Living According to Suzie de Rohan Willner—the CEO of Toast—Style Doesn't Work Without Substance Here, the stylish CEO shares a few of her everyday essentials. By Melissa Ozawa Melissa Ozawa Instagram Website Melissa Ozawa is the features editor at Martha Stewart Living. Editorial Guidelines Published on October 15, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Toast There's a chic practicality and earthiness to everything from Toast, the British fashion and home-goods brand. You can imagine the woman who shops there baking something in an indigo workwear dress, catching an art show in a colorful kantha coat, or reading the latest Booker Prize winner under a cozy throw. Or you can meet the real deal: Suzie de Rohan Willner, who became CEO six years ago after roles at fashion biggies like Timberland and Levi Strauss. Suzie's Top Picks Favorite Lip Balm: Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Nana Currently Reading: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Nourishing Hand Cream: Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream Go-To Eye Cream: Susanne Kaufmann Eye Cream Line T Cozy Shoes: Birkenstock Arizona Shearling Sandals Signature Scent: Aēsop Marrakech Intense Eau de Parfum "Your clothes speak to who you are," says the new grandmother, who unwinds by practicing yoga, grows her own vegetables, and drives an electric car. "We dress three generations of women, and we're passionate about craftsmanship and provenance." An eco ethos matters, too. The company uses 85 percent natural fibers in its clothing and offers online darning and mending tutorials to make them last; its New Maker program supports artisans on the rise. "There's an agelessness about Toast," says de Rohan Willner, who revels in feeling the textures of each fabric the team weaves for a collection. "I love architectural silhouettes and staples that are easy and comfortable—and a functional pocket is a must." Here, she shares a few of her favorite things, from her go-to Toast blouse to the lip balm that ties it all together. Shopping for Sustainable Clothing Could Soon Be Easier Thanks to New Tags and Labels 01 of 16 Striped Blouse Courtesy of Toast "This is one of my staples because of its beautiful simplicity. I go for an androgynous look that I can dial up or down, as well as muted earth tones like burn oranges, greens, and blues." Shop Now: Toast "Yana" Blouse, $200, us.toa.st. 02 of 16 Skin Supplements Courtesy of Simone Thomas Wellness "A game changer. My skin now looks like it glows." Shop Now: Simone Thomas Wellness SkinQuencher, $50 for 60 capsules, simonethomaswellness.com. 03 of 16 Eye Cream Courtesy of Susanne Kaufmann "I apply this morning and night. I love the texture, and the fragrance is gorgeous." Shop Now: Susanne Kaufmann Eye Cream Line T, $77, bloomingdales.com. 04 of 16 Reading Chair Courtesy of Maker&Son "My favorite reading chair—and my dog, Boots, likes it, too!" Shop Now: Maker&Son Song Armchair in Malachite, $4,795, makerandson.us. 05 of 16 Lip Balm Courtesy of Westman Atelier "When I wear makeup, I usually keep it simple with lip balm." Shop Now: Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Nana, $38, sephora.com. 06 of 16 Farrow & Ball Courtesy of Farrow & Ball "I adore the finishes and the breadth of the color range." Shop Now: Farrow & Ball Paint, price dependent upon color and quantity, farrow-ball.com. 07 of 16 Green Tea STEVE LUPTON / GETTY IMAGES "I drink a cup for its calming effects." Shop Now: Té Company Canyon Green Tea, $24, tecompanytea.com. 08 of 16 Modern Jane Austen Courtesy of Amazon "The author has a Jane Austen-like perception of people, and writes in-depth descriptions of the minutiae of life." Shop Now: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, $17, amazon.com. 09 of 16 Go-To Perfume Courtesy of Aēsop "It's quite spicy, woody, and floral. I use it year-round." Shop Now: Aēsop Marrakech Intense Eau de Parfum, $137, aesop.com. 10 of 16 Comfy Birkenstocks Courtesy of Birkenstock "Your feet feel as if they're being caressed. I wear them all winter." Shop Now: Birkenstock Arizona Shearling Sandals, $150, nordstrom.com. 11 of 16 Wool Blanket Courtesy of Toast "I pair cool linen sheets with a weighty, textured wool throw on my bed. I love that this one looks like workwear." Shop Now: Toast Canadian Wool Blanket in Blue Heather, $235, us.toa.st. 12 of 16 Cushion Cover Courtesy of Toast "I have these all around my house. I put different colors together, and they just make a room sing." Shop Now: Toast Velvet Square Cushion Cover in Celery, $70, us.toa.st. 13 of 16 Chocolate Courtesy of Fine & Raw "One square a day is a little delight." Shop Now: Fine & Raw Sea Salt + Dark Chocolate Signature Collection, $8.50, fineandraw.com. 14 of 16 Book Shop Courtesy of Books Are Magic "We have a Toast book club, and like to support local independent stores. I try to stop [into Books Are Magic] when I'm visiting New York City." 15 of 16 Low-Impact Car Courtesy of BMW "My husband and I are committed to adopting new technology with a low impact on the planet." Shop Now: BMW i3, bmwusa.com. 16 of 16 Hand Cream Courtesy of Weleda "I won't use a product unless I really believe in it. Once I do, I won't let go. I've used this on my hands for years." Shop Now: Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream, $19, amazon.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit