On Style That Lasts: Dressing and Decorating with Purpose

Fast trends age quickly. Good design doesn’t.

The pieces you return to — a perfect cotton shirt, a ceramic bowl shaped just right, a neutral trench — they share something in common: thoughtful simplicity. They don’t ask for attention. They hold it.

Here’s what to look for, in fashion and decor:

• Material First — solid wood, natural fibers, organic textures.

• Function Meets Form — beauty that earns its place.

• Muted Palettes — tones that blend, not shout.

Timelessness isn’t retro. It’s restraint.

Style, at its best, doesn’t date — it becomes part of how you move through the world.