CORINNE NG, 48
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How would you describe your style?
Structured and largely coordinated. Maybe because I’ve always had slightly unkempt hair, I’ve subconsciously compensated for it by making sure that my dressing is structured and sharp. Do you have a style philosophy?
The older I get, the fewer rules I observe because ultimately, style is a personal choice that shouldn’t be governed by too many restrictions. The only philosophy I subscribe to these days is to dress appropriately for my age. There comes a time in a woman’s life where crotch-skimming skirts should be laid to rest. Which designers and brands do you love?
I’ve always veered towards Italian designers and brands. They have a sense of passion and an energy that’s sexy. I’ve loved Gucci since the Tom Ford era. Etro has the most special oriental-motif silk prints that I’ve loved for years. Prada and Fendi are amazing because these brands consider luxury and fashion as larger projects that go beyond making shoes and bags. What’s a look you feel most powerful in?
Definitely a coordinated suit. The cut can be louche, the bottoms can be culottes, but if everything is coordinated, I feel well put together and therefore powerful. Do you have a style icon?
Strangely, a lot of the people who inspire me are men. The style of the late Gianni Agnelli is inimitable—his style had a calculated carelessness that’s so hard to achieve. His grandson Lapo Elkann is another man I admire, for his looks that are often classic with a touch of wild. Tom Ford and Hidetoshi Nakata are two others—even when they’re dressed down, like at the airport, for example, they look sharp.