Best Wardrobes in Britain: Federica Labanca

Where is your favourite place in the world to look for fashion inspiration? 

I would say it’s kind of cliché, but Paris and London. There are bits in Milan for some reasons, London for others, Paris for others. If I could have the perfect style, it would combine all three of them. When you travel, you end up gathering inspiration from everywhere without even knowing. 

Absolutely. And if we looked through your wardrobe on any given day, what would we find? 

I’m actually really quick when it comes to getting dressed. Just because I have kind of a structure to my looks that’s hard to explain, I’m going to try and give you an example. For instance, lately, I’m in my skirts-and-jumpers era. I can mix and match and swap the pieces, but the vibe stays the same, if that makes sense. I often joke with my friends about this because they say that my style has “rich auntie” vibes. So if I have that in mind, then I’m gonna be like, Okay, I’m gonna wear these casual trousers but pair it with this chic blouse and add a big pair of vintage earrings to add that little bit of chic.” I truly believe that if it takes you too long to get ready, then it’s not really you. If it takes you too long to build the outfit, it means you’re trying to achieve something that doesn’t come naturally, and that’s just overthinking it. 

So if at the moment you’re enjoying “rich auntie” vibes, what we can expect? Does your aesthetic change every few months with how you feel?

I mean, definitely. That’s my vibe. Generally, because I love vintage pieces and I’m not a fan of casual dressing, you won’t catch me in sneakers. But not because I don’t like them. Sometimes, you want to be comfy! But I just love being put-together. Yeah, I love and respect fashion so much that I enjoy the process of dressing up. I love building outfits and wearing heels to work, probably because I grew up with a mum that never ever wore sneakers. You’re more confident when you know that you’re wearing something banging, and I like that feeling. So why not do it every day? So for now, my vibe is staying as rich auntie, but better embracing colour. This is here to stay, I think.

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