Nili Lotan knows exactly what women want to wear. The New York-based designer majors in luxurious wardrobe staples that are at once contemporary and timeless: think effortless tailoring, elevated denim, modern outerwear and seriously covetable bags. Born in Israel and with a degree in engineering and design, her clean, considered aesthetic informs her eponymous label, as well as her personal style (Nili is one of the best-dressed women in NYC). Here are the pieces currently on her must-have list.