We can't shop our way out of the climate crisis, but if we're being realistic, we won't stop shopping entirely either. What we can do is to buy less and to make every choice count, preferably with investment pieces that will transcend trends, and be in our wardrobes for a long haul. 

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Leather Forever

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Less of a trend and more of a staple, leather shows up unfailingly each season, and even better, if cared for properly leather will literally last a lifetime. So if you&#39;re looking for pieces with real staying power in every sense, you&#39;d do well to place your bets on something in leather. Think out of the box and away from the usual black ensembles, and try on these luxe looks in every shade of the rainbow instead.&nbsp;

Belted leather shirtdress, Kate Spade New York

Patent detail lambskin blazer, Fendi

Lambskin leather skirt, Longchamp

Raquel pebbled leather field jacket, Sies Marjan

Finley cropped faux leather pants, Rejina Pyo

Leather bag, Miu Miu

Snap in leather, Bottega Veneta

Leather bag, Moschino

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That &#39;70s Suit

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Sighting a suit on the runway is practically a given every season, and that&#39;s because suiting is a style statement with a lasting lifespan. This time around, it&#39;s the three-piece suit that has claimed the limelight. Single-breasted blazers with extra-wide lapels are paired with waistcoats and flared trousers or long shorts, paying tribute to the quintessential fashion icon of the &#39;70s - Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. But rest assured, whether it&#39;s the 1970s or the 2020s, these mix-and-match pieces will always help you to cut a dapper figure.&nbsp;

Woollen fabric single-breasted jacket, Dolce & Gabbana

Woollen fabric pants, Dolce & Gabbana

GG Ramage wool silk jacket, Gucci

GG Ramage wool silk flared pants, Gucci

Silk shirt with detachable jabot, Gucci

Stockard flared crepe pants, Khaite

Leather shoes, Louis Vuitton

Dauphine MM monogram canvas, Louis Vuitton

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Tropic Thunder

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Floral patterns have been depicted on fabrics for centuries, maybe even millennia, so it wouldn&#39;t be hyperbolic to say they never go out of style. A more perennial print probably doesn&#39;t exist. Look beyond standard-issue florals (For spring? Groundbreaking!) and grow a sartorial garden of palm fronds, exotic blooms, and lush foliage instead. After all, if it&#39;s good enough for <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/jlo-versace-ad-ss20">J.Lo</a>, then it should be good enough for you.&nbsp;

Printed crepe midi dress, Versace

Exotic floral ruffle evening dress, Alexander McQueen

Jungle Print crepe bodysuit

Jungle Print straight-leg crepe pants

La Chemise Vallena oversized linen and cotton shirt, Jacquemus

Moon Zanzi floral top in cotton, Tencel, and Lyocell, Mara Hoffman

Nylon belt Baguette, Fendi

Leather shoes, Fendi

Dr, Scholl's x Kate Spade original sandal, Kate Spade New York

Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf hoop earrings, Tiffany & Co.

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Skin Deep

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Judging from the proliferation of bra tops, hot pants, sky-high slits, cut-outs, and sheer fabrics that were flashed on the catwalk last September, you won&#39;t be at risk of overdressing anytime soon. Good news if you live in a tropical country, what with the lamentable but as yet ineluctable global warming and all that. Future-proof your wardrobe with these season&#39;s best looks - skin, it seems, will always be in.&nbsp;

La Robe Boca cotton blend mini dress, Jacquemus

Cutout crepe dress, Versace

Cold-shoulder tulle-trimmed crepe dress, Givenchy

Stand Tall silk slip dress, Maggie Marilyn

All-over sequin bustier, Saint Laurent

Denim mini skirt with belt, Givenchy

Bouffant silk twill shorts, Saint Laurent

Top, Longchamp

Barocco Rodeo print shorts, Versace

La Ceinture Bello leather belt bag, Jacquemus

Sandals, Bottega Veneta

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First seen in the <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/love-makes-the-world-go-round-l-officiel-singapore-s-february-issue-is-out-now">February 2020</a> issue of L&#39;Officiel Singapore

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