CAROLINE ISSA
The Wilfred Warrior
How has your style evolved as you’ve
moved into the fashion industry?
I’ve really embraced colour, and pri-
nt. I started my career wearing suits
(and probably worse suits than the
ones I wear now!), and nowadays, al-
though I still wear a suit, I opt for
one paired with tops that are a little
bit crazier from Wilfred with florals
or polka dots on it, for example.
What do you like to wear when you’re
off duty?
I tend to wear looser silhouettes and
a lot of cashmere knitwear. Dur-
ing the week I wear outfits that are
sharper and more fitted, so at the
weekend I prefer to wear easy and
comfortable pieces. I love throwing
a chunky sweater over a silk dress.
What are your top five, ultimate, must-
have wardrobe items?
The first thing is a classic fit silk-y
shirt; I invest in those a lot. For me,
good denim is also a must-have,
especially high waisted or boyfriend
jeans. When it comes to tops, it’s im-
portant to have a good cotton top th-
at can take you from day to night.
One of my favourites is a white stiff
cotton one from Wilfred, that's extra
extra long at the back.
You are an expert at putting together
colour and wearing print. What are
your tips for introducing these into
your everyday wardrobe?
For me, I would wear a leather coat
with a pink dress underneath and th-
ink it’s totally normal, but I realize
that, that is further than most wom-
en want to go! The best thing is to st-
art with easy layering pieces; I reco-
ommend investing in colourful and/
or printed blouses that you can wear
underneath solids. So, if you have a
black suit, try investing in a peach or
baby blue blouse instead of the usual
white or grey ones.
What are your travel essentials?
I tend to wear elasticated trousers
purely for comfort, so I don’t have
too tight jeans cutting me off when
I’m sitting. My favourite? the Wil-
fred track pants with zippers and lea-
ther detailing, which I love. On top, I
often wear an easy knit that’s breath-
able but still warm because some-
times it gets super hot or cold on the
airplane. I’ve also started wearing an
amazing travel outfit from Wilfred ;
it looks like a high-end pair of cash-
mere pyjamas, but it looks quite chic
when I pair it with earrings.
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