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Rikke Krefting's curated shopping guide for the perfect staple wardrobe

By Vogue Scandinavia's Shopping Team

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Norwegian-born, and London-based, style maven (and new mother) Rikke Krefting is known for her timeless style – owing to her prowess with investing in staples. Exclusively for Vogue Scandinavia, Krefting shares a curated shopping guide of the staples to buy to emulate her enviable look

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Nothing oozes effortless Scandinavian style quite like well-worn staples. But it's not quite as easy as it seems to pull it off – it takes a certain eye for detail and quality to ensure your ensemble of staple reads as sophistication, rather than overly simple.

To help us crack the code of an elegant timeless wardrobe, we've called on one of the best in the game when it comes to styling staples: London-based Norwegian Rikke Krefting. Here, Krefting lets us in some of her own hacks (which she says have become especially useful since becoming a mother) and curates a special shopping selection of key her own recommended staple investments.

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Which staple pieces would you recommend on days when inspiration is lacking?

I would opt for an oversized cashmere sweater paired with a white T-shirt, denim trousers and comfortable shoes – either loafers or chic sneakers. After becoming a mother, I wear comfy shoes every day as I walk so much – so that has most definitely become a staple in my wardrobe.

Which five staples should everyone have in their wardrobes?

  • The perfect coat! - We all need a chic coat
  • A pair of on-point jeans, you can never go wrong with them
  • Comfy cashmere jumpers, perfect for cold summer nights and winter days
  • A classy watch
  • Elegant and sophisticated shoes, which could be ballerina flats, loafers or sneakers

In which ways is your personal style reflected in this edit?

Since becoming a mother last year, my personal style has evolved more towards practicality. I want to be comfortable yet elegant on a daily basis, as I have my little daughter with me most of the time – either for work meetings or mum-dates.

Pre-baby, I mostly wore heels during the days. But now when I have the pram with me, I always prefer practicality. I also want to be comfortable while moving and doing things together with my daughter, and the dress up more if I go for dinners or do things without her.

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Photo: Rikke Krefting

Which two items in your selection feel extra special?

My pinky rings from Zuzana Spustova and my watch from my husband.

When building a timeless and long-lasting wardrobe, what are one or two things to keep in mind?

To build a perfect timeless wardrobe I think first and foremost to say that one needs to choose sophisticated and elegant pieces, rather than trendy pieces. Secondly, less is more when it comes to timeless object. Choose minimalistic elegance and opt for good quality to have the pieces last longer and be suitable for longer time. One good wool coat will serve you many more seasons than two others of less quality.


Boyfriend o-neck

Soft Goat

SHOP NOWEUR 270
La 76 leather belt

Saint Laurent

SHOP NOWEUR 450
Double-breasted wool coat | ivory

Róhe

SHOP NOWEUR 950
Classic cut denim full length mid grey

Toteme

SHOP NOWEUR 260
Tank louis watch

Cartier

SHOP NOWEUR 11400
Feather-trimmed crepe de chine pajama set

Sleeper

SHOP NOWEUR 390
Distressed leather bomber jacket

Acne Studios

SHOP NOWEUR 1750
SL 657 cat-eye sunglasses

Saint Laurent

SHOP NOWEUR 315

Oversized Cotton Tee from House of Dagmar

SHOP NOWEUR 140
Ew margaux bag in leather

The Row

SHOP NOWEUR 7470
Hailey lambskin blazer, pecan

Source unknown

SHOP NOWEUR 776
Classic cut denim full length dark blue

Toteme

SHOP NOWEUR 250
Ruched-detail leather loafers

The Row

SHOP NOWEUR 1200
Audance duo diamond white

Spustova

SHOP NOWEUR 4000
High cuff tuxedo shirt white

Julie Josephine

SHOP NOWEUR 230
Joy shoulder bag

Aupen

SHOP NOWEUR 250