I think I speak for almost everyone when I say that we have started getting excited for the upcoming London2012 Olympics.
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| The perfect balance: Cool and comfy Two of Us dress |
It is no surprise then to see that big fashion designers have been inspired by ‘sportswear’ this season. Who would have thought that the likes of Vera Wang and Victoria Beckham, who are known for creating mostly very feminine and ultra-sophisticated frocks, would include in their New York runway shows some sports-inspired features especially athletic necklines, fabrics and cuts.
It was indeed a perfect combination for a high fashion elegant/sporty look, a relatively new concept in fashion.
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| Some looks from Vera Wang Summer 2012 collection featuring some sports inspiration in neckline and fabric |
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| At New York Fashion week even designers who favor elegant looks like Victoria Beckham have adopted some athletic necklines for Summer 2012 collection |
But while designers showing at New York Fashion Week kept the Olympic inspiration to subtle details, the local Singaporean label ‘Two of Us’ has taken the trend to another level, mainly using the dry-fit fabric common in sportswear to create ultra-light and stylish frocks.
These dresses, which I spotted at a cool boutique, called Hide and Seek , walking down Tayok Ayer street are definitely attention-grabbing and for all the right reasons.
I especially love this yellow sleeveless short dress, which clings in the right places and looks oh-so-comfy and stylish at the same time. It reminds me of the Vera Wang maxi version which turned heads at the New York Fashion Week last September.
This might just be the perfect answer to Singapore’s all-year-round humid weather. It is definitely a piece I would invest in and maybe hotpants-clad ladies should try. With this, they won’t have any more excuses to sacrifice style over comfort.
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| More dry-fit dresses from 'Two of Us' Olympic Goddess collection. |
The mixture of bright colour (acid yellow is one of this season’s hottest shades) and an interesting yet comfortable cut make this number suitable to wear all day especially when spending time outdoors.
No more sweating in the sun eh? :-)
‘Two of Us’ is stocked at Hide andSeek boutique on 176 Telok Ayer street, tel +65 62222825.