Decontruct This!

Make the layered, deconstructed shirting trend easy with these key pieces.

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Make the layered, deconstructed shirting trend easy with these key pieces.

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Shirt, $49.90,
from Bershka.
Shirt, $49.90, from Bershka.
Skirt, $50, from
Riverisland.com.
Skirt, $50, from Riverisland.com.
Slides, $89.90,
from Topshop.
Slides, $89.90, from Topshop.

Opt for a skirt that looks like it’s made from a shirt!

Finish off the look with funky pool slides. 

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BOTTEGA VENETA.
BOTTEGA VENETA.
HÈRMES.
HÈRMES.
MICHAEL KORS.
MICHAEL KORS.
Pants, $89.90,
from Mango.
Pants, $89.90, from Mango.
5 things we love about new bag label OneSixOne.

Get smitten with this newly-discovered spanish bag brand, which makes the perfect pieces for work, weekend and play.

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1 IT HAS A TALENTED HEAD.

The brand’s creative director adrián salvador candela was a former designer at Peter Pilotto, which is known for their sculptural and contemporary designs. So, you know you’ll be in for a treat.

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2 BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS

We’re sold on onesixone’s bags because of their clean lines, chic shapes and minimalist hardware. Case in point: the ‘endless’ clutch, which resembles a mini dumpling, is the perfect companion for cocktail hour. 

Bag, $1,219.90, from Onesixonebag.com

3 FUNKY COLLABS

Named after the first three digits of the golden ratio (to symbolise balance, harmony and beauty), the label features a new artist collaboration each season, so owning a onesixone handbag is like investing in a piece of wearable art. 

Bag, $1,372.50, from Onesixonebag.com

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4 IT’S (RELATIVELY) EXCLUSIVE

Since onesixone hasn’t saturated our market yet, owning a piece means your colleagues are much less likely to be carrying the same one.

Bag. $1,204.70, from Onesixonebag.com

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5 THEY COME IN EASY-TO-MATCH COLOURS

Soft neutrals and bright colours take the pain out of coordinating, so you don’t need to fret over whether your ootd is working first thing in the morning. our suggestion? Try pairing a bright bag with a dirty pastel work dress. 

Dress, $99.90, from Mango. 

Bag, $1,981.50, from Onesixonebag.com.