As the winter breeze ushers in the season of eggnog and gingerbread delights, our Editor’s Picks series takes on a festive twist, delving into the world of fashion that embraces the spirit of giving. Picture garments that evoke the warmth and joy of the Christmas season, each curated piece adorned with elements that nod to the gesture of thoughtful gift-giving. Think lots of bows, florals, satin and Christmas colours. And with bows and florals making such a profound comeback, these festive looks have an added bonus of perfectly aligning with some of the biggest fashion trends of the year.
Today, contemporary iterations of bows are being embraced by designers like Simone Rocha and Sandy Liang. Through the delicate female gaze, the return of girlcore, balletcore and twee have sparked a resurgence of the ultra-feminine. From flirty hair clips to additional embellishments on wedding veils, sneakers and beyond, no stone has been left unturned to how one can work bows into their everyday ensemble.
Also making a sartorial splash, are floral appliqués. From Kendall Jenner’s sultry Loewe ensemble to Harry Styles’s custom black Nina Ricci suit at the 2023 Brit Awards, the floral choker definitely seems to be a crowd favourite. The necklace form of a corsage is another good old Y2K trend making its resurgence into the fashion scene; recently seen via Emma Stone’s velvet choker featuring a gold-and-diamond flower at the premiere of her new film Poor Things. Also on the red carpet, more dramatic floral applications have been weaved into clothes, as Bones and All star Taylor Russell stunned at The Fashion Awards 2023 in a dramatic sculptural ensemble by Loewe, made out of metallic flowers assembled together like a dainty embellished armour around her bodice.
Embrace the Christmas spirit of gifts while staying fashion-forward with these festive yet trendy details this holiday season. Here, peruse Vogue Singapore’s selection of the must-have pieces.
