Here's What's On A Stylist's Winter Wishlist

Kristine Kilty is a rarity. An editorial stylist with work for Chanel, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, and L'Officiel under her belt, she has also styled celebrities such as Lewis Hamilton, Boy George, Greta Gerwig and Will Poulter – but she is also an avid advocate for animals and a proponent of sustainable fashion. A passionate vegan, Kilty is a massive proponent of material innovation and animal-free innovation in fashion. This, alongside her bold yet sophisticated signature aesthetic, is why we were so excited to have a peek at her cold-weather fashion wish list.

By Sascha Camilli writer, speaker, activist, and vegan fashion expert. 

"A perfect winter wardrobe strikes the balance between practicality and style," says Kilty. "It’s built on layerable pieces that keep you cosy on the coldest days, yet can be easily pared back as the seasons shift."

How did Kilty go about creating the edit? She was inspired by wearable versatility. "The best looks take you from crisp outdoor walks to checking your coat at the cloakroom and feeling fabulous for a night out (without overheating!). I love versatile staples that are chic yet comfortable, and structured outerwear that feels polished yet wearable. And rich jewel-toned pops of colour that add a luxurious statement to darker wardrobe classics. These key pieces will carry you from late autumn through winter and into early spring."

Cool girl on the go, wrapped up warm

Pair a sleek body with a relaxed denim shirt for an effortlessly cool appeal – elevated by Momoc's pointed-toe patterned flats. Arsayo's bright-red handbag brings a pop of colour, while 1 People's wide-leg denim pair offers balance. For warmth, turn to KOMODO and their jacket in recycled PET.

KOMODO Women's Isobel Recycled PET Jacket Mink

 1 People Louisiana Classic Upcycled Denim Shirt Sky

Organique Lyocell Longsleeve Turtleneck Bodysuit Black

Arsayo The Original Vegan Shoulder Bag Red

1 People Los Angeles Upcycled Wide Leg Jeans Sky

Momoc Budapest Dancer Vegan Ballerina Shoes

Biker chic with a pop of colour

Move away from traditional black with this update take on the biker look. PREV's biker jacket in olive leather pairs nicely with Minuit Sur Terre's chocolate-hued ankle boots, while a velvet green top brings contrast. Biayna's sculptural cactus-leather handbag ties the look together.

PREV Robin Unisex Vegan Olive Leather Jacket Bordeaux

KOMODO Women's Ford Velvet Top Green

1 People Florence Organic Cotton Wide Leg Trousers Sand

Minuit Sur Terre Grace Vegan Leather Boots Chocolate Brown

Biayna Melody Mini Cactus Leather Bag Green

Bloomtine Illuminess 14k Gold Vermeil Shooting Star Studs Gold

Winter day-to-night versatility

Pared-back neutrals combined with touches of fiery red and gold-tone accents is exactly what we need for winter. Complement the casual vibe of 1 People's upcycled denim boilersuit with Minuit Sur Terre's sleek ankle boots with gold-tone detailing - which is picked up again in Ana Dyla's sustainably made gold-plated Nina ring.

1 People San Francisco Upcycled Denim Boilersuit Celeste

KOMODO Women's Skinilla Modal Top Red

Minuit Sur Terre Olympus Leather Vegan Heeled Boots Black

Ask Scandinavia Willow MIRUM Vegan Leather Tote Black

Ana Dyla Nina Recycled 925 Sterling Silver Ring 18ct Gold Plated

By Sascha Camilli

About Sascha

Sascha Camilli is a vegan fashion writer, speaker and activist. Her book Vegan Style is out now on Murdoch Books. For more about Sascha, you can read our interview with her or read her newsletter Kind Of Wild. You can also follow her on Instagram.

Cover image provided by Kristine Kilty

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