All You'll Want For the Holidays Is Margherita Missoni's New Splendid Collection — Trust Me

Updated on 10/30/2018 at 2:10 PM

If there's one thing Margherita Missoni is known for, it's her effortless style and wardrobe full of color. (If you haven't seen her gorgeous wedding dress yet, stop what you're doing a take a look now.) I chatted with the designer, who teamed up with Los Angeles-based label Splendid for a second time, to learn more about her limited-edition holiday collection.

While you may know Margherita from her time working with her family's brand, Missoni, she's proved that her personal style is the perfect blend of California's laid-back vibe mixed with her Italian heritage — aka, she's the perfect fit for this collab.

The collection, which launches Nov. 1, shows the designer's love and knowledge of patterns and textiles. The capsule includes everything from a sparkly, silver turtleneck with purple cuffs to a festive, knit lurex set that's perfect for New Year's Eve. Plus, did I mention that everything rings in under $250? Read on to see what Margherita shared with us, and take a peek at the collection, which will be available in Splendid stores and online, ahead.

The Importance of Choosing the Best Fabrics

"Comfort is everything. As a mother of two young boys, I greatly appreciate clothing that's soft, easy, and durable. One of the many things that drew me to Splendid is the brand's dedication to creating easy pieces that are meant for dressing comfortably, but that are also elevated and beautifully crafted. It's clothing that you can live in, but in which you also look sophisticated and quite effortless."

Her Go-To Outfit For the Holidays

"Lurex, lurex, and more lurex! Metallics are eternally festive and knit lurex is, amazingly, very comfortable. Lurex knit pants are super comfortable and never go out of style."

The Importance of Color

"Have fun with color. Fashion is really about exploring yourself. If you aren't used to color, try mixing some in. The reality is, the more you wear it, the more you will get used to it, and then it will feel natural. And, in my opinion, it will also elevate your mood!"

A Piece That Most Embodies Her Style

"The velour colorblock dress, for starters. It's effortless, but quite striking."

How She Keeps Her Sweaters in the Softest Condition

"This might sound unappealing, but don't wash them too frequently — I do think that extending the time between washes helps to preserve the life of knitwear. The great thing about this collection, however, is that everything is machine-washable, and the fabrics are really top-notch, so you can continue to wear your favorite styles again and again without too much to fear!"

Her Favorite Travel Outfit

"On a plane, you'll often find me in a cashmere jumper, jeans, and a pashmina. From this collection, I can already see myself traveling in the daisy velour sweatshirt, jeans, and a tee. Understated, yet chic."