I love their designs and everything they stand for. “ Khaite, The Row, Tove, Jil Sander and Totême – they all do minimalism well. When I add something new, I know I don’t have to buy a whole new outfit, as there will be a mix of other garments it will work with. interchangeable and versatile – there are very few items that don’t work together. I want getting dressed to be a fun experience I want to know that whatever outfit I pick, there will always be cohesion with my style. A simpler palette puts more emphasis on quality cuts, materials and fit – it’s the craftsmanship that I’m drawn to, and that defines my wardrobe. “For me, the silhouette and detailing elevate pieces. I’m now at a place where I can just enhance and refine what I already have. My style makes me feel confident and empowered, and I’ve reached a point where I feel like my wardrobe matches the vision I have in my head – I’m no longer trying to figure out what I like and who I am, which can be stressful. It’s made me conscious of the brands I choose to wear, and I look more into their ethos and approach to sustainability – it’s something I still do when adding new pieces to my wardrobe. “ didn’t change my style dramatically, but it did reaffirm my ideas about fashion. Day to day, I tend to gravitate towards a flat shoe, but for nights out I would elevate the look with a pair of kitten heels.” It has a gorgeous extended neckline, and I love anything with an exposed back.

For a night out, I’d go for the ‘Ade’ open-back, pleated cotton-twill mini dress from Khaite. I’d wear something like the ‘03’ washed-linen shirt and shorts set from Deiji Studios, which I have in a few colors, and normally pair with flats and a statement bag.

To meet up with friends, comfort is a must, because we spend hours together. My work meetings tend to be quite relaxed, either meeting for breakfast or brunch, so I usually wear something like the ‘Cenoa’ stretch-scuba maxi dress from The Row, paired with flats, my everyday jewelry pieces and a small bag. “I’ve always gravitated towards a simpler wardrobe.

London-based Marisa Martins started her career in fashion as a personal shopper – a role she credits with allowing her to hone her aesthetic, which is rigorously crafted but relaxed in practice, and champions interchangeable, versatile and uncomplicated pieces.

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