Call it office siren or corporatecore, or simply chalk it up to the adult equivalent of back-to-school: When autumn’s in the air, we find ourselves drawn to looks that are more polished and refined. At the top of our moodboards for the season? The sleek S-waves crafted by Oribe Global Artist Mandee Tauber (@mandeetauber) for Retrofête’s A/W 2024
show.

The collection was inspired by designer Ohad Seroya’s process of self-discovery through fashion, playing dress-up in his mother’s red lipstick and highest heels. Backstage, Mandee brought that energy to life by channeling the essence of the coiffed ‘90s businesswoman who brought it in the boardroom. For those following along at home, here’s the how-to: