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WOMEN
Great divide
Follow Zendaya’s lead at Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show and use a bold, black belt to punctuate a feminine aesthetic. Don’t be afraid to embrace some ’80s rock ‘n’ roll swagger if the mood takes you there. Not quite ready for a voluminous skirt? Use the belt to tame an oversized men’s shirt into style submission over blue jeans. St Agni “Wide Classic” belt, $319.
Feeling swish
The statement skirt continues to demand attention, with designers employing excess embellishment as they move on from stealth-wealth style. Chanel creative director Matthieu Blazy grounded singer Olivia Deane’s front-row bold printed jacket with white ruffles, while Melbourne designer Toni Maticevski prefers to dwell in fringe territory. “Resonate” skirt by Toni Maticevski, $1700, from David Jones.
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Lucky shoes
Thanks to Spinning Around, we spent years contemplating Kylie Minogue’s derriere: those hotpants were perfect for a girl on the town, but, these days, her two-tone heels hit a more ladylike note. Follow in the singer’s footsteps by not straining to match colours and allowing haphazard embellishment and accessories to provide a cool contrast to classic shoe design. Tony Bianco “Legacy Peru” pumps, $220.
Racing stripes
At the Loewe show at Paris Fashion Week, actor Julia Garner indulged in some athleisure-inspired trousers. Hers were wool, but other labels have joined the race with Australian brand Sir tapping into the trend in silk. These are certainly light enough for a short jog but, instead, we recommend sitting back and enjoying the admiring glances of passers-by. Sir the Label “Sona” pants, $440
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Get shirty
A man’s business shirt is the new tee, with actor Katie Holmes endorsing its aesthetic on the streets of New York. A few seasons ago, the Dawson’s Creek alumna sent women in search of cashmere bra tops for warm-weather outings, but this has less-obvious, more androgynous appeal. Wear untucked on the weekend or try something in silk for a more feminine take. Oroton “Tonal Stripe Silk Shirt”, $399.
MEN
Back in black
British actor Noah Jupe (The Night Manager and Hamnet) inadvertently revived a retro trend when he ditched his jumper in Milan, stepping out for dinner in a black singlet. Teamed with black trousers, it’s a spring tuxedo for warm nights when you’re feeling bicep-confident. Conjure ’70s vibes and look for fitted styles in ribbed cotton. H&M “Slim-fit Rib Tank” top, $15.
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Knot for work
You’ve heard of the going-out top, now allow The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White to introduce you to the going-out tie. A luxury logo, coupled with an ice-blue sheen, signals that you’re done with the office. Go tonal by layering with a casual, navy shirt and, for added off-duty charisma, roll up those sleeves. “Occasions” silk tie by Jeff Banks, $60; from The Iconic.
Swinging single
The single-breasted blazer is standing up to its double-breasted rival with bold design details – to wit, wide lapels and patch pockets. Outer Banks actor Drew Starkey went one step further in a flecked style by Dior at the premiere of the TV series’ latest season. If you’re fleck-phobic, turn to pale, textured shades you can team with jeans or chinos. Being single isn’t so bad after all. Calibre ”Unstructured Textured Blazer”, $799.
Snap it up
As a Chanel ambassador, The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal clearly has the confidence to carry off a small, black-leather handbag: so far, so chic. If, however, you’d like to ease into the trend gently, try a more utilitarian silhouette, such as this camera bag with pockets. Wear it as a cross-body until you feel ready to sling it over your shoulder with Pascal-like aplomb. Status Anxiety “Loved You First” Bag, $280.
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Not-so-fancy footwork
There was a lot to take in when New York Knicks basketballer Jordan Clarkson made his runway debut for star US designer Willy Chavarria. A pair of dress loafers, however – ably assisted by white socks – demonstrated their ability to ground any look, including this unusual, picnic shorts-and-blue-leather-jacket combo. Country Road “Emmett” loafers, $249.
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Damien Woolnough is the fashion editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The AgeConnect via Facebook.AdvertisementAdvertisement