Every Fashion Editor I Know Is in Love With Zara's Sister Brand


When I tell people that I am a fashion editor, one of the questions I am usually asked is whether it makes me shop all the time. The truth is it actually does the opposite—looking at so many products every day makes me harder to impress and much more particular about the items I want to invest in. Out of all the brands that are within my budget, it is the Zara sister brand Massimo Dutti that is tempting me to get out my credit card every time I visit the new-in section. I'm not alone either, as many of my fellow fashion editors and stylists in London keep talking about how good Massimo Dutti is right now.
It has really honed in on elevated, beautifully crafted basics with a minimalistic aesthetic that is aligned with Khaite, Ferragamo, The Row, and Bottega Veneta. The color palette is relatively neutral, including rich brown, khaki, and the shade of red that's dominating for fall. However, the use of oversize, directional silhouettes and fashion-forward design details makes even the most boring basics covetable. High on my list are a sweeping gray cashmere cape, a brown suede trench coat, and a pair of supple ballet flats.
As Who What Wear's Jasmine Fox-Suliaman noted, this brand is more elevated than Zara and doesn't tap into every passing trend. Rather, it follows a "less is more" philosophy. This, however, isn't simply a brand for minimalists, as its editorial, luxury-led designs will be at home in any wardrobe.
The Studio collection looks especially expensive thanks to lightweight, delicate fabrics and a moody but luxurious color palette of green, brown, cream, and dark red. Be warned: The campaign, which is fronted by Natasha Poly, might make you want to go all in. Read on for my edit of the best pieces from Massimo Dutti.
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Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.
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