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A dash of silver from a Xevana necklace and bronze jacket draped over the arms amp up her plain white jumpsuit
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Unabashedly bold yet always composed, BAZAAR uncovers the jewellery designer’s closet of inspiration. By Haida Yusof. Eva loves layering edgy, standout pieces atop one another
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he icon of individualism and master of over-accessorising, Iris Apfel once mused, “More is more and less is a bore.” There is something quite fabulous about layering, and Eva Soh, founder and creative director of Xevana Jewelry, is well-versed in the language of making strong statements with fashionable pieces. An ardent believer in standing out from the crowd, Eva stays true to her unique take on fashion, but not without a few muses. “My icons are Bianca Jagger, Kate Moss, and Jane Birkin. However, copying alone won’t distinguish yourself from the rest. It’s about owning your style DNA but allowing yourself to evolve as you go along,” says Singapore-based Eva. “The pieces in my wardrobe and my styling aesthetics are influenced by Monica Rose, the stylist who was instrumental in Kendall Jenner’s street style evolution,” explains Eva. The process of dressing herself also comes from within and every source of inspiration she can find. Magazines, books, and Pinterest—curating looks that would befit her “dainty yet loud personality” takes great effort and good taste on her part. Eva also proclaims her love for current go-to designer, Olivier Rousteing—quite possibly the man who continues to inspire her all-out style. “Balmain is a changing force in fashion, especially among this social media-frenzied generation.” Moved by a magazine interview in which Olivier claimed that those who wear Balmain are warrior women, she says, “Those were words that showed me how fashion could truly mobilise a political statement. His work is a powerful expression that respects what women can do and be.”
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HARPER’S BAZAAR JUNE 2016