Zalando | Insiders Edit: The Art of Layering

Insider's EditThe art of layering

Tattoo artists Gillian and Maite share what autumn style and versatility means to them.

For Berlin based couple Gillian and Maite, "living in Berlin influences our life and style because there is a lot of wiggle room to try different styles". Owners of the tattoo studio Delas, they tell us how they play with layers in autumn - and how it elevates their style.

How to be cosy
with layers in autumn?

"I'm the queen of cosy. I'd go for some really fluffy socks and wear them over my pants to trap the heat. Then I'd put on a really big oversized sweater, and I'd hide my hot water bottle underneath." - Gilian"I'm the queen of cosy. I'd go for some really fluffy socks and wear them over my pants to trap the heat. Then I'd put on a really big oversized sweater, and I'd hide my hot water bottle underneath." - Gilian

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How to be cosy
with layers in autumn?

"I'm the queen of cosy. I'd go for some really fluffy socks and wear them over my pants to trap the heat. Then I'd put on a really big oversized sweater, and I'd hide my hot water bottle underneath." - Gilian"I'm the queen of cosy. I'd go for some really fluffy socks and wear them over my pants to trap the heat. Then I'd put on a really big oversized sweater, and I'd hide my hot water bottle underneath." - Gilian

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What materials
do you like the most?

"My go-to style is definitely about comfort. I love the feel of cashmere or wool and like to pair it with a contrasting texture, like silk or another flowy fabric." - Gillian"My go-to style is definitely about comfort. I love the feel of cashmere or wool and like to pair it with a contrasting texture, like silk or another flowy fabric." - Gillian

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What materials
do you like the most?

"My go-to style is definitely about comfort. I love the feel of cashmere or wool and like to pair it with a contrasting texture, like silk or another flowy fabric." - Gillian"My go-to style is definitely about comfort. I love the feel of cashmere or wool and like to pair it with a contrasting texture, like silk or another flowy fabric." - Gillian

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Woman wearing a cow-print jacket, a white top, wide dark jeans, and black studded flats, holding a red handbag in front of a peach wall.

"We complement each other. I'm very into bold colors and textures, and she's a little more toned down and into timeless pieces."

What would you wear
to go out?

"I like casual and chic, so it could be some baggy pants paired with some cute kitten heels and a nice jacket. That's all I need, really." - Maite"I like casual and chic, so it could be some baggy pants paired with some cute kitten heels and a nice jacket. That's all I need, really." - Maite

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What would you wear
to go out?

"I like casual and chic, so it could be some baggy pants paired with some cute kitten heels and a nice jacket. That's all I need, really." - Maite"I like casual and chic, so it could be some baggy pants paired with some cute kitten heels and a nice jacket. That's all I need, really." - Maite

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Are there any don'ts
when layering?

"I don't believe in rules when it comes to fashion. It's all about being confident and feeling good about yourself." - Maite"I don't believe in rules when it comes to fashion. It's all about being confident and feeling good about yourself." - Maite

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Are there any don'ts
when layering?

"I don't believe in rules when it comes to fashion. It's all about being confident and feeling good about yourself." - Maite"I don't believe in rules when it comes to fashion. It's all about being confident and feeling good about yourself." - Maite

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