How to Dress for Joy, Not Trends: Racil Chalhoub on the Power of Dressing for Yourself

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Lebanese-born designer Racil Chalhoub gives us an exclusive look inside her wardrobe, sharing the pieces that define her signature style — from reimagined tuxedos to vintage-inspired dresses and colourful tailoring. In this episode of Anatomy of a Wardrobe, Racil reflects on how her Lebanese roots, Parisian upbringing and London base shaped her distinctive aesthetic. She reveals how she designs for women who want to move effortlessly from day to night — and why dressing for joy, not trends, remains at the heart of her namesake label, RACIL. Chapters: 0:09 – Introduction 0:23 – The story behind RACIL 0:53 – Racil describes her style 1:14 – Her mother’s influence on her style 1:38 – Racil’s outfit details 2:30 – Looking at the rail 3:04 – RACIL dress 3:45 – RACIL tunic 4:22 – Chanel jacket from her mother 4:43 – Rabanne dress 5:05 – Missoni waistcoat 5:36 – Three-piece suits 5:57 – Favourite high street brands 6:07 – A look at Racil’s shoes 6:25 – Chloé wedges 6:42 – Aquazzura heels 6:52 – Racil’s favourite flats 7:15 – Racil’s bags 7:43 – Chanel bag 8:00 – Jewellery and accessories 9:03 – Piece that marks a milestone moment 9:20 – The piece Racil would save in a fire #RacilChalhoub #RACIL #MarieClaireUK #AnatomyOfAWardrobe #FashionInterview #WardrobeTour #WomenInFashion #StyleInspiration #DesignerStyle _______________________________________________________ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@MarieClaireTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarieClaireUK/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marieclaireuk/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieclaireuk _______________________________________________________