Beyond the wardrobe: why interiors are my new fashion obsession

From vintage gems to design finds, why our spaces deserve as much style as our wardrobes

Hello everyone, it has been a while. Longer than I expected. When I last wrote here about Russ Jones’ arts, I didn't think I'd step away for this long, but sometimes you need to lose yourself a little to find your way back. And here I am, returning with a slightly different perspective and, perhaps, a few unexpected discoveries along the way.

I have always loved interiors, but creating Chez Sophia deepened that interest, making me focus more on design than fashion. It wasn’t intentional, but I found myself drawn to spaces, textures and how a room can tell a story just as powerfully as an outfit. There were too many objects that captivated me to count. Have you ever felt a shift like this, when an interest you always had suddenly takes centre stage? Have you ever fallen in love with a design object the way you would with the perfect coat?

This shift led me to think about the connection between fashion and interiors. Both industries thrive on aesthetics, craftsmanship and a reflection of cultural moods. But while fashion moves at a relentless pace, interiors offer a different kind of rhythm: slower, more considered and less disposable. Trends in fashion can be fleeting, while in interiors they linger, shaping the way we live for years rather than seasons. Does this affect the way we engage with each? Do we feel a different kind of attachment to a beautifully crafted chair than we do to a beautifully tailored coat?

And yet, the two worlds overlap more than we realise. Look at the crossover of designers stepping into interiors, Jonathan Anderson’s work at Loewe, Fendi home shop in Piazza della Scala or Ralph Lauren’s seamless blend of fashion and homeware, or even the way emerging brands are playing with tactile elements in both clothing and furnishings. Texture, proportion and colour theory hold just as much weight in dressing a space as they do in curating a wardrobe. Maybe personal style isn’t confined to a single medium but is instead a thread that runs through every aspect of how we choose to present ourselves to the world.

Lately, I have found so much joy in hunting for the perfect piece, whether it’s in vintage stores, flea markets or scrolling endlessly online. There’s something thrilling about discovering a rare design object or a beautifully crafted garment that feels like it was meant for you. Do you also love the thrill of the hunt? What is the best vintage or second-hand find you’ve ever come across?

So, as I find my way back to writing here, I want to explore this more. Has my love for fashion wavered? Not at all. But I do think my perspective has widened. Fashion and interiors aren’t separate, they are different expressions of the same instinct. The desire to create, to curate, to make something feel like “you”.

Maybe I’m just in my Carrie era—writing, reflecting and obsessing over the perfect details, whether in my wardrobe or my home.

I would love to hear your thoughts. Have you ever found your interests shifting in unexpected ways? Do you think our environment influences the way we dress? And what about the hunt, do you get a thrill from finding a unique piece that speaks to you?