Finishing’s Cool

9am-9pm wear from Ted Lapidus

French rolls for breakfast. French films on your laptop. French kissing on your fifth date. It’s clear that the Gallic influence touches your life in many ways. Now, Paris just got a tad closer to you.

Ted Lapidus, the French designer label that’s been worn by everyone from Bridget Bardot to the Beatles, has just brought their new women’s line to town. Stock up on the classic cut essentials at an inaugural discount — sleek, pinstriped trousers, well-fitted shirts, classic leather bags, perfumes, watches and elegant jackets.

The colour pallette is understated and very European, with careful detailing of buttonholes, grommets, collar seams and such. Our Trendy pick is the luxurious crush-silk capped sleeve top with a low frilled neck in pearl and black that will add glam to any ensemble and take a ‘work-hard, party-harder’ gal from day to night effortlessly. And while you’re at it, choose a beautiful tie or superbly-crafted jacket for your man.

Clothes that whisper, not shout. Tres Bien.