Wear It Out: From heirlooms to Dublin, New York and Paris, Maria Fusco makes her style her own

Maria Fusco is Ireland’s answer to Iris Apfel. Her fashion choices are a lifestyle and, even down to the details like her perfume, she makes careful decisions. Having spent years in the industry, she knows how to put together a look that transcends the fashion trends of the day.

We chatted to her about the pieces she is wearing and how she would best describe her look.

“My style is feminine,” she says. “Elegant with a dash of flirty and whole lot of attitude. Style is not rocket science, it’s about self-expression and should be effortless and beautiful.”

Shades: 

My mum’s vintage glasses. I had candy rose lenses inserted, when I went pink.

Top: Old gold lurex polo top – Icon Collection at H&M – €39.99

Jacket: Cos blouson jacket – €110 Skirt Cos Alibaba tailored long skirt – €40

Tights: Black tights – Dim, Paris Trainers Black wedge high-top trainers – $35, New York

Bracelets: Silver spoon and vintage coin bracelet – $80, Chelsea , New York Brass bracelet – $55, New York

Ring: Gold blue topaz ring – family heirloom Bag Mesh bag – $30, thrift store Williamsburg, New York

Coat: Black vintage lapin coat – Marche Au Puces, Paris

Photographs: Dean Ryan McDaid