georgina brandolini; At 52, this Paris-based knitwear designer stays forever loyal to two classics: luxury cashmere and anything Valentino.(Interview)

Byline: Jane Herman

TOUS LES JOURS

I've redesigned the style of my line completely for fall because I'm not doing as much embroidery as I used to, and I'm doing a lot of dresses, all cashmere. They're quite chic for evening--maybe they're open in the back, or they have a chain detail, and I did some without sleeves. I wear my pieces every day, and I do wear sleeveless dresses at my age, absolutely! I like things that define my shape. You don't have to dress according to your age in some strict way, but I think dressing to look younger than you are always has the opposite effect. Simple things can be very sexy, like a sweater and jeans with ballerina flats, which I've been wearing since I was nineteen years old. That's my thing.

NEW YOU

What's changed over the years? Now I'll buy really nice coats by Andrew Gn and Saint Laurent. And I like fur, too, especially this one vest from Michael Kors that I do with a scarf. For me, it's always about being comfortable. I rarely wear high heels during the day, though I do wear heels with my new wide-leg Joe's Jeans because they make me look so tall! The jewelry that I wear from Boisvin and Fred Leighton is quite sporty and big, and I love anything made of wood, which I often ...