10 Years Later, These Looks From Toteme's Creative Director Are Still So Chic

If you were to ask me who has been a consistent style muse for me since I started working in fashion (beyond the Olsen twins, of course), it would be Toteme's co-founder and creative director, Elin Kling. If I could only wear one brand for the rest of my life, it would be Toteme, and I declared as much some years ago. When it comes to Kling's personal style, it dawned on me that I still reference just about all of her looks from a decade ago up until today. That's impressive in my book, to say the least.
Below, I take you through some of my favorite ensembles from Kling that date back 10 years or more. How does she do it? It's all thanks to her continued commitment to elevated basics like tailored black blazers, classic jeans, simple shoes, and other genuinely timeless pieces. Keep scrolling to see seven incredibly chic outfits from Kling's stylish archive that you can wear now and for many years to come. Seriously, these look like they could have been shot yesterday.
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Kling poses in a black bell-sleeve top, a simple leather shoulder bag, cropped slim-straight jeans, and neutral pointed-toe heels. I could 100% adopt this as a uniform this season.
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Here's Kling on the streets of NYC in a tailored black blazer, a simple red scarf, a white T-shirt, a classic black bag, and dark-wash jeans. I distinctly remember seeing this look for the first time and saving it to my desktop.
Did I mention I love dark-wash jeans?
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Kling was spotted in an elegant plissé top, classic jeans, and black suede slingback pumps. You could easily add a chic coat or jacket for the cooler months.
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Kling goes all black with a simple boatneck top, sleek black pants, an easy clutch bag, and strappy black heeled sandals. This is a great look for elevated occasions.
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Here's another great street style shot of Kling in a cuffed black shirt, straight-leg jeans, and black suede pumps. You can add one of the aforementioned black bags to this look as well.
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Kling was captured in a rare moment wearing a printed piece. Complete the look with a tailored black double-breasted blazer, a chain-handle bag, and low-rise jeans.
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Here's Kling during yet another fashion week in a short-sleeve black blazer, classic ankle-length jeans, and Chanel cap-toe slingback heels. This look is so simple yet polished.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on Wholesale Replica Bag trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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