/ 15 June 2026

Anna Unwin On The Effortless Pieces She Swears By

With a background in interiors and a passion for vintage fashion, Anna Unwin has mastered the art of understated elegance. We spoke to her about the pieces, proportions and personal touches that define her aesthetic – expect thoughtful advice on vintage shopping, wardrobe editing and why great style is all about balance, not trends…

GEORGINA BLASKEY

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My ride-or-die pieces are cashmere, denim, outerwear and vintage jewellery. For me, these are the foundations of a wardrobe that feels effortless and considered – pieces that work hard, mix easily and quietly elevate everything else.

I try not to follow trends. I’m more interested in timeless pieces and building a wardrobe that feels personal and lived-in rather than seasonal. A good example is the wrap jacket from my collaboration with Albaray. I know I’ll have this piece in my wardrobe for ever but will adapt and change the way I style it – it’s a future heirloom piece.

I love a nod to the Seventies. Wide-leg trousers, oversized sunglasses and a little bit of vintage-inspired ease.

I’m more interested in TIMELESS PIECES and building a wardrobe that feels PERSONAL AND LIVED-IN rather than seasonal.

I love mixing materials with different textures. Cashmere with leather is a favourite. There’s something about balancing softness with structure that feels relaxed and gives an outfit an effortless cool.

Mixing different finishes on natural materials is also interesting. For the collection with Albaray, we worked extensively with cotton, experimenting with a variety of finishes. Some fabrics were made lighter and more delicate, creating complementary textures.

In terms of dressing for my body type, I’ve realised over time that it’s less about rules and more about understanding proportion and wearing pieces that make you feel your best.

When it comes to styling pattern, treat it like you would in interiors. Give it room to breathe and balance it with simpler pieces.

Understated and considered sums up my approach to jewellery. I love pieces that feel personal and I’m a big fan of vintage jewellery – it adds character and individuality that make an outfit feel more collected than styled.

I have some key pieces of underwear that I like to wear under summer clothes. I think a softly coloured lace bra peeking through a blouse or gauzy dress is really beautiful, subtle, feminine and slightly undone in a way that feels effortless and cool.

If you’re afraid of colour or just a lover of neutrals, there are simply ways to add colour to your wardrobe. Start small with something like a knitwear, a scarf, a bag or a shoe. Colour should feel like an accent rather than a complete overhaul.

When it comes to proportions, balance is everything. If something is oversized, keep another element more streamlined.

I love to invest in outerwear and beautifully made fabrics that get better with age. I’m drawn to simple, timeless pieces that work hard in a wardrobe – the classics that never date which you can wear for years rather than a couple of seasons. This thoughtful approach was very much part of my collaboration with Albaray too.

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You don’t need to have a wardrobe overhaul to refresh your look. There are simple ways to refresh, such as a different shoe, a belt, jewellery or simply styling an outfit in a new way. Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference.

I see animal print as a neutral. Leopard print works brilliantly with denim, black, cream and soft tailoring.

I’m a big fan of vintage, so I always recycle and it’s always a very considered choice when I buy new. It’s about mixing investment pieces with lived-in favourites to keep everything feeling personal and effortless.

I'm an expert when it comes to cleaning out and editing my wardrobe. I’m always reselling, it’s a real passion of mine. Editing and circulating pieces is part of how I keep my wardrobe considered and evolving.

I have three daughters, so finding new homes for my pieces is usually easy. I recycle and resell too, it feels important that everything continues its journey in a meaningful way.

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