Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix On Her Personal Style Rules

Matilde Jewellery founder Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix has a particular knack for understated elegance. Since launching her recycled gold and lab-grown diamond brand in 2020, she’s become the go-to label for elevated jewellery pieces – made for both daily wear and special occasions. Her own wardrobe runs on the same principle: clean lines, a clear edit and a quiet conviction that naming every trend kills individuality. We caught up with the designer on her daily uniform, the lesser-known labels she loves and the one style rule she lives by.

My Style: Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix

Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix

Daily uniform?

A great pair of jeans, from Agolde, Re/Done and DL Denim, plus I have a few Chanel ones that are special, and a perfect T-shirt by Éterne, Skims or Derek Rose. In London, I’ll throw a cashmere jumper over, from Khaite or The Row, and recently I bought a cardigan from The Gather. I am usually in flats or trainers: my favourites right now are my Miu Miu trainers and Chanel black slingbacks. I love a bigger bag, like the large Call It By Your Name tote, and I treasure my timeless black Birkin.

Go-to pieces in your wardrobe for summer?

I’ve been working on a collection in the perfect shades with Bond-Eye Swim, launching in June. I spend much of my summer in Portugal so a pair of Havaianas are a must, and I have a white linen shorts and shirt-set from WNU that I wear on repeat with different swimwear and accessories. I also love Christopher Esber and Casonã for elevated summer pieces.

Favourite accessories?

Jewellery. I built my brand around a timeless staple philosophy: jewellery that works from day to night and that you barely feel you have on, but subtly elevates your look. I never take off my Marquise diamond necklace and I love a layered ear, using studs and huggies from our Matilde Daily collection.

Night out?

A great top, low-waist black trousers and a fun pair of Jimmy Choos.

The piece that gives instant wow?

A vintage Christian Dior bag from 2003, sourced by Nunu Vintage.

And the one that makes you stand taller?

Anything borrowed from my mum. I’ll have to give it back eventually, so I maximise the time I have with it.

Under-the-radar labels?

Alfie Paris is a favourite, as well as Cloey’s and Klayd.

Timeless or trend-led?

Timeless. Giving names to every trend – ‘the clean girl’, ‘quiet luxury‘, ‘ballet-core’ and so on – takes away individuality.

Style hacks?

The best advice I’ve ever received is to always remove the last thing I’ve put on. It’s usually too much.

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