How Abi Hoffman Curates a Dream Closet Through Travel, Storytelling & Style Romanticism

Today on Style POV, I’m joined by someone who makes the everyday feel cinematic. Abi Hoffman is a fashion content creator, writer, and vintage curator whose work lives at the intersection of beauty, storytelling, and intention. Her aesthetic—what she calls “maximalist-minimalist”—merges structured silhouettes with rich textures, archival pieces, and those unforgettable flourishes that give fashion its emotional weight.

In this conversation, Abi shares how her background in music and visual storytelling shapes her unique approach to style. We talk about the art of romanticizing your wardrobe (without leaning into cliché), building a closet that feels like a deeply personal collection, and what it means to lead with intuition when it comes to dressing.

We also dive into:

• The philosophy behind her signature style
• Why some vintage finds feel like lifelong companions
• Her favorite designer brands for inspiration
• How travel shapes her fashion point of view
• The delight of vintage hunting (and how to shop online for it)
• Pinterest as a modern mood board
• And a glimpse into her upcoming creative project

Whether you're in the middle of refining your wardrobe or dreaming about your next great find, this episode is an invitation to slow down, go deeper, and embrace fashion as both art and autobiography.

full show notes: https://gabriellearruda.com/abi-hoffman-style-romanticism/

Where to Find Abi Hoffman

Substack: Abi Hoffman

Instagram: @abihoffman

Timestamps

01:40 – Abi Hoffman’s maximalist-minimalist personal style
05:01 – Three designer brands to love
07:59 – Romanticizing your style
10:31 – Relying on intuition instead of a styling process
11:57 – Style as part innate, part learned habits
15:43 – Sources of style inspiration
18:02 – The joy vintage hunting
20:13 – Vintage shopping online
24:07 – Traveling and style
29:52 – Pinterest as a style tool
33:13 – Abi Hoffman’s upcoming project

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