My Style: Maki Aminaka Löfvander and Marcus Wilmont
Photo: Courtesy of Aminaka Wilmont
What is the biggest mistake one can make when getting dressed?
Listening to other people’s style suggestions.
Please describe your style in three words.
Expressive. Innovative. Intelligent.
Do you believe in role models?
Absolutely. Everyone should have role models. They help you find yourself and aspire to more.
What are your favourite fabrics?
Leather, silk, and wool.
Are there any style combinations that you object to?
Not if it is worn with conviction and integrity.
Which city has the best-dressed women?
Depends on what you consider best-dressed?
Would you say that you are conservative or bold?
We do not like to label ourselves.
What are the rules, if any, in the way you dress?
Layers. Black. Textures.
Celebrities and style...
Is not something that really interest us!
Name one garment/accessory that you can never have enough of?
Leather…
Who taught you what you know about style?
Past generations.
How do you select your clothing every morning?
Layers. Black. Textures.
What is your biggest regret?
That there are not more hours in a day.
The three essential things a woman should know about style are...
Integrity. Timelessness. Confidence.
Do you have any shopping rituals?
Never shop on an empty stomach.
We will never see you wearing...
Neon, no matter how much in fashion it becomes.
Which new designers do you follow and why?
Dominic Jones. It is just breathtaking, and he understands shape and material in-depth.
Who is the most stylish person you have ever seen?
Natalie Massenet.
What is the first thing you notice on a woman?
Fit and attitude.
What are the most treasured items in your wardrobe?
Black wooden hangers.
The one image that defined your approach to style...
Moebius strips.
Which designer never fails to impress you?
Consistently, no one-house always impresses every season!
One article of clothing that a woman needs to pay close attention to is...
Her lingerie.
Is comfort an enemy of style?
Is style an enemy of comfort?
Who would you like to see next in My Style?
Kane Cali.
The best words of advice you have ever heard?
‘You learn more from failure than success.’ ‘No one will ever love your business as much as you do…’ ‘If you passionately love what you do, other people will experience that love too.’
