Editor in Chief : Rui Cheng Photographer: Jana Machackova-Oey

As we find ourselves with schedules that vary & plans that may dictate what we can manage to wear on our feet, one way we like to build an outfit is by starting from the bottom & working our way up. When you’re spending the day on the go: Start with sneakers & pair with your favorite leggings or track pants & an oversized cardi! When you need fancy feet: (strappy heels) Start with strappy heels when you’re heading out for a date night that requires a flirty skirt! When comfor

If you find yourself wearing a look that’s falling flat, try injecting some texture to add more visual interest. By introducing fabrics like leather, fur, cashmere, suede or tweed, you’re adding a layer of dimension, giving the eye more excitement. An all black ensemble is an easy way to implement texture. Use layers to add more complexity. Instead of using all items that come off as two dimensional, you can elevate the look by swapping out jeans with leather leggings and ch

In our preparation for the holiday, we chose to keep with the Valentine’s Day color scheme. We couldn’t decide between red or pink so we ended up going with both for a color clashing manicure! Back in the day, it was faux-pas to wear colors that clash, like black & blue or red & orange. But as Pablo Picasso once said, “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.” Make sure that the colors you are clashing have the same properties. Ex: If you opt for red

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I started thinking about partnerships and accepting one another’s differences. Some couples conform to one another to the point they’re no longer individuals, however, we should always remember to celebrate ourselves, not just our relationships. An interesting anecdote lives in fashion blogger Leandra Medine of the ManRepeller, who’s entire online persona sprung from her unwillingness to compromise her personal style for the sake o

INSPIRATION IS EVERYWHERE We’ve recently found it in nature & the exercise left us wanting to get creative with our clothes again. One of our favorite hotels is the Waterhouse Hotel at the South Bund by Neri & Hu, which was originally a Japanese Army headquarters in the 1930s. We love the juxtaposition we find within the interior of the space. It hosts an intriguing mix of old & new, sleek & rough, masculine & feminine… MIX & MATCH WITH THE UNEXPECTED In the lobby of the Wate