Trend: Under the knife

Photo by Tina Chang for The National, styling by Nadia El Dasher / The National

Clothes, shoes and bags get a little lift with cut-out details. Subtle enough to let a breeze in without revealing too much.

1. Jumper, Dh130, Stradivarius, Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 4477; The Dubai Mall, 04 434 3198 and elsewhere. 2. Hat, Dh199, Nine West, Marina Mall, 02 681 5211; The Dubai Mall, 04 339 8085 and elsewhere. 3. Yellow shoes, Dh125, Stradivarius. 4. White shirt, Dh275, Topshop, Marina Mall, 02 681 8242; The Dubai Mall, 04 339 9802 and elsewhere. 5. Beige wallet, Dh45, Parfois, Marina Mall, 02 681 6837; The Dubai Mall, 04 434 3167 and ­elsewhere. 6. Black shoes, Dh499, Nine West. 7. Dress, Dh195; 8. Bag, Dh195, both Zara, Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 6527; The Dubai Mall, 04 330 8567 and elsewhere. 9. Green wallet, Dh75, Topshop. 10. Beige shoes, Dh195, Zara.