The Great Escape: How To Style Breezy Basics For Summer
Take a break from the urban jungle - the season of bare skin and breezy fits has arrived.
By Gracia Phang - published
Top, Dior. Shorts, Etro. Hair clip; bag, Roger Vivier. Earrings, Hermès. Ring; cuff; sandals, CELINE
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Nature Study
Add a youthful edge to a botanical print shirt with micro shorts, gladiator sandals, and a jewelled bucket bag that instantly elevates the casual get-up.
Poncho; cuffs; necklace, CELINE. Dress, Giorgio Armani. Earrings, Roger Vivier. Sandals, Hermès
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Free Rein
Jaunty stripes and bright footwear pair up for a look that is effortless and on-point.
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Bra, Miu Miu. Sweater (worn around waist), Sandro. Skirt, Etro. Earrings, Roger Vivier. Necklace; cuffs, CELINE. Sneakers, Miu Miu x New Balance. Socks, stylist’s own
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Inside Out
Put a cute ribbed knit bra on show, and team it with a jacquard denim maxi skirt decorated with fruit motifs and sporty kicks.
Top, Hermès. Skirt, Tory Burch. Earrings; hair clip, Roger Vivier. Ring, CELINE
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String Theory
Interesting details like the airy weave and bungee cord tie of this summery crochet top stand out when paired with a simple satin midi skirt.
Vest, Sandro. Bralette, Etro. Skirt, Gucci. Earrings, Hermès. Cuffs, CELINE
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Mix Master
Clashing patterns play well together if they share a tonal palette and are anchored by a piece in a solid colour, like this red vest.
Dress; top, Chloé. Earrings, sandals, Roger Vivier. Cuffs, necklace, CELINE. Scarf (tied around waist), Hermès
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Volume Control
Cinch a billowy frock with a silk scarf to tweak the silhouette and add a subtle touch of colour.
Photographed by Phyllicia Wang
Styled by Gracia Phang
Model: Dina Vasileva / Mannequin
Videographer: Athirah Annissa
Hair: Ken Hong / Evolve Salon using Goldwell
Makeup: Rina Sim using Gucci Beauty
Stylist's assistant: Crystal Lim