Our ladieswear buyer Chantelle knows a thing or two about
fashion.
When she’s not choosing the next season’s key pieces for Studio,
she’s looking for fresh style inspiration and the next big thing.
Recently back from a fashion-packed trip to Barcelona, she
shares her take on the Spanish city’s chic street style.
Chantelle:
“Spain has great high street style and particularly in Barcelona. The city has
a reputation as being the capital of cool, continental style and after just a
few days in the city, it’s easy to see why. You can be inspired by just about
everything in Barcelona, from the architecture, café culture and their laid
back street style to the colour and patterns spotted as you wander down Las
Ramblas.
“The team and I
often head on international trips to pick up fresh inspiration for our own
trend forecasting and to help inform what we’re buying next season. We spent an amazing
few days checking out everything from the big department stores, small
boutiques and independents shops, to fashionistas on the street. We then
combine this research with trend predictions and work with our designers to
finalise pieces - we’re currently forecasting 2020!
“This particular
trip was all about swimwear so we headed to the beaches and coast. Swimwear
hits the shops in Barcelona way earlier than it does here in the UK, so
it’s a great first step for me to see any emerging trends, which might take a
little longer to come through on the UK high street.
Name: Chantelle Hart, 28
Job: Senior Buyer, Ladieswear,
Studio
Fashion icon: I love
Emma Willis - if I look that glamorous and classy at 40 I’ll be a happy lady!
Favourite summer wardrobe item: There is a gorgeous lace detail jersey t-shirt new for
this year. It’s great value and a perfect layering piece; the lace gives it a
really feminine feel. It can transform any outfit and be worn from day to night
which I love.
Fashion faux pas?
At the age of 18, I was obsessed with vintage clothing and
recycling styles from charity shops, and amending them, but looking back some
of the outfit choices were questionable! Grandma skirts worn as dresses with
vintage belts - cringe!
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