Misha Nonoo Talks the Queen, Instagram, and Her New Easy 8 Collection

Meghan Markle was just spotted wearing one of the designer's "Husband Shirts."

Misha Nonoo
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For Meghan Markle's first public outing with boyfriend Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games, she opted to keep things casual, wearing jeans and a simple blouse by her good friend designer Misha Nonoo. The top, which is known as the "Husband Shirt" (yes, really), is part of Nonoo's Easy 8 Collection of elevated black and white basics that make uniform dressing seem like a realistic wardrobe goal.

Here, we chat with Nonoo about her line, the Instagram account she finds "hilarious," and the one royal who left her star struck.

Tell me about the Easy 8 Collection. Why did you decide to launch it?

My Easy 8 Collection consists of the hero pieces in your wardrobe which can be worn 22 different ways so that you can spend less time stressing about what to wear and more time pursuing your passions and goals. The Easy 8 was born out of a personal realization and speaking with other women that we need pieces that are as multifaceted as we are. Whatever the occasion or weather, each piece of the Easy 8 Collections is designed with the versatile woman on the go in mind.

Is there a reason you wanted to keep it to just black and white?

Thinking about the essential pieces you need in your wardrobe, it makes sense that the foundation of a wardrobe should be black and white, for example: the classic white shirt and well-fitting black pants.

What is your best travel hack or packing tip?

I am always on the go, so I always pack everything in a carry on when I can to avoid waiting, and of course, always pack versatile pieces of clothing, like the Easy 8, that can be worn on more than one occasion.

Is there anyone who makes you feel star struck?

Being British, meeting the Queen was a pretty surreal experience, but other than that I feel that we are all the same irrespective of our public accomplishments and should be treated as such.

What’s your favorite place to buy a last-minute gift?

Christofle has beautiful picture frames that can be engraved and personalized with a nice photo of a special memory for the person receiving the gift.

When I feel like I have nothing to wear, I reach for ________.

The Easy 8, of course!

When I need to feel glamorous, I reach for __________.

My Magdalena Jumpsuit in black.

Who is in your beauty black book? (Your can’t-live-without facialist, hairstylist, trainer, etc.)

Facialist: Joanna Vargas in NYC and Sonya Dakar in LA

Hair Colorist: Victoria Hunter at Whittemore House

Hair Stylist: Ben Skervin

Trainer: Karolina Pawlak-Duncan at Equinox

Nutritionist: Dr. Frank Lipman

What is the beauty product you can’t stop talking about?

Joanna Vargas’ Euphoria Face Mask

Twitter or Instagram?


Who are your must-follows on the platform?

@oldbitchesofinstagram is hilarious!

What is your favorite holiday tradition?

Making shepherd’s pie for my closest friends and family.

Fill in the blank: People are most likely to come to me for advice about__________.

Female empowerment and entrepreneurship

What is the best advice you ever got?

Pick a couple of people who are your trusted confidants and go to them with questions. I am lucky to have so many amazing people in my life to turn to for advice, and all are incredibly generous with their insight, but sometimes it can get overwhelming especially if the advice takes you in opposite directions. Ultimately, always trust your gut instincts.

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