Effortless summer styles to live in all season long

Summer is full-on and with Covid in control (knock-on-the-wood!) the season has in store weddings, travel and meet-ups. After a year of boring, stay-at-home casuals, we’re rooting for effortless breezy, stylish outfits to take up the fashion quotient this August.

Take a look at our pick of versatile, chic outfit ideas that you can take from a hangout to a holiday all season long: 

Gafencu women's fashion july 2021 look 1

Look 1
Green Stanley top by Acler and satin knee-length skirt by Jonathan Liang, courtesy of Lane Crawford
Bag by Rosantica, courtesy of On Pedder; Heels by Rene Caovilla

Gafencu women's fashion july 2021 look 2

Look 2
Lindsey silk-crepon maxi shirt by Retrofete, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER; Hat by Maryam Keyhani, courtesy of On Pedder

Gafencu women's fashion july 2021 look 3

Look 3
Pink Elsie gown by Needle & Thread, courtesy of Lane Crawford; Earrings by Roger Vivier; Bag by Rosantica, courtesy of On Pedder; Heels by Rene Caovilla

Gafencu women's fashion july 2021 look 6

Look 4
Double breasted vest by Toga Archives, courtesy of Lane Crawford; Maxime wide leg pants by Racil, courtesy of Lane Crawford

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Look 5
Woolmore dress by Acler, courtesy of Lane Crawford; Earrings by Venna, courtesy of On Pedder; Bag by Rosantica, courtesy of On Pedder

Gafencu women's fashion july 2021 look 4

Look 6
Bambu cropped top and maxi skirt by Agua de Agua Bendita, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER

Gafencu women's fashion july 2021 look 5

Look 7
Glavia one-shoulder crepe gown by Racil, courtesy of Lane Crawford; Earrings by Venna, courtesy of On Pedder; 
Heels by Rene Caovilla

 

 

Photographer: Jack Law
Videographer: Kingsley Lau
Art Direction and Styling: Jhoshwa Ledesma
Model: Maja K (Synergy Model Management)
Hair and Make Up: Heti Tsang

Snap Shots: Peek-a-boo styling

Peek at the snap shots of this season’s trendiest accessories to decorate the body. From captivating red, white and black geometric flats by Christian Louboutin to a chic balloon bag by Loewe to the eye catching duo Wonder Woman statement rings by Atelier Swarovski. 

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Houndstooth cape coat by Loewe; House cat flex cuff by  Kate Spade; Balloon bag by Loewe; Denim pants by  Salvatore Ferragamo; High-top loafer by Loewe; Hat by Maryam Keyhani 

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Ralf Mocassino shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo; Denim pants by  Salvatore Ferragamo; High-top loafer by Loewe

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Bracelet by Bottega  Veneta; Wonder Woman  statement rings by  atelier Swarovski; Turtle-neck sweater by  Hermès; 1927 sailing bag by  Salvatore Ferragamo

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Bag by Roger Vivier; Watch by Hermès; Dandelion flats by Christian  Louboutin; Pants by Hermès; Arceau 78 watch by Hermès

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Leggings by Prada; Shoes by Gucci; Pants by Dunhill; Boots by Hermès; Pants and shoes by Prada; Earrings and rings by atelier Swarovski

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Pants by Givenchy; Derby Toto black shoes by  Christian Louboutin 

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 Satin pumps by Roger Vivier; Juliette sandal by Rene Caovilla; Veneziana lace sling by Rene  Caovilla; Fur jacket by Prada 

Earrings and rings by Atelier Swarovski

 

Photos: Jack Law

Art Direction: Jhoshwa Ledesma

Art Sartorialised: High art, high fashion

 

Fashion and art go hand-in-hand in birthing artistic creations from grand ideas. Captivating colours, shapes and textures dress November’s fashion feature of evening wears. Enthralled by a collection of highly artistic high-fashion, art is sartorialised. 

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Look 1

On Her:
Langley gown by Alex Perry, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER; Large folded clutch by Givenchy

On Him:
Blazer by Dunhill; Gecko brooch by Atelier Swarovski; Pants by Hermès

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Look 2

Twist torc necklace by Givenchy; Gown by Maticevski Painterly, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER

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Look 3:

On Her:
Repetto dress by Marni; Leggings and bag by Prada; Heels by Rene Caovilla

On Him: 
Suit set by Sandro; Wrap shirt by Dunhill; Ankle leather boots by Givenchy

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Look 4:

On Her:
Gloves by Moncler; Dress and leggings by Moncler; Clear-beaded bag by Susan Fang, courtesy of NET-A-PORTER; Heels by Christian Louboutin

On Him:
Shirt, blazer, pants and shoes by Prada

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Look 5:

Torque necklace by Atelier Swarovski; Long tight gloves by Givenchy; Dress by Moncler; Woven down coat and pants by Rick Owens; 
Side bag by Hermès

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Look 6:

Woven down coat and pants by Rick Owens; Side bag by Hermès

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Look 7:

On Her:
Earrings and rings by Atelier Swarovski; Small clutch by Hermès; Cape midi dress by Givenchy; Heels by Rene Caovilla

On Him:
Shirt, scarf, suit and shoes by Hermès

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Look 8:

On Her:
Earrings by Atelier Swarovski; Sequin maxi dress by Bottega Veneta

On Him:
From up to down by Givenchy

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Look 9:

On Her: 
Dress by Gucci; Tie-around ankle wedge heels by Givenchy

On Him:
Blazer and pants by Dunhill; Ankle leather boots by Hermès

 

Photos: Jack Law
Art Direction and Styling : Jhoshwa Ledesma
Models: Mei Yu & Jonathan Wong (@Model One)
Hair and Make-up: Margaret Wong and Hoby Wong

Leisure Trove: Fit things you ought to sport for luxury April accessories

Anyone who believes an outfit can be made without accessories, may reconsider after taking a scroll through these neon designer accessories, all carefully selected by Gafencu’s Style Team.

Clockwise from top:
1. Galaxia open-toe sandals with crystal embellishments by Rene Caovilla 
2. Multi-leather Amal Luwolt 70 ankle boot in by Malone Souliers 
3. Odette bag in Saffiano leather by Prada
4. Sunglasses by Oliver Peoples

Clockwise from top left:
1. Sunglasses by Loewe
2. DIOR x KAWS Bee keyring by Dior Men
3. Heeled mule in silver by Prada
4. Diamond sneaker with crystal embellishments by Jimmy Choo

Clockwise from top:
1. Two-tone zip-around wallet by Loewe
2. Faye belt bag in gold metallic nappa leather by Jimmy Choo
3. Leather Oxford shoe with rubber sole by Prada
4. Rainbow metallic multicoloured plain card holder by Loewe
5. Embroidered slipper by Loewe
6. Sunglasses by Valentino

april accessories

From top:
1. Vara Bow Rainbow bag in multicoloured calfskin by Salvatore Ferragamo
2. Bobby keyring by Dior Men
3. Rainbow Varina ballet flat in multicoloured calfskin leather by Salvatore Ferragamo
4. DIOR x KAWS Bee charm by Dior Men
5-6. Dragonfly charm and beetle charm in calfskin by Loewe

april accessories

From top:
1. Madame Mini Chaine bag in calf souple leather by Delvaux
2. Glittering sunglasses by Burberry
3. Celebrita Plato evening sandals with crystals by Rene Caovilla

Well Red: Willfully Scarlet in time for Chinese New Year

 

          

With the countdown to Chinese New Year drawing nearer, it’s now the time to gather the very best of retails rouges. Carefully selected by Gafencu’s staff are the most radiant accessories and scarlet fashion pieces to celebrate the Year of the Pig, or perhaps even save for this coming Valentines…

Look 1Scarlet Fashion

Jordy elastic sandal by Bally; Loafer in patent leather by TOD’S; Cuzco Kitten 45 mule by Aquazzura; Varina ballet flat in patent leather by Salvatore Ferragamo; Optic pump in velvet and PVC by Aquazzura; Shiva pump in patent leather by Aquazzura; Heeled mule by Jimmy Choo; Gianvito pump in patent leather by Gianvito Rossi

Look 2

Scarlet Fashion

Joli Rouge Velvet lipstick #742V by Clarins; Le Phyto Rouge lipstick #43 Rouge Capri by Sisley; Gongjinhyang Mi Glow lip balm #Wine Red by The history of Whoo; Rouge A Levres lipstick #18 Cherry Berry by Clé de Peau Beauté; Ecstasy Shine lip cream #400 by Giorgio Armani; Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick #N°5 by Chanel (Limited Edition); Gongjinhyang Mi Glow lip balm #Red by The history of Whoo; Le Phyto Rouge lipstick #41 Rouge Miani by Sisley

Look 3

 Scarlet Fashion

Clayn mini-bag in quilted leather by Bally; Mini bag in weaved satin by Giorgio Armani; Piazza bag with top handle by Bottega Veneta; Small GV3 bag in two-tone leather by Givenchy;  Ferragamo Studio mini-bag by Salvatore Ferragamo; White Rock Road Luxe Sam mini-bag in crocodile-embossed leather by Kate Spade New York; 90s Vintage Logo shoulder bag by Versace; Shoulder bag by Valentino; So Foxy Fall Scene Sam bag with embellished leather by Kate Spade New York; Small Anouck bag in crocodile embossed leather by Claudie Pierlot; Marianne XB cross-body bag from Jimmy Choo’s Cruise 19 Collection

Look 4

Scarlet Fashion

Grace Lace pump by Rene Caovilla; Miu Crystal suede bag by Miu Miu; Graceful Bloom necklace and cuff by Atelier Swarovski; Lilaina pump in suede with crystals by Stuart Weitzman; Cloud clutch bag in satin with crystal bow clasp by Jimmy Choo; Bing 65 mule in suede with crystal strap from Jimmy Choo’s Cruise 19 Collection; Cross-body bag with coloured rhinestones by Giorgio Armani

Look 5

Scarlet Fashion

Two-tone pouch by Prada; Pendant earrings with coral and tassels by Giorgio Armani; Aqua Glow cushion and Powermatte lip pigment #Flame, both from NARS’ limited edition Lunar New Year collection; Woven necklace in nappa leather with metal pendants and tassels by Giorgio Armani; Pig motif charm keychain by Bottega Veneta; Sì Passione eau de parfum by Giorgio Armani; Timeless rose gold tone watch by Links of London; Butterfly motif charm keychain by Bottega Veneta; My Armani To Go cushion by Giorgio Armani; Edition N°5 eau de parfum by Chanel; Mini Friendship bracelets in 18K rose gold vermeil and silver, both by Links of London

 

Photos: Jack Law
Art Direction & Styling : San Wong