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Consumption: Melanie Dunea
Melanie Dunea pictured in her favorite pieces from the J.Crew Fall Collection. Illustration by Jenny Walton. Daphne topcoat in boiled wool; selvedge chambray shirt; 9" high-rise toothpick jean in Lassiter wash.
Melanie Dunea
A great colorful coat is a must for someone who is cold all the time. Like me! On the plane, I often use my coat as a blanket, then throw it on and go to the photoshoot when I get off. If we're in a busy airport, red makes it easy to find me! Daphne topcoat in boiled wool
Prince, the genius, is one of my favorite performers and singers. I found this hand-printed wooden figure at the New York Museum of Contemporary Art next to a little David Bowie and Frida Kahlo. They're made by English designer Becky Kemp!
When I was a little girl my mother owned a bookstore and I have always felt happy being surrounded by and reading books. I have a nice collection of cookbooks, photo books, weird books and novels.
Candy. I love candy. Especially English chocolate.
Denim on denim is my go-to for travel and photoshoots. I need something durable and comfortable to get through the day. Denim as a material hides everything and has minimal wrinkles too! 9" high-rise toothpick jean in Lassiter wash
Purple is my favorite color, plus I love flowers. Purple flowers = swoon.
Prune, the restaurant, is one of my favorite places on earth. Chefs (and friends) Gabrielle Hamilton and Ashley Merriman have created a perfect little oasis! Before I devour the sardines or radishes or rabbit, I always start with their perfectly made Negroni.
My bed—every morning—there is the same struggle of not wanting to get up, but my best ideas come from lingering a little too long.
Wilbur the pig has been with me since I was a little girl. I still love him even though he is missing his hands and legs. When I travel he is taken care of by my little friend Eva and his pal Bao Bao the Panda.
See, denim on denim. Selvedge chambray shirt
Tracy Anderson's workout! When I exercise and sweat, everything feels and looks better.