High up on the list of the most covetable closets we've ever seen is our 2022 Best Dressed List honoree Sarah Yu's. Not only is it aesthetically beautiful, the expansive two-storey space is also home to stylish designer pieces that fashionistas everywhere would want to have.
In this episode of Designer Favorites, the thirty-year-old chooses her five most favorite items and shares the interesting stories behind them. Ranging from a classic leather jacket that she can both dress up and down, a "low-key" iteration of an iconic jewelry design, and a super rare (and expensive!) Hermès Birkin dream designer bag, her collection is proof that you can never go wrong with investing in classic pieces that are bound to stand the test of time. Press play to see for yourself!
WATCH: Stylish Entrepreneur Sarah Yu Reveals Her Favorite Designer Items
1. Hermès Mini Kelly Bag
Naysayers beware, Sarah just once and for all proved that you can't go wrong with a tiny bag for everyday use—the Mini Kelly can carry all her essentials! Whether toted as a top handle purse, or slinged crossbody, this bag is as versatile as it is cute and IG-worthy.
Mini Kelly Bag, starts at $32,000 (approximately P1,765,488), HERMÈS, 1stdibs
2. Balmain Leather Jacket
A fashionista's closet won't be complete without a leather jacket, and this one from Balmain might just be the most aesthetic one yet. We love its oversized feel and its signature military-inspired buttons.
SHOP SIMILAR: Leather Jacket, $3285 (approximately P181,238), BALMAIN, Farfetch
3. Patek Philippe Nautilus Watch
They say that you don't buy a Patek Philippe for yourself—you safeguard it for the future generation. We can't think of a more dreamy future heirloom piece than this rose gold Nautilus watch that has diamonds lining up the bezel. It's functional yet chic!
Nautilus Watch in Rose Gold with Diamod Bezel, starts at P3,330,353, PATEK PHILIPPE, chrono24.ph
4. Bvlgari Serpenti Bracelet
Name a more iconic statement arm candy than the Bvlgari Serpenti. Sarah may have chose to keep it low-key by opting for the version with minimal bling, but it definitely doesn't keep heads from turning for a closer look at this classic standout.
Serpenti Viper Bracelet, €11,000 (approximately P650,465), BVLGARI, bulgari.com
5. Hermès Himalayan Birkin Bag
Sarah couldn't hide her glee in sharing the story behind her final designer fave. She reveals that this highly coveted bag had actually been just a dream, and that finally having it quenched her need for other Birkins. Just how desirable is this unique bag? This design made headlines when it was reported as the most expensive Birkin ever sold.
Birkin Bag in Himalayan Croc, starts at $178,190 (approximately P9,831,009), HERMÈS, 1stdibs
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