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Sheila Atim, a renowned actor, playwright, and musician, shares her insights on fashion and style in this episode of the Closet Digest podcast. Atim describes her personal style as classic with a twist, incorporating chic tailoring and subversive elements. She credits her immigrant family background for her early appreciation of style and fashion, highlighting the importance of presenting oneself well in a new world. Atim's favorite piece passed down from her mother is a vintage 90s cardigan with the word "influencer" emblazoned on the back, representing her family's shared journey and their desire to present themselves well. Her best investment piece is a gray pinstripe jacket from YSL, a timeless and versatile piece that elevates any outfit. Atim's favorite second-hand purchase is a black pleated mini skirt from Machina, representing her return to a more goth-leaning style and her commitment to creating a capsule wardrobe. She discusses her approach to wardrobe assessment, emphasizing the importance of keeping a small wardrobe and being mindful of sustainability. Atim shares her experiences with goth and alternative style, from her eyeliner phase in high school to her current preference for black and intentional shapes. She reveals her favorite vintage and second-hand shopping spots, including charity shops, Selfridges' vintage section, and Nordic Poetry. Atim's alter ego piece is a pair of red Versace Medusa slingbacks, transformative shoes that instantly elevate her style and evoke a sense of glamour and confidence. Her go-to piece is a pair of black COS trousers with a cigarette style shape, known for their versatility, comfort, and ability to work with a variety of tops and shoes. Atim's favorite red carpet look is a black velvet Harris Reed dress she wore to the British Fashion Awards, a dramatic and empowering piece that she enjoyed collaborating on. Her current wish list item is a vintage Gucci spring/summer 1998 Tom Ford dress, a timeless and enchanting piece she plans to wear with her red Versace shoes. If Atim had to save one piece from a burning building, it would be her mother's vintage cardigan, a sentimental piece that represents her family's history and the importance of stories in fashion.
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Sheila Atim's Closet Digest: A Deep Dive into Fashion and Style
Award-winning actor, playwright, and musician Sheila Atim joins the Closet Digest podcast to discuss her personal style, fashion influences, and favorite pieces. From her mother's vintage cardigan to her go-to COS trousers, Atim shares insights into her wardrobe and her approach to sustainable fashion.
Atim's Signature Style: Classic with a Twist
Atim describes her personal style as classic with a twist, incorporating chic tailoring and subversive elements. She credits her immigrant family background for her early appreciation of style and fashion.
A Family Heirloom: The "Influencer" Cardigan
Atim's favorite piece passed down from her mother is a vintage 90s cardigan with the word "influencer" emblazoned on the back. The cardigan represents her family's shared journey and their desire to present themselves well in a new world.
The Ultimate Investment Piece: The YSL Jacket
Atim's best investment piece is a gray pinstripe jacket from YSL. She describes it as a timeless and versatile piece that elevates any outfit and has earned her countless compliments.
Second-Hand Treasures: The Machina Skirt and Wardrobe Assessment
Atim's favorite second-hand purchase is a black pleated mini skirt from Machina, found in Selfridges' vintage section. The skirt represents her return to a more goth-leaning style and her commitment to creating a capsule wardrobe. Atim discusses her approach to wardrobe assessment, emphasizing the importance of keeping a small wardrobe and being mindful of sustainability. She regularly evaluates her clothing, considering its wearability and whether it aligns with her current lifestyle.
Goth Leanings, Alternative Style, and Vintage Shopping
Atim shares her experiences with goth and alternative style, from her eyeliner phase in high school to her current preference for black and intentional shapes. She credits her eclectic music taste and rebellious streak for shaping her style. Atim reveals her favorite vintage and second-hand shopping spots, including charity shops, Selfridges' vintage section, and Nordic Poetry. She enjoys the thrill of finding hidden gems and breathing new life into pre-loved items.
Alter Ego, Go-To Pieces, and Red Carpet Glamour
Atim's alter ego piece is a pair of red Versace Medusa slingbacks. She describes them as transformative shoes that instantly elevate her style and evoke a sense of glamour and confidence. Atim's go-to piece is a pair of black COS trousers with a cigarette style shape. She loves their versatility, comfort, and ability to work with a variety of tops and shoes. Atim's favorite red carpet look is a black velvet Harris Reed dress she wore to the British Fashion Awards. She describes the dress as dramatic and empowering, and she enjoyed collaborating with Reed and her stylist to create a cohesive and memorable look.
Wish List Item and The Piece to Save
Atim's current wish list item is a vintage Gucci spring/summer 1998 Tom Ford dress she recently purchased from Nordic Poetry. She describes the dress as timeless and enchanting, and she plans to wear it with her red Versace shoes. If Atim had to save one piece from a burning building, it would be her mother's vintage cardigan. She explains that the cardigan holds sentimental value, represents her family's history, and is a reminder of the importance of stories in fashion.
Keywords
Capsule Wardrobe
A capsule wardrobe is a curated collection of essential clothing items that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of outfits. It emphasizes quality over quantity and promotes sustainability by reducing clothing waste.
Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion refers to practices that minimize the environmental and social impact of the fashion industry. It encompasses ethical sourcing, responsible production, and conscious consumption, promoting longevity and reducing waste.
Vintage Shopping
Vintage shopping involves purchasing pre-owned clothing and accessories from past eras. It offers unique and timeless pieces, promotes sustainability by giving items a second life, and often provides more affordable options than buying new.
Red Carpet Style
Red carpet style refers to the fashion choices made for high-profile events, such as award ceremonies and premieres. It often involves dramatic and elaborate designs, showcasing the latest trends and highlighting the wearer's personal style.
Alter Ego
An alter ego is a secondary persona or identity that a person adopts, often representing a different aspect of their personality or aspirations. In fashion, an alter ego piece can be a garment or accessory that transforms the wearer's style and evokes a specific mood or persona.
Timeless Style
Timeless style refers to fashion choices that remain relevant and fashionable over time, transcending trends and fads. It emphasizes classic silhouettes, quality materials, and versatile pieces that can be worn for years to come.
Wardrobe Assessment
A wardrobe assessment is a process of evaluating and organizing one's clothing collection. It involves identifying items that are no longer worn, assessing the quality and wearability of each piece, and making decisions about what to keep, donate, or discard.
Conscious Consumption
Conscious consumption refers to making mindful choices about the products and services we purchase. In fashion, it involves considering the environmental and social impact of our purchases, prioritizing ethical brands, and reducing our overall consumption.
Q&A
What are some of the key elements of Sheila Atim's personal style?
Atim describes her style as classic with a twist, incorporating chic tailoring, subversive elements, and a preference for black. She values pieces that are timeless, versatile, and elevate any outfit.
How does Atim's immigrant family background influence her approach to fashion?
Atim's family's emphasis on presenting themselves well in a new world instilled in her an early appreciation for style and fashion. She credits her mother and aunts for shaping her sense of style and for passing down treasured pieces.
What are Atim's favorite places to find vintage and second-hand clothing?
Atim enjoys shopping at charity shops, Selfridges' vintage section, and Nordic Poetry. She believes that vintage and second-hand shopping offers unique and timeless pieces, promotes sustainability, and allows her to find hidden gems.
How does Atim approach wardrobe assessment and conscious consumption?
Atim prioritizes a small wardrobe and regularly evaluates her clothing, considering its wearability and whether it aligns with her current lifestyle. She is mindful of sustainability and tries to be conscious of the materials she purchases.
What is Atim's favorite red carpet look and why?
Atim's favorite red carpet look is a black velvet Harris Reed dress she wore to the British Fashion Awards. She describes the dress as dramatic and empowering, and she enjoyed collaborating with Reed and her stylist to create a cohesive and memorable look.
What is Atim's current wish list item and why?
Atim's current wish list item is a vintage Gucci spring/summer 1998 Tom Ford dress she recently purchased from Nordic Poetry. She describes the dress as timeless and enchanting, and she plans to wear it with her red Versace shoes.
If Atim had to save one piece from a burning building, which would it be and why?
Atim would save her mother's vintage cardigan. She explains that the cardigan holds sentimental value, represents her family's history, and is a reminder of the importance of stories in fashion.
Show Notes
Introducing Sheila Atim On Embracing Her Alter-Ego And Why (Almost) Everything In Her Wardrobe Is Black from The Closet Digest by Vogue.
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Actor, playwright and musician Sheila Atim joins British Vogue’s Emily Chan to talk about her most cherished and hard-working fashion items, from her mum’s ’90s cardigan to her favourite YSL blazer. She also discusses the Versace shoes that transform her into her alter-ego, and the Tom Ford-era Gucci dress she bought after agreeing to come on this very podcast.
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