In The Press: Melissa Morris x YOLO Journal
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15 March 2023
Go-to luggage?
Without fail, I always bring my Perriand Weekend—it's the perfect carry-on bag for me and with the Stowaway inside, I always have a smaller bag at hand. Then I will also bring a checked bag depending on how long I am away for. Especially in the winter when I have sweaters and boots, I usually have to check a bag, though I always try as hard as I can to avoid it. I pride myself on being very speedy through an airport!
How do you approach the basics?
I wear a lot of classic pieces that can mix and match or layer in different ways, which helps a lot. I always bring my favorite white shirt, black cashmere pullover, black silk cami and blazer—and then I bring different jeans and trousers along with shoes and belts to create different outfits. The same cashmere pullover looks very casual with jeans, a tweed blazer and cowboy boots, or can be really smart with a pair of silk trousers and a simple pair of kitten heels. This helps me to rarely overpack (and then hopefully can have hand luggage only!).
Are you a roller or a folder?
Haha—a combination of both, now that I think of it! I fold my pieces in thirds, just because they...