21 highstreet hero buys that nail the Toteme and Khaite mood
When it comes to curating a capsule wardrobe, it's more about investing in items that are timeless and built to last, and less about chasing logos that often come with a heavy price tag.
With luxury fashion, what you're often paying for goes beyond the superficial eye. The subtle edge, impeccable tailoring, the way a fabric drapes–it's the small elevated details that give it the edge and make the price tag worth it. Such brands that lend this appeal include Toteme and Khaite, which provide truly timeless pieces worn and loved by the style set. The Stockholm-based and New York-based brands deliver ultra-chic wardrobe items that are aspirational and form the foundations of a modern wardrobe.
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Toteme, founded by Elin Kling, is the epitome of Scandinavian minimalism refined for the global modern woman. With a clean, architectural silhouette and a neutral palette that feels anything but boring, Toteme leans into a kind of cool restraint. Think: tailored wool coats, asymmetric knits, and silk separates that glide effortlessly from day to night.
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Meanwhile, New York-based Khaite, helmed by Catherine Holstein, brings an edgier energy to modern classics. With sculptural denim, buttery leather, and sleek knitwear, Khaite reinterprets the classics through a sensual, almost cinematic lens—strong, feminine, and wearable.
Of course, these pieces come with price tags to match their craftsmanship and design pedigree. But if investing in these icons doesn't align with your budget right now and doesn't make financial sense right now, the good news is you can still channel their aesthetic. Your go-to high-street heroes are catching on—delivering budget-friendly structured basics, elevated staples, and sophisticated cuts that echo the same aesthetic without the investment-level cost. Because after all, style, at its core, is all about how you wear it and how it makes you feel.
Scroll through the gallery below for 21 editor-approved highstreet buys from H&M to kick off your payday shopping: – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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