How To Ace: The watercolour effect

Move over tie-dye, because another colouring technique is making a big Spring Summer splash. The watercolour effect, featuring a more subdued ombre gradation reminiscent of soft paint spillages, is transforming garments into a spectrum of artistic patterns. We see it at Ferragamo, in a spillage of reds and oranges, and also at Peter Do, where sunset-inspired gradients are painted on the clothes. Talk about life imitating art – this is fashion’s way of offering a sense of optimism for the current season, and it’s pretty hard to miss.

Trend Update by Fashion Stylist & Creative Consultant Daryll Alexius Yeo

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"Make like Jil Sander and anchor your outfits with heavy-duty accessories like combat boots." - Daryll

Peter Do

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Ferragamo

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Jonathan Simkhai

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Prada

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STYLE IT UP

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Daryll says: “Complementary colour co-ords instantly ‘paint’ a more cohesive styling. Pull the look together with stark metals for a contemporary and polished finish.”

Sardine gold-tone top- handle crochet-lambskin bag, Bottega Veneta

Arty gold-tone crescent- shaped earrings with slide-on closure, $760, Saint Laurent

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Silk-satin cropped draped cut-out top, $683, Gauchere at Net-a-porter.com

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Calfskin-lined woven straw wedge sandals, $899, Simon Miller at Farfetch.com

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Viscose pleated woven pants with elasticated waist, $1,184, Gauchere at Net-a-porter.com

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