The everyday essentials

The Style Diaries

FIVE UNITS

The Style Diaries: Everyday Essentials

Redefining versatility and elegance, our designers Dianna and Mette share their unique takes on everyday essentials. Discover how our elevated staples bring their distinctive style to life.

 

All about the blazers!

Whether it’s a weekend walk with a coffee in hand, a dinner date or part of my workweek routine, a blazer is my ultimate, seasonless wardrobe essential. It layers effortlessly over tank tops, t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts and cosy knits and pairs perfectly with my favourite Five Units trousers. My top pick is the FridaFV blazer. With its double-breasted silhouette in classic black, it’s the epitome of timeless sophistication—a true shortcut to power dressing. I wear it everywhere: to the office, a dinner in town, a gallery visit or even for a casual glass of wine with friends.

For work, I feel most confident in a boxy blazer paired with flared-fit trousers like ClaraFV and classic loafers. When evening rolls around, I swap the loafers for pumps and add a bold red lip for an effortlessly polished look. What I love most about the FridaFV blazer is its versatility. Worn open, it’s boxy and relaxed—perfect for casual moments. But when cinched with a belt, it transforms into a modern, sculptural statement piece, offering a fresh twist on the classic blazer.

Lately, grey is my new go-to neutral so my next purchase will be the HannahFV 285 blazer in Pebble Mélange. As someone who usually sticks to black in the colder months, this warm, soft grey feels like a cosy change. It pairs so well with black staples like my beloved ClaraFV trousers, creating a look that’s both timeless and modern.

My wardrope hero!

My go-to wardrobe heroes? Our double-breasted blazer, FridaFV. With its oversized fit, it gives me that effortlessly cool, slightly androgynous look I love. It’s a trusted style that always makes me feel comfortable and confident, day or night. I love wearing the blazer open with the LauraFV trousers to create a suit that’s the perfect mix of elegance and ease. In Pebble Melange, it’s a statement piece that takes everyday style to the next level.

For a laid-back, everyday look, I’ll style the blazer open and pair it with a graphic band tee or a turtleneck, a black leather belt and chunky leather loafers. When it’s time to dress things up for dinner, a concert or a party I’ll button the blazer up, layer a black mesh blouse underneath and add a pair of point-toe heeled boots. When I’m in the mood for a retro, 70s-inspired look, I swap in the OliviaFV trousers. With their high waist, pressed pleats and flared fit, they’re effortlessly cool and super flattering.

Our single-breasted blazer, HannahFV 285 Black, is next on my wish list. I’d style it with our classic DenaFV 285 Black trousers for a suit that’s sharp, timeless and ready for anything life throws at me.