THE ART OF EASE
As the fashion fads and trends pour in, we rediscover the appeal of good old basics— harlan + holden has mastered this and more
Update your wardrobe with ever-reliable basics from harlan + holden’s collection
Following fashion trends does not necessarily equate to having a good sense of style. Rather, a good fashion sense is more about going for the tried and tested brands that offer wardrobe staples you can wear with pride. Enter harlan + holden.
The brand’s approach to dressing complements the modern female’s on-the-go lifestyle. Career women, ladies of leisure, and stay-at-home mums would find the pieces by harlan + holden effortlessly stylish and easy to wear—think pastels and neutrals with fine tailoring and attention to detail. With the philosophy of “uniform dressing,” the brand even encourages repeated use of its pieces by mixing and matching, and taking from day to night or from weekday to weekend.
Do not be deceived by the simplicity of the garments as these beautifully constructed pieces have well-thought-out designs for women to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. There is no need to spend more time fussing over what to wear at the office, on a date, or on a holiday, as harlan + holden makes it easy to put together an outfit for any occasion.
The brand uses carefully selected fabrics that could conveniently be packed and stored, and washed by either hand or machine. There is no need for meticulous ironing or inconvenient dry cleaning. High-maintenance is definitely not in the vocabulary of harlan + holden.
Career women, ladies of leisure, and stay-at-home mums would find the pieces by harlan + holden effortlessly stylish and easy to wear
The bc collection has a total of 15 pieces that are easy to wear, care for, and mix and match. Updating your wardrobe is a breeze with essentials like the cowl neck, tank, tee, crop, cover-up, and shirt dress, among others.
You could wear a cropped top and skirt for a casual daytime look, and later add a cover-up for a more professional vibe. You can also go prim and proper with a blouson and trousers, and then change to a top with extensions for a sexier look. It is easy to come up with different style permutations since there are two colourways for each design. The cuts and designs of the clothes may look simple, but these have undergone several developmental stages with consumer feedback in mind, and have been tried and tested as well. The classic bc collection is invested in designing dynamic women’s wear that can be worn anytime.
director of Tank magazine, a UK-based quarterly fashion publication introduced in 1998. Issa also became the online edit or of Tank’s digital sister publication, Because
London, launched in 2009. This d esign diva also created a successful collection for the upscale ladies’ shoe brand LK Bennett, and was tapped to be the face of r etail label J Crew in 2012.
At present, Issa does creative consultancy work at Tank’s Form Creative Agency where harlan + holden is part of their list of clientele that includes big names like Tod’s, Prada, Mulberry, and Vivienne Westwood.
“I was honoured to be asked by the team at harlan + holden to assist in rebranding their young business. It presented an opportunity to work with a talented and capable team, as well as a chance to create an authentic and heartfelt brand as passionate in maintaining the quality of the clothing they make,” says Issa. IF THE SHOE FITS Aside from clothes, the brand also introduces Camino, a slip-on shoe perfect for both men and women. With its name taking its roots from Camino de Santiago de Compostela, a popular pilgrimage northwest of Spain, will take you far in both comfort and style. Light, soft, and comfortable are three words immediately associated with it; staying true to this, the new offer from harlan + holden is both sleek and simple. With its fuss-free design, the shoe is ideal for long walks in the city or even treks at the countryside. The Camino is built with four layers of support—the top leather insole provides breathability, the second layer has a memory foam pad which reacts to pressure and heat, while the two outer layers have the sole and heel, which provides additional cushioning for better comfort. True to the brand’s stylish reputation, the camino shoes are readily available in six colours per gender—white, light blue, navy mesh with white canvas, beige, navy, and grey mesh with grey canvas for men; white, light blue, navy mesh with white canvas, light grey and mocha canvas, tan, and camel for women. The shoes also come in half sizes, enabling anyone to find his or her perfect fit, and will find the shoes to be as light as air. Weighing .12kg for women’s and .28kg for men’s, the Camino shoes are one of the lightest there are. With its light, airy feeling, it is a joy to wear in tropical weather—it’s as if you are wearing nothing. These new shoes from harlan + holden are must-haves for everyday wear.
The bc collection has a total of 15 pieces that are easy to wear, care for, and mix and match