Level Up Your Wardrobe With These Bold Looks

Wild card.

Photo: Veronica Tay
Photo: Veronica Tay

Bring the outside in with roaring prints, show-stopping textures and a fearless attitude. 

Photographed by Veronica Tay
Styled by Gracia Phang
Model: Julia Fischer/Mannequin
Makeup: Manisa Tan using YSL Beauty
Hair: Ken Hong using Goldwell
Photographer’s assistant: Athirah Annissa
Stylist’s assistant: Brandon Chia
Location: Special thanks to Crane

The Fierce Feline

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The new sexy comes in the form of big cat spots on knee-high boots, teamed with a cropped leather top and a slinky mini complete with a dramatic train.




Boots, from Dolce&Gabbana. Top, from Hermès. Skirt, from Prada. Earrings, from Iris Apfel x H&M. Cuff (far left; part of wrist wallet), from Chanel. Cuff, from Swarovski. Ear cuffs (worn throughout), model’s own.






Chad 90 Leopard-Print Calf Hair Knee-High Boots, $1,140, Jimmy Choo at Mytheresa

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Cropped belted leather halterneck top, $2,672, Alaïa at Net-a-Porter

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Sequin Cut-Out Skirt In Viscose, $3,850, Loewe

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The Spiky Wonder

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Draw inspiration from the prickly members of nature for added dimension. Then, finish with a hip-hugging mini and a choker for extra Y2K vibes.

Top, from H&M. Skirt, from Versace. Earrings, from Bottega Veneta. Choker, from Chanel. Bag, from LOEWE. Bag (whose chain is worn around the waist), from Fendi



Spiked Leather Top, $2,301, Balmain at The Outnet

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Satin-Finish Mini Skirt, $49.90, Zara

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Gold-Tone Resin Necklace, $1,201, Oscar De La Renta at Net-a-Porter

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The Woodland Fantasy

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A wondrous tale of flora and winged creatures brings whimsy to a work blazer. Make it a weekend affair with a bikini top and jeans for added vacay feels.

Blazer, from Etro. Bikini top, from Chanel. Jeans, from Dior. Sunglasses, from Ray-Ban. Earring; bracelet, all from Swarovski. Ring, from Kate Spade New York



Single-Breasted Floral Print Blazer, $952, Alice+Olivia at Farfetch

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Macey Metallic Jacquard Blazer, $727, Alice + Olivia at Net-a-Porter

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Floral-Print Blazer, $1,178, Alexandre Vauthier at Farfetch

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The Fun Western

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Leopard isn’t the only animal in town. Try on a timeless trench made fresh with cow prints, and wear it over flirtatious separates for a chic twist on the cowgirl look.

Trench coat, from Burberry. Bodysuit, from Dior. Shorts, from H&M. Earrings, from Bottega Veneta. Ring, from Roger Vivier. Cuff; bracelet, all from Swarovski. Stockings, stylist’s own.



Cow-Print Denim Skirt, $617, Almaz at Farfetch

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Mini Swipe Cow-Print Bag, $533, Coperni at Farfetch

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The Classic Powerhouse

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Leopard print takes a turn for the prim and posh on a strong-shouldered tailored coat worn with crisp white, cream and black.

Coat; shorts; stockings, all from H&M. Shirt, from Etro. Ear cuff, from Swarovski. Choker; necklaces, from Chanel. Shoes, from Prada



Smock-topped dress, $29.90, H&M

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Animal Print High Heel Platform Sandals, $69.90, Zara

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Embellished Leopard-Print Swimsuit, $424, Tory Burch at Net-a-Porter

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The Plush Fluff

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Cosy up to the softer side of the jungle with furry heels in powdery tones that ground a colourblocked look with effortless ease.

Heeled sandals, from Fendi. Blazer, from Etro. Top; bag, from Gucci. Trousers, from Tod’s. Scarf, from Hermès.



Furry Slingback Pumps, $697, MM6 Maison Margiela at Farfetch

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