In conversation with: Brooke Testoni
Introducing the RYLAN Journal.
A space for the people, places and objects that inspire us.
RYLAN has always been about more than what we carry. It is about the pieces we live in, the things we return to, and the beauty found in the everyday.
With the launch of the RYLAN Journal, we open the door a little further into our world, through conversations, considered recommendations and stores from the people whose style and perspective we admire.
It felt only fitting to begin at home.
To mark the launch of the RYLAN Journal, we begin with our Founder and Creative Director, Brooke Testoni.
A glimpse into the pieces she carries, wears and returns to every day.
Today, I'm carrying ...
My Black Grained Large Tote
Today, it's taking me to ...
I am heading to work, have a meeting on the way, then to an exercise class after work.
Right now, I'm wearing ...
Arma Suede Jacket, Citizens of Humanity Jeans, Perfect White Tee and Rylan Ballet Flats.
I never leave home without ...
My phone and bit of colour for my lips (lately the Fara Homidi Lip Essential Compact in Nude 2).
Something I reach for everyday ...
I’ve been having Par Olive Collagen in my tea every morning, which has become part of my everyday routine. And my trusty cord headphones because I’m hopeless at keeping the cordless ones together, charged or intact!
Something that has travelled everywhere with me ...
I had to think about this one… probably my little Canon digital camera. I still prefer a digital image to anything taken on my phone. And my #1 Rationale morning serum - eight years in and she is still my morning serum.
Something purely practical ...
My glass water bottle. I say this…until I drop it one day!
Something purely sentimental ...
My vintage Cartier watch.
The accessory I couldn't live without ...
The ballet flats we just launched. I’ve always lived in ballet flats. I love how easy they are – they are so comfortable for all-day wear and they elevate any casual outfit. I just think they look chic.
What I'm reaching for lately ...
Oud Paradiso by BDK. I recently discovered it and haven’t stopped wearing it since. I love anything smoky and woody, but this has this had a tropical sweetness to it. Hard to explain, but so divine.
For the home …
I like to add to my home slowly. I absolutely love putting a room together and, if I had my time again, I think I would have also studied interior architecture and design. I’m really into it. I love mixing old with new, which I think is quite similar to my fashion aesthetic too. I love The Vault and Secondi in Sydney, and Nicholas & Alistair in Melbourne. I also spend far too much time trawling online auctions and searching online in general for pieces I love.
For dinner …
Fratelli Paradiso in Potts Point. An old favourite and still very much a go-to.
For a cocktail …
Caterpillar Club. Great cocktails, good music and always a fun atmosphere.
For a holiday …
Italy, Greece and France. If I had to choose just one, it would be Italy.
Lip colour …
Rhode Peptide Lip Shape in Lunge, Fara Homidi Lip Essential Compact in Nude 2 and Fara Homidi Lip Pencil in Minky.
A track on repeat …
I can’t pick one, sorry! At the moment: Last Train to London - Electric Light Orchestra, I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix) - Lykke Li, Another Love (Zwette Edit) - Tom Odell, and Just Dumb, Muscle, Strange World and Silver Moon - Boy & Bear.
Podcast …
I love How I Built This with Guy Raz and The Burnouts by Phoebe and Sophia. Obviously, I love listening to how people have built their businesses. I find it inspiring and motivating, but I also love hearing about the mistakes they’ve made along the way and what they’ve learnt from them.
Substack …
I have to admit, I’m shocking at keeping up with Substack. I need to get better! But I do subscribe to and love Screenshot This by Zara Wong, So UNDONE by Sara Crampton, Oh Mon Dieu by Courtney Grow & Studio Notes by Talisa Sutton.
