PALETTE PLAY
Christmas colours, but make them cool. A rust-coloured dress and a dark green suit make for tastefully complementary
outfits to mark the holidays in. (On him) Silk suit and wool sweater, from Dior Men. (On her) Chiffon gown, gold-finish metal necklace, gold-finish metal bracelet and leather shoes, from Dior.
SUBTLE SHINE
Instead of the usual bright sequins, opt for edgy and unexpected dazzle with a skirt of gold-tone chains and leather.
(On her) Cotton blazer, from Celine. Wool top, and gold-tone metal chain and leather skirt, from Salvatore Ferragamo.
(On him) Wool suit, wool shirt and wool tie, from Bottega Veneta.
CHECKS, PLEASE
Toast the season in a dressier version of the festive flannel shirt – a checked suit in local climate-friendly cotton.
(On her) Silk lace dress, from Dolce & Gabbana. (On him) Cotton suit and cotton shirt, from Burberry.
RELAXED REFINEMENT
An easy, flowing silhouette and a tastefully elaborate floral jacquard in a rich blue hue make this dress just the right amount of fancy for a low-key Christmas. Jacquard cotton and silk dress, from Loewe.
GLAM, REBOOTED
Give cool-girl edge to an embellished black dress with flat leather boots, or put a twist on festive velvet in an unexpected yellow hue. (On her) Moncler Simone Rocha nylon dress, from Moncler. Leather boots, from Sergio Rossi.
(On him) Velvet suit, wool pullover and suede shoes, from Fendi.
LITTLE EXTRAS
Whether it’s an organic print on a shirt or artful folds on a dress, fun details easily elevate evening ensembles.
(On him) Cotton shirt and cotton trousers, from Hermes. (On her) Crepe dress and gold-finish metal ring, from Givenchy.
ONE NOTCH UP
How do you enliven a suit without entering over-the-top territory? Add a pattern, but keep your colours in the same tone. Ermenegildo Zegna Couture silk suit and cotton shirt, from Ermenegildo Zegna.
All Dressed Up
As the year draws to a close, festivities will probably take on a different form for many of us. This month, chill out,
take a few moments to breathe, spend time with those who truly matter and look your stylish best while you’re at it.
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Photography Veronica Tay
Art direction Fazlie Hashim
Stylist C.K Koo