2020-01-01_InStyle_Australia

P

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U

MARINA

AFONINA

The fashion editor-turned-founder

of Albus Lumen hits South America

WHERE TO GO: “Peru is one of those places

that is so raw and untouched. When I’m there I

feel spiritually and culturally elevated. I was really

amazed by Ollantaytambo. During the Incan

Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate

of Emperor Pachacuti. He conquered the region

and built the ceremonial cemeteries and town;

its grandness is breathtaking. Obviously, there’s

Machu Picchu and Salineras de Maras, too.”

WHERE TO STAY AND EAT: “Villa Tayta in

Urubamba Sacred Valley is pure magic. The

guarded property consists of four Peruvian

‘casas’ perfectly tucked between snow-capped

mountains and desert valleys and allows a fully

immersed Peruvian experience. Chicha in

Cusco is great dining—it’s relaxed and explores

regional foods. I recommend the ceviche.”

WHAT TO DO: “For me, Peru’s local markets

are everything. The handcrafted hats, pots

and rugs are unique to the country, so I enjoy

supporting the local vendors. The Incan

people are what make [Peru] extraordinary.”

WHAT TO PACK: “I like to keep it simple:

all black, sunglasses and lots of basics that I’m

happy to walk in for hours. For the plane, Apple

AirPods, La Mer Crème de la Mer moisturiser,

plus my Woolmark Company scarf and eye mask

—they’re the perfect in-flight accessories.”

“The Incan people

are what make Peru

extraordinary”

Local

crafts

in the

Sacred

Valley

Machu

Picchu

Villa Tayta

Salineras

de Maras

1 La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream,

$445/60ml; cremedelamer.com.au 2 Albus Lumen

wool sleep mask, $120, and wool scarf, $318; at

matchesfashion.com 3 Bailey Nelson sunglasses,

$145; baileynelson.com.au 4 Ssōne organic

cotton-blend jacket, $637; at matchesfashion.com

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128 INSTYLE JANUARY 2020