Sandra Sandor founded Nanushka in 2005 and recently expanded the business, picking up a sizable following of discerning women around the world. They’re drawn to her signature faux leather puffers, satin sarongs, and denim dresses because they capture a sort of earthy minimalism—and, just as important, are mostly priced under $700. Nanushka is a hot ticket at e-tailers like Net-a-Porter. A few months ago, Sandor opened her first flagship store in Budapest. It’s the only place you’ll find the entire collection.
Suffice to say, 2018 has been a whirlwind year for Sandor. Pre-Fall is a study in Nanushka’s best-sellers, but with more of a ’70s tilt than in seasons past. Sandor said she was specifically looking at ’70s architecture and interior design, hence the wild animal prints and sandy palette. She applied her signature sarong detail—a nod to Budapest’s East-meets-West clash of cultures—to maxi skirts and loose trousers, and her puffer coat came in glossy satin for the first time. The best pieces were arguably the other coats: A rosy, double-face wool topcoat felt loftier than cashmere and had the unstructured, shrugged-on ease many women are looking for right now. A similar style came in brown check with a deep trim of fringe, so it looked like a giant blanket, and there were a few new faux leather trenches. All of them felt more luxurious than their under-four-figure price tags.
