Sophie Lis On Her Personal Style Rules

Sophie Lis has built a career around designing jewellery pieces that come pre-packed with sentimental value. The diamond earrings she designed for her own wedding sparked the creation of her eponymous brand, now a Notting Hill fixture (you’ll find it a stone’s throw from Portobello Road) with a devoted celebrity following. Her cosmos-inspired designs, from shooting stars and moons to lightning bolts and compasses, are designed to be worn daily, stacked up the ear and treasured for a lifetime – which tells you everything you need to know about Lis’ own personal style. Hers is a buy less, buy better philosophy, where sharp tailoring, great denim and a hardworking edit of classics do the heavy lifting, and the jewellery does the talking.

With the summer holidays on the horizon, we caught up with Lis on her personal style: the daily uniform she dresses up and down, the pieces that earn a place in a light suitcase, her formula for a night out, the under-the-radar labels she loves to champion and the resale hack that recently landed her a vintage designer bag. Read on for the full scoop.

My Style: Sophie Lis

Sophie Lis

Daily uniform?

Jeans (Khaite’s Danielle in non-stretch denim), a crisp COS t-shirt and a great tailored jacket, probably Saint Laurent. I throw on a cap for bad hair days and dress up or down.

Style crush?

Phoebe Philo forever. Her less is more vibe deeply resonates.

Go-to pieces for summer?

I pack light: Eres swimwear, oversize linen shirts from WNU, cut-off vintage Levi’s, great sandals (The Row), sunglasses (Bottega, Saint Laurent), a few books, Dermalogica SPF and a raffia bag. I love a headscarf for a touch of nostalgic elegance, which can double up as a wrap after swimming. And silk slip dresses that can be worn for anything, from beach to black tie.

Favourite accessories?

Always jewellery. Every piece you own should tell a story.

Night out?

A great tailored suit gives me confidence, paired with a beautiful lace, sheer or silk top, which is feminine and alluring without revealing anything. Jewellery, a fab pair of heels, a clutch and I’m off.

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The piece that gives instant wow?

Diamond earrings really draw the eye and light up the face. They are anti-ageing too as the sparkle illuminates the skin. My all-time favourites are my Fallen Star earrings.

And the one that makes you stand taller?

I’m 6ft, but not afraid of a heel and being the tallest in a room. Aquazzura are my go-to (the most comfortable shoes in a variety of heights) and Jimmy Choo‘s spin on the classic pump.

Under-the-radar labels?

I love supporting friends’ brands. Everything Alex Eagle does is knockout; Skiim Paris for wide leg leather trousers (Bottega vibes); Galvan for a black tie gown or evening coat; Piece of White , another Notting Hill brand, has a to-die-for three-piece linen suit.

Style hacks?

Shop against trends. I set up alerts for pieces I am looking for on resale platforms like Vestiaire Collective and auction sites. I recently got lucky with a little Fendi baguette. I love the excitement of the hunt and satisfaction of a bargain. The aim is to build an archive of classics to pass down to my daughters.

Shop Sophie Lis online and follow @sophielislondon on Instagram.