A classic fashion doyenne, society lady Nancy Ong subscribes to the less is more ethos when it comes to planning her looks. Get to know her better as we showcase some of her best looks alongside a quick interview on her style.

Three words that describe your style:
Minimalist, understated, unexpected

Five items in your closet that you couldn’t live without:
1. Hermès red and white Brides de Gala Plit Plat
2. Alaïa white laser cut leather sneakers
3. Dries Van Noten black satin pantsuit
4. Stella McCartney logo tee
5. Jil Sander navy blue trench dress

Describe one of your most favourite outfits:
It is a short black structured cape worn with black capri dress pants and a vintage diamond brooch. I usually pair it with sneakers for a daytime look, and then silver or black pumps whenever I need to dress it up for night time. It’s one of my favourite looks because not only is it comfortable, I receive a lot of compliments whenever I wear it!

The #1 item on your fashion wish list:
An Hermés canvas bag jacket for my Kelly bags

Your style icon:
Cate Blanchett—I always pay attention to what she is wearing

The best piece of fashion advice you’ve received:
A stylist in New York once advised me to keep it simple with my shoes.

Favourite place to shop:
The Club 21 boutiques at the Hilton and Four Seasons in Singapore

The person whose wardrobe you’d love to raid:
Tilda Swinton

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Plus, check out some of our favourite #OOTDs from Nancy: