Photography Vee Chin Styling Jonathan Chia
This spread first appeared in the December 2019 print issue of FEMALE.
The Princess Diana art of wow, even when you’re in something as basic as a bookish knit sweater or tee and jeans: Throw on a short, single-strand pearl necklace or a power blazer – the latter is an even bigger trend in S/S 2020. Wool sweater and cotton shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren. 18K white gold necklace with pearls, Mikimoto. Attract metal ear studs with crystals, Swarovski.
Celine by Hedi Slimane wool jacket and denim jeans, Celine. Acetate sunglasses, Prada. Baguette nubuck shoulder bag, Fendi. Leather loafers, Salvatore Ferragamo
Before athleisure became a thing, the princess was already channelling it – incidentally with some of today’s hype-iest must-haves: logo sweatshirts, bike tights and chunky, retro-style sneakers. Her twist? Effortless style, which she also imbued in the shirt, sweater and straight- cut, high-waisted jeans uniform that she wore on humanitarian expeditions as well as school runs. Cotton sweater and metal earrings with faux pearls, Gucci. Polyester-blend bike shorts, Under Armour. Leather sneakers,Valentino.Acetate sunglasses, Burberry. 30 Montaigne leather shoulder bag, Dior.
Wool sweater with sequins and cotton shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren. Celine by Hedi Slimane denim jeans, Celine. Attract metal ear studs with crystals, Swarovski.Velvet and leather loafers, Stuart Weitzman
Cotton headscarf, Chanel.Wool sweater, Uniqlo. Palace metal ear studs with crystals, Swarovski.
Bermuda shorts – a Lady Di holiday staple – return in the Cruise 2020 collections of brands like Miu Miu and Chanel. Her stylish answer to a bad hair day: Don a scarf like a bandana. The best part about this season’s designer options: They come pre-tied so all you’ve to do is to pull it on. Sequinned wool sweater vest, Gucci. Cotton shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren. Cotton shorts, Miu Miu. Leather shopper, Chanel. Palace metal ear studs with crystals, Swarovski. Leather sneakers, Givenchy