Street style from the world’s most expensive cities
What do women from the world’s most expensive cities wear? Paris, Singapore, and Hong Kong were jointly named the world’s most expensive cities in 2019 by The Economist Intelligence Unit, joining American cities New York and Los Angeles in the top 10.
So, aside from tiny, expensive apartments, and tear-worthy transportation costs, what are women from Paris, Singapore, and Hong Kong spending their dollars on? Fashion!
We took to Instagram to find some of the hottest Parisian, Singaporean, and Hong Kong-based fashion influencers to find out what women in the world’s bougiest cities are wearing. Scroll on to find out.
Paris
French girl style is one of those topics that we, along with seemingly everybody else, can’t get enough of. French-style icons Carine Roitfeld, Jane Birkin, and Catherine Deneuve are regulars in our sartorial lexicon and our Pinterest boards are persistently ripe with photos of French women with slightly tousled hair, a stained red lip, and a timeless, uniform-like wardrobe. So what do women in the country’s extremely expensive capital wear? We took to these Parisian street style stars for inspiration.
Faithfull The Brand
Emilia Floral-print Crepe Midi Dress - Brown
$190.00
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Stella McCartney
Stella Logo shoulder bag
$790.00
Mytheresa
The Great.
The Bishop Studded Cotton-jersey Sweatshirt - Cream White
$205.00
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Tibi
Faux leather pants Black
$450.00
Mytheresa
Rains
Glossed-pu Trench Coat - Tan Brown
$208.00
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Halston Heritage
Halston Woman Asymmetric Ruched Crepe Dress Black Size 4
$295.00
The Outnet
Stella McCartney
Mini Round Monogram shoulder bag
$595.00
Mytheresa
J.crew
Marco Charmeuse Midi Skirt - Tan Brown
$80.00
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Isabel Marant
Curt studded jeans Gray
$485.00
Mytheresa
Cult Gaia
Willow Seersucker Maxi Dress - White
$700.00
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See By Chloé
Mara leather shoulder bag
$470.00
Mytheresa
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is widely known as a shopper’s paradise. From a love of lux designer brands to lesser-known local labels, the Hong Kong girl embraces dressing as an art form and isn’t afraid to make a bold sartorial statement.
Hot Hong Kong brands to know: Ground Zero, Facetasm, KYE, Angel Chen, Xu Zhi, and Bmuet(Te).
-36%
Ground-Zero
straight-leg jeans - Blue
£83.00
£129.00
FARFETCH
-36%
Ground-Zero
flared jeans - Black
£83.00
£129.00
FARFETCH
-51%
Ground-Zero
high-rise distressed denim shorts - Blue
£109.00
£223.00
FARFETCH
-42%
Ground-Zero
draped-sleeve zipped hoodie - Black
£128.00
£221.00
FARFETCH
-36%
Ground-Zero
straight-leg jeans - Blue
£83.00
£129.00
FARFETCH
-36%
Ground-Zero
logo-print cargo pants - Brown
£83.00
£129.00
FARFETCH
-36%
Ground-Zero
logo-print drawstring-waist shorts - Black
£83.00
£129.00
FARFETCH
-25%
Ground-Zero
logo-print cropped sweatshirt - Black
£78.00
£104.00
FARFETCH
-36%
Ground-Zero
logo-print shirt - Blue
£83.00
£129.00
FARFETCH
-36%
Ground-Zero
straight-leg jeans - Blue
£83.00
£129.00
FARFETCH
-41%
Ground-Zero
high-rise flared jeans - Blue
£85.00
£143.00
FARFETCH
-64%
Ground-Zero
graffiti-logo flared jeans - Blue
£96.00
£269.00
FARFETCH
Singapore
Singapore, the only city-island-nation in the world, is a tiny but mighty city with many sought-after street style stars. Unlike the other official fashion weeks in Paris, London, Milan, and New York, the island nation opens its fashion week to the public, giving fashion fans a chance to soak in Singaporean style.
Cool Singaporean brands to know: Charles & Keith, RYE, and Aijek.
Charles & Keith
Bosie Patent Top Handle Pouch
£39.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Sybill Geometric Bucket Bag Green
£79.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Beryl Recycled Leather Double-Handle Belted Bucket Bag
£89.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Micro Augustine Eel-Effect Chain-Handle Bag Black
£39.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Arlet Double-Handle Belted Tote bag Black
£109.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Sasky Knee High Flat Boots Black
£105.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
XL Calla Tote Bag Brown
£115.00
Charles & Keith
-30%
Charles & Keith
Lace-Up Ankle Boots Black
£69.30
£99.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Bryna Belted Shoulder Bag Brown
£75.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Mini Kerry Tote Bag White
£79.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Cressida Quilted Wristlet Black
£39.00
Charles & Keith
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Charles & Keith
Patent Cut-Out Bow Kitten-Heel Pumps Black
£45.50
£65.00
Charles & Keith
