Alighieri’s Rosh Mahtani Shares Her Favourite Things

/ 17 June 2025

Alighieri’s Rosh Mahtani Shares Her Favourite Things

As the founder of cult jewellery label Alighieri – known for its molten gold and talismanic pieces – Rosh Mahtani has used her creative eye to carve out a unique niche in the fashion world. To find out what else is on her radar right now, we asked her to share everything she’s loving – and tell us more about an exciting new collaboration with a global fashion behemoth…

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Carven; @RoshMahtani; J.Crew x Alighieri; @TomFord

1. The Recent Buy

I recently picked up a delicate slip skirt from Carven in a sheer light peach. It was designed by my friend Louise Trotter and I was immediately drawn to its ephemeral quality – it feels like a second skin in the most seductive way.

2. The Archive Favourite

One of the first pieces I ever created – the Leone Medallion – is still my north star, almost ten years later. It’s all about strength and courage. I often wear it with the Silhouette of Summer fish bone necklace, which I made three summers ago. It always brings me back to the magic of the sea – my happy place.

3. The Uniform

I'm constantly on the go, so I live in vintage Levi’s and a white tank, finishing of the look with my Link of Wanderlust Belt. I love the classic 90s aesthetic – I’m very much a uniform kind of girl.

4. The Labels

I always come back to 90s Calvin Klein, the Tom Ford era at Gucci and various vintage finds. I love pieces that feel timeless and a little nostalgic.

5. The Style Rule

I don’t really follow ‘fashion rules’ – I think the ultimate benchmark for good style is feeling comfortable and confident in what you're wearing. I often return to the pieces I’ve had for years that make me feel like myself.

@TomFord; @RoshMahtani

6. The Summer Look

Summer is my favourite season to dress for. I love nautical high-waisted white shorts and a little tank, or throwing a men’s white shirt over a slip dress. This summer, I’ll be living in our Alighieri x J.Crew Gone Fishing shirt – it’s a beautiful, oversized linen shirt with golden fish buttons.

7. The Swimwear

I oscillate between my Matteau low-back one-piece and my emerald-green TOTEME bikini with little rope ties – both make me feel good and hold special memories.

8. The Sunglasses

I’ve had a pair of vintage Gucci aviators for over ten years – they’re still my go-to. I love how timeless they are.

9. The Beach Bag

Because I travel with all my cameras and lenses, I always need a big bag. This summer, it’s a straw one I found in a market in Comporta in Portugal – it fits everything I need.

10. The Everyday Scent

Perfumer H Tobacco is my everyday fragrance. There’s something seductive and mysterious about it that I find addictive.

@Matteau

11. The Beauty Fix

111 Skin Eye Patches are the one thing I can’t live without right now. My schedule can be pretty exhausting, and they give me an instant hydration boost when I need it most.

12. The Rituals

I feel my best when I stick to a few rituals – regular Pilates with Sophie Rose, cold water dips, morning manifesting and weekly tennis. I live by the 70/30 rule – it’s important to be consistent, but I also think it’s healthy to let loose 30% of the time too.

13. The Dream Sunday

My favourite Sundays are usually spent in Paris, where a lot of my closest friends live. I love starting the morning with breakfast at my friend Monica’s with her kids, walking through the Luxembourg Gardens, stumbling upon flea markets and ending up in wine bars late into the evening. I’ll usually be wearing a black slip skirt, a white tank and a chunky cardigan.

14. The Hidden Gem

One of my favourite places to take people in London is Dalla – a restaurant created by my friend Gennaro. I also love Terroni – it’s London’s oldest Italian deli, just round the corner from our studio, and Felice and his team feel like family.

15. The Café Detour

I always make a detour to Hotel Providence in Paris. I stay there for work often, and breakfast on the terrace – a latte, fresh croissant and orange juice – is pure magic.

16. The Place I Always Return To

Napoli is a place I always find myself returning to, in both good times and bad. I love sitting on the port eating spaghetti alle vongole, watching the boats go by, taking little day trips to Ischia and searching flea markets for vintage sculptures. I’ve also been photographing the city on film since 2012 and am slowly creating a journal of it.

Dalla

@Egypt_Beyond; Hotel Providence Paris; @RoshMahtani

17. The Trip Of A Lifetime

I just got back from an incredible trip to Egypt – curated by my friend Philomena and Egypt Beyond. I’ve wanted to visit since I was a child, so being immersed in the culture and history of Cairo was so enriching. This summer, I’m planning time in Naples and Palermo with friends – and I’m hoping to squeeze in a few weeks of surfing, maybe in Portugal.

18. The Creative Inspiration

Lately, I’ve been really inspired by my time in Egypt. I’ve been writing a lot – especially drawing parallels between Dante’s work and Egyptian mythology. I’ve also been revisiting the works of Chris Marker, Peter Beard and Italo Calvino.

19. The Albums On Loop

There are three I always return to – My Way by Frank Sinatra, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac and Memory Morning by Tourist.

20. The Podcast Fix

I listen to The News Agents and The Rest Is Politics pretty religiously. While my work embraces adventure and escapism, I find it important to stay connected to the wider political and economic climate. Emily Maitlis is one of my idols – and she wears Alighieri too, which is a dream.

21. The Watch List

I’ve been totally hooked on 100 Foot Wave – it’s all about big wave surfers at Nazaré. Watching their sheer determination and courage is mesmerising.

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