A Fashion Insider Lets Us In On Her Go-To Brands

Rasario is one of the brands I look at when I need a real evening dress for a wedding or an important event. The dresses are sexy and very fitted, often with corsets, satin or lace, and because the brand is still relatively under the radar, you are less likely to arrive wearing the same dress as somebody else.

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Hagelstam’s shoes are minimal but still have a very recognisable shape. The pointed pumps, high heels and clean boots have a slightly 90s feeling, and they work particularly well when I want the clothes to remain simple and let the shoe make the look.

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I like ESTHÉ for its pleated, sheer and asymmetric pieces. The dresses have movement and interesting volume, and they’re a good option for summer events or vacations when I want something visually strong that is still easy to wear. The brand offers a directional look at a much more accessible price than many designer brands.

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Conner Ives is probably the name on this list that connects most directly to my love of vintage. He takes things like old piano shawls, vintage fur, sports jerseys and T-shirts, and completely reworks them so they feel collected and individual.

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BEVZA is very clean and minimal, but there is usually one strong detail – the seashell bra, a square neckline or an unexpected cut – that makes the piece immediately recognisable. It’s where I would look for a simple dress that feels special and slightly different from what everyone else is wearing.

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I like Kallmeyer for tailoring, particularly the trousers, long skirts and relaxed jackets. The proportions are really considered, so even a black trouser or blazer doesn’t feel basic. It’s polished, but not corporate, and it has that particular downtown New York ease that works very well with vintage pieces.

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SIR. is one of the brands I always look at for summer, vacations and destination weddings. The silk and linen dresses often have open backs, cutouts or strong prints, so they feel special enough for an event but still relaxed.

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What first caught my attention at Marlies Grace were the clutches. They are hand-carved from mango wood and finished with details like lace, crochet and braided tassels, so they look more like special vintage objects than traditional evening bags. I love that you can wear a very simple dress and let the clutch become the interesting part of the look.

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Saint Art is more about clothes I can actually wear all the time: a great wide-leg trouser, an oversized blazer, a leather jacket or a simple charmeuse top. It has that relaxed New York mix of tailoring and streetwear, and the pieces are easy to combine with vintage without making the outfit feel too styled.

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I discovered Carelli through its outerwear. The faux-fur jackets, animal prints, unusual buttons and ombré leather have a very vintage, slightly eccentric feeling. They remind me of the kind of special coat I would hope to find after searching a vintage market for hours, except with a more modern fit.

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