The Ultimate White Tee
Hellin Kay "My Adam Lippes classic white tees are my staple all day every day."—Samira Nasr, Fashion Director, ELLE
Adam Lippes Pima Cotton T-Shirt, $95; net-a-porter.com
The Fashion Backpack
Hellin Kay "I never thought a backpack could be so chic until I started wearing The Row's. I mean, that silver bar at the drawstring? Love. It's the perfect size—it fits my laptop, a book, and whatever random things I decide to bring to work with me—and weighs nothing, making it ideal for running around with."—Ruthie Friedlander, Deputy Editor, ELLE.com
The Row Backpack, $3,200; neimanmarcus.com
The Black Blazer
Hellin Kay "I wear my black Rag & Bone Lillian blazer every single season and plan on continuing to do so as I don't think it will ever go out of style. It looks as good with wide leg pants as it does with lightwash mom jeans"—Nikki Ogunnaike, Senior Fashion Editor, ELLE.com
Rag & Bone Lillian Eyelet-Back Piqué Blazer, $535; net-a-porter.com
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The Ripped Jean
Hellin Kay "An old pair of straight legged, high-waisted, faded Levi's that get a new rip each time I wear them are my defaults. They go with every shoe, jacket, top—whatever—that I own"—Julie Schott, Senior Beauty Editor, ELLE.com
Shop Similar: RE/DONE High-Rise NO. 23HR110336 Jean, $251; shopredone.com
The Perfect Boot
Hellin Kay "I wear these to death in the fall/winter because the silver buckle is a detachable thing (genius?) so they can either go full western or more sleek, with no buckle. I love both ways so I wear them a ton—and the heel has held up perfectly."—Natalie Matthews, Senior Editor, ELLE.com
Toga Pulla Buckled Pulla Ankle Boot, $463; farfetch.com
The Investment Bag
Hellin Kay "I bought it as an investment piece because it's beautiful and big enough to lug my laptop around in. I carry it to work literally every day and it's somehow survived—if anything it looks a little better with some wear"—Sally Holmes, Senior News Editor, ELLE.com
Mansur Gavriel Vegetable Tanned Large Tote In Black With Flamma, $585; modaoperandi.com
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The Cozy Sweater Coat
Hellin Kay "I have a double-faced cashmere wrap jacket from The Row that I've had for over seven years. I can't wait for winter to roll around because it is the warmest, most versatile, most beloved piece in my wardrobe. It's a perfect thing. I feel privileged to own it"— Justine Harman, Senior Entertainment Editor, ELLE.com
Shop Similar: The Row Arnet Brushed Wool Coat, $5,390; net-a-porter.com
The Carry-All
Hellin Kay "I received my Céline Cabas Tote as a gift from my husband for Christmas. It is a timeless shape and style that has transitioned effortlessly from season to season, and year to year. It has functioned as an everyday bag for work, a carry-on bag for travel, and even a beach bag (when I forgot to pack another option). And I have only needed to take it to the Leather Spa once for cleaning."—Allison Watters, Fashion & Retail Credits Editor, ELLE.
Céline Cabas Tote, available at Céline stores worldwide.
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