Our buyers' treasures

What women want

“Less is more this season, whether in the office or for casual styling!” Samira, women's buyer

Samira and Tatjana both agree: the investment piece of the season spring-summer 2021 is the blazer! While Tatjana would go for a perfectly tailored and versatile Saint Laurent blazer that you can dress up or down, for example with simple jeans and smart accessories, Samira prefers an Italian made oversized blazer you can layer over your dresses, jeans or classic trousers. Her perfect “less is more” office style would be such a blazer teamed with clean lined '90s spirit straight fit jeans, according to her, the absolute must-have this season, an oversize crisp white shirt and... ballet flats! Yes, ladies, they are back!

Soon to come, Alessandro Enriquez’s multicolour creations with edgy prints are something Samira is really looking forward to. They are just perfect to add that optimistic little something to your spring and summer rotation.

“Saint Laurent does tailoring to perfection” Tatjana, women's buyer

Tatjana, on the other hand, would pick a Chloé outfit for the office, because of the French couture maison's relaxed, yet chic tailoring: cropped wide-leg trousers, a puff sleeve jumper or a lace embellished one. Her casual options are a handmade Alanui cashmere and wool blend cardigan for its exceptional cosiness and denim, or Stella McCartney's unique and characterful Italian made marble print jeans, T-shirt and shacket in organic cotton!

As for the brand not to miss out on, (re)discover Australian label Zimmermann with its dreamy wanderlust evoking floral print dresses, beachwear and stand-out details.

And THE statement accessory to cherish, our buyers would have to say Valentino Garavani's Roman Stud leather tote, perfectly proportioned for work or weekends to schlep all of your essentials. What they love about it: its pebbled black leather, soft suede lining and particularly the glamorous golden pyramid studs in a new interpretation!

Men's best choice

“What you definitely should not forget about? The new MC2 Saint Barth colourful palette of T-shirts and swim shorts!” Luisa, men's buyer

For Luisa, one thing is clear: the piece any man needs in his wardrobe and that combines with anything is a plain white T-shirt! But she is talking fitted and in luxe cotton jersey – even better – organic cotton jersey. Why? Because it will be perfect for summer teamed with chino trousers or denim in the city, but also great under an on-trend overshirt!

If you are looking forward to summer holidays by the pool, and we suspect you do, Luisa suggests you have a look at the new T-shirts and swimwear in statement patterns. She particularly likes the fun prints of MC2 Saint Barth (coming soon!). You should also invest in a baseball cap to match your slim jeans or joggers. Available in new fabrics, minimal shades and all kinds of prints, the choice is yours.

But before, whether you still work from home or are back in the office, key is to shine with your outfit! Smart meets casual chic, and to Luisa, any man should have relaxed fit trousers in his wardrobe. Team yours with a minimal white cotton shirt and basic white sneakers.

On weekends, her go-tos for men are relaxed Bermuda shorts or loose jeans, an oversize hoodie and, again, white sneakers! As for accessories, she'd have to go with a '90s spirit bum bag.

Beauty: go natural

“The absolute trend for beauty products? Clean and organic self-care!” Elena, beauty buyer

It is probably not a secret to you: today, we only want natural and preferably clean and sustainable products without controversial ingredients touch our skin! To Elena, her must-have products to take care of face and body are definitely Susanne Kaufmann’s plant based Hyaluron serum moisturizer and her toning body serum. As for her favourite fragrances, her spring picks are Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Futura for its vibrant explosion of citrus fruit and the fact that it is composed of 99% natural ingredients, and pH fragrance’s unisex and true to the brand’s philosophy totally clean floral fragrance Néroli & Bergamote. When temperatures rise, however, she privileges hair mists such as Exalt by Ex Nihilo or El Pasajero by Lengling, for their lighter wake.