Leather pumps, $89.90, Pedro 

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Leather pumps, $1,150, Thom Browne at Farfetch 

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Leather and grosgrain pumps, $1,250, Celine
 
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Faux leather flats, $28.90, Velvet at Zalora
 
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Satin flats, Prada

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