The most unexpectedly cool must-haves to stay trendy in 2017

Yes, seriously. Fashion works in opposites: The more dressy the clothes, the more down-to-earth the shoes. Miu Miu’s patent leather slides with fl oral applique are paired with ’60s-inspired Mad Men clothes on the runway. Wear yours with anything but. Photos: Winston Chuang/ Sherman See-Tho, Coordination: Karin Tan
 

The original version of this story was published in the February 2017 print issue of Her World.

Why? The costume version already costs hundreds. In 14K gold for the same price, the real thing gives you more bang for your buck. From top left: Sarah & Sebastian 14K gold earrings, US$243 (S$352), and 14K gold earrings, US$433, from www. net-a-porter.com. Top, Miu Miu. Photo: Winston Chuang/ Sherman See-Tho, Styling: Karin Tan, Hair: Kenneth Ong, Makeup: Benedict Choo, Model: Georgia R/Mannequinn
 

It’s inevitable: Ever since Demna Gvasalia supersized everything – including bags for Vetements and Balenciaga – the let’s-embrace-big school of thought has caught on with more brands. These range from high fashion (Celine, Bottega Veneta, Off -White) to high street (Bimba Y Lola). Which one are we putting our money on? Mulberry’s latest Bayswater: colourfully striped and classic enough for every day, and everyone.

The original version of this story was published in the February 2017 print issue of Her World.

It’s inevitable: Ever since Demna Gvasalia supersized everything – including bags for Vetements and Balenciaga – the let’s-embrace-big school of thought has caught on with more brands. These range from high fashion (Celine, Bottega Veneta, Off -White) to high street (Bimba Y Lola). Which one are we putting our money on? Mulberry’s latest Bayswater: colourfully striped and classic enough for every day, and everyone. Photo: Net-a-Porter

It’s the kind of jewellery the moneyed (or those who aspired to be moneyed) wore in that era. It’s also the kind of jewellery a certain Madonna wore before she became Madonna. Here, interpreted by Balenciaga (again), the brand shows how versatile a little ’80s bad taste can be. Photo: Showbit/ Balenciaga

It’s the kind of jewellery the moneyed (or those who aspired to be moneyed) wore in that era. It’s also the kind of jewellery a certain Madonna wore before she became Madonna. Here, interpreted by Balenciaga (again), the brand shows how versatile a little ’80s bad taste can be. Photo: Showbit/ Balenciaga

The original version of this story was published in the February 2017 print issue of Her World.

It’s the kind of jewellery the moneyed (or those who aspired to be moneyed) wore in that era. It’s also the kind of jewellery a certain Madonna wore before she became Madonna. Here, interpreted by Balenciaga (again), the brand shows how versatile a little ’80s bad taste can be. Photo: Showbit/ Balenciaga

It’s the kind of jewellery the moneyed (or those who aspired to be moneyed) wore in that era. It’s also the kind of jewellery a certain Madonna wore before she became Madonna. Here, interpreted by Balenciaga (again), the brand shows how versatile a little ’80s bad taste can be. Photo: Showbit/ Balenciaga

The original version of this story was published in the February 2017 print issue of Her World.

It’s the kind of jewellery the moneyed (or those who aspired to be moneyed) wore in that era. It’s also the kind of jewellery a certain Madonna wore before she became Madonna. Here, interpreted by Balenciaga (again), the brand shows how versatile a little ’80s bad taste can be. Photo: Showbit/ Balenciaga

It’s the kind of jewellery the moneyed (or those who aspired to be moneyed) wore in that era. It’s also the kind of jewellery a certain Madonna wore before she became Madonna. Here, interpreted by Balenciaga (again), the brand shows how versatile a little ’80s bad taste can be. Photo: Showbit/ Balenciaga

The original version of this story was published in the February 2017 print issue of Her World.