You’ve seen the street style #OOTDs right? Now that we’re in the thick of Fashion Weeks — and just past the very exciting ones in New York, London and Milan — the fashion set’s at an all-time frenzy with their strutting in, out and around the major shows. It’s honestly hard not to feel the rush of energy swirling around this time of the year, and with luxury brands pulling out all the stops for their runway extravaganzas, even those of us who can barely touch a fashion week tent feel inspired to dress up too.
And dress well, you might, except… it’s quite ridiculous to own a wardrobe made up of branded items, isn’t it? Trust us, we all want to be the Margaret Zhangs and Yoyo Caos of the world, but we don’t exactly have the budget or star power for it, so what’s a girl to do? Here’s a tip: go for off-season items instead.
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Got your eyebrows raised already? Why is a fashion magazine telling you to buck the trends?? Well, it’s not really an affront to fashion, don’t worry — wearing off-season fashion pieces, that are still branded by the way, simply makes sense. And still looks good (just scroll back to the above image for proof).
Esteemed fashion designer, and creative director of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld even says this in 2007 documentary
Lagerfeld Confidential:
“I only wear last season’s clothes… If you like fashion, you wear it.” So there, confirmation! In an age where our favourite fashion style stars are mixing high fashion brands along with streetwear, fast fashion, or lesser-known labels, we couldn’t agree more.
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So now that you’re on board, we’ve gotta let you in on another tip:
YOOX. Those in-the-know (and now, you) love to trawl it for luxury fashion finds that are extremely worth it, since they’re an online retail site that carries plenty of clothes and accessories for both men and women. The brand, part of the YOOX NET-A-PORTER group, is known for carrying a wide array of items, so if you really love fashion, as Lagerfeld states, and if you’re confident enough to mix and match different seasons like many fashionistas do, you’ll find that plenty of styles work.
In many ways, shopping on YOOX is like a journey of discovery — for one, you’ll find plenty of designer labels including big names such as Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Fendi, Proenza Schouler, or find plenty of designs you like from lesser-known eclectic labels or new designers. There are many collaboration pieces on the established site too (101 Dalmatians x Cath Kidston for instance, and a few other Disney and Star Wars collabs), while the array of diffusion labels such as MM6, Love Moschino, and REDValentino give their curated picks a more youthful feel.
Plenty of stuff to look at, we’d say! Plus, fashion’s really about making it your own and integrating things into your personal style; treat your way through the site like hunting for hidden treasure. At least, that’s how it was for us. Of course, it’s way easier to get regular updates, just sign up
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With that, we’ve gone ahead and got the NYLON team to style their look around some It-bags we’ve picked. Here goes:
Amelia Tan, Associate Editor
Key Bag: MM6 by Maison Margiela Handbag, US$94
I’ll start with my pick; and let me just say I love diffusion labels. They’re an inexpensive way to buy into the spirit and style of a brand, and for that, MM6 totally embodies the cool-girl, effortless vibes of French design house Maison Margiela. This clutch is in an easy-to-wear silhouette, yet in an eye-catching shade of molten metallic rose gold that can liven up an outfit without loading up on colours or prints. You can choose to go incredibly classy, or over here, mix it up with other eclectic wardrobe pieces. I went for the more quirky pairing of a logo t-shirt with a lace skirt — yet one with a sporty stripe that wouldn’t look out of place with a casual bomber jacket. White heels are this season’s lust item — and yet, YOOX has plenty of options too — while the Miu Miu shades and watch are kept in the same rose gold colour family for some understated class.
1. Faith Connexion Bomber Jacket, US$442 ; Love Moschino T-Shirt, US$64 ; 3. Miu Miu Sunglasses, US$324 ; 4. George J. Love Skirt, US$97 ; 5. Nixon Time Teller, US$137 ; 6. MM6 by Maison Margiela Handbag, US$94 ; 7. Cross Walk Ankle Boots, US$202
Nurasyiqin Sedik, Media Executive
Key Bag: Oui, Odile! Transparent Box Clutch, US$142
As you can tell, our media executive Syiqin loves her colours, and her daily wardrobe consistently consists of cute polka-dotted pieces, or prints, or bright, punchy colours that show off her playful sense of fashion. She says that it was the yellow blazer that first caught her eye when she visited the site, and while the Oui, Odile!’s box clutch can be worn for a formal evening look, it’s also refreshing to see it with this quirky t-shirt too, and forgiving white trousers to soften the look. Throw in some oversized lip earrings, and go off to paint the town red… and whatever other colours you like actually.
1. Stella McCartney Blazer, US$680 ; 2. Jolie by Edward Spiers Trousers, US$83 ; 3. Love Moschino T-Shirt, US$104 ; 4. Casio Retro Vintage Wrist Watch, US$62 ; 5. Oui, Odile! Transparent Box Clutch, US$142 ; 6. Leo Studio Design Mules, US$249 ; 7. George J. Love Earrings, US$30
Michelle Ng, Writer
Key Bag: Just Cavalli Handbag
Our new writer Michelle loves looks that go from day-to-night, and we see these picks totally representative of that kind of versatile wardrobe — the Just Cavalli bag, in white, gives off a casual daytime vibe, especially when paired with an oversized denim jacket that you can bring to the office. That play on silhouette though is important, and is what gives the look a more edgy appeal; denim, while casual, can easily pass off as model-off-duty too, while a sleek pair of boots can immediately make an outfit more badass, an attitude you might like to flaunt after hours. Mix it up with more bohemian-inspired jewellery, some whimsical earrings and a choker-style tassel necklace, and you’re ready to rock.
1. Chan Luu Tassel Embellished Necklace, US$32 ; 2. Markus Lupfer Short Dress, US$294 ; 3. Jolie by Edward Spiers Denim Jacket, US$97 ; 4. George J. Love Earrings, US$30 ; 5. Nine West Ankle Boots, US$210 ; 6. Just Cavalli Handbag (sold out, similar here and here)
Jade Yeo, Writer
Key Bag: Maison Margiela Across-Body Bag, US$640
Then, we get to Jade’s super understated wardrobe, which many of you can probably identify with. She’s nearly always in black, or blue, but that’s not a bad thing! In fact, simple, flattering silhouettes are key to her minimalist style, hence the inclusion of the streamlined jumpsuit and tan watch alongside the Maison Margiela bag. Still, you’ll want to keep the look far from boring, and the way to do that is to make every detail count — pebbled leather gives the black bag some texture, while accessories like these organic-shaped, wave-inspired earrings can speak volumes about your personal style.
1. McQ Alexander McQueen Jumpsuit, US$379 ; 2. Dr. Denim Jeansmakers Coat, US$204 ; 3. Maanesten Wave Earrings, US$177 ; 4. Komono Winston Regal Elephant, US$124 ; 5. Maison Margiela Across-Body Bag, US$640 ; 6. Marni Sandals, US$543
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