DFS staff on dream outdoorsy escapes and hero pieces to pack
Marking the third and final part of our series that pays an ode to escapism, we ask a handful of staff members to embrace the wonder of the natural world. Read on to discover the dream travel spots and packing lists that celebrate the great outdoors.
“I’d love to go to one of the luxury wellness retreats in the hinterlands of Byron Bay, Australia. I think I’d appreciate having my phone taken off me for a week! I’d like to give my skin a detox as well, so would leave my makeup at home and instead pack natural skincare products that feel nurturing and comforting. And because it’s Australia, I guess I’ll pack some bug spray, too!”
— Jane Yip, Assistant Merchandising Beauty
“I’ve always dreamed of taking a road trip in the U.S., and there’s something about ‘the loneliest road’ that really appeals to me. It passes through multiple states and includes a stop at Lake Tahoe. Even on an outdoorsy adventure like this one, I’m not quite ready to leave my makeup behind, but I’ll be packing some fuss-free essentials, like an easy-to-apply foundation and blush.”
— Michaela Wang, Manager Merchandising Beauty
“I’m not one for spending lots of time in nature, but I do love a picnic, if that counts! The best one I’ve ever done was on the grass in front of the Eiffel Tower. If I could go back, I’d fill a picnic bag with a small bottle of wine, a fresh, crusty baguette, and all the cheeses — brie, Selles-sur-Cher, Roquefort, camembert… So, I think I’d need a really chic tote bag to take with me!”
— Camille Lesgourgues, Assistant Merchandise Manager, Fashion
“I’ve heard amazing things about camping in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand, which is home to the country’s tallest mountain and the Tasman Glacier. Apparently, it also has a place for small ski plans and helicopters to land on. In my fantasy, I’d land a plane there myself, with a chic but rugged pilot’s watch on my wrist!”
— Benoit Giorsetti, Senior Assistant Merchandising Manager, Watches & Jewelry
