Every Fashion Person From New York to Paris Loves This Elegant Yet Cool Brand—4 Pieces I'm Also Considering

Conceived in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, Staud is a US-born brand that has garnered the interest of fashion editors, stylists and content creators far beyond its birthplace. No stranger to fashioning women's apparel with cult status, Staudinger's (former fashion director of the beloved brand Reformation) expertise in effortless and considered apparel has captured the attention of fashion people with varying aesthetics, adding to the brand's unique appeal. Staudinger's eponymous brand hones into the cool and nonchalant appeal of Southern Californian style, marrying off-beat silhouettes and wafty fabrications with structural elements (case in point, its origami styles, but more on that later).

BEST STAUD PIECES

Valeria wears a Staud handbag.

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Staud speaks to an air of vibrancy and timelessness all in one, with many reworked vintage-inspired styles and other pieces inspired by street art and location. With former Chanel model, Betty Catroux as a muse and using her editorials to inspire creative direction, Staud makes pieces intending to make women feel chic and self-assured.

Part anti-trend and part contemporary, Staud offers a fresh approach to timeless classics. All things considered, it's no wonder it's a brand celebrated far and wide, with plenty of well-dressed people in some of the globe's biggest fashion capitals returning to the brand for clothing, shoes and, mainly, handbags, all with reasonable price tags compared to other, high-quality designer brands.

So, if you're thinking of investing in your wardrobe ahead of autumn 2024 and are eyeing up Staud's collections, I spent an afternoon scanning the web to bring you what I anticipate will be some of the brand's most popular offerings from the transitional season and beyond. Continue reading to discover silk pieces, wardrobe classics and handbags aplenty. It's attainable luxury worth considering.

BEST STAUD PIECES

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Freelance Fashion Editor

Avalon Afriyie is a freelance writer and storyteller based in London. She specialises in sustainable fashion, health and the narratives of marginalised communities. She has a background in fashion show production and styling, having previously worked on The Clothes Show and with the Lyst Group. Since graduating in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in English and contemporary media, she’s worked as a feature writer for an independent publication and a contributor for Quill’s creator network. She now marries her passion for words and style, writing for some of the most esteemed fashion and lifestyle publications, Who What Wear UK and Stylist. Avalon also provides copywriting services, creative consultancy, and visual media for independent businesses, including travel guides, interviews, press releases and blog posts. Her work has been featured on Lush, Contiki, Youswim and Ohne. She spends her days writing to her heart’s content for business and pleasure, shooting on film and dreaming of residing a stone’s throw away from the ocean with her love and a pup (clad in a sweeping frock, of course). She’s currently penning ideas for a book of personal essays and free verse poetry on love, life and the stages in between.