From heeled ballet flats to leather collars: Designer's take on season's boldest trends

Blazer with pajama pants

Yes, it sounds strange, yet it looks interesting. A classic blazer, a symbol of business formality, combined with pajama pants, the embodiment of comfort and coziness at home.

Together, these elements create a surprisingly harmonious look that captures the spirit of modern fashion: freedom, irony, and breaking conventions.

According to Andre Tan, in combinations like these, a new style is born, the one without rigid rules, where individuality takes center stage.

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Perforated fur coat

A fur coat is a classic winter piece, symbolizing warmth and luxury. But a perforated fur coat offers a completely different interpretation. Such an item creates a wow effect and serves more of a decorative than a practical function. It's not about warmth, but about making a statement.

Perforation adds volume, texture, and, most importantly, an element of surprise, which has become the main currency of modern fashion.

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Bags of weird shapes

This is true art. Bags shaped like pots, illustrated toy buckets, or miniature pieces resembling clothing items all point to a new fashion wave where accessories are not just additions but independent art objects.

Such a bag becomes a way to tell the world, "I'm not afraid to be different."

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Ballet flats with heels

This trend is another example of playing with contrasts. Comfortable, minimalist ballet flats, once part of a sportswear or home look, are now paired with heels, transforming them into elegant footwear for going out.

It's a challenge to stereotypes and another way to blur the boundaries between styles.

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Leather collar

An accessory that gives character to the simplest outfit. A leather collar is not just a clothing detail, but a symbol of strength, independence, and bold fashion.

It can be paired with a classic shirt, a dress, or even a hoodie, creating unexpected looks with a touch of rebellion.

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Leather jacket with appliqué

Jackets with appliqués are a throwback to the era of customization, when garments gained new life through decoration.

In the case of leather, it's also about contrasting texture: the smooth surface versus voluminous appliqués. Such a wardrobe piece easily becomes the main focal point of the look.

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Andre Tan reminds us that modern fashion is not about right or wrong. It's about being a genuine self. Unconventional trends are not just a challenge but also a freedom to create, mix, and provoke.

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