RUNWAY TO REALWAY

Crisp white accessories pop against the sunrise colours of the outfit 

NEW DAWN

Nature never fails to inspire the fashion crowd. Witness the bold mix of sunrise hues (orange, pink and yellow) worn in these fresh OOTDs. Focus the colour on one particular separate—be it a tailored blazer, cosy knit or cute accessory—then build the rest of your outfit around it. Add a flourish of gold jewellery, and keep hair and makeup to the bare minimum—all the better to let the positive vibes shine. 

T-shirt, $670, CELINE by Hedi Slimane; Ring, Dior

Steal the limelight when you pair two electric colours together 

Close the deal with a blazer and structured bag in tangerine 

From top: Bermuda shorts, $1,330, Brunello Cucinelli; Top, Bimba Y Lola; Sandal, Stuart Weitzman 

Bag, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello; Watch, Salvatore Ferragamo 

Earrings, Chanel; Dress, Tory Burch 

Bracelet, Versace

Hugs, smiles, and good vibes all around— match your bright outfi ts to the mood 

DUMPLING BAG

Daniel Lee’s oversize Pouch for Bottega Veneta paved the way for the return of the dumpling-shaped bag. The puffy purse makes for undeniably adorable arm candy that easily pulls double duty as a pillow. Play up the theatrics by teaming yours with an eye-catching look, or inject a little fun into an otherwise serious ensemble with the understated cute number. These dumplings are sure to bring a smile on any day. 

1 The bag's relaxed shape and primary hue piles on the fun factor in a head-turning look 

2 Trench coat, $9,430, Loro Piana 

3 Necklace, GRAFF 

4 Bag, $3,980, Bottega Veneta 

5 Top, H&M

6 Pack a punch with clashing hues 

7 Match your purse to your outfit for a chic and on-trend tonal outfit 

8 Bag, about $1,228, The Row at Net-a-Porter 

9 Ring, Cartier 

10 Boot, $2,330, CELINE by Hedi Slimane 

11 Trousers, Tory Burch 

12 A minimalist true and through? Opt for a pouch in classic camel 

13 A metallic clutch adds a feminine contrast to a utilitarian jumpsuit 

14 Sunglasses, Max Mara 

15 Dress, Maje 

16 Bag, about $860, The Volon at Net-a-Porter 

BUSINESS ON TOP

The new normal of working from home and online meetings calls for a revised dress code. Put comfort front and centre while maintaining an air of professionalism—from the waist up, at least. Go the way of the 1980s blazer dress for easy power dressing, or throw on a trusty oversize blazer: Wear it on its own, over bike shorts and cinched with a belt for an air of nonchalance, or layer it over a classic shirt dress. Team with statement (but not OTT) accessories and sleek hair, and you’re good for your video close-up. 

1 A statement necklace adds a playful touch to an otherwise sombre look 

2 Shirt, Maje

3 Earrings, Harry Winston 

4 Sharp, knee-high boots balance out an oversize blazer worn as a mini dress 

5 Necklace, Chanel

6 Sunglasses, Balenciaga 

7 Shorts, Sandro 

8 Ring, $549, Atelier Swarovski 

9 Blazer, $650, PINKO 

10 Boot, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello 

11 Spruce up a monochromatic look with edgy accents like chain-link accessories and chunky boots 

12 Belt, Versace 

13 Bag, $5,380, Bottega Veneta 

14 Blazer, Weekend Max Mara 

15 Keep it classic with a checkered blazer and a crisp white shirt 

HALF AND HALF

Torn between two colours? Why not have both and split it down the middle? Turn heads when wardrobe classics are given a cool, new twist— think a perfectly spliced tailored coat, a yin-yang dress and a pair of bicoloured boots. Pull the look together by matching the rest of your separates to one half of the colour duo, or keep things simple by wearing with neutrals. Opt for tousled hair and clean makeup and allow the better halves to do all the talking. 

1 Bag, $2,650, Burberry 

2 Blazer, ASOS

3 Bag strap, $1,050, Fendi 

4 Divide and conquer: The trick lies in the contrast of colours and construction 

5 Jeans, $1,655, Monse at Farfetch 

6 Watch, Chanel 

7 Sandal, $1,400, Givenchy 

8 Bold yet subtle and undeniably chic, snake-print pieces are your new neutral 

9 Trousers, about $457, Andersson Bell at Net-a-Porter 

10 Bum bag, Louis Vuitton 

11 A polished yin-yang leather skirt will take you through the seasons effortlessly 

12 Swap the classic khaki trench for a half-and-half combo that's just as timeless 

13 Necklace, $189, Swarovski 

14 Top, Marni 

15 Earrings, Harry Winston 

HOW TO WEAR NEUTRALS 

Calming, effortless, chic. Monochromatic dressing in nudes—think creams, beiges and caramels—is the modern definition of “less is more”. Keep things fresh by varying textures, silhouettes and lengths, and add a pop of zesty colour to give textured interest to this soothing get-up. 

1 Inject a dose of sexy with an open-knit dress layered over leather separates. Dress, Bimba Y Lola 

2 Make your presence felt with a timeless trench coat with power-pu­ ed shoulders. Trench coat, REDValentino 

3 Freshen up your blazer game with a slightly oversize, collarless version. Best worn over a turtleneck and with gold necklaces. Blazer, $925, A.M.G. Brand 

4 Get flirty in a clavicle-baring babydoll top that can take you from day to night with a simple swap of bottoms. Top, $680, SHUSHU/TONG at Dover Street Market Singapore 

5 A classic jumpsuit in the most luxurious fabric will be your instant go-to for any occasion that calls for casual chic—add a statement belt if it's a night event or just a simple brown belt if it's lunch by the poolside. Silk jumpsuit, $4,380, Loro Piana 

6 An A-line skirt is much more flattering to the hips and gives o­ a military vibe with large kick pleats and a self-belt in the same fabric. Skirt, Maje 

ACCESSORISE WITH 

From left:

Watch, Jaeger-LeCoultre

Necklace, Bvlgari

Pump, $1,790, Manolo Blahnik

Bag, $16,100, Hermès

Belt, Burberry 

BY GRACIA PHANG. PHOTOGRAPHY: SHOWBIT