were teenagers growing up, our styles were miles apart: she was much more girly and Japaneseinfluenced whereas I was a bit extreme and alternative. But Susie was always more frivolous with buying clothes, so more often than not I would borrow hers and then wear them in a completely different style to her.
Have you ever thrown an item of clothing away and regretted it? I never throw away clothes; I always try to sell them or at least give to charity. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Who are your favourite designers?
Our style has changed a lot since then, but we’re both a bit obsessed with coats, bike jackets and jumpers. So I guess our tastes cross over and we both have an eye for unusual details. The last thing I borrowed was her Christopher Kane AW10 floral dinner jacket, which I guarded with my life. Her shoe collection is what I lust after the most, but it is a shame – we can’t share because my feet are two sizes bigger than hers. Whoever inherits it will be a very lucky girl.
I just went to Antwerp for their stock sales so am really loving the clean minimal vibe with a grungy twist. I worship Ann-Sofie Back, Carin Wester, Ann Demeulemeester, Martin Margiela and Acne, but I also champion and wear a lot of London designers such as Charlie May, Draw in Light, Antipodium and Claudia Ligari. Fashion: serious business or just a bit of fun? For me it’s both. I take it as seriously as a collector would prize his favourite piece of art; favouring quality and aesthetic appeal over trend. But then it’s also a great medium to express your personality, projecting yourself. It’s fun business. Between yourself and your sister Susie, that must be an epic wardrobe? Do you often share clothes? My wardrobe is not as extensive as you might think; Susie’s definitely dwarfs mine. When we Thirty Two