On Charmaine: CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin, and metal cuff. Coco Crush rings in 18K white and yellow gold, Chanel Fine Jewellery. On Charlie: CHANEL’s Gabrielle Purse in aged and shiny calfskin

“People these days are so obsessed about OOTDs that they keep buying new clothes, and I find that so unnecessary. This week, I’ve already worn the same thing twice – twice.” 

CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin. Coco Crush 18K white and yellow gold rings, Chanel Fine Jewellery

“My favourite era in fashion has always been the ’90s – you know, Kate Moss, Kurt Cobain. People then didn’t take fashion too seriously.” 

CHANEL’s Gabrielle Purse in aged and shiny calfskin

“Who’s someone with an authentic personal style? Simply someone who is comfortable in his or her own skin.”

How to up the devil-may-care factor on a bohemian-meets-rock ’n’ roll look? Wear the adjustable shoulder strap super long. CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin

“I’m not a fan of fashion from the 2000s. Everyone is just following everyone else, afraid of being judged. ” 

Besides a satchel-like shopper, the Gabrielle also comes in the form of a ’90s-tinged backpack.
CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag and Gabrielle Backpack, in aged and shiny calfskin.

“Carpentry comes with its own aesthetic – the rugged denim, the oversized shirts – But I like  mixing it up with something softer and chic. ” 

CHANEL’s Gabrielle Purse in aged and shiny calfskin, and metal and resin earring (worn as hair clip).

“I’m currently obsessed with this Japanese aesthetic called dasa-kawaii. Dasa has the same meaning as lame or out of fashion, but when combined with the word kawaii (which means cute), it refers to something that’s tacky at first sight, but grows on you the more you look at it.” 

CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin, and metal and resin necklace with beads and glass pearls

“I like dressing my daughter Violla up in anything that makes me happy. After all, she’s at the age where she can pull off anything.”

CHANEL’S Gabrielle Backpack in aged and shiny calfskin

A sturdy thermoformed plastic base not only lends the Gabrielle hobo practicality, but also a unisex edge. CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin, and metal and nylon sunglasses. Coco Crush rings in 18K white and yellow gold, Chanel Fine Jewellery

“This is my after-yoga look.” 

From the chain strap to its body, the Gabrielle is designed to gently hug one’s silhouette and make movement effortless. On Aarika: CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin. On Zola Mae: CHANEL’s Gabrielle Purse in aged and shiny calfskin

“I’m a big fan of Solange Knowles because her personal style is in tune with her creativity as an artist.” 

CHANEL’s Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin.

“I would describe my every day look as ‘subdued punk’.”

The Gabrielle’s adjustable double-chain strap in golden and silver metal means it can be worn on the shoulder, across the body or both at the same time (like body jewellery) – clever. CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin

“Dressing up is an art. I take pride in getting ready every day.” 

Who knew that the smallest style, the Gabrielle purse, could also be unisex? Besides neutral-toned
bi-coloured leather, it also comes in black and pop-hued python skin. CHANEL’s Gabrielle Purse in aged and shiny calfskin

“Dressing up gives me a different identity from my work self, which is always just shirt and pants… My look today, for example, is inspired by the late Kurt Cobain.” 

Crafted from quilted aged and shiny calfskin, the body of the Gabrielle is ultra light and supple.
CHANEL’S Gabrielle Bag in aged and shiny calfskin, and metal and resin necklace with beads and glass pearls

“The only fun things that I have in my wardrobe are shiny. This top, for instance, allows me to change up its look when I brush my hands over the sequins. Everything else is in black and white.” 

Photography Vee Chin & Zaphs Zhang, assisted by Sherman See-Toh & Angela Luo Art Direction Adeline Eng Coordination Sofia Kim & Lydia Teo All clothes, shoes & accessories Subjects’ own unless stated

This story first appeared on Female’s April 2017 issue.

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