THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe

There was talk about thoughtful craftsmanship, sneakers as workwear and the exact criteria for the perfect basic tee, but the main takeaway was that Mom’s closet has the best stuff!

LIESL ROBERTSON

Vanessa Carreira Coutroulis ◗ Which item in your wardrobe gets a lot of wear? My white wool Gucci coat in a classic trapeze cut. It’s an absolute heritage piece that elevates any outfit I wear it with. I know my girls will fight over it one day when I’m gone. I also love a leather skirt stolen from my mother’s closet! I’m mad about leather, and I’ll be on the lookout for a mulberry hued leather pencil skirt this season. I think that a deep burgundy shade is a perfect autumn neutral. ◗ Where would you go shopping for a pair of heels and a special-occasion dress? For heels, I’d go to Aquazura. I love elegant, strappy sandals that elongate the leg, or a classic court with an unexpected twist. And…

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Fairlady South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, Mar/Apr 2025

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