One of the greatest trials every fashion girl battles is the weather—in these tropical climes, it can get pretty hard to simultaneously stay on-trend and not, you know, die of the heat. FYI, though, even if you're bemoaning our blatant lack of below-fifteen-degree temperatures, the Fall/Winter 2016 runways totally still apply! Below, a roundup of five catwalk trends we equatorials can cop, and how to wear them in our blazing conditions. That's hot.
1. Color: Pink
Seen at: Gucci, Delpozo, Alexander Wang, Creatures of Comfort, Altuzarra
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Take Gucci's ulta-sweet cotton candy confection to the streets via Irene Kim's saccharine sailor-style getup!
2. Fabric: Velvet
Seen at: Valentino, Givenchy, Rochas, Vetements, Opening Ceremony
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This plush fabric cozies up at Rochas, but is spun for the summer by Hailey Baldwin's sexy wrap dress.
3. Aesthetic: Menswear
Seen at: Calvin Klein Collection, Balenciaga, Tod's, Ralph Lauren, Dries van Noten
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Nina Popovic keeps cool in a heat-friendly adaptation of Balenciaga's checked power suit.
4. Silhouette: One shoulder
Seen at: Rodarte, Isabel Marant, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Moschino
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When just the idea of layering is making you sweat, look to Azza Yousif for a chic version of Rodarte's lacy tiers.
5. Print: Animal
Seen at: Christian Dior, Sonia Rykiel, Dolce & Gabbana, Maison Margiela, Prada
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Prada fur is so not an option in our tropics, so make like Christine Centenera and go for pajama-style slouchy.
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