The Great Escape With Narelle Kheng
Together with luxury label Moncler, FEMALE decks out musician Narelle Kheng for a little adventure in the latest threads from the 2 Moncler 1952 collection.
By Noelle Loh,
Feminine yet pragmatic, fantastic yet down to-earth – the latest collection from Veronica Leoni, creative director of the 2 Moncler 1952 women’s line from Moncler's Genius project, is a sophisticated mash-up of contrasts with designed-for-layering pieces that offer one ultimate freedom even in these travel-restricted times.
READ MORE: The Mind-Blowing Moments From The Mondogenius Event By Moncler
For the collection, which is now available in stores, Leoni interpreted classic feminine silhouettes from the '50s in the form of the cinched silhouettes and the full skirts. She also incorporated her penchant for textures and finishes with the use of materials such as all-over metallic knits, felted wool and technical silk.
As part of Moncler’s commitment to sustainability and Leoni’s own philosophy of creating fashion in as socially conscious a way possible, several pieces in this ladylike-gone-camper-chic collection are crafted from materials that have a lower environmental impact as compared to conventional ones. These include the use of recycled nylon, recycled polyester and organic cotton, while buttons and zips are fashioned out of recycled brass or other types of metal.
READ MORE: Moncler’s New Singapore Flagship Store Might Just Win The Retail Game
The collection is also big on knitwear for its functionality and ease of wear, but the pieces are anything but basic. Kermit and Fozzy – two characters from The Muppets Show – add an unexpected feel-good nostalgia and whimsy as playful prints on hooded sweatshirts and T-shirts.
And someone who knows a little about the beauty of contradictions (she’s a proud Libra) and is on her own journey of recentring following the release of her most ambitious audio-and-visual project yet is Singapore musician Narelle Kheng. Ahead, the spunky pop star shows us how you can live forever young and free in designs from the brand.
2 Moncler 1952 virgin wool and polyester coat dress with recycled nylon pockets; and Moncler Collection nylon-blend leggings (worn throughout), cotton-blend bucket hat and Glacier leather, polyester and rubber hiking boots
2 Moncler 1952 polyester and metallic fibre turtleneck top and matching skirt; and Moncler Collection wool beanie and nylon tote bag
2 Moncler 1952 cotton hoodie and polyester-blend skirt; and Moncler Collection cotton-blend bucket hat
2 Moncler 1952 wool cardigan, polyester skirt and Zulima leather platform boots; and Moncler Collection wool beanie
2 Moncler 1952 Zulima leather platform boots
All clothes and accessories throughout, Moncler. All prices unavailable unless stated otherwise
Photography Stefan Khoo, assisted by Vincent Ng Styling Damian Huang Director Jasper Tan Camera Assistant Mohd Aidil Grip Isaac Anthony Hair EC Tan/Kizuki+Lim Makeup Sha Shamsi Location Wheeler's Estate
A version of this article appeared in the October 2021 Life Is Beautiful edition of FEMALE