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Anna Wintour

La Garçonne Moderne / Vintage Wide Leg Pant

Image no. 4 found on Pinterest

Jeanne Damas & Garance Dore

Rachel Comey / Bishop Pant

Woody Allen & Diane Keaton in Annie Hall

Lisa Von Cramm

Forme d'Expression / Wide Leg Pants

Broaden your horizons with a wide leg silhouette that's both timeless and fresh.

- Hayley

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Akari Noguchi at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Dragon /Triple Jump Bag

Maison Martin Margiela Défilé / Fortune Bag

Clara Porset, Terai

Yoko

Cistanthe / Palm Bags

Marsèll / Rectangular Tote Bag

Acne Studios / Betsan Curved Heel Pump

An unexpected curve or bend, the subtly disproportionate, the oddly oblong and asymmetric often feel most balanced. Harmony can be found in the purposefully imperfect.

-Hayley

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Autumn de Wilde

J.W. Anderson / Polo Ruffle Shirt

J.W. Anderson / Contrast Polo

Y's / Gipsy Polo Shirt

The Polo.

-Hayley

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1-4 /stills from 9 ½ Weeks

VETEMENTS / Blazer

Isabel Marant Étoile / Denver Short Herringbone Coat

3.1 Phillip Lim / Zip Shoulder Pullover

Stephan Schneider / Hirsuta Coat

Guidi / Lace-Up Platform Boot

The Row / Skye Top

Bed head, bulky sweaters, silk tops and slips, oversized jackets and enveloping trenches. 1980's style, now timeless, as worn best in 9 ½ weeks by Basinger as Elizabeth.

-Hayley

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Sophie Bille Brahe / Trois Lune Earring

Sophie Bille Brahe / Emma Deux Ear Cuff

Sophie Bille Brahe / Elipse Earring

Sophie Bille Brahe / Lulu Perle Stud

Photo courtesy of Sophie Bille Brahe

New arrivals from Sophie Bille Brahe are now available online. Both delicate and distinct, each piece feels precious as though found on sandy shore or pulled from the sea in disbelief. 

Read our Q&A with the designer below.

What made you want to work almost exclusively with pearls in a uniquely contemporary way when they’re so often seen as conservative or traditional adornments?

For me, it's about working with materials of good quality, whether diamonds or pearls. The decision to work with pearls happened initially when I had my son. The way a grain of sand finds its way into a seashell and a beautiful little pearl starts growing inside was something that I found truly beautiful. Nonetheless, I realized pearls needed a little twist to become exciting again. I wanted to present pearls as clean as I possibly could. I placed them in a Cleopatra-like universe, which was my way of breaking the lady-like feel that pearls are often associated with.   

There is a single piece in your Perles collection without any pearls - Etoile d’Afrique - what is the significance of this necklace for you?

The story behind the collection was based around Cleopatra’s universe, however, I was also influenced by style moments from the 1990's - Marky Mark and TLC’s Waterfalls. The necklace has a hip-hop vibe to it, which was exactly what I wanted to add to that collection.

We love your look books. Where do you find inspiration for styling and mood?

I let what is beautiful be beautiful without over-doing it. Simplicity is key and the same goes for my jewelry.

Is there a particular person, within a particular place that you envision wearing your pieces?

I do not have a particular person whom I envision wearing my pieces. I’m just very delighted that there are actually people who want to wear my jewelry. Something I cherish very much is when the person wearing one of my pieces understands and can identify with the story behind it.

Can you tell us a little more about the subtle sea and sky motifs in your collections?

The reason why I have worked so much with the sky and stars is that my great-great-great-great-great-grandfather was the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, the founder of modern astrology and observer of one of the stars in Cassiopeia. So, my background is a driving force behind my jewelry. My background and the simple fact that I’m a bit of a dreamer. I see things that inspire me and start to dream. The subtle sea theme came to life because I dreamt of the dolphins that swim in David Bowie’s Heroes and Picasso’s erotic painting Le Rêve. 

With the opening of our first brick-and-mortar store, we’ve been fixated on housewares and home furnishings. How do you outfit your living and work spaces? How do they differ?

I have a great love for special objects. Things that have been passed down from my ancestors have great value to me. They tell my story and remind me where I come from. Also, Møller Van Severen has created a beautiful lounger that I love. 

Do you have any other creative outlets?

Currently I dedicate all my time to my jewelry. I try to do everything I can to make my jewelry the best it can be. 

What would you do, see or learn if you had more time?

Had I not been a goldsmith, I would have been a gardener. And if I could be something just for one day, I would be an opera singer.

- La Garçonne

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Top to bottom: Images 1-4 via Riudavets, Image 5 via Apiece Apart, Images 6-9 via La Garçonne; Zero + Maria Cornejo / Metallic Ita Sandal, Riudavets / Basket Weave Avarca Sandal, Riudavets / Avarca Sandal, Zero + Maria Cornejo / Assisi Sandal

The classic Menorcan sandal embodies its humble place of origin with charming simplicity and an easy, carefree essence. Traditionally handmade to hug the feet while welcoming in wisps of a breeze.

- Hayley