Ghia Founder Melanie Masarin Shares Her Fall Wish List |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

Melanie Masarin Ghia Outfits Tory Burch Yellow Skirt Beaufille Leather Bomber

published 16 September 2025

Melanie Masarin is aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing Editor in residence; the founder and CEO of Ghia; writer of Night Shade, her Substack newsletter chronicling founder life, treasure hunting, fashion musings, and food diaries; and the author of the forthcoming cookbook, Riviera.

After a few months of living in printed tees and sarongs, I'm excited to be back in a New York groove. Something about September feels like coming home to yourself—physically, sure, but also emotionally. September is about the softness of familiarity. I grieve summer for a couple of days, and then I'm immediately welcomed back by my routine. My very own fluffy pillows, the forgotten favorite tees in my closet, the excitement of being home, and drinking coffee in my favorite mug. My cashmere sweaters have been waiting patiently in my closet, like old friends ready to pick up where we left off.

I'm excited to put a hair mask in my hair and dress up again, but not in the performative way of spring. Give me "soft pants" to bike from the place I know to the place I love, and layers for comfort to hug me through the busiest days of the year. These boots—no tights—were made for walking very fast. My mixed metal jewelry is clinking, adding sparkle over the suede and layers. Here's everything on my wishlist this pre-fall.

Sézane

Manolia Jacket

I love the utilitarian rope ties and warm bronze of this jacket, and Sézane does a great job of making pieces at friendly prices.

Sapir Bachar

Wave Necklace

I fell in love with this necklace two years ago and was so happy to find it at home last week for another season of being around my neck.

Chan Luu

Techno Taffeta Barrel Pant Bronze

I wore these in pistachio all summer and just got a darker shade to get me through fall. The barely shiny fabric is beautiful, and they are anything but fragile.

Jenni Kayne

Burke Cashmere Polo Sweater

The cashmere is so soft, and I love to layer the polo for a more polished look.

Crown Affair

The Overnight Repair Serum Treatment for Dry, Damaged Hair

Another hit from Crown Affair. This really does what it says, especially after a summer of salt and sun.

Gucci

New Sol GG Canvas Clogs

After too many months of standing in very flat shoes, these are so fun and comfortable.

melanie masarin ghia style outfits wearing. a purple clutch — Wearing: Comme Si The Silk Bias Pants ($385); Carolina Bucci Soho Downtown Necklace ($6130); Co Small Leather Clutch ($775); The Row Liisa Kitten Heels ($990)

Large Leather Clutch in Burgundy

I love elevating a very casual outfit with a clutch. Over the years, I've collected the small white and espresso ones, but my true love of this fall is the large red one. It's very large, larger than I need; it fits my phone and two cans of Ghia.

La Bonne Brosse

N.01 the Small Universal Hair Brush

Because September is about elevating and cherishing my rituals. They have a helpful quiz to find out which brush is good for you.

Ossou

Noon Jean in Dusk Wash

I fell in love with the hardware on these gorgeous pants that make my legs look very long. I'll be living in these for the foreseeable future.

Róhe

Oversized Checked Cotton-Flannel Shirt

I love this brand and how thick yet delicate this shirt is.

melanie masarin ghia style outfits wearing silky pants — Wearing: Chava Oversized Shirt ($575); Comme Si The Silk Bias Pants ($385); Co Asymmetric Toe Ring Gladiator Sandals ($139); Alaïa Click E/W Small Shoulder Bag ($2490); Heaven Mayhem Sloan Sunglasses ($190); Dorsey James Bezel Necklace ($775)

Comme Si

The Silk Bias Pant

I admit to having three colors of these, but the cold brown ones are my most worn. They are impossibly flattering and good for an office day or a hot date.

Leather Over-the-Knee Boots

It's early in the season, but I missed out on them last year! I'm excited for very flat boots and pencil skirts.

Liffner

Belted Bucket Bag Large Cream

The cream leather is so gorgeous, and this bag fits my laptop and so much more.

Tory Burch

Reva Ballet in Red

Because what could possibly be more nostalgic than a fresh pair of Tory Burch Revas?

Tibi

Crispy Nylon Wilt Pull on Jogger

These pants are my most-worn item this September. I love the eggplant color and the elastic at the ankle to show a little foot.

The Park

Heather Tee

This is the most luxurious long-sleeve—the fabric is thick and really flattering. I have the navy and love to mix it with browns, red, and denim.

Attersee

The Ven Bag

I reach over and over again for my Attersee pieces, and this schleppy bag will be no exception.

Nour Hammour

Briar Jacket

I love the cinched waist and cropped look. It's resolutely '90s and elegant.

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Melanie Masarin brings a unique perspective shaped by her experience as an entrepreneur, writer, and creative force in the lifestyle-and-food space. She is the founder and CEO of Ghia, the acclaimed nonalcoholic aperitif brand recognized by Fast Company as one of 2024's Brands That Matter, Esquire's Drink of the Year, and a top 10 most innovative consumer goods companies. Alongside her work at Ghia, Masarin writes Night Shade, her Substack newsletter chronicling founder life, treasure hunting, fashion musings, and food diaries, and is the author of the forthcoming cookbook Riviera, set to be published April 2026.