READY TO LIVE

Move over season fads, fashion's new iteration is in the midst of a breakthrough. Twist and turn your wardrobe essentials on its head by reintroducing ready-tolive staples that not only bring day-to-night, street-to-evening elegance, but also elevate basics into modern classics. Inspired by a new wave of decluttering content from influencers, a growing number of Gen Zs are choosing a "low-desire life" that has a more intentional kind of consumerism and a newfound minimalism at its core.

- RYUJI SHIOMITSU

Makeup JANELL CAPUCHINO.

Hair MYCKE ARCANO. Model AYA ABESAMIS. Shot on location.

ZOOM BURST STUDIO

THE NEW VEST SHIRT

Perhaps the most underrated wardrobe staple of all is the classic knit vest. Minimalist enthusiasts have been supporting the "layerable" item, not to mention the silhouette has appeared in many runway shows as of late. This is a garment that has fully completed its happy transformation from geek to chic

Padded shoulder cropped knit vest by ZARA

THE LEATHER DRESS

This is the Little Black Dress elevated through its most modern iteration in black leather. The key to maximum style with minimal effort is to keep the styling streamlined and minimalist

Black leather dress by STRADIVARIUS

THE TROUSER-ESQUE LEGGINGS