WHAT THE FEMALE TEAM IS INTO NOW
1. Duchess satin bra with feathers and matching skirt and robe, prices unavailable, Dries van Noten “The Belgian designer’s partnership with the exuberant Christian Lacroix for S/S ’20 is pure alchemy. Better yet: that the collection is replete with separates that make dressing up – or down – pure joy.” NOELLE LOH, editor-in-chief
2. Embossed goatskin boots, $2,030, Chloe “Proof that black books don’t have to be boring. Pair with a flowy slip dress for the same pretty-meets-tough mood of the brand’s Resort ’20 show.”
MAYA MENON, digital content producer
3. Lauren X Khoo for Oscar de la Renta Hummingbird and Red Cardinal Flower 18K yellow gold earrings with black rhodium, tsavorite, rubies and diamonds, US$18,600 (S$25,380), www.oscardelarenta.com
“Singapore jeweller Khoo’s tropical birdinspired line for ODLR’s S/S ’20 collection is among some of her most romantic designs (hummingbirds are symbols of love in Native American culture), yet still retain her signature youthful wit. Love.”
ADELINE ENG, senior designer
4. Leather shoulder bag, price unavailable, Gucci “And the category is: music festival hipster, but make it high fashion.”
HISYAM A RAHMAN, graphic designer
5. YSL Beaute Libre Eau de Parfum, $119 for 30ml “The fusion of French lavender essence with Moroccan orange blossom and an unexpected musk accord makes for one sophisticated floral scent. And how not to love that bottle cap and Cassandre logo?” CHIA YING NA, beauty writer
6. Khairullah Rahim’s Intimate Apparitions (2019), mixed media installation, manipulated found objects and ready-mades, dimensions variable, Blk 9 Gillman Barracks
“I’m always amazed at how Khairullah transforms everyday objects into the most beautiful assemblages. This submission for the Singapore Biennale (on till March 22) is a tender vision woven with disco balls, cricket bats, PU foam and a kayak boat he embellished with rhinestones. Pure magic.” KENG YANG SHUEN, fashion writer