The Creative Person's Uniform

photo: Sofia Coppola in her office in East Village, Manhattan. Shot by Andrew Durham

The way a creative person dresses is normally an extension of her line of work (an art director, writer, photographer, painter). Rather than spending hours swiping racks of clothes, she’s clicking ‘add to cart’ way past midnight after a heavy day at the studio.

Sensibility is the attire. Jewelry is thoughtful and shoes are always the most important after-thought of her wardrobe and remains consistent. If you ask any artist or woman working in a creative field, they need pieces in their wardrobe that will last years. Less time shopping, all the time devoted to their craft.

LEMAIRE

BLACK DISPATCH DENIM JACKET

$675

AVAILABLE AT SSENSE

LIÉ STUDIO

OLIVIA GOLD-PLATED NECKLACE

$495

AVAILABLE AT NET-A-PORTER

MADEWELL

SOFTFADE COTTON BOXY CROP TEE

$28

AVAILABLE AT MADEWELL

LEVI’S

JAPANESE SELVEDGE COLUMN JEANS

$248

AVAILABLE AT LEVI’S

SALOMON

ULTRA GLIDE 2 SNEAKERS

$150

AVAILABLE AT FREE PEOPLE

MARDI MERCREDI

CASHMERE BLENDED UNIVERSITY PULLOVER

$145

AVAILABLE AT W CONCEPT

LEMAIRE

BLACK TWISTED JEANS

$345

AVAILABLE AT SSENSE

MARIA BLACK

SENORTIA 20 HOOPS

$70

AVAILABLE AT SHOPBOP

REFORMATION

BETHANY BALLET FLATS

$268

AVAILABLE AT REFORMATION

Originally published September 24, 2018. Updated January 5, 2024

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