ver a decade ago now, fashion designer Tom Ford was interviewed by Self Service Magazine on what he thinks are essential items everyone should own. This list has been edited and republished by many publications since, with the headline adapted to ‘15 Things Every Man Should Have’.
The original list includes things such as ‘a sense of humour’, ‘a day watch with a metal band’ (not to be confused with an evening watch, which according to Mr Ford, includes a leather strap), a magnifying mirror and a classic tuxedo too.
Today at The Stack we launch our own version of Tom Ford’s infamous list. And kicking off this new regular series, The Essentials, is award-winning menswear designer, Bianca Saunders. I caught up with Bianca, Zoom-ing from a corner of her Hackney Central-based studio.
Behind her blurred figures were moving about the studio, most likely working on the upcoming collection which she will be showing early next year. Not only did Bianca win the prestigious ANDAM award in Paris this year - becoming the first Black British designer to do so - but she is also nominated for the Rising Star Award at this year’s British Fashion Awards (happening November 29th).
Below, she lists her essential items: things that she relies on day to day, and things she thinks you should own - from SPF to Margiela candles, podcasts and peace plants.