A local label that made a name for itself for defining regal elegance in its designs, Duchess & Co stargazed for inspiration by looking up to the constellations of the night sky and 12 astrological signs, resulting in a slew of dreamy eveningwear and ultra-feminine pieces for the “Made Of Stars” Collection.
Each piece tells a story of the zodiac signs grouped into four fundamental elements that is fire, water, air and Earth to evoke the personality types of a person of a certain sign. Versatile in its own right, Duchess & Co retains its ethos with functional staples that can be styled in countless ways to suit the occasion.
Fire: Aries | Leo |Sagittarius
Passionate, dynamic and adventurous, fire signs are known to steal the show the moment they walk in a room. Aries, Leo or Sagittarius signs are a vivacious bunch that will not shy away from something eyecatching. A bold red pantsuit is a Leo’s armour, as well as an asymmetrical top to pair with a ruffled skirt/pants to mimic the glorious mane of the Lion. For the fearless Sagittarius Archer, a glittery, layered maxi skirt will do to pair with a fitted bodice. As the trailblazer of the wheel, the Aries is made for something light and see-through, with a playsuit that matches her boundless energy.
WATER : Pisces | Cancer | Scorpio
Symbolizing deep emotions, signs such as Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are highly intuitive and as mysterious as the ocean itself. Flow is key to recreate the water element of the signs, such as a ruffled bell sleeve top to complement asymmetrical palazzo pants for the Cancer woman. The Scorpio will fare well with netted detailing on tops, wavelike curves on a skirt as well as a detachable feathery peplum belt, to add just a touch of ripple and flow to a simple look. The romance of a full, knee-length dress is perfect for the dreamy Pisces.
AIR : Aquarius | Gemini | Libra
Corresponding to the intellect, the air signs are all about putting ideas into motion. Like the winds of change, these air signs inspire harmony and unity. As the lover of balanced energy, the Libra will shine with a symmetrical dress featuring pleated detailing at the skirt’s hem. Much like their multifaceted abilities, the adaptable Gemini Twins will suit a multifunctional top with a cut-in shoulder that can be worn four ways as well as from the front or back. The water bearer, Aquarius, will appreciate a shapely dress that features feathers at the hem to mimic the breeziness of her sign.
EARTH : Capricorn | Taurus | Virgo
The hallmark of earth signs lies in substance and practicality. Earth signs keep it real with their down-toearth demeanor. Muted tones work well for Taurus, featuring a cozy wrap top that will match perfectly with a slim, pleated skirt or a fuss-free short jumpsuit. For the master planner Capricorn, slip into something easy as an asymmetrical dress where the bottom mimics the fish tail of the ethereal animal. Meanwhile, a lacey, off shoulder feminine dress will suit the impeccable nature of the Virgo. Under the earth signs, Duchess & Co also introduces the NOW collection for those who want simpler silhouettes without compromising quality. Deemed as casual essentials for daily wear, the NOW collection features one material per piece to ensure limitless variety of style and pairings. Priced affordably from RM140 to RM250, and is available from October 2017 onwards.
The Made of Stars Collection is priced between RM219 to RM799 and will be available for purchase on duchessandco.com and also at their stores in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur and 313@Somerset, Singapore starting end of October 2017. For more info, visit duchessandco.com and follow them on Instagram at @duchessandco.
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