M6's favorite host, Cristina Cordula, confirms the thunderous return of these clothes, which are as stylish as they are casual.
The summer season is finally here, and it's time to look at summer fashion trends. According to the image consultant and former model Cristina Corduladuring the holidays, we will want to dress as if we were going to work.
You are not dreaming,utility wear is indeed back. This style, halfway between military uniforms and those of manual workers, is being brought up to date by fashionistas around the world. “It's super nice because it has a relaxed connotation“, explains the Brazilian. You can adopt utility wear in small touches, via a jacket with pockets, a khaki skirt or cargo pants. But it is also entirely possible to wear it as a total look, thanks to a jumpsuit for example. And Cristina Cordula is absolutely right, since the Saint Laurent brand has put this chic and relaxed look at the center of its new collection. We love.
Cristina Cordula was born in Rio de Janeiro on October 30, 1964. She began her modeling career very young, at just 16 years old. After posing for fashion magazines in Brazil, she flew to Europe to show. New look for a new life : she cuts her hair and is quickly spotted by major designers. His career took off. When her son was born in 1994, she retired. It was not until 2002 that she opened her makeover agency in Paris, before being quickly recruited by television. As saying that Cristina Cordula, has not stolen her nickname of queen of shopping. Her always-on-trend looks and in-depth style advice, featured on her iconic shows like New look for a new life or The queens of shopping, have helped more than one! Like on TV, the Brazilian host gives us real fashion lessons IRL on each of her outings. Sequins, transparency and a silhouette that is always well crafted, she dares to create extravagant looks that reflect her personality.
UngaroYves Saint Laurent, Chanel or even Dior: the young Cristina Cordula parades for the biggest. On the catwalks, she wears stylish couture looks. THE pass mode : elegance. Before adopting a short cut, she ties her hair in delicate buns.
Since 2013, the ex-model has presented the show on M6 The Queens of Shopping. Her recipe for a consistent look that highlights her figure 8 morphology ? Patterns (galore), belted dresses (to highlight the waist) and high-waisted pants (to lengthen the legs). Rarely flat, the presenter prefers to opt for heels, in all forms: pumps, wedge sandals or even high boots, nothing escapes her.
When she's not in front of the camera, Cristina Cordula sports a more casual look. She swaps suit pants for jeans and various pants, which she twists with airy patterned blouses. To sign his outfits? Blazers, which she wears open or closed depending on the occasion. An ensemble that is always well thought out for the queen of small screen style, which she does not hesitate to decipher on Instagram. For the greatest happiness of his 1.3 million subscribers. The most sensational pieces? She keeps them for events — fashion shows, presentations or evenings that rhyme with rhinestones and sequins.
What are his favorite brands?
Impossible to talk about his favorites without mentioning Giambattista Valli. From the Italian designer, it praises kindness, benevolence and generosity. It was also he who designed two of the dresses that she wore in 2017 for her marriage to businessman Frédéric Cassin. Outside of the ceremony, her wardrobe resembles ours: ankle boots, pants and even T-shirts, simple clothes that she adorns with carefully chosen jackets. And determined to show that style does not rhyme with an XXL bank account, she does not hesitate to swap the big names in fashion for accessible brands – like Mango or Uniqlo. Magnifaïk my darling!
Keep these few rules in mind: never too short, never too low-cut. No, Cristina Cordula is not really a fan of the Y2K trend and low-rise pants. The host opts for outfits that she considers elegant. To adapt your style, you will first have to go through the morphology box : are you in A, in H or even in V? According to her, certain pieces will suit you better than others depending on your answer! All that's left to do is dive into his many Instagram videos, and that's it.
