336: How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe, Get Out of a Style Rut and Navigate Trends with It Girl Fashion Sourcer Gab Waller
Jul 29, 2024
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In this chat, Gab Waller, Hollywood’s top fashion sourcer for exclusive finds, shares her expertise. She delves into how to create a capsule wardrobe, striking a balance between trendy pieces and timeless staples. Gab reveals practical tips for revamping your personal style and getting out of a fashion rut. She discusses the emotional complexities of decluttering and the significance of thoughtful purchases. Plus, learn about upcoming trends and which styles she wishes would disappear!
Building a capsule wardrobe centers around investing in quality basics like vintage jeans and versatile blazers to create timeless outfits.
The balance between trendy items and timeless pieces is crucial for a sustainable wardrobe, emphasizing cost per wear and mindful purchases.
Understanding the psychological effects of fashion scarcity can lead to more intentional shopping habits and reduce impulsive buying behaviors.
Deep dives
Gab Waller's Fashion Sourcing Journey
Gab Waller, an Australian entrepreneur, transformed the realm of fashion sourcing, catering to a clientele that includes high-profile celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Bieber. Starting her venture in 2018 from Sydney, Gab identified a gap in the market, recognizing that Australian fashion enthusiasts struggled to access globally coveted items. After an explosive launch, especially fueled by her collaboration with Rosie, she eventually relocated to Los Angeles to tap into the U.S. market. Her body of work has redefined what it means to source fashion, catering to clients who desire exclusive pieces without the typical shopping hassles.
Building a Capsule Wardrobe
The discussion highlights the foundational aspects of creating a capsule wardrobe, emphasizing the significance of quality basics. Essential pieces include vintage jeans, classic ballet flats, and versatile blazers that can transition from casual to formal. Investing in high-quality items allows one to achieve a timeless style while centering choices around neutral colors ensures longevity in one's wardrobe. It's suggested that experimenting with different combinations and being mindful of personal style can lead to a more curated and expressive look.
Navigating Trends vs. Timeless Fashion
The conversation underscores the critical balance between investing in trendy items versus timeless pieces. While embracing trends can be fun, it’s important to consider the longevity of pieces to avoid cluttering one’s closet with items that may soon fall out of favor. Key advice includes focusing on cost per wear and selecting items that blend well with existing wardrobe staples. Ultimately, it's suggested to splurge on items like coats and bags while keeping casual wear more budget-conscious.
Unearthing Fashion's Scarcity Mentality
The podcast explores the psychological allure behind fashion scarcity and its powerful effect on consumer desires. Items that are exclusive or hard to find often cultivate a fierce demand, triggering a heightened interest that can lead to a frenzy of purchasing. This phenomenon is highlighted by specific examples, like the popularity of the Miu Miu crochet bag which saw a surge in requests after its initial release. The discussion points out that understanding this mentality can aid in making more deliberate purchasing decisions, rather than falling prey to impulsive trends.
Trendy Styles and Fall Forecasts
Looking ahead to fall, the podcast reveals emerging trends including the rise of colors like burgundy and buttery yellow, as well as specific styles such as bubble skirts. While various denim silhouettes remain popular, the baggy jeans trend, inspired by celebrities like Hailey Bieber, continues to dominate. The conversation also touches on accessories, discussing which bags and footwear are most sought after in current fashion. Specifically, there is a focus on the evolving allure of brands and the shifting preferences toward more youthful and edgy luxury styles.
Gab Waller is Hollywood’s go-to fashion sourcer for the most in demand, hard to find clothes and accessories. She joins the show to discuss how to build a capsule wardrobe, when to buy trends vs. when to go timeless, how to get out of a style rut, where to splurge and where to save, how to figure out your own personal style, her favorite brands that have longevity, upcoming fall trends and the trend she hopes to see go out of style. She also shares practical styling tips and one thing in particular that completely changed the way I shop.
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