WHO: Eliza Huber, Fashion Editor, Who What Wear
How would you describe your personal style? How, if at all, has it evolved over the last year?
You know, it’s funny because generally, I wouldn’t say that my style has changed very much over the last year, but then I go back and look at photos from this time in 2022, and I’m shocked at some of the combinations I put together. It’s not so much the items as I like to keep my wardrobe pretty classic and timeless, but more just how they’re styled. Perhaps they’re a bit louder than I’d go for now. I’ve always felt the most comfortable with more of a minimal look, maybe with one or two accessories that make an outfit feel special, so I’m very happy about the fade of maximalism. Bright colors and loud patterns have never appealed to me, so when those things were “in,” I do feel like I made compromises to my personal style a bit that I’m happy to feel no longer the pressure to make. If anything, this year, I think I’ve just learned more about myself and what I like, which makes getting dressed a lot easier, and every outfit feels more like me.
What is the best designer item you’ve invested in 2023? Why do you love this item?
While in Milan for work earlier this year, I bought the Bottega Veneta Sardine bag from Matthieu Blazy’s F/W 22 collection after months of ogling over it. The shape is so interesting and artistic but, at the same time, very wearable. I went into the store, tried it on in all different sizes and colors, and then came back the next day without a single ounce of hesitation about buying the small size in Fondant, the brand’s signature dark brown shade. I didn’t have any handbags in color at the time, so it felt like something that would fill a void in my wardrobe, and it has. In addition to my bag earlier this year, I splurged on a tailored peplum and matching skirt from Tory Burch. In the months since, I’ve worn it countless times and gotten so many compliments on it, two things that contribute to my not feeling a single ounce of regret about the rather large investment.
