The look: Mixed messages

We try to shy away from calling any aesthetic typically ‘masculine’ or ‘feminine’ – we believe all elements of the fashion spectrum are ours for the taking. Anyway, aren’t the most alluring outfits a mixture of both? Like a crisp cotton shirt over boudoir-inspired lace underwear – all serious exterior with a playful heart underneath. The on- and off-duty possibilities of these combinations are just the icing on the cake. The ideal situation? Pairing Totême’s pinstripes with Else’s lacy lingerie. If you’re staying in, snuggle up under Burberry’s iconic plaid cape; if the outside world beckons, complete the outfit with an oversized blazer, precision-tailored pants, leather slippers and a signet-style ring.