While part of me loves elevated basics, minimalism, and chic dressing, I'm also obsessed with brand discovery, emerging designers, and subversive labels. Artists at the intersection of fashion, art, and culture that are unbridled and less mainstream tend to inspire me the most—those who go beyond fashion itself by exploring outside conventional norms and creating a distinct space for self-expression.
Ssense is a place for finding these types of brands as well as household names like Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Levi's, and Skims, and I appreciate the retailer's range. Whenever I'm in a rut and want to feel inspired by clothes again, it's where I always come back to. Stocked with Gimaguas, Paloma Wool, Conner Ives, Gabe Gordon, Sinéad O’Dwyer, Chopova Lowena, and Dilara Fındıkoğlu, Ssense's niche curation always makes me feel excited about shopping again.
Here are the 24 pieces currently in my cart.
Gimaguas is one of my favorite brands.
Same with Baserange.
Serge Lutens has been on my fragrance wish list for a while now.
I've been looking for these Toteme shoes in black.
Love this Jil Sander bag.
Kiko Kostadinov ballerina-flats boots.
Laura Lombardi for jewelry.
I bought my boyfriend this, and he loves it.
I like the asymmetry on the bottom.
I've been eyeing this top.
I mean… This is my dream coat.
This swimsuit feels one of a kind.
Everything Paloma Wool does is so good.
A knit skirt.
This is such a good fall bag from MargeSherwood.
MNZ shoes always.
I always look forward to Sinéad O'Dwyer's runway shows.
This was the first Byredo perfume I ever had.
The cutest Sandy Liang kitten heels.
A white tank top made a bit more interesting.
On first smell, this reminded me of Glossier You—but Courrèges.
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