More than just a fashion trend, the boho style is a lifestyle and culture on its own. Inspired by the late ‘60s and ‘70s, the modern day free-spirited style is all about embroidered details, fringe and flared silhouettes, plus a heady dose of florals and prints.
Photographed by Phyllicia Wang
Style by Gracia Phang
Model: Jerzy Madison/Ave Management
Makeup: Toni Tan using M.A.C
Hair: Christvian using Goldwell
Photographer’s assistant: Athirah Anissa
Stylist’s assistant: Brandon Chia
Get ready for adventure in a silk wrap tied just so around the chest, worn with low-slung utilitarian trousers and chunky sandals.
Scarves (worn as a top, and around the head and a bag handle); bangle, Hermès. Trousers, Max Mara. Charm necklace, Dior. Ring, Kate Spade New York. Bags, Longchamp. Sandal, CELINE
A shorter hemline, paired with a cropped, open-knit cardigan, keeps things fresh and alluring. Top off with classic hoop earrings and a neckerchief for a chic finish.
Skirt, Longchamp. Cardigan, H&M. Ring, Kate Spade New York. Earrings, Chanel. Scarf; bangle, Hermès. Pearl necklace, Valentino. Necklaces, Louis Vuitton. Bikini top, stylist’s own. Necklace, model’s own.
… Not as a top, but as a waist-cincher. Pick one with rainbow stripes to give off happy vibes and add fun quirk to a demure pleated dress.
Sweater (tied around waist), Weekend Max Mara. Dress, H&M. Scarf (around head), Hermès. Necklaces, Louis Vuitton. Charm necklace, Dior. Necklace, model’s own
Style up this beachy must-have with cool shades and lots of baubles for high drama.
Visor, Roger Vivier. Shirt, Longchamp. Bikini top; necklaces, Louis Vuitton. Scarf (around head), Hermès. Sunglasses, Ray-Ban. Earrings, Chanel. Pearl necklace, Valentino. Necklace, model’s own.
Throw it over a bikini set—or a cropped top and shorts for the less daring—and team with outsized add-ons for a laid-back vibe that drips with retro charm.
Poncho, Etro. Bikini set, Chanel. Scarf (around head); bangles; sandals, Hermès. Ring; earrings, Kate Spade New York. Necklaces, Louis Vuitton. Charm necklace, Dior. Necklace, model’s own.
Work a bit of street into the homespun magic by styling the knit with lace‐up denims and combat boots.
Dress, Etro. Bikini top; necklaces, Louis Vuitton. Jeans, H&M. Charm necklace, Dior. Boots, Coach. Necklace, model’s own