Your symbol of high fashion – Confidence coupled with flair
You favourite fabric — Ponte, tulle, leather
Your favourite colour — Gold, black and cream
The collection you will never forget — Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci FW2009, Tom Ford for Gucci SS2002, John Galliano for Dior Couture SS2007, Christophe Decarnin for Balmain SS2009, Alexander McQueen FW2010, Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga SS 2008, Chanel PF2010 Paris-Shanghai
The style you most dislike – Contrived intentional dishevel
Your favourite fashion photographer — Steven Meisel
Your favourite model — Karlie Kloss
Your shoe/shoe designer fetish — Charlotte Olympia, Nicholas Kirkwood, Christian Louboutin, Alaïa
Your jewel/jewelry designer fetish — Cartier, Mawi, YSL
Your favourite fashion accessory – Armful of thin gold and diamond bracelets
Your ideal bag – My black Kelly is the most versatile bag ever, great for both day and night as well as travel
The most creative designer – John Galliano
The most timeless designer — Calvin Klein
Your favourite designer — Karl Lagerfeld
Your favourite decade in fashion — 50s – all about being impeccably groomed and feminine
Your contemporary muse or inspiration — Anna Dello Russo
Your historical muse or icon — Brigitte Bardot
The “look” you prefer for a man — Polished yet casual and effortless
The “look” you prefer for a woman – Well-groomed and adventurous
The fashion faux pas you can tolerate most — Overdressing
The fashion faux pas you can tolerate least — Underdressing
What is your present state of mind? My mind is reeling with favourite fashion moments thanks to this!
Your fashion motto — You may not have your life perfectly together, but, damn it, you can at least dress yourself in the morning
Questions taken from Assouline’s The Fashion Questionnaire
Photo courtesy of Elle UK
