The personal stylist and brand manager tells us her fashion favourites and season essentials
Sena Wakabayashi lives, sleeps and breathes fashion: "I'm always looking for great items for my clients, researching new brands and retailers, creating looks and, best of all, shopping." As the founder and creative director of SW, her personal styling and shopping business, it's all just part of her day-to-day life. Always on the lookout for the latest trends or design ideas, Sena often turns to Instagram and film for inspiration: "Some of my favourites are Blow-Up, Funny Face and The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), and Uma Thurman's character in Pulp Fiction, Mia Wallace, is always cool," she confesses. With London Fashion Week past and the new season in full swing, Sena tells us her autumn style picks and tips.
Favourite Trend
Photo courtesy of Saint Laurent
"I love the pieces that have a romantic past life, such as corsets, armour-inspired accessories and long capes. The period pieces from Gucci, Valentino, and Saint Laurent this season are amazing: I love historic references when it comes to styling."
The Essential Dress
Photo courtesy of Loewe
"If I could have one thing this season, it would be Loewe's black or gold corset dress."
Top A/W Collections
Photo courtesy of Louis Vuitton (left) and JW Anderson (right)
"Louis Vuitton and JW Anderson have got their collections spot on this season."
Prized Possession
Photo courtesy of Noritaka Tatehana
"My Noritaka Tatehana shoe collection is my prized possession. My favourites are probably the silver ones he made for my wedding."
Top Buy
Photo courtesy of Balenciaga
"The Balenciaga platform boots are stunning, especially when matched with a velvet cape."
Bag of the Season
Photo courtesy of Balenciaga
"If you buy on thing this season, let it be one of Demna Gvasalia’s enormous striped market totes for Balenciaga."