BLACK MAGIC

No more keeping this in the dark: This season’s best black looks are coming into the spotlight.

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No more keeping this in the dark: This season’s best black looks are coming into the spotlight.

Earrings, from $1,000 each, both from Givenchy. Rochas coat, $3,690, from Club 21. Belt, $780, from Versace. Rings, from $520, both from Bottega Veneta. Shoes, $1,100, from Hermès.

THE GREAT COVER UP

Forget the LBD – the Little Black Coat works doubly well as outerwear or a frock.

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Earrings, $150, from Bimba Y Lola. Scarf, $430, from Hermès. Blazer, $3,100, from Loewe. Gold ring, $279, from Pandora. Pants, $1,980, from Etro.

WELL SUITED

Razor-sharp tailoring gets a feminine update by way of a printed silk sash.

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Earrings, $549; and necklace, $999, both from Atelier Swarovski. Top, $2,850; bustier, $2,600; and pants, $1,450, all from Givenchy.

NIGHT LIGHTS

Statement draping, when coupled with tailoring, adds a dramatic punch to your evening attire.

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Necklaces, $1,095 each, both from Monica Vinader. Top, $74.95; and jacket, $219, both from H&M. Pants, $320, from Bimba Y Lola. Sneakers from Jimmy Choo.

SPORTING GLORY

Hit a home run by combining athletic-inspired pieces with urban tailoring.

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Earrings, $150, from Bimba Y Lola. Top, $34.95, from H&M. Handbag, $13,000, from Hermès. Skirt, $2,160, from Bottega Veneta.

LESS IS MORE

Minimalist doesn’t mean boring, especially when you’re combining thoroughly modern textures.

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Sunglasses, $385, from Burberry. Dress, $605, from Sandro. Belt, $630, from Etro. Boots, $1,220, from Tory Burch.

NEW FRONTIERS

The Western trend advances with softer silhouettes and statement accessories.

PHOTOS: VEE CHIN

FASHION DIRECTION: AARON KOK

FASHION STYLING: SIFRA VANIA YULIUS

MAKEUP: KEITH BRYANT LEE, USING YSL BEAUTY

HAIR: MICHAEL CHIEW/HAIRLOOM, USING KMS

MODEL: DU ZHEN/MANNEQUIN