Boho | feminine | Effortless

Carmel Harrison

A force to be reckoned with in the fashion world, boasts an impressive resume that spans from Elle Arabia's Editor in Chief to the brains behind Second Summer. Known for her boho-feminine vibe, Carmel effortlessly blends chic and laid-back styles, making her a go-to for the effortlessly cool look. Her creative direction has graced countless magazine covers and campaigns, always leaving an unmistakable mark. With an eye for detail and a knack for mixing the unexpected, Carmel's styling is always fresh and on-point.

Get to know your stylist.

1.Describe your personal style in three words.

Boho, feminine, effortless 

2. What's your favourite fashion trend of all time, and why?

70s boho - I always feel effortlessly sexy in a boho ruffle or lace mini  dress

3. Is there a specific fashion icon or designer who influences your work?

My all time icons are Alexander McQueen & Vivienne Westwood, they were both my first designer purchases, throughout my fashion career they’ve always influenced me to think outside the box and dare to be different. 

4. How does the fashion scene in Dubai influence your styling choices and approach to working with clients? 

I definitely dress more modest in Dubai, in fact I dress more masculine too, I don’t feel like o can truly be my bohemian summer loving self here - it’s only when I escape to Europe that I feel more free with the way I dress. 

 5. What are three trends we can tap into right now coming out of fashion week?

Boho is back! So anything with ruffles! Short shorts and playful romantic dresses. We are saying goodbye to minimalism, fashion is fun again this summer! 

6. What would be your top 3 brands for affordable fashion items?

I don’t really shop high street, I buy more contemporary/cult brands which are still affordable such as Toteme, Nanushka and for something fun Oceanus!

7. What are your top 3 brands to invest in?

I love YSL all their pieces are timeless, Hermès and Chloé. 

8. What's a timeless classic people should know about?

Hermès Birkin.

9. What's the number one thing to keep in your wardrobe?

A pair of good leather pants! Joseph/J. brand are my fave 


10. Do you have go-to's for capsule collections.

I love JW Anderson’s Paula’s Ibiza capsules for Loewe - I usually invest in one of the pieces each summer.