THE SIXTH SENSE: MEREDITH PECK

For this issue of the newsletter, we invited our long time friend and all around style inspiration Meredith Peck, aka @sparkandpepper, to come to the shop and try on our AW26 collection in person (instead of her famous bathroom!). We talked fall layering, bold shapes, and maintaining balance on social media.

Tell us about yourself!

I’m Meredith. I’m a creative director, content creator, and mom living in San Francisco with my family. My work has always lived somewhere between fashion, interiors, travel and storytelling, and I’m really interested in how all of those things inform the way we live.

I’ve always been drawn to things with a strong point of view, whether that’s a beautifully designed home, a great piece of clothing or a place that makes you see things a little differently. Getting dressed is a big part of that for me. I don’t really dress for trends—I like finding pieces that feel like me and then wearing them in a way that feels personal.

There's something exciting about fall clothes! Our AW26 collection has all of us buzzing. Which pieces did you gravitate to and why?

The Claude Jacket and Justin Pant – both in tobacco – is the perfect fall outfit for me. I’m always excited by fall dressing because there’s so much more to play with—layers, texture, tailoring, and all of those pieces that make an outfit feel a little more considered.

I was immediately drawn to the pieces that have that slightly unexpected quality to them. I love something classic with a twist, whether that’s an interesting proportion, an unusual texture or a really beautiful color. The pieces that feel effortless but still have a point of view are always the ones I gravitate toward.

Is there a specific figure / film / reference from growing up that had an outsized influence on your personal style?

I’ve always been drawn to that very effortless, slightly masculine way of dressing you see in old movies. I love women in tailoring, oversized shirts, great trousers, a beautiful coat. It’s that tension between something very classic and something that feels a little undone.

I’ve never been particularly interested in looking overly styled. I want to feel like I got dressed for myself, and I think that instinct has stayed with me.

What do you like about sharing your world publicly on the internet? What are the downsides?

The best part is the connection. I love that something as simple as sharing an outfit, a restaurant I love or a corner of my home can start a conversation with someone I've never met. There’s a real sense of community that can come from sharing the things that inspire you.

The harder part is remembering that the internet is only a tiny, curated window into someone's life. There’s always a temptation to make everything look polished or complete, when real life is obviously much more, well, real. I try to remind myself that I’m sharing what I’m genuinely excited about rather than feeling like I have to document everything.

How have you navigated the lightning-fast changes taking place on social media over the past decade? There seems to be an increased demand for more content more quickly. How do you manage your input and output?

I’ve definitely had to learn to adapt. The platforms, the formats and the pace have changed so much, but I think the thing that has stayed important to me is having a point of view. I try not to create something just because I feel like I’m supposed to be creating something. My content is meant to spark joy, and I’ve really focused on staying true to myself, my personal style, and my point of view.

I'm also much more protective of what I take in. There’s so much content coming at us all the time, and I think it’s important to leave room for real life: to travel, get dressed, spend time with my family, go somewhere new, look at art, cook dinner. Those experiences are ultimately what give me something to share. Since social media is my job, I also try to be protective of my working hours and really focus on it being a true 9-5. Now this doesn’t always happen, but I’m trying my best!

What’s your autumn/winter wardrobe wildcard?

Probably something a little more unexpected than what I’d normally reach for – a dramatic shape, a really bold color or something with a slightly masculine edge. I tend to have a pretty classic foundation, so I like having one piece that disrupts it a little.

Fill in the blank: I’m constantly in search of the perfect __________.

jacket.

I don’t think there’s such a thing as having too many great jackets. They can completely change the feeling of an outfit, and I love when you find one that you know you’ll still want to wear ten years from now.

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