Originals

OCCUPATION: Mother MY STYLE IS: Very natural. I like the elegance of women of the ’40s, still classic but with a twist. My favorite designers are ’70s Yves Saint Laurent and Stephan Janson, who is also a very good friend. I try to create a look that gives me the impression of being in a particular […]

OCCUPATION: Communications Director for Coccinelle MY STYLE: My style is a mix of simple and chic basics with modern and fashionable pieces. I love fabulous dresses and very high-heeled shoes as well as discovering new desingers or spending an afternoon in Topshop. I LOVE MILAN BECAUSE: Milan is a great city for families, because there

OCCUPATION: Publisher and Editorial Director, Tar magazine; Founder and Managing Partner, Memoria MY STYLE: A mix of vintage, ethnic, and basic, including J Brand jeans, vintage YSL inherited from my mother, Giambattista Valli, Prada, and Marc Jacobs. I also love SUNO and Duro Olowu. I LOVE MILAN BECAUSE: It is such a cozy city to

OCCUPATION: Actress MY STYLE: I’ve always been an aesthete and I appreciate a variety of styles in my wardrobe. One day I’ll wear Jimmy Choo rocker-style boots, the next I’ll put on something more tailored. Some days I stay completely casual in sweats. I LOVE MILAN BECAUSE: Raising a child in any modern city is

OCCUPATION: I am a lawyer, but after my sister died in a car accident, I left my job to found a charity, Fondazione Francesca Rava – N.P.H. Italia Onlus, of which I am chairman. MY STYLE: I would describe my clothing style as sporty. As for my home, the best room is the kitchen. It

OCCUPATION: Online special projects coordinator for fashion and design MY STYLE: I like simplicity and elegance, soft shades, and pure lines with a French touch, like Dries Van Noten, Albino and Jil Sander. I LOVE MILAN BECAUSE: It’s easy to move around and reach the center. There are a few small parks and a lot

When asked about her favorite artists, Sharon Shapiro can’t help but get a wee bit academic—dropping analytical remarks about Frida Kahlo’s ironic symbolism, Lucian Freud’s complex figurations, and—explored herein—Wayne Thiebaud’s exploration of the mundane (think cupcakes, lipstick, cafeteria utensils). As an accomplished painter in her own right, Shapiro may know her share of art methods and theory.

OCCUPATION: Architect MY STYLE: Always comfortable yet chic, with classic details and timeless accessories. I love chain necklaces and cult bags that hold an important place in fashion. I LOVE MILAN BECAUSE: Milan is the perfect mixture of chic and child-friendly, providing amusements for myself as a mother and as a woman. This busy city

OCCUPATION: Nonprofit events organization MY STYLE: I consider fashion and the home extremely related to one another. A house always reflects the owner’s personality. I believe that quality, comfort, and taste are the essentials both for my house and for my way of dressing. I can’t wear or have in my house something that is

OCCUPATION: Mother MY STYLE: I like simple, classic, and comfortable clothes, shoes, and bags. Favorites include Vanesa Bruno, Zadig et Voltaire, and Lanvin for evening dresses. I’m addicted to J Brand jeans with comfortable boots during the day; and at night, dresses, high heels, and very few accessories. I LOVE MILAN BECAUSE: It’s a working