Suzanne Koller on listening to your instincts

As a knowledgeable visual creator, Suzanne Koller’s sensitivity to that which stirs a feeling is unmatched. It is her subjective, instinctual, yet expertly-trained eye that leads the way in the creative process of curating, coordinating, and creating an image – even her own. So much so that, when it comes to her own way of dressing, her language is just as fascinating.

Impeccably matched combinations of refined indulgences, casual icons and emotional signatures make her looks irresistible to the modern woman, capturing a powerful and inspirational contemporary attitude which feels relevant to our vision of style.

‘I am obsessed with creating my perfect wardrobe and finding the perfect essentials – timeless pieces with minimal design. They become my obvious classics, whether it is a piece of clothing, an object, an accessory, a work of art, or a functional object. An obsession is a fascination with something you are instinctively drawn to, an attraction and search for the same aesthetics.’

‘Essential pieces are timeless to me. They are items you absolutely need in your wardrobe and never really change. They are the base of your attire. Garments you never get tired of. The obsessions in my wardrobe have been identical for years: trench coats, black and white tank tops, silk pyjamas worn during the day, silver or sparkling shoes – I barely wear them, but I love to collect them – white shirts, and black shiny leather.’

‘Good design only works with quality, and quality only works with good design. There is no secret to good style; you either have it or not. It is very subjective. I may have a good style for someone, and for others, my style might be repetitive or minimal, eventually boring. You need to train your taste. For me, someone with great style looks already irresistible in a white T-shirt and jeans. The difficult part is to find the perfect T-shirt and jeans.’