I truly consider the 1400+ feeds I follow on Instagram a highly curated pack of individuals that inspire me on the daily basis. I openly confess that I might spend way too much time on browsing my feed, but even if it seems to be a form of leisure, it’s 90% work-connected! And well, I love beautiful things that please my eyes and intriguing people that stimulate my mind, both IRL and digital. So, I decided to start sharing with you from time to time my favorite accounts I follow and which you might also fancy following. Here are the first five!
Whatever Alexis wears, I want to have it in my wardrobe right away! This Parisian’s daily uniforms consist of Canadian tuxedos, penny loafers in leopard print, Breton stripes, and vintage Mickey Mouse t-shirts. There are really not that many guys emanating with that sort of je ne sais quoi. One of his looks made me impulse-buy a vintage Gucci peacoat which appeared to become the best investment ever.
The industry insider also shares timeless images that seem to reflect his personal style: Jason Schwartzman cosplaying Al Pacino in a Band of Outsiders campaign, Charlotte Gainsbourg’s 2000s off-duty style or Liam Gallagher’s impressive Burberry trench coat collection. Oui, oui, oui. (@alexisclaustre)
Tracey Emin needs no introduction. But following her on Instagram, you get to know her more personal side, like her health struggles (she was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2020) or thoughts on our society. She also shares some of her latest works that form a new chapter of her artistic oeuvre. I love that quote from her: “When I went under for my surgery, the last thing that I thought was, ‘I really do not want to be remembered for being an interesting artist in the ‘90s. If I come out the other side, I’m going to do the thing I’ve thought about all my life’. And now I am”. (@traceyeminstudio)
Rare Clothes Paris is a little sister of the highly influential Rare Books Paris (there’s a rumor that every second brand in Paris bases its moodboards on whatever this anonymous book seller posts at the moment…). Here you will find (and buy) some of the rarest Martin Margiela, from the original square toe boots from 1999 to artisanal wool caban made from knitted caps pieced together. Hot! (@rareclothesparis)
Now here’s a little-known personal style-focused finsta of…
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