Celebrity stylist Liz Uy’s formula for an effortlessly chic style

You’ll never go wrong with this: A classic wardrobe staple with an unconventional twist.

By Lena Kamarudin - 26 Nov 2024

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Together with fashion insiders from across South-east Asia, we take a deep dive into Fall/Winter 2024 top trends to curate this shopping list just for you

Fashion editor Lena Kamarudin spoke to one of the Phillipines most renowned celebrity stylist Liz Uy on her favourite trends from the Fall/Winter 2024 season and what she’s looking to buy. Both Liz and Lena also provided some expert tips on how to work these trends with some stylish visual inspiration as your guide.

Modern English Rose

We envision a charming lass in the countryside, far from the drama of city life, dressed in tweeds, herringbones, and argyles – though in more abstract patterns. If she had an inclination towards floral prints, they’d be less pretty and more gritty. We particularly love Erdem’s take on merging both herringbone and floral patterns in a printed skirt suit.

JW Anderson really nailed this trend at Loewe by showing the gritty and girlish side of the London fashion scene.

Lena

This is a trend I would turn to when I want to embrace my feminine side, but with a little edge.

Liz

The classic tweed Chanel flap handbag is the perfect pairing with a chic herringbone sweater and wool skirt a la Tommy Hilfiger.

Lena

Throw on a biker jacket over a floral dress, and you’ve got this trend down pat.

Liz

Faux leather jacket, $411, The Frankie Shop

Building on the basics

You’ve got your classic wardrobe of shirts, sweaters, wide-legged trousers, turtlenecks, and blazers in every style – you get the picture. Now, designers are reimagining the basics by pairing them with other basics – a leather shirt worn over a regular shirt and paired with a midi skirt, for instance. Matthieu Blazy of Bottega Veneta is a master of this approach. Or take inspiration from Pieter Mulier at Alaia, who kept things simple with the brand’s signature knit top, but paired it with balloon- style jeans – a classic wardrobe staple with an unconventional twist.

Colour-blocking leather is the most luxe pairing of basics.

Lena

Basics are staples in my closet because they’re so versatile – I can wear them from morning to night, just styled differently.

Liz

Ribbed wool, cashmere and silk-blend sweater, $918, Joseph, Net-a-porter.com

Pyjama chic is a look I aspire to pull off. Don’t forget the most important accessory: a pair of leather gloves.

Lena

This Bottega Veneta look exemplifies the ‘basic but not basic’ trend with its clean, understated design. Love the cocoon shape, the pop of power blue co-ords and the double button down styling.

Liz

The silhouette of this pair of Alaia barrel jeans just makes your entire fit look like a million bucks.

Liz

When it comes to footwear, some classics include sandals. This season, I’ll be opting for the stacked platforms from Chloe.

Lena

Celebrity stylist Liz Uy’s formula for an effortlessly chic style

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Modern English Rose

Building on the basics

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