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
NET-A-PORTER
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
NET-A-PORTER
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
NET-A-PORTER
Isabel Marant
Curt studded jeans Gray
$485.00
Mytheresa
Cult Gaia
Willow Seersucker Maxi Dress - White
$700.00
NET-A-PORTER
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).
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Xu Zhi
Sequined tank top Pink
£120.00
£172.00
Mytheresa
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Xu Zhi
Beaded tank top Blue
£108.00
£155.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Xu Zhi
Beaded jersey tank top Beige
£96.00
£138.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Xu Zhi
Embellished layered midi dress Black
£177.00
£355.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Xu Zhi
Sequined open-back top Yellow
£93.00
£155.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Xu Zhi
Sequined organza midi dress Black
£183.00
£366.00
Mytheresa
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Xu Zhi
Beaded wool tank top White
£120.00
£150.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Xu Zhi
Layered velvet-trimmed midi skirt White
£162.00
£325.00
Mytheresa
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Xu Zhi
Belted faux leather-trimmed shorts Beige
£99.00
£165.00
Mytheresa
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Xu Zhi
Cropped open-knit ruffled cardigan White
£94.00
£135.00
Mytheresa
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Xu Zhi
Asymmetric draped midi skirt Pink
£175.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
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Xu Zhi
Gathered turtleneck maxi dress Brown
£224.00
£280.00
Mytheresa
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.
RYE
Oh My Bikini Top
$126.00
Nordstrom Rack
Charles & Keith
Chunky Metal Top Handle Bow Flap Bag
$53.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Bow Strap Slingback Flats Red
$29.00
Charles & Keith
Aijek
Lace Bodycon Dress-Black
$348.00
ASOS
Charles & Keith
Mini Dome Pouch Brown
$49.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Lucite Heel Mary Janes
$59.00
Charles & Keith
Aijek
Womens Lace Midi Skirt, Mint, XL
$87.89
Amazon
Aijek
Womens Eyelet Skirt, Ivory, 4 White
$131.04
Amazon
Charles & Keith
Studded Textured Hobo Bag Brown
$63.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Croc-Effect Chunky Chain Handle Mini Bag
$46.00
Charles & Keith
