How would you describe your style? In my 20s it was very 1940s and ’50s pin-up queen. These days it’s a mix of 1960s and ’90s style:lots of miniskirts,shift dresses,baggy jeans and cardigans. I love cardigans.
What is the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A Wheels&Dollbaby dress that’s at least 30 years old. It’s black,fitted with tiny blue flowers,it’s like something Kelly Bundy would have worn inMarried with Children. It’s one of my favourite pieces. I’ve worn it hundreds of times,to weddings,nightclubs,gigs.
And the most recent addition?Two of our Publisher dresses. One has the Rockholes design from Ikuntji Artists – one of the Indigenous communities we print with. The other is a classic leopard print.
What would you wear …
… on a first date? My current going-out look is a miniskirt,nice blouse,red lipstick and heeled ankle boots.
… on the plane? I show up looking put-together in nice pants and top,and after take-off I’m in PJs,jumper and slippers.
… on the red carpet? A 1960s,Jean Shrimpton-style mini-dress made in one of our boldest and brightest Merrepen silks.
What’s your favourite fashion era? The 1960s. There was a lot of glamour coming in from the ’50s,as well as the miniskirts,big hair,Peter Pan collars and western Nudie suits.
Do you have a favourite designer? Melbourne label Uncle Phuncle has the most fabulous silhouettes;I love their miniskirts and swing jackets made from beautiful vintage fabrics. And I am a die-hard fan of Wheels&Dollbaby;I have been since I was a teenager. I own a lot of their pieces.
Do you wear fragrance? I don’t wear perfume;I have PTSD from working on the fragrance counter at Myer. I like hair and body products with Middle Eastern scents like rose,orange blossom and spices.