A Fashion Brand Founder Shares Her Favourite Things
1. The Party Piece
“I adore The Maha dress from our Spring Summer collection. It's elegant yet daring with the open back, and the beads add this high-summer resort energy which I love.”
2. The Cover-Up
“I’m obsessed with everything from Ducie – she makes such great coats. I have been wearing the Maeve in shearling all winter, and for spring I'm in love with the Bernadette leather peplum jacket. It's so flattering.”
3. The Shoe
“I love a ballet flat like a simple Repetto or my Alaïa net ones. When I'm in Ibiza, I live in these Isabel Marant sandals.”
4. The Dress
“I haven't stopped wearing our Hela dress in cream. It's so versatile – the perfect piece to transition from day to night.”
5. The Bag
“The Peggy clutch from The Row is my current day-to-night bag. My absolute go-to going-out bag is Alaïa’s Teckle. I love the shape – it’s so chic and timeless.”
6. Jewellery Update
“Amy Russell Taylor creates items with crystals that uplift and amplify your energy. I love my green amethyst pendant – it keeps me calm and grounded.”
7. The Denim
“I feel like denim is a lifelong quest – I'm always searching for the perfect fit. I’m almost 6’ tall so I find it really hard to find long-enough jeans. At the moment, I have my eyes on this Saint Laurent pair, though nothing beats a perfect pair of vintage Levi's with a 36-inch leg seam.”
8. The Sunglasses
“I really like a brand called Thistles – especially its AL style, I prefer sunglasses that don't have big logos on them, and I think Thistles has a mix of really cool yet wearable shapes.”
9. The Luggage
“I have this chic Carl Friedrik set in black that comes with me everywhere.”
10. Beauty Essential
“I'm obsessed with everything Charlotte Tilbury makes. I can't live without the Hollywood Flawless Filter and the Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk.”
11. The Beauty Tool
"I use my Current Body LED mask religiously."
12. Skincare Hero
“I started using Medik8 Retinal recently and it’s been a real game-changer. It has plenty of vitamin A, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E.”
13. The Scent
“My friend just sent me this incredible new scent he made. The brand is called Aurora Fragrance and the fragrance is Ombre Fumée. It's so fresh and at the same time musky. I have so many people asking after it when I wear it.”
14. The Podcast
“Fashion Neurosis by Bella Freud is so interesting – and very relaxing and soothing to listen to.”
15. The Shopping
“I live just off Portobello Road, so I’m incredibly lucky to be surrounded by some of the most inspiring vintage stores, like One of a Kind and Lovers Lane. My favourite ritual, though, is heading down to the vintage market on Friday mornings to find unique treasures.”
16. The Book
“Widow Basquiat is by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s long-term girlfriend and muse, Suzanne Mallouk. It’s such an intimate and romantic insight into who she was.”
17. The Art
“My talented friend Kesewa Aboah – I adore all her work.”
18. Tablescaping Essential
“I love Annisa Kermiche’s work, especially these stunning spoons that are so cute to serve with dessert.”
19. The Wish-List Hotel
“I’ve been dreaming of Le Sirenuse in Positano. It looks unbelievably beautiful. My muse Vali Myers, who I named the brand after, lived in the hills above Positano. You can still visit the little chapel tucked away in the forest where she lived, which feels so magical and personal. I’d love to see it one day.”
20. The Lunch Spot
“La Famiglia in Chelsea – I have been going there for years. I find it so cosy, and the food is delicious.”
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