A Cool Fashion Exec Shares Her Little Black Book

The best place for independent stores is Benelux. I did a big trip around the region with my business partner last year and we found some gems – SMETS in Brussels and Princess in Antwerp are both brilliant if you enjoy discovering new brands.  

The coolest boutique is A’maree’s in Newport Beach, California. It's breathtaking. The curation – it carries everything from big brands to fine jewellery – is exceptional. I always do some serious damage in there. 

I was blown away by Galeries Lafayette in Doha. It is hands down the best department store I’ve ever been inside. The drive there is something in itself – so opulent. I also love Harvey Nichols and Bloomingdale’s in Kuwait – the shopping experience is fab, and the edit is great. They’ve both launched some amazing brands in the region. I went to a fantastic Clio Peppiatt in-store event in Kuwait. People have a perception that the market is more focused on evening wear and whilst there is a lot of that there, the emerging brands are also so exciting. CHATS by C.Dam is a brand I saw a lot over there. 

My go-to brand right now is Woera. It’s a Greek fashion brand and it knows how to create the perfect island uniform. It's mainly cotton-based products with some silk pieces as well. There are great matching shorts and shirts, and pyjama sets as well. I love the oversized shirts with double cuffs as I can wear them in so many ways. It’s all handmade in Greece and the craftsmanship is great. Ette is another brand I’m loving at the moment.