I love edgy fashion. In fact I admire people
who wear it so confidently and pull it off so easily. Maybe you don’t see so
much in Singapore but if there was anyone to dare, they wouldn’t find a better
place to get those cutting edge pieces than The Society of Black Sheep boutique
in MBS.
So when I went to The Society of Black Sheep, my mission was to find some looks which can convince even the ‘safest’ of dressers and add a little spice to any dull wardrobe. Let’s face it, not everybody can pull off a head-to-toe fashion forward and edgy look so doing it in the right doses is key to making it look effortless, fun, and more individual.
Look2: Bolongaro Trevor dress, Atlanta Weller booties and Saku clutch
Look4: Lick My Legs top, Injury skirt, Ling Wu clutch, Atalanta Weller wedges
Look5: Lick my Legs dress, Alatanta Weller wedges
Look6: Bolongaro Trevor Jacket, Amuse skirt, Atalanta Weller wedges
It is the last place you'd
expect to find edgy fashion. The kind of boutique that wouldn't look out of
place in Notting Hill or Greenwich Village and here it is, next door to
the Gucci and Prada superstores in The Shoppes at MBS.
While I am really not edgy by
nature, I’m rather adventurous in my sense of style and always up for
experimenting and trying different styles on. Boring is definitely not an
option here!
So when I went to The Society of Black Sheep, my mission was to find some looks which can convince even the ‘safest’ of dressers and add a little spice to any dull wardrobe. Let’s face it, not everybody can pull off a head-to-toe fashion forward and edgy look so doing it in the right doses is key to making it look effortless, fun, and more individual.
The boutique itself is quite eclectic
too, stocking carefully selected pieces from all over the world – anything from
the UK-based avant-garde shoe label Atalanta Weller and my favourite Bolongaro Trevor, to Australian independent
label Injury and Paris-based cheeky Lick my Legs and the list goes on… But what’s
even better is that the boutique also sells a fair number of Asian and local
labels like Singapore’s Amuse, Yumumu, and Hansel for clothing, Carrie K. for accessories,
Ling Wu, and Malaysia-based Saku for bags.
Men or women, it is definitely the place to
go to if you’re looking for unique pieces which reflect a very individual style
and if you’re the kind of person who dresses for themselves and not for others
and has the confidence to pull it off. That is what being a black sheep is all
about!
The looks I picked? Well, I wanted
some variety so here are my top 6 looks from TSOBS taking on a more edgy style
step by step.
Look1: Injury dress with cape and
Atlanta Weller wedges
I love the cut of this dress with the chiffon
double cape in black and white which can be worn on or off or just the way you
want to! This is the tamest of all the looks with the shoes and the cape giving
on a subtle edgy vibe without going overboard especially if you’re new to this.
Look2: Bolongaro Trevor dress, Atlanta Weller booties and Saku clutch
If you like your dresses more simple, then this
is an alternative way to wear that LBD with a cutting edge attitude. This jacquard power dress is very flattering with its
draped pleats and lightly padded shoulders and the structure means it looks
sophisticated but edgy at the same time. And those booties? needless to say it
was love at first sight.
Look3: Kaal E Suktae dress, Ling Wu purse, Atalanta Weller booties
To brighten things up a bit, I picked
this beautiful printed dress with an open back from one of the hottest Korean
labels Kaal E Suktae. I love the print, cut and colours of this number which is
dressy but not safe! Teamed with the same booties, the whole looks is now much
more edgy with a touch of elegance. And how cute is that blue python bag to
complete this eclectic look?
Look4: Lick My Legs top, Injury skirt, Ling Wu clutch, Atalanta Weller wedges
My favourite look of the lot! I was
so happy when I passed by the shop window few days after my visit only to see
the same look has been put on the mannequin! ;-) Debating my next job choice as a display designer now!
Everything from the two-layered
skirt and this funky silk top to the cool wedges and the clutch make this look
works! It is edgy yet understated (by my standards) and the colour palette of
black/white/red with just a hint of leopard print in the shoes just works to
perfection. This is the way to go for edgy cool!
Look5: Lick my Legs dress, Alatanta Weller wedges
If you follow my facebook then
you know by now that the print on this dress is that of a condom! Surprisingly though,
it actually looks very artistic and the fact that it is not too obvious makes
it even more interesting. Want edgy, sexy and tongue-in-cheek kinda look? The
leather condom dress is what it takes!
Seriously though, the fit of this
dress is so perfect that even though I’m no big fan of leather attire, I found
it quite cool and wearable.
Look6: Bolongaro Trevor Jacket, Amuse skirt, Atalanta Weller wedges
Well you knew this was coming! Yes
that was the first pieces I picked… it is neon yellow!!!! It is actually a see-through
skirt with grey snakeskin mini shorts underneath. The lacey jacket goes very
well in balancing the sheerness and lightness of the skirt and the shoes add
the final shocking element for a totally out of the box look. I doubt I pull it
off well but hey, it was worth a try :-)
The Society of Black Sheep is on #B1-64 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sand.