MY EDIT / Curated by
Tara Thivolet
The founder of lifestyle brand Zojora, shares what has been on her radar recently. From jewellery finds to a Parisian exhibition and a new cookbook.
Leather Loafers
Boat shoes are back in vogue in Europe and while I’m not always a fan of jumping on trends, these shoes are the best for for walking up and down the cobblestone hills of Lisbon. I’ve been wearing the Sandro suede boat shoes with the paracord all summer long, so naturally I’m eyeing the winter version.
“Having RECENTLY appeared on the runways at Loewe and Miu Miu, boat shoes are the ‘new sneaker’ for a relaxed timeless look.”
Speaking of paracord, I’ve been wearing this Dorsey necklace all summer long - it was a summer pressie to myself and I haven’t taken it off since I received it. But it’s quite summery, so I’m toying with the idea of getting a Fall version - and currently liking this Roxanne Assoulin one.
all that sparkles
“These PARACORD necklaces are the perfect high / low style - with a great COMBINATION of sparkle and utilitarian fabrication with the paracord.”
midi DRESS
Each season I like to buy one ‘special’ dress and my current go-to brand for something a little elevated is the Australian brand Alémais. The fit on their midi dresses are super flattering and I love the whimsical prints and collaborations they often do with young artists. I’m considering this one for Fall.
“The style of this RELAXED linen midi dress from Alémais is so flattering, meaning I’ll be WEARING it for years to come.”
soft and stylish sweaters
Since moving to Portugal, I have been building up my sweater collection, which after more than 10 years in Singapore was basically non-existent, and I definitely have a soft spot for anything made with cashmere. I am loving all of the burgundy and plum shades heading into Fall and these pieces are currently on my wish list.
“Deep, rich and VERSATILE, burgundy is having a major moment across fashion, INTERIORS and beauty.”
CERAMICS COLLECTION
Another thing I have been adding to, since I moved to Lisbon, is my ceramic collection. I love to buy antique plates, mainly from auction houses, and then use them to decorate the walls of our beach cabana with. Mixed with Indian printed fabrics and woven furniture, the plates make a great relaxed statement on the walls in lieu of more traditional art.
“For CONTEMPORARY pieces, my go-to brands are Felipa Almeida and Bordallo Pinheiro - both are great options. We are really spoilt for CHOICE with these great Portuguese brands.”
my recent trip to paris
I just came back from Paris and spotted a lot of rugby shirts there, so many brands have their own versions, but I have a soft spot for the classic Ralph Lauren ones. I was bummed to have missed the opening of the Sargent Dazzling Paris exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, but I will be back in Paris soon to see my kids so I will hopefully see it then. I am also excited for the grand opening of Foundation Cartier’s new building, designed by Jean Nouvel. Two things for the diary for next time I’m back.
“It seems that a classic preppy look is influencing FASHION at the moment - with rugby shirts and leather loafers being seen on the streets of EUROPE. It’s very reminscent of the mid 90’s ”
END OF THE SUMMER
Back in Lisbon after summer travels and we’ve been lucky enough to still be enjoying al fresco dinners. My daughter Rose, recommended this great cookbook and I’ve found lots of new recipes that I’ve been adding into the mix. I’ve also recently launched some new Zojora table linen which I’ve been loving at home for early Fall dinners outside.
“For our home, I’m eyeing this LOEWE Tomato Leaves candle to hold on to that summer feeling. Then again, we don’t really need to WORRY about that as it still feels like summer here. It’s definitely one of the perks of living in LISBON.”
Tara Thivolet
Tara is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of lifestyle brand ZOJORA. Since its launch in 2012, the brand has become known for its laid-back aesthetic, defined by hand-crafted block-printed fabrics for both fashion and home. Now based in Lisbon, Portugal, Tara oversees every aspect of the business - from sourcing and product design to day-to-day operations. Her enduring passion for block printing takes her to Jaipur regularly, journeys that continue to shape and inspire the collections. Though ZOJORA has grown to include many new designs in recent years, its founding mission - to celebrate and share global artistry - remains at its core. Visit Zojora on Instagram.