Synonymous with a relaxed, hippy spirit, crochet trousers are one of this summer’s big trends, standing out for their comfort and cool look. For content creator María Calvet, “there are pieces and textures that have a memory and take me back to the Mediterranean, such as knitwear, raffia or linen: everything that’s comfortable and natural.”

María came to Paris for a six-month Erasmus trip, but ended up staying for more personal reasons. “The French capital is a city that breathes fashion, diversity and a lot of artistic sensibility. Barcelona, on the other hand, is home. It has that relaxed calm, but also very innovative energy. Both cities share something fundamental: the enjoyment of the little things, the importance of rituals and the romanticisation of the everyday.”

There is something deeply sensorial in the way the Mediterranean manifests itself in light, fabrics and gestures. It’s an identity that María adapts to her everyday Paris wardrobe. “I like to incorporate pieces with drape, with history and natural fabrics. I combine the relaxed and lived-in with more modern pieces with an edgy touch. Raffia bags, neutral tones... it's my way of maintaining that link with my roots,” says the influencer.

For María Calvet, a perfect day in Paris starts with breakfast in a local brasserie. “I like to walk around, move around on a bike and end up on a terrace. Enjoying the city without a strict plan, just letting myself go.” Her careful improvisation also translates into a simple style, built to the millimetre. Her favourite? A simple white T-shirt: “You can opt for a T-shirt with shoulder pads, which creates a modern, masculine silhouette.”

When it comes to fashion, style and inspiration, for the influencer, the sensory experience remains key. “La Roca Village offers the perfect ambience and selection that allows you to imagine yourself on your getaways. It enhances that connection with the moment and fashion as an experience and manages to create a bond beyond the product itself. In addition, I always find unique and different pieces, which I keep with great affection... so for me it's a round plan.”

“Even though I live and work in such a digital world, I still find it difficult to shop online,” confesses María. “A garment has to catch my eye in person. There's something very special about experiencing fashion from the tangible, understanding it as a story and choosing that unique piece that you decide to integrate into your life.” Like the tweed ensembles, which are part of the classic Parisian imaginary. A versatile fashion staple, they were popularised by Chanel in the 1950s and offer the perfect balance between functional utility and classic elegance.