Guest editor´s
summer address book
A few late summer days still remain during which we can emulate one of our favourite fashion editors: Marina Gallo. Her feature articles can be spotted regularly in renowned magazines like Vogue, and she works with big international brands like Massimo Dutti. She’s also made a name for herself in jewellery design, in a very personal project called Ophiuchus. This is how she’s spent (and photographed) her free days.
Where?
St Barths: the most coveted coordinates have moved to the Caribbean island of St Barts (diminutive of the French Saint Barthélemy). A volcanic island surrounded by surface reefs and gorgeous natural scenery that make it a favourite of many fashion firms and magazines for photo shoots.
What to pack
• Flat sandals (for all day)
• Hat: I didn’t take off my Prada sailor hat for my entire holiday, or my classic Hermès terrycloth bucket hat… And I’ve always got a panama
• I love simple and minimal clothing, in neutral colours (white, camel, black…)
• Bathing costumes and a bikini
• Tunics all day, and men’s shirts for the beach (striped, white, pink and light blue)
• Sarongs (one of my favourite pieces for the beach), and you can wear it as a dress for eating at the beach bar, as a turban and as a blanket on the sand
• The temperature is constant here, so I just recommend packing a cashmere sweater and a shawl… no other cold weather wraps needed
Snorkelling mask is a must!
Marina’s favorites
• Maya’s Restaurant: a St Bart’s institution and one of my faves. The menu is always changing, and it has a perfect ambience and views of Gustavia.
• The mythical hamburgers at The Select.
• Cheval Blanc: perfect for lunch right on Flamands Beach or for a romantic dinner with your partner.
• My favourite beaches (the most peaceful): Salinas, Governour and Colombier… Shell Beach for watching the sunset.
• With kids: the beach in front of the mythical Hotel Eden Rock where the waters are crystalline and the restaurant has incredible views!
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