A wardrobe mix of classic and contemporary, tailored to the fashion expert’s mood and occasion …
What do you wear to work and off duty? For work I wear structured blazers with tailored wool trousers. Off-duty, I wear oversized knits with relaxed denims, with boots or loafers.
Investment pieces? A Dries Van Noten black double-breasted wool coat, a Balenciaga white shirt, The Row cream cashmere turtle-neck and a black Saddle bag by Dior.
Black Caban double-breasted wool, €1,795; www.driesvannoten.com.
Favourite accessories? Isabel Marant’s black leather tote bag for every day. A Burberry cashmere scarf and vintage Dior sunglasses.
Shopping? Online, I love Mytheresa, Farfetch and Vestiaire Collective for curated flash sales and exclusive pieces. I enjoy boutiques, as well as designer preloved and vintage shops. I pick up well-priced basics at COS.
“I admire the way Virgil Abloh blended streetwear and high fashion, and Jonathan Anderson’s ability to fuse wit with exceptional craftsmanship.”
Style icon? Grace Jones in the 1970s and 1980s. She has a fearless, avant-garde style: sharp tailoring, androgynous cuts and a geometric hairstyle.
Wish list? Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, Saint Laurent’s Le Loafers and a Shark CryoGlow LED mask.
Arc Ultra Premium Smart Soundbar, Sonas, €999.95, at Brown Thomas.
Who cuts your hair? Hassan at Valeh barber shop on Crow Street in Temple Bar, Dublin, he really understands my afro hair.
Personal trainer? Sara Abbas, an exceptional personal trainer.
Skincare routine? CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, then a layer of Kiehl’s Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with niacinamide (it brightens my skin), La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Cream Face Moisturiser For Sensitive Skin, and EltaMD’s UV Clear SPF 46.
Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum 5.0% Niacinamide, €35; www.kiehls.ie.
Favourite indulgence? Spa days, trying out new lunch spots with friends, and travelling with my partner.
Coffee order? Chai latte with coconut milk.
Signature dish? I’m from the Dominican Republic and love food that brings back fond memories. My go-to dish is a hearty mix of rice, beans, chicken and a green salad.
Favourite apps? Spotify for creating playlists; Evernote for keeping track of my notes and projects in one place.
Next up? Exciting trips to Miami and Florida to immerse myself in the fashion industry. Also, a trip to Tokyo. Watch this space.
“I’m launching an online seasonal capsule wardrobe guide and developing my own capsule collection, a project I’ve been working on for a long time.”
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