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Jewellery curator Emrys Cousins shares her style influences and wardrobe staples
Cousins, founder of Love Well Sourced, outlines her European‑inspired style, favourite designers and the pieces she wears from workdays to weekends.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Jewellery curator Emrys Cousins, founder of Love Well Sourced, detailed her fashion journey and current wardrobe in an interview published on 18 October 2026.
What happened
Cousins described a typical workday outfit of jeans and a blazer, adding that she often pairs tailored trousers with an oversized tee or slim‑fit tank and a blazer. On weekends she prefers relaxed‑fit jeans and comfortable pieces. She highlighted a 1970s braided vest bought in Berlin twenty years ago as the oldest item in her closet and a pair of black suede Chanel sandals as the most recent addition.
What the reports add
The interview notes that Cousins draws inspiration from European sensibility, favouring tailoring, classic foundations and unpredictable elements such as “fun jewellery.” She named Prada and Dries Van Noten as favourite designers for their bold prints, textures and proportions. For jewellery she admires the 1900s for unique, one‑off pieces, citing a French curb bracelet, an antique gold engraved bracelet and a diamond bracelet as go‑to items. She also layers long rope‑chain necklaces with talismans and pendants.
What was said
“I’d describe my style as inspired by a European sensibility. I love tailoring and classic foundations with an element of unpredictability, whether it’s a shoe or some fun jewellery,” Cousins told SMH.
She added that her favourite fashion eras combine 1970s summer dressing, 1950s tailoring and the minimalist look of the 1990s. When asked about current trends, Cousins said she likes the resurgence of brooch‑wearing and the trend of wearing a jacket with the button closed at the top.
How it came about
Cousins’ style evolved after a formative trip to Paris and Europe at age 18, where she was inspired by the way women dressed. Childhood memories of denim overalls and embroidered Peter Pan‑collar shirts also shaped her love of denim and feminine blouses. She now looks to fashion figures such as Marta Oldrini and Leandra Medine Cohen for ongoing inspiration.
Key facts
- Emrys Cousins founded the jewellery brand Love Well Sourced. (smh.com.au)
- Her oldest wardrobe piece is a 1970s braided vest bought in Berlin. (smh.com.au)
- She cites Prada and Dries Van Noten as favourite designers. (smh.com.au)
- Current favourite jewellery includes a French curb bracelet, an antique gold engraved bracelet and a diamond bracelet. (smh.com.au)
- She notes a trend toward brooch‑wearing and jackets buttoned at the top. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “How to dress like Emrys Cousins: The jewellery curator shares her favourite designers, style secrets and wardrobe essentials”
