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Welcome to Life, Styled – the new series by GRAZIA where we step inside the wardrobes of the region’s most stylish women and decode their week in outfits.
This week, Dubai-based stylist and creative director Jennifer Kolomoni takes us through her fashion non-negotiables, from how she balances accessories with her staple pieces, as well as statement items.
But for the Belgian-born creative, style is “all about context”, as she tells GRAZIA.
Here, Jennifer discusses her up-and-down relationship with fashion over the years, why purchasing her staple Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. cuff was a symbolic moment and how she balances instinctive and intentional dressing on a daily basis.
How would you sum up your style in three words?
JK: It changes depending on the season I’m in, but I’d say versatile, modern, classic.
What’s the one item in your wardrobe you can’t live without – and why?
JK: My Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti bone cuff. It always adds the perfect finishing touch to my outfits.
Let’s talk handbags. Do you have a go-to, or do you match the bag to the mood?
JK: I always match the bag to the mood. Lately, I’ve been drawn to burgundy leather bags, they work with almost everything in my wardrobe while still adding a pop of colour.
Is there a piece of jewellery you wear every day? Tell us the story behind it.
JK: My Tiffany & Co. cuff. It feels like a cast for my wrist, armour-like and it gives me confidence.
What’s your style philosophy when it comes to accessorising – less is more or the more the better?
JK: Context is everything; where we’re going, how we feel. Generally, I keep it to 2–3 accessories, so for me less is more. But more can also absolutely be more—I love dramatic chandelier earrings, à la Schiaparelli, for example. Again, it’s all about context.
Do you have a fashion signature – something that people always associate with you?
JK: Clean lines. My outfits are usually easy to read because I gravitate toward classic shapes. Whether it’s a boxy shoulder or a figure-hugging silhouette, structure and definition are always there.
Do you think the way you dress is more instinctive or intentional?
JK: Both. It always begins with instinct; I go where my eyes go, the same way I approach styling editorials. I make a broad selection, then I curate and narrow it down. Intention is my compass.
Has your relationship with fashion changed over the years? How so?
JK: Definitely. I’ve fallen in and out of love with fashion. At one point, I resented it and needed a break from the performance side of it; fashion burnout is real. Coming back, I felt refreshed. Now it’s about play, not performance… curating, creating characters, and remembering that fashion is supposed to be exciting. It gives us the freedom to be whoever we want for a day.
What’s one outfit or accessory that instantly makes you feel like your most confident self?
JK: I know I keep saying this but my Tiffany cuff, which I bought for myself last Christmas. It’s become a symbol of my resilience, strength, and growth.
