Fringe, frills, flounce and feathers—this season’s most sumptuous looks served up on a bed of texture and lush details.

Paisley goes from carpet to runway—with a new edge.

Designers are returning to the core foundation of fashion – the original art form of dressmaking, while stripping off the pomp of decorative elements.

EXPLORE THE DEPTHS OF IMAGINATION DURING TIMES OF SOLITUDE WITH PRE-FALL’S FROTHY, COUTURE-INSPIRED VOLUMES.

RUNWAY TO REALWAY

Gucci pre-fall 2020

Edited by Gracia Phang.

Spring’s most ethereal dresses are an ode to the colour of always, now and forever—in every shade and tone

To paraphrase an old adage, we at The Peak believe in dressing for the world we want.

Timeless boots; bold, bright pumps; comfy flat sandals; and classic sneakers in neutral tones.

The new decade brings a slew of fresh ideas, with some designers reimagining concepts from the past—be it three decades or three centuries ago.

Edited by Gracia Phang.

The premise here: Brights and bold prints definitely brighten our days.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

Step confidently into fall in tall boots, midi skirts, and luxurious outerwear. By Lisa Armstrong

HOW BEST TO DESCRIBE THE FALL/WINTER 2019 RUNWAY TRENDS SINGLED OUT OVER THE NEXT 12 PAGES AND THE SINGAPORE PHOTOGRAPHERS WE GOT TO LENS THEM: FRESH, PUNCHY, BETTER KNOW THEM NOW.

Fashion reflects the zeitgeist of our time—and this is especially true as the decade draws to a close and we look towards 2020.

In contentious and crazy-ass times, designers revisit what makes women feel good, confident, safe and strong: elegance (beautifully exemplified here at Dolce & Gabbana).

The enigmatic, surrealist oeuvre of French photographer/beauty guru Serge Lutens makes the perfect inspiration for Pre-fall’s ’80s-inflected makeup colours and fashion accessories.

While S/S and F/W generate the bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Pre-Fall, available from May to August, and Resort (also known as Cruise), from November to January – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. Our first look at this year’s Pre-Fall ran last month. This is the second part.

FAVOURED BY ROYALTY AND SOCIETY TYPES, THE CLASSIC VARIATION SAYS “I’M A LADY”.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

Barely a year into her appointment as Givenchy's artistic director and Clare Waight Keller has already produced a blockbuster hit of a bag with the GV3. Imran Jalal reports from Hong Kong on how this house signature is a leading lady in the It bag game.

No, they haven’t worked on any major campaigns or catwalk shows, but like some of the world’s most unexpected – and successful – models (cue everyone from Kate Moss to Paul Hameline), these two budding local faces just have that special something. Together with Tiffany & Co., Female goes in for a close-up.

The bold silhouettes, strong shoulders and strategic ruffles that define this season’s retro-futurism are a throwback to ’80s sci-fi style – but made to be worn right now.

Yeah, yeah, some brands have been doing this for decades. But when two of the most important designers in fashion now do it – Gucci’s Alessandro Michele with a debossed motif to indicate the brand’s most high-end line, and Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci who created his own from scratch (star motif included) – you know it’s “It” cool. And that’s the sort of status we’re talking about. Opposite from top: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Pandora Box embossed leather clutch, price unavailable, Givenchy. Signature embossed calfskin shoulder bag, $2,640, Gucci – NL