On Wearing (Winter)

Winter fashion has always been one of my favorites because it gives me more room to experiment. The colder months, especially around the holidays, allow for a slightly more dressed feeling: velvet, deeper reds, small touches of gold, and occasional sparkle. Nothing excessive, just details that bring a quiet sense of elegance.

Winter is also when coats take center stage. I have always had a strong interest in them, constantly looking for the right shape, weight, and fabric. This year, I found myself drawn to fur, fur coats, fur hats, and fur scarves worn around the neck or over a coat. They add warmth, but also a certain softness and structure that feels timeless.

Turtlenecks become almost a uniform for me in winter. They add an easy softness and elegance without needing much effort, working just as well under coats as they do on their own. Simple, comfortable, and always reliable.

Accessories matter more in winter. Scarves, hats, and boots become part of everyday dressing rather than something extra. They change the feel of an outfit without needing to replace it entirely.

The colors I return to most are reds, golden, white, black, and brown. Rich but familiar tones that work well together and feel right for the season.

This winter, especially while back in Milan, I found myself drawn to a quieter kind of elegance, fur details, coats I return to every winter, and classic shapes that feel easy and familiar. There was a subtle reference to older winter images I love, Lake Como in the 1960s, mountain towns, skiing landscapes, not recreated directly, but present in the mood and materials.

Winter dressing, for me, is about enjoying layers, texture, and detail slowly, letting clothes carry a sense of place, season, and personal rhythm.