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Having overdosed on all things glittery and gold over Christmas, it is time to tone down on the excesses of the festive period and stock up on evergreen items in classic black and white that will serve you well for many seasons to come. Here is a collection of attractively priced monochromatic goodies to whet your retail appetite; grab them while you can!

Clockwise from top left: Havaianas x Bassike, SGD49 from Inhabit, Alexander Wang Velvet Pearl Vest, SGD489.30 (was SGD699) from Inhabit, Popissue T-shirt, SGD59.50 (was SGD119) from The Denim Store, Samsonite Cabin Luggage, SGD270 (was SGD450), Y-3 Leather Sandals, SGD419.40 (was SGD699), Diesel Sneakers, SGD125 (was SGD179) from in:Famous, Driade LIsa Armchair, SGD2900 (was SGD5800) from Platform.

This Christmas, treat yourself or a loved one to a dazzling dose of gorgeous gold with these street chic accessories that will add that extra edge to your festive outfit. From cleverly made jewellery and playful, chunky watches to stylish over-sized sunglasses, pick your choice of poison – and have lots of fun with it!

Yuki Mitsuyasu
Mid-range quality jewellery is such a rarity that Yuki Mitsuyasu’s surprisingly affordable and stunning creations seem almost too good to be true. Mitsuyasu’s jewellery takes on sculptural shapes and features clean, modernist lines and geometric shapes. Her dedication to visual aesthetics gave birth to cleverly designed trinkets that are not only decorative but interactive as well. With unique clasp systems, these pieces also embody the best of creative functionality. The romantic Shine Collection is characterised by two hearts that come together to complete the clasp and form a brilliant star.

Yuki Mitsuyasu Jewellery retails at Inhabit (#02-16, Mandarin Gallery) from SGD140 to SGD400

Triwa
The colourful Triwa watches are a sight for sore eyes. Designed to be playful and unpretentious, these watches are meant to be an extension of your lifestyle attitude to time. Lightweight in form but heavy on fashion, there is a startlingly wide range of shades and models to choose from. With straps of leather, plastic or acetate, Triwa’s large watch faces are attention grabbing, in a fabulous way. The brand’s latest addition to its expansive collection is the Brasco (in either Nude or Turtle); every piece is cut and polished by hand to ensure a smooth and shiny finish that is reminiscent of tortoiseshell and ivory.

Grab your Triwa Watches at Inhabit (#02-16, Mandarin Gallery) from SGD235 to SGD285

Dita
The undeniable vintage charms of the Dita Sun collection will be sure to steal the heart of any eyewear aficionado. Inspired by eyewear designs from the ‘50s through to the ‘80s, the pieces are made with modern materials and technology, thus resulting in a quality look and fit. The subtle brand logo creates a sense of understated anonymity, which is a refreshing change from heavily labelled designer eyewear. Letting their frames do the talking instead, Dita’s designs are meant to complement the wearer’s features and contribute to their overall style. The attractively over-sized Sunbeam (SGD690) boasts a titanium frame in white gold and seductively warm brown lens.

Dita Eyewear is available at Ambush (#03-14, Mandarin Gallery) from SGD590

This season, Folli Follie goes bold and beautiful with its A/W11 All Eyes On You collection. Using a strong graphic representation of an eye as the central motif, the collection is a tribute to surrealism and an exploration of that place between reality and dreams. Featuring abstract pop art patterns and bright, cheery colours, be prepared to be the centre of attention with these statement jewellery and accessories.
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The fashion industry has been going green for years. Everyone is talking about sustainability and shopping the eco-friendly way. Yet, despite all that hype, few brands are actually walking the talk. Other than the occasional re-useable canvas tote, there is little real effort made to help save the earth. Terra Plana, on the other hand, is very whole-hearted about this mission.
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