Celebrating 30 Years Of CHARLES & KEITH: 6 Stylish Looks For Your Everyday Rotation

By Cheryl on 28 Oct 2026

Beauty Editor

If you grew up in Singapore, chances are CHARLES & KEITH has appeared somewhere in your wardrobe. Perhaps it was the bag you carried to school, the heels you bought for your first office job or the little shoulder bag that came along on countless weekend outings.

The home-grown label is now marking its 30th anniversary with Horizons, a campaign that looks back at the designs that shaped the brand while opening a new chapter for what comes next.

The CHARLES & KEITH 30th Anniversary Collection

The limited-edition Horizons collection revisits some of CHARLES & KEITH’s most recognisable designs, including the Gabine and Hazel, and reimagines them in the brand’s signature grey.

Rather than simply reproducing familiar favourites, the collection updates them with ombré tones, burnished finishes and polished hardware. Bags, shoes and accessories are designed in different shades and textures of grey, creating a cohesive collection that feels nostalgic yet modern.

The colour also reflects the contemporary sophistication, refined minimalism and confident femininity that have shaped the brand’s identity over the past 30 years.

Here are six CHARLES & KEITH outfit formulas to take you through different parts of your everyday routine.

1. For Making A Statement

Start the celebration with a tonal grey outfit inspired by the anniversary collection.

Wear the Gabine bag with a charcoal asymmetric dress, then finish with silver jewellery and the Sadira pumps. The different fabrics keep the single-colour outfit interesting, from the bag’s burnished leather to the shoes’ satin, floral embroidery and sequins.

The pumps have a manageable 4cm block heel, which is helpful when your night still involves walking through an MRT interchange or heading somewhere else after dinner.

Get the Gabine Leather Burnished Shoulder Bag in Grey ($169) here.
Get the Sadira Satin Embroidered Sequinned Slingback Pumps in Grey ($69.90) here.

2. For Busy Office Days

Laptop, charger, umbrella, water bottle, makeup pouch and a cardigan for the freezing office. Some workdays call for a seriously roomy bag.

The XL Calla fits neatly into the oversized-bag trend while still looking suitable for work. Style it with a fitted white top, beige blazer and wide-leg trousers. Keeping the inner layer fitted prevents the outfit from becoming too bulky once the large tote is added.

Black Griselda loafers make the neutral separates feel sharper and are much easier to commute in than high heels.

Get the XL Calla Tote Bag in Stone Grey ($119) here.
Get the Griselda Loafers in Black ($69.90) here.

3. For Lectures And Study Dates

A backpack makes sense when you are carrying a laptop and notes around campus, but that does not mean the outfit has to look purely functional.

Pair the XL Noane with a fitted baby tee, oversized cardigan and relaxed light-wash jeans. The cardigan can handle chilly lecture theatres and come off once you step back into Singapore’s heat.

White Mary Jane platform sneakers keep the outfit youthful and give wide-leg jeans a little lift. The straps also bring in the ballet-inspired footwear trend without sacrificing the comfort of sneakers.

Get the XL Noane Backpack in Noir ($109) here.
Get the Mary Jane Platform Sneakers in White ($79.90) here.

4. For Café-Hopping Weekends

Coquette style is still going strong!

Wear the Hazel bag with a short-sleeved ivory bouclé mini dress and the matching grey satin flats. The bows add a sweet detail, while the bag’s burnished finish stops the outfit from feeling overly precious.

The flats also make more sense for an afternoon spent walking between cafés, shops and photo spots. Carry the bag by its handles when taking pictures, then attach the shoulder strap when you want your hands free.

Get the Hazel Burnished Bow Top Handle Bag in Grey ($79.90) here.
Get the Satin Bow Ballet Flats in Grey ($59.90) here.

5. For Girls’ Night

Soft pink is easier to wear when the rest of the outfit is kept warm and neutral.

Match the Halsey bag with a chocolate off-shoulder top and cream satin maxi skirt. The brown gives the pastel bag enough contrast, while gold jewellery picks up the metallic detail at its centre.

Complete the look with the blush Mulligan pumps. Their mesh panels and bows bring in a romantic touch, while the low kitten heels are manageable for dinner, drinks and the walk back to the MRT afterwards.

Get the Halsey Ruched Top Handle Bag in Soft Pink ($75.90) here.
Get the Mulligan Mesh Bow Slingback Pumps in Blush ($65.90) here.

6. For Concerts And Casual Weekends

For a sporty outfit that still looks styled, wear a fitted white tank with black parachute pants and a lightweight cropped grey windbreaker.

The cropped jacket adds shape without becoming too warm for Singapore weather, while the bag’s glossy quilting and silver chain dress up the casual separates. Wear it crossbody when navigating crowds or shopping with both hands full.

Finish with the Silko sneakers. Their Mary Jane-inspired shape and light-grey sheen tap into the sneakerina trend, combining the comfort of trainers with the slimmer look of ballet flats.