How to dress like a street style icon, using the 2023 spring/summer trends

Prep School

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Socks are officially back in fashion- fishnet knee socks in particular- with Chanel, Dior and Gucci giving their seal of approval. At Chanel, they’re worn with their iconic Mary Jane pumps; there is even a trompe l’oeil boot with an integrated fishnet stocking. Dior’s Renaissance schoolgirl paired her socks with gladiator platforms. Gucci put a provocative twist on the preppy staple with artfully ripped knee-high fishnet stockings (complete with garter), and aired them with studded dominatrix pumps. Fishnet socks with a finer weave add an edge to styles ranging from classic to girly.

Call the shorts

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The brief is in: This season’s hot pants are fashioned like boyshorts, cut to just above the thigh. Flash your confidence- and great gams- with these abbreviated numbers. For a more polished look, wear yours with a tailored top or oversize blazer, and finish with high boots or knee socks. You’ll be scoring big with these teeny summer essentials. Throw an oversize blazer over tiny shorts.

Lorenzo Serafini

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Pair with thigh-high boots.

Disco baby

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Unapologetically feminine with a hint of cheek, crystal-encrusted and metal plated bra tops are this season’s statement pieces. A sparkly, crystal-fringed bra lends a playful twist to Stella McCartney’s mint pantsuit. Styled with matching chokers and arm pouches, Burberry’s blinged-out bra is juxtaposed with capacious denim trousers for a casual twist. Time to let it shine from inside out.

Lessons on layering

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Spring/summer 2023 seems to be a season of experimentation, with designers introducing creative ways to wear the skirt. Take your inspiration from the runways and shop your wardrobe. Wear last season’s mini skirt over a sheer, billowy midi like Tory Burch’s version, for a chic, tonal look. At Prada, a wool sweater and skirt combo was enlivened by a pink slip peeking out underneath. Or layer a shorter skirt over a highly embellished number to tone it down like Lanvin, and wear it with a tank top for an fancy-meets-simple fit that’s fresh and modern. Play with your closet staples and statement pieces—it’s all about interesting mixes.





 

Come undone

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In an age where AI and the metaverse loom large, there is a renewed interest in the artisanal in fashion. While we’ve got creased, paper-like garments at Prada, acid-washed leathers at Miu Miu, and Victoria Beckham’s deconstructed yet luxurious pieces, the street set took on a craftier approach with unravelled knits and patchworked garments with raw finishes and loose threads. To avoid looking like something the cat dragged in, balance your rough-around-the- edges ensemble with manicured nails, sleek hair and glowing skin—that should do the trick.

Rick Owens

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Double denim with a crafty edge.

Stella McCartney

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Sleek hair and shoes let your sweater do the talking.

Spring in your step

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Step out in footwear that turns heads or brings a smile to someone’s face. A pair of quirky shoes injects a playful touch into any ensemble, be it a serious suit, a party dress, or a casual t-shirt and jeans outfit. Think the ever-so-memorable flame wedges from Prada, LOEWE’s upside-down rose sandals and squashed balloon pumps, or JW Anderson’s spiral heels. A little humour is just the thing we need to keep the fun in fashion.





Eternal flame—these iconic Prada heels are a classic.

LOEWE

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LOEWE’s balloon heels inject a surrealist touch.

Boot, about $1,389, GCDS

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This article was originally published in Harper's Bazaar Singapore.