Way back in college I stumbled across a radio program called Desert Island Discs. On it, each week a guest guides the listeners through their essential music, the albums they would take with them if they were going to be stranded on a desert island. As it turns out, that program has been on the air for many years and still exists!
Well here is the clothing version, taken straight from my sketchbook: My Essential Suitcase. The 10 essential patterns I would make for myself if I was stranded someplace with only a suitcase (or, in my case, my beloved backpack). I’ve also listed some of my fabric preferences in the notes below.
The details:
- Classic Shirt: for me, crisp white cotton. Could also be a fluid silk, but I’ll go with the cotton for now.
- Yanaka Jacket: navy wool, maybe this navy/black doubleface wool? (also available is this camel wool/black neoprene that’s very intriguing…)
- Cannes Trousers: navy wool suiting
- Metro Tee: cream cotton jersey, or maybe linen jersey
- Melville Cardigan: navy wool jersey, maybe merino if I can find it
- Garibaldi A-Line Skirt: two possible versions 1. short version in navy wool suiting or unbleached linen and 2. long in navy bias-cut silk
- Sintra Halter: cream silk
- Prado Trench Coat: beige cotton gabardine
- Hollywood Trousers: dark denim
- Amarena Dress: beige or cream silk or linen
What would your Essential Suitcase include?
now wondering what is your desert island playlist to go with your ideal wardrobe
Ha ha! I’ll send you a link to my Spotify…