Juggling her roles as founder and managing director of bespoke luxury management firm RR&Co, television presenter and MC for international luxury lifestyle events around the world, it’s rare you’ll see Rosemin Madhavji looking anything less than photoshoot-ready.
Immaculately dressed and made-up, with a voluminous mane of glossy brunette waves, it’s no surprise that the Canadian-born, Dubai-based entrepreneur’s style inspirations include the perfectly polished and put together beauty magnate Aerin Lauder and fashion entrepreneur Olivia Palermo.
“I love fashion, and really appreciate the vision and creativity that you see on the catwalks. But when it comes to what I buy as the new season comes around, it’s all about choosing pieces that flatter my body shape and make me look good,” says Madhavji.
VALENTINO AW19 | BOTTEGA VENETA AW19
Joining the army of women enamoured by Daniel Lee at Bottega Veneta, Rosemin also loves the work of Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, Copenhagen- based Cecelie Bahnsen and London label Safiyaa, along with longtime favourites Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta and Valentino, whose classically feminine sensibilities perfectly match her elegant style signature.
“I travel a lot, so I need my wardrobe to be able to take me effortlessly from day to night,” says Madhavji, citing dresses from Dolce & Gabbana, Alessandra Rich and Zimmermann as wardrobe staples.
“Each season I buy leopard print from Dolce & Gabbana, and suiting from Safiyaa,” she says, smiling as she spots pieces from their collections hanging in the fashion closet, ready for her MOJEH shoot.
Rosemin Madhavji wears lace and silk chiffon dress and shoes, DOLCE & GABBANA
“Dolce’s leopard print is such a classic, but I love how this dress is a little more edgy whilst still being sexy and feminine. I’m obsessed with the duality of the design; half slinky black lace, half billowing silk chiffon. It looks incredible when you move,” coos the 39-year-old of the stunning AW19 cocktail dress.
“And Safiyaa’s cream trouser suit is so modern and clean, with flared, leg-lengthening pants and the added drama of the coat tail on the jacket.” Admitting she has little time to shop in the traditional sense anymore, Rosemin believes that while online shopping is a blessing for those with a relentless schedule, the physical pleasure of going into a boutique is something she really misses.
“I love to touch and feel clothes before I buy them, and going into store to have that full, sensory experience is such a treat,” she explains. “But it’s such a rarity for me to get the chance to do that now, so the majority of my purchases are made online.”
Choosing to invest in classics over high fashion pieces, despite not setting a budget for her new season shop, her spend is well-considered. “As I get older, I’m investing in pieces that I can wear for seasons, like beautifully-cut suiting, cashmere and timeless dresses.”
“I think more about building a wardrobe that I can wear for decades. Trends aren’t really important to me – so let’s just say you’ll never catch me wearing a pair of flesh toned cycling shorts anytime this century!”
- Words by Lucy Wildman
