The Founder Behind THAT Viral Jacket Shares Everything She’s Loving Right Now

1. The Designer Brand

Khaite is a brand I keep coming back to. I love the strong tailoring, the leather and the way even a simple piece has something a bit unexpected about it. It’s polished without feeling too perfect. I particularly love the jackets – anything with a really defined silhouette. I’m quite particular about how trousers fall and how a top sits – but Khaite gets it so right.

2. The Three Words

My personal style is best described as feminine, effortless and maybe a little bold. I like one piece to do the talking, usually a jacket or great heels. Becoming a mother has changed the way I dress; I still want to feel feminine, just in a more understated way. Starting Carelli has only confirmed how much I believe in a great jacket. You can wear jeans and a t-shirt underneath and still feel completely put together.

3. The Last Purchase

The last thing I bought was some leather trousers from Ann Demeulemeester. I like to wear them with a fitted t-shirt or knit and heels, nothing complicated. For me, an investment piece is something I want to wear immediately and still want to wear years later. If I need to buy five other things to make it work, it’s probably not the right purchase.

4. The Under-The-Radar Label

I’m always looking for smaller labels that have a strong point of view, which make pieces you can recognise without seeing a logo. I love discovering those brands in independent Paris boutiques rather than only seeing what everyone is wearing online. Elli Vivaldi is a perfect example; its bags have such a distinct character that they stand out in any room.

5. The AW26 Trend

Texture, strong shoulders and statement outerwear are all big news this season. I’m especially happy to see faux fur having a moment, although for me it’s never really gone away. I wouldn’t wear a trend head to toe. I like a bold jacket with simple trousers and heels – a little dramatic but still easy.

6. The Go-To Outfit

Statement trousers, a fitted cashmere top, a Carelli jacket and loafers. That’s probably my uniform. I love that the jacket can make the outfit feel special all on its own.

7. The New Outerwear

The Dolly will always be special because it was the first version of that design. I love taking the same silhouette and playing with different fabrics and textures. Right now, though, I’m especially excited about our new Clement jacket. It gives me the same feeling I had when we first created the Dolly, that we’ve made something really fun and different. I can’t wait to wear it.

8. The Shopping Spots

We now split our time between Amsterdam and Paris, so I’m in Paris a lot and really enjoying discovering its smaller boutiques. I love places that have their own point of view. At the other end of the scale, Le Bon Marché is a favourite; you can spend hours there. In London, Liberty is such a beautiful historic building with an amazing edit. Online, I like browsing Moda Operandi and FWRD to discover new designers and the best investment pieces.

9. The Chic Sunglasses

Alaïa’s butterfly sunglasses would make even jeans and a t-shirt feel like a proper look. I tend to keep the rest of my accessories quite simple, so sunglasses are an easy way to add some interest. 

10. The Style Mantra

I definitely believe in buy less, buy better – but there’s no need to be boring about it. I want to buy pieces I’ll keep for years but I also still want fashion to be fun. I also like an outfit to feel a little undone; when everything matches too perfectly, it loses something.

11. The Shoe Pick

With plenty of events in the diary over the next couple of months, Saint Laurent heels will be everywhere. The brand does such a beautiful pointed toe and the shape is incredibly flattering. I wear them with jeans and leather trousers just as much as I would for an evening out.

12. The Event Look

A pencil skirt, a lace camisole and heels is my go-to event look. I love that balance of sharp tailoring and something more feminine.

13. The Fresh Colour

Champagne and teal are two colours I’m really into right now. Champagne is softer than beige and looks beautiful in different textures, while teal feels earthy but still unexpected. I especially love both in outerwear; they make even the simplest outfit look more considered.

14. The Styling Trick

It’s always about the silhouette. If I’m wearing a neutral top and trousers, I want one element with a really good shape, like a structured blazer, a statement jacket or a sharp shoe. You don’t need lots of accessories when the proportions are right.

15. The Cool Campaign

Saint Laurent’s campaigns always catch my eye. The imagery has such a clear identity; you know whose world you’re looking at immediately. That’s something I think about with Carelli too. Of course the product matters but I also want people to recognise the story and feeling around the brand.