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In an age of transient trends, Maria Cornejo stands apart: for more than 25 years, the New York-based Chilean designer, who recently received the CFDA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, has quietly met the needs of smart sartorialists with her signature amalgam of sustainability, sleek simplicity, and architectural lines. Here, Cornejo shares her own enduring essentials
Photo: Carolina Isabel Salazar (Cornejo)

Mepra

From $99.50

Linea Italian Flatware

“Using the simplest of geometric shapes as a foundation is one of my defining design principles, so it makes sense that it translates to my aesthetic in general. I love the geometric lines and elegant minimal style of this flatware set.”

Zero + Maria Cornejo

$495

Curved Eda Culotte

“This is the perfect everyday pant. It has great volume, and it’s made from eco-denim.”

Métier

$1,050

Minimalist Bag in Black Atelier Calfskin

“I’m pretty minimal when it comes to purses. This timeless crossbody is just big enough to carry my essentials: keys, cards, and phone.”

Cleo Wade

$26

Remember Love: Words for Tender Times

“Cleo Wade is one of my favorite poets. I can reread her books at any time.”

Another Fox

$54

Yin Yang Quilted Coat

“I’m always looking for gifts for my one-year-old grandson. He would look so cute in this quilted coat printed with geometric shapes.”

Maison Margiela

$990

Tabi Rain Boots

“I have the original leather Tabi boots from 1987. These Tabi rain boots are perfect for running around New York on a rainy or snowy day.”

Diptyque

$430

Baies Extra-Large Candle

“I’ve bought a number of Diptyque candles over the years, but I especially love the fresh berries scent in this extra-large size. Its long burn time ensures cozy evenings. It is a true indulgence after a day at work.”

Casa Bosques

$22

Roasted Cashew Bark Chocolate Bar

“I like to carry nuts or chocolate in my pocket throughout the day for a little burst of energy; this is the perfect combination of both.”

Nassi Lamps

$1,575

Roma Dodecagon Blue Table Lamp

“I love how primitive this lamp is. It looks like a sculpture.”

Zero + Maria Cornejo

$650

Akeo Textured Long-Sleeve Shirt

“This is my go-to shirt for any day of the week. It’s an easy pullover—with long, curved sleeves and a relaxed fit—which I can dress up or down.”


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