What Shopbop Fashion Director Caroline Maguire Wears in a Week
welcome to style diary, The Closet Tour, is a series that explores the physical manifestations of IRL.Ask a friend or trendmaker to show you what they’re *actually* wearing during the week and offer a little insight into their thoughts on the current state of fashion. caroline maguirefashion director shop bop As she gears up for fall, it’s back to school for her kids and back to fashion week for her. I love experimenting with statement pieces, toning it down with easy pieces like denim and classic tanks.
Look 1: Back to School Dropoff
Photo: Tyler Joe
Photo: Tyler Joe
“This is an easy morning drop-off look. It’s bright. It’s an oversized sweater. The sweater is from London-based AGR and is new to Shopbop. Knits are so novel. It’s my It’s really in line with the aesthetic, and it’s back to really easy shorts.This one is from R13’s sister line Denimist.I like how they have this sour tone.Shoes As for this Marni slide [also] Super easy. I always lose track of time and rush out the door. These slides are knit so they are very comfortable. About the bag [I wanted] something fun JW Anderson. “
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Look 2: Coffee Meeting
Photo: Tyler Joe
Photo: Tyler Joe
“this is [what I wear] Grab coffee with friends or catch up on weekend brunch. This bag is great. It’s all about the braided details. Holds coffee, wipes, hand sanitizer, pajamas, or whatever you need. It’s the perfect tote.And if you’re a mom, it’s of bag to have. She loves crocheted sweaters from Sea New York with Khaite’s ‘Kerrie’ jeans.if you like denim Have to buy these jeans. I don’t like it tight on my skin, so I go up a size. I am obsessed with this pair. Next, I kept it more neutral with lace-up sandals.Isabel Marant sunglasses. I really like the bright tint of the lenses. “
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Look 3: Market Plans
Photo: Tyler Joe
Photo: Tyler Joe
“this is [what I wear during] Fashion Week — marketing, meetings with designers, consideration of new brands with buyers. The blazer is Lioness. Miniskirts are a Monse we all know and love. I remember this part. I paired these super fun Alexander Wang loafers with trouser socks. Acne Studios small box bag. It goes with so many outfits. Then the tank was WSLY’s neutral fitting tank, layered with a personal charm and a twist his chain. “
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Look 4: After Work Drink
Photo: Tyler Joe
Photo: Tyler Joe
“This outfit is my go-to outfit when I come home from a busy day at work and need to have tea or a glass of wine with my girlfriend. It’s from Malan.This shade is a beautiful dark oxblood idea and it’s a lot of fun.I paired it with these denim shorts from R13.The top is rag von ciga.They are known for their top. I love the masculine and feminine idea of wearing oversized Bermuda shorts with a feminine top.”
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Look 5: Date Night
Photo: Courtesy of Caroline Maguire
Photo: Courtesy of Caroline Maguire
“[This dress] One of my favourites. It’s crocheted, so it’s perfect for a summer date. This dress is from Wales Bonner. We are so excited to finally see it on our site.we are all such fans [designer Grace Wales Bonner]I don’t know, but the back is low cut. Stuart paired it with his Weizmann comfy sandals. The pearl details go well with the dress.And it goes with anything, so there’s the acne bag again. [Veneta] sunglasses. I’m obsessed with Bottega now.And I really love easy hoops and these are from Luv Aj. Oh— a statement piece. It’s very hot, so crochet, so this will definitely pass through an air filter.
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How would you describe your own personal sense of style?
“I think my personal style is definitely trend-driven, but I want to balance it with something more relaxed and subdued. am obsessed with [pieces] together. I’m a big fan of mixing prints. In general, Shopbop is a print and color company and definitely my favourite. [I like to be] Bold, loud, and fun in my style choices.
Please tell us about your lifestyle. What do you need for everyday wear?
“Oh my gosh, my life is crazy right now. In September, I’ll be back in the grind of work and mom mode. So every day is really different. I tend to keep my core style DNA, It’s obviously about being comfortable, but having fun and being playful with what you’re wearing, but it’s really based on what you’re doing that day, for example, if it’s the weekend, it’s with the kids. I’m a soccer mom, so I want to make sure my outfit is very comfortable and put together, but it doesn’t get old or boring. , wearing a really cool oversized t-shirt, or denim shorts with an oversized sweater. I think it’s a case-by-case, day-to-day matter as to what to wear.”
Do you have anything similar to uniforms?
“Whether it’s denim shorts from R13 or Denimist, or ultra-high-waisted pleated oversized denim pants from Agolde or Goldsign, I think my go-to item will always be fun novelty denim. is my core, and I play around with it like adding a simple T-shirt, but layering it with a necklace.
You eat, sleep, and breathe for your career, but how does that affect how you get dressed in the morning?
“I keep that in mind. My work is obviously very trend-driven, focusing on new brands, new trends for the season, what we’re looking for in the market, and new designers. I see them everywhere from designer appointments to street style. I definitely take it all and apply them [to my own wardrobe]It’s my personal style inspiration. it’s out of the box. You can then bring it back to Shopbop to see if it applies to your customers. Because our customers are very open to new things and different ways to wear them. “
What trends are you really looking forward to this fall?
I know it’s scary to say, but Westerns are back. I’m really excited about Western boots. Wear it with a skirt or really cool trousers.Another is the miniskirt.Obviously we’re still working on the miniskirt trend from then on. [Miu Miu show]I’m definitely still excited about miniskirts. And this idea is what we’re calling daytime drama, heading into the fall. Ideas for sequins, lurex and diamante. [associate] with cocktail [attire]But wear it daily and style it with cool denim. Or she’s wearing a cocktail girlfriend dress with Converse high tops. And blazers, we always love oversized blazers.
What’s your typical hair and makeup routine to complete your look?
Every day my hair ends up in a messy topknot. Those are seriously the only two looks I have in my hair. I’m obsessed with routines. I think everyone is.If I could do makeup [product] For the rest of my life it will be mascara. I’m using 3 now. MAC In Extreme Dimension Waterproof Mascara. NARS is good, Marc Jacobs is good.”
