The season’s safest bet of monochrome and nude need not be simple or basic.

Leather bomber jacker, Hermes

Graffiti, sequins, embroidery, and the odd Romantic flourish: A little bit retro and a lot timeless glam, autumn’s maximalist accents make a statement that’s totally of the moment.

Special edition street-inspired collab? There’s one in here.

Cast a bewitching spell with a mélange of stripes, checks and surreal florals.

All hail Dior’s First Lady, Maria Grazia Chiuri, who’s injecting a new spirit of romance into the 70-year-old French House. Kenneth Goh speaks exclusively with Dior’s first female artistic director in Paris.

Fashion’s new direction: mix and unmatch. Have fun and be fearless when it comes to throwing different prints and patterns together. Oh, and your handbag doesn’t have to go with your outfit. Or your shoes.

Rise to all occasions with this season’s must-have boots.

The season’s newest designer bags and shoes are lavish, luxe, and even a little loud.

With her winning turn as Asia’s Next Top Model, Jiratchaya “Tawan” Kedkong puts a whole new spin on Asian beauty. Here, she shares the spotlight with runners-up Patricia Gunawan and Kim Sang In. Gerald Tan discovers the true stories behind the three pretty faces.

Your new season essentials: seductive lace, hyper-textured black ensembles, and patterns that are just out of this world.