All the news from fashion’s front row
Sheer and now
The merits of the black dress have been
noted on winter runways, with peekaboo panels updating the classic.
Karate kid
Designers have looked to all manner of
martial arts in a whitewash of clean lines and boxy shapes.
Fuss-free:
Swap jewels for a streamlined watch.
Chop, chop:
Clever cutting techniques update seemingly simple trousers and robes.
In the fold:
Crisp silhouettes imply polished comfort, white origami-inspired angles inform
accessories.
In detail:
Zips and rivers make for urban chic.
Assume the stance: Proenza Schouler’s oversized shapes call to mind traditional
martial arts uniforms.
Clean living: Detox your body as well as your wardrobe. Christy Turlington is a
fan of New York-based juice bar Organic Avenue.
Face-off:
Work towards a clear dewy complexion with minimal make-up: SK-II Whitening
Essence, $140.
Basic training: There’s a sportif element to the season, resulting in an
ease of movement that would make Mr Miyagi proud (The Karate Kid, 1984).
Same-same but different
The VIP red carpet treatment is no longer
just about nabbing a designer look straight from the show; a unique twist on
the original is required by those in the know.
