Dennita Sewell shares insight into her stylish aesthetic.
"I have known since I was 10 years old that I would have a career in the field of textiles and fashion,” says Dennita Sewell, the director of ASU FIDM and the ASU FIDM Museum (asufidm.asu.edu).
“I see the world through the lens of fashion and its relationship to contemporary society and culture as endlessly fascinating.”
Known for her tailored style that balances refinement with creativity, Sewell, who likes to support smaller, independent brands, describes her look as centered around “classic silhouettes made in quality fabrics,” emphasizing the lasting power of timeless design.
“I feel appropriately dressed for a range of occasions in a tailored suit,” she explains, adding that her style choices reflect her professional ethos: “I am conscious of how I represent ASU FIDM appropriately—tailored but with creative touches in the shirt or accessories.”
Sewell’s daily wardrobe includes pieces like “a classic button-up shirt in Supima cotton, jacket and trousers,” which she pairs with Italian leather sneakers or Dear Frances boots.
As she develops ASU FIDM’s fashion program across campuses in Phoenix and Los Angeles, Sewell is excited to see creativity flourish around her.
“It’s fun working at ASU FIDM, a fashion school, because the faculty and students are creative and stylish,” she says. “We live in a time of individuality, and the parade of daily life is of endless interest.” Here, Sewell shares the chic pieces she reaches for on the regular.
"A California brand designed in L.A.'s Arts District, this frame captures the timeless style I like updated in modern proportions." Garrett Leight Morningside X Sun frames in Butterscotch/green, garrettleight.com
"Dries Van Noten Parfums are interesting in their particular scents but also come in inspiring bottles. My favorite comes in a beautiful bottle made by the historical French stoneware manufacturer Revol." Dries Van Noten Vanille Camouflage eaux de parfum, driesvannoten.com
"I have always thought a tie for women offers a sharp look." Kallmeyer New York Billie tie blouse in heather grey flannel suiting, kallmeyer.nyc
"Because no holiday would be complete without gifting a Soleri bell." Cosanti Originals #128 bell, cosanti.com
"I love dark green with black. It harkens back to the finely tailored wool coats of 19th-century dandies." Hunting Season The Small Soft clutch in emerald, hunting-season.com
"I love anything made from Supima cotton. These socks are fun and incomparably soft." Isa Catto Studio Waltzing Flower socks in green, isacatto.com
"A unique, wearable piece that reflects my avant-garde spirit." Issey Miyake Kone Kone jacket in Misty Green, us.isseymiyake.com
"I walk fast, and this ultra-soft Nappa leather sneaker helps me move quickly on a busy day while maintaining a sporty but sophisticated look." Santoni leather sneakers in black, santonishoes.com
"This belt embodies minimalist proportions and is crafted with exceptional quality, making it a standout piece." Dear Frances Alessio belt in black, dearfrances.com
"Fashion experts Martin Cooper and Karen Suen-Cooper created this terrific brand, with the most whimsical and luxurious place cards and more. It's a visual treat... that elevates entertaining to an art." The Punctilious Mr. P's Place Card Co. x Marian McEvoy Floral Fantasia place cards, mrpsplacecards.com
Photography by: PORTRAIT BY CAMILLE MISTY; PRODUCT PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRANDS
