YAO XIN, 27
Managementtrainee How would you describe your style?
I always go for the classics—simpler things but with really good texture; pieces that I can mix and match with a lot of looks, and that I can use for a very long time without them being outdated. When I’m picking an outfit, I try to find a balance; I want to look stylish but not like I’m trying too hard.
Who are your favourite designers?
Phoebe Philo, Raf Simons and Jil Sander. Their pieces are stylish and classy but never too try-hard—when you look at their collections, there are always one or two elements that are very eye-catching, but nothing super loud or with too many things going on. In the past couple of years, I’ve also been more into Chinese designers. I love Samuel Gui Yang. His clothes are very cool and have some Chinese elements, such as qipao details, for example, but the cut is always very interesting and feminine.
What is something you would never wear?
An outfit that shows a lot of skin. And it’s not because it’s too sexy—I think you don’t have to show a lot of skin to be sexy. I’m OK with looking sexy but not with exposing too much. I like Karen Mok’s kind of sexy—it’s very effortless.