Minimalism is so last season. Now, everything from jeans and jackets to shoes and bags are covered in pretty botanical-inspired embroidery.
High-end brands such as British brand Alexander McQueen featured elaborate embroidery all over a denim coat in its Spring 2016 collection. US Vogue editor Anna Wintour, 66, has also been spotted in a black coat peppered with colourful flowers and plants sewn on it.
Compared with silkscreen graphics and patterns, embroidery has a more artisanal feel. Although the subject matter is typically flora and fauna, anything goes - words, patterns or random logos.
Satin bomber jackets with a large embroidered picture on the back look athletic and cool, while flowy blouses with embroidered Aztec-inspired patterns are more folksy.
Here are tips to pull off the look:
• To avoid looking dated, style this trend with edgy accessories such as leather boots.
• The trend looks more stylish when done in small doses. For casual days, keep the embroidery to one part of your outfit. An all-over embroidered dress is more suited for a dressy event such as a wedding.
• Although some embroidered patches have interesting illustrations, they tend to look haphazard when ironed or sewn on clothes. Go for apparel or accessories that have embroidery sewn on.
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Here are Life's picks:
1. Light denim jeans with embroidery at knees, $149.90, Jucy Judy, from Zalora.sg
The placement of the embroidery makes this pair of jeans stand out. Wear this with a printed collared shirt for a fun and quirky look.
2. Embroidered long dress, $169, from Mango
A tone-on-tone embroidery on this viscose dress is a subtle take on the trend. Wear with backless loafers.
3. Sleeveless top with floral embroidery, $91.80, from iROO
This casual top works well with jeans, trousers or skirts.
4. Halterneck top with beaded embroidery, $199, from H&M at Orchard Building
Layer this dressy top which is richly textured with delicate beading with a white T-shirt or over a shirt dress.
5. Embroidered heeled sandals, $119, from Topshop
Wear this with an A-line mini skirt to show off the embroidery and wrap-ankle detail.
