Hi, I'm Zinnia Kumar,
I’m in London doing
The Fashion Challenge
for NET-A-PORTER.
Today, I’m going to be styling
three different looks
for three different occasions,
and I’ll be styling looks from
sustainable brands,
investment pieces
and favorites from my own wardrobe.
Challenge number one:
‘You have a busy day doing research
for a university paper,
but are meeting friends
for dinner in the evening.
Pick a look that is chic yet
comfortable.’
Ok,
so if I'm at uni I want to be wearing
something quite chill.
I really like this because it’s quite...
it’s chic.
Looks quite comfortable
and it’s Nanushka,
which is one of my favorite brands,
and it’s sustainable.
I’m going to go for
my Nanushka pair of
vegan leather pants.
One of my favorite
investment pieces here -
it’s an Acne blazer that I got,
and I love the shoulders on it
it’s like oversized.
And I guess boots wise,
I’ll probably just wear these
- yeah, so I’ll go try these on!
I like it but I feel like it’s a bit too much for uni
- like, especially these pants.
Yeah, let’s go for these.
Ah yes, see, this looks so much better,
and I love these pants,
they’re by a brand called Art Club,
and they are sustainable as well.
I think some jewelry would work
really well with this...
yeah, there we go.
I guess if I’m going to go out,
some perfume would be pretty essential.
My favorite perfume at home
is this orange blossom perfume.
Oh my god, that’s orange blossom as well
- I love this perfume.
I would wear it like this for uni,
and then if I was going out,
I’d put my blazer on.
Challenge number two:
‘You’re hosting an event
all about sustainability.
Choose an outfit that makes you
feel confident and means business.’
Ooh...
I love this top.
Ooh, I think I’m going to wear
something from my own wardrobe,
it’s more of an investment piece
that I’ve bought.
It’s a pair of Bottega Veneta pants
that I think would go beautifully
with this top.
See you guys soon!
I like this outfit,
but I’m not really sure about these shoes
- I feel like they look a bit heavy,
so I think something a bit lighter might work.
These...
I’m going to try them on,
they’re by Balenciaga.
Oh, that’s so much better -
they’re an investment piece,
so even though it’s a sustainability conference,
not all your pieces have to be sustainable.
It’s just as long as you use them
sustainably,
and something like these
you could wear for years to come.
Jewelry wise, I need to, like, change it.
I love this necklace.
It’s by a sustainable jewelry brand
called Foundrae.
Oh, I love that!
I love this bag by Wandler,
which is a sustainable accessories designer,
and you know what would look amazing?
A red lip.
I’m going to pop these in my bag.
Ready to go!
Challenge number three:
‘You’re heading out for a day exploring the city,
with the temperamental
London weather in mind.
Choose a look that is practical
and reliable
rain or shine.’
Rain or shine
- that’s so true for London.
Ok, what do I want to get first?
This is by a brand called Calle del Mar...
I think I’m going to wear some ripped jeans,
so these ones are by RE/DONE,
I feel like that with that
would look quite nice together,
and we have to have a waterproof coat, right?
So,
this one’s by Maison Margiela,
and it’s waterproof.
I’ll be back!
So, this is my look.
I still have to figure it out
which shoes I want to wear.
I can’t decide,
so I’m going to try this and this,
they’re both by Proenza Schouler,
and let’s see how it goes.
Do you know what,
I like these,
but then London’s weather
would mean I should probably wear these.
I’m not sure if I need a bag for this.
I did think this one was for a holiday,
I guess London in summer
*is* a holiday with Covid.
So,
whenever you’re in London
you just never know
where you are going to end up,
so maybe some lipstick.
That is a nice color,
I’m going to pop that in my bag.
Probably should have some jewelry with me.
I like this ring -
it’s got like a little lion on it.
So this is the look I’m going to go out with
and of course, if the weather turns sunny,
I will take off my coat.
Ready to go...
rain, hail or shine.
There you go, guys
that was my Fashion Challenge
for NET-A-PORTER.
I hope you enjoyed it -
bye!