Costa del Style
Unleash your adventurous side with the alluring Spanish-inspired collection from Shanghai Tang
If your fashion resolution for 2016 is to be more adventurous with your wardrobe choices, you’ll slip right into Shanghai Tang’s SS16 Collection. The new campaign depicts top models Dae Na and Tian Yi in what’s best described as relaxed chic, as they bask in the crisp Mediterranean weather on a cruise along Seville’s River Guadalquivir, but that’s only the beginning of the journey. Delve deeper into this collection that explores contrasts—old and contemporary; East and West; work and play; seaside and town—through the culture, colour and passion of southern Spain, and you’ll see how its pieces were made for those who want to be different while exuding classy sophistication. Men can expect refreshing alternatives to suits and deconstructed jackets that sport unusual cuts and colourways. Think whitetrimmed suits and knitted blazers and colours such as inky blue and aqua that inject riviera cool into ensembles that transition easily from the office to cocktail-fuelled evenings. Channel an edgy vibe at an art show or a hip bar opening in the green leather military jacket, worn over a detachable collar cotton shirt for maximum effect. Or, how about the Liberty print pants with swirls of purples and blues that evoke the energy of a fiery flamenco? To bring the carefree seaside mood to the city, match the buttery yellow shirt with blue trousers. The detail-obsessed urban male will instinctively go for the pullover with raised-stitch lattice patterns reminiscent of Seville’s ornate cathedrals. The spirit of adventure continues in the ladies’ department with unusual pairings, textures and touches. Culture finds a partner in modern art with the gradient Miao print georgette dress, while 1960s-style pop art florals adorn silk print dresses in bright pastels and warm shades. A piece guaranteed to ooze grace is the Mandarin orange silk cotton coat with ribbon embroidery trimming. Those who are not quite ready for colour overload will appreciate the white numbers that recall the whitewashed walls of the Mediterranean. Pure white dresses and blouses get an alluring twist with extravagant details such as gemstone and stud embellishments. Perfect for a glamorous weekend getaway and elegant enough for slightly more formal occasions, this is a collection that epitomises the laidback luxury of Spain’s south, yet the hallmarks of Shanghai Tang are not lost with impeccable tailoring, luxurious fabrics and distinctly oriental touches.
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