Ever find yourself in a room full of people and suddenly wish you could disappear - not in a dramatic exit way, but more like I’m still here, you just can’t see me? Classic chameleon move. Except, fun fact that chameleons don’t consciously decide to match their surroundings. They’re wired with a specific set of hues and patterns that naturally show up depending on their environment.
Well, we all have certain aesthetics and colours that we adapt to without even realizing it (it’s why your taste gravitates toward certain shades and feels right in some spaces but totally off in others). So in this edition, we’re leaning into that instinct, composing outfits inspired by interiors we love. Because sometimes the best way to stand out is by blending in (intentionally).
Valisia’s
#1
My ultimate fashion obsession is the New Romantic subculture, which emerged in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. As its name suggests, this movement was heavily inspired by the early English Romantic period, channeling its dramatic grandeur into a sartorial spectacle of opulence and theatricality. Both the Romantic era and the New Romantics share an affinity for nostalgia, fantasy, and expressive elegance. This deep taupe ensemble from the "Saint Petersburg" collection encapsulates that very essence, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and dramatic. The white long gloves, a hallmark of aristocratic dressing, infuse a touch of decadence, elevating the look with old-world formality. Meanwhile, the black fez-like hat, adorned with a vintage brooch with cascading pearls, serves as the ultimate statement—a nod to the eccentric accessories of dandies and Romantic poets alike.So, here, I fully embrace the moodiness, elegance, and ornate detailing of Victorian sensibilities, while infusing them with the avant-garde energy of the 1980s.
#2
A quite modern and sleek look much like this minimalist and industrial interior. Typically, I avoid incorporating three colours into a single outfit, but this effortlessly chic look seamlessly blends bold and timeless elements, demanding attention. The black statement long Mule Skinner trench coat becomes the ultimate power piece, draping dramatically over a crisp white shirt for a touch of classic sophistication. Paired with a silver metallic mini skirt, this look strikes the perfect balance between edgy and refined, bringing a futuristic shimmer to an otherwise monochromatic palette. Just as the interior maintains a clean, minimalist aesthetic while making a bold statement, this outfit achieves the same with a limited color palette and strong silhouettes.
#3
Both the interior and my outfit tell a story of drama, mystery and elegance. The all black foundation with the super long Πάνορμος trousers, creates a polished and elongated silhouette whereas the oversized sand Qutui jacket softens this sharp tailoring, creating a sense of relaxed refinement. Or even better a sense of effortless nonchalance just as the distressed walls. And here is where I have to bring the drama, mama! A wide-brim black hat paired with a silk headscarf do the work. But the focal point of this outfit is the vintage golden torso brooch that brings a baroque touch to the otherwise modern ensemble. Whether in interiors or fashion, the key lies in balancing structured elements with fluidity, darkness with subtle highlights, and vintage influences with contemporary styling.
Stella’s
#1
What inspired me in this interior—besides the combination of chocolate brown with baby blue, khaki, and the silver highlights—was the brutalist, bold design of the Lady Glove lamp by Studio Kuhlmann, along with the console and stool by Hadge. I've always had a theory that baby blue is the only color that complements every other one, and Samantha McCurdy’s art proves just that. Its purity softens the military connotations we naturally associate with khaki, for example.
So, I took those elements and got dressed. I started with my definition of boldness—a suit. I don’t think I’ve ever worn a more multicolored outfit, but I have definitely worn two jackets at once before. After all, what’s the use of one jacket lacking lapels if not to let another one make up for it? And—case in point—the baby blue shirt “really ties the room together”, as the Dude would say.
#2
I can’t explain my fascination with bathrooms, but ever since I was a child, my dream has been to live in a house with two large ones. That brings us to 2025—the year I was inspired by a bathroom to create an outfit. The butter-colored walls, the light hitting the grey marble shower, and an antique chair as the centerpiece of the room…
…led me to combine my favourite scarf with a textured vintage grey jacket and a super mini skirt to let the buttery tights shine. The silver shoes complement the grey jacket -much like the silver taps complement the marble shower perhaps?
#3
State rooms in palaces are more inspiring when they are minimal—their grandeur is better appreciated that way, in my opinion.
So I did the same, kept everything simple, with the addition of the Qutui chocolate brown jacket for the warmth of its hue and a pop of colour to add interest to the toned-down pieces. I’m now on the hunt for a vintage white brooch, as you can imagine, to complete my exact interpretation of the palace.
#4
How did a summer interior inspire a winter outfit? Who knows, I certainly don’t! The mind works in mysterious ways.
For Coqui Coqui Cobá’s design they drew inspiration from the nearby Mayan ruins, using limestone to create a “fortress” that feels as if it were discovered hundreds of years ago.
I always loved the combination of beige, white and black and adding a fringe can only make it better. Enter, the Supay shorts that for me is an all season item, perfect during the summer, perfect during the winter too with the simple addition of -in that case ivory- tights. I think I wear a turtleneck every single day during the winter and my black merino wool ones are the true ‘heavy lifters’ of any outfit. Speaking of ‘heavy lifters’ a black penny loafer is my best friend -they even make leggings look good.
P.S: Can you see that I tied the shirt like the curtains at Coqui Coqui Cobá? I just NEEDED to highlight it.
Alexandra’s
#1
Clean black and white lines with a pop of colour. Indigo blue, specifically, one of my favourite shades of blue on the spectrum (rich, saturated, and just loud enough). The look is inspired by Andrée Putman’s Paris apartment, where minimalist bicolor tones meet the unmistakable blue-blue Eileen Gray’s rug. The kind of room that feels spare and intentional, yet deeply layered.
I started with ivory as the foundation - like the walls and floors in Putman’s space - pairing the cable-knit alpaca RASUMOFSKY shorts with the felted STADTPALAIS coat (a truly cocoon of warmth), creating texture and volume in equal parts. For the required black accents, I added the kind of merino wool turtleneck that feels like my best friend and sleek black leather knee-high boots that ground the whole look. And for that splash of colour, I picked indigo blue stockings. It’s the little detail that brings it all together without trying too hard.
#2
Burgundy and gold with a hint of black, straight from the playbook of Giancarlo Giammetti’s London home designed by Jacques Grange. Sumptuous, but not suffocating. The kind of rich layering you see in a living room where -my forever favourite- Francis Bacon paintings (Nude, 1961, and Figure Turning, 1962) hang above a custom Grange sofa. Add two 1930s Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann tables (possibly from the collection of Yves Saint Laurent), Cedric Hartman floor lamps, and you get a space that’s all about texture, tone, and balance. I took that idea and ran with it.
Of course, my outfit had to be nothing less than sumptuous. I started with the gold silk FIREWATER dress, which drapes like a dream and feels so soft it’s almost indecent. Over it, I threw on the maroon velour ALTANI coat - sharp, structured, and just vampy enough to make me feel like I might seduce someone and then disappear into the night. Finished it off with pointed black leather knee-high boots (a deliberate nod to the black ebony body of the chairs in the room I was channeling). Decadent, yes. Over the top? Not even close.
#3
Shadowy tones of black, brown, and yellowish gold with structured shapes; an interplay of intrigue and restraint. My inspiration? Pierre Chareau’s La Maison de Verre. Built in 1932, it’s industrial and artful all at once. The glass block façade with steel grids gives off a sliding shoji screen energy, balancing transparency and structure perfectly. Inside, geometric dark brown wooden furniture fills the space, and the golden light filters through those glass blocks. It’s an intentional mix of materials, light, and shadow. And then there’s the backstory: the house was literally built underneath an existing apartment because the top-floor tenant (an elderly lady), refused to leave. That’s dedication to a vision.
I started with the silk TAOS LIGHTNING blouse, with the rectangular ribbons along the swan-necked collar, in a golden hue that practically mimics the golden light spilling through grids. I tucked it neatly into my chocolate-brown ALAKHAI trousers made of a viscose-silk blend (because silk on silk is always a yes). The trousers tucked into my knee-high black leather boots, giving me this dominating equestrian mood, which I’m very here for. And then to finish it off, I threw on the KHUTULUN chocolate-brown shirt, but instead of wearing it as a shirt, I used it as a jacket. Slightly loose with trumpet sleeves and just the right amount of coverage.
See you next week!
Valisia + Stella + Alexandra