Interviews|February 2025
Suzanne Koller on listening to your instincts
With a decades-long tenure as one of the most respected creatives working in fashion, Suzanne Koller represents and produces ideas that set canons among tastemakers. Her exquisite point of view continues to gift the industry iconic expressions of a timeless yet always new and influential character.
As a knowledgeable visual creator, Suzanne Koller’s sensitivity to that which stirs a feeling is unmatched. It is her subjective, instinctual, yet expertly-trained eye that leads the way in the creative process of curating, coordinating, and creating an image – even her own. So much so that, when it comes to her own way of dressing, her language is just as fascinating.
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Impeccably matched combinations of refined indulgences, casual icons and emotional signatures make her looks irresistible to the modern woman, capturing a powerful and inspirational contemporary attitude which feels relevant to our vision of style.
‘I am obsessed with creating my perfect wardrobe and finding the perfect essentials – timeless pieces with minimal design. They become my obvious classics, whether it is a piece of clothing, an object, an accessory, a work of art, or a functional object. An obsession is a fascination with something you are instinctively drawn to, an attraction and search for the same aesthetics.’
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‘Essential pieces are timeless to me. They are items you absolutely need in your wardrobe and never really change. They are the base of your attire. Garments you never get tired of. The obsessions in my wardrobe have been identical for years: trench coats, black and white tank tops, silk pyjamas worn during the day, silver or sparkling shoes – I barely wear them, but I love to collect them – white shirts, and black shiny leather.’
‘Good design only works with quality, and quality only works with good design. There is no secret to good style; you either have it or not. It is very subjective. I may have a good style for someone, and for others, my style might be repetitive or minimal, eventually boring. You need to train your taste. For me, someone with great style looks already irresistible in a white T-shirt and jeans. The difficult part is to find the perfect T-shirt and jeans.’
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Jersey
Care guides|March 2025
Jersey is a knitted fabric commonly used to make T-shirts, loungewear, and more. Properly caring for your jersey garments will help maintain their softness and stretch.
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Synthetic fibres
Care guides|March 2025
Synthetic fibres such as polyester, polyamide, acrylic, and elastane have many useful properties that can be enjoyed in a variety of garments, including activewear and swimwear. They’re usually comfortable, quick-drying, and keep their shape well. However, they also shed tiny plastic particles that can enter the sea and cause harm to our ecosystems. Here’s how to care for synthetic garments.
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Silk
Care guides|March 2025
Silk is composed of incredibly fine natural protein fibres produced by silkworms. It is surprisingly strong, smooth, breathable, and transports moisture. Handle silk garments with care to maintain their smooth and lustrous texture.
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Canvas
Care guides|March 2025
Canvas items, such as shoes and bags, are popular for their durability and versatility. Proper care can help maintain their appearance and extend their lifespan.
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Jersey
Care guides|March 2025
Jersey is a knitted fabric commonly used to make T-shirts, loungewear, and more. Properly caring for your jersey garments will help maintain their softness and stretch.
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Signe Siemsen on the freedom of trusting in nature
Interviews|March 2025
Plants have always been a source of both food and medicine, and the knowledge of how to use them has been passed down through generations. However, for most people today, that link is broken, and nature often represents something we need to approach with care. For Signe Siemsen – an herbalist, doula, and craftswoman living in Stockholm – having a relationship with the wild brings healing and meaning to what it means to be human.
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On scents and the mapping of beauty
Notes|March 2025
Scent is memory, place, and time – an invisible thread that links the material character of nature with the subjective realm of dreams, evoking emotions and connecting the past with the present.
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Baked shallots
Food|March 2025
Shallots become extra sweet and tender when baked in the oven. Serve them slightly warm in salads, sandwiches and wraps, or add them to soups and stews for some savory umami flavour.