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Lily Cole

Style secrets of the hip and fashionable

Model

What do you always wear?

Jeans. I like comfortable styles from Diesel and D-Squared.

Fashion no-nos?

Showing too much breast and leg at the same time. Also, wearing clothes that are too small.

Must-have accessory?

A good pair of underwear. Myla does cute ones.

Handbag pick for this season?

A white Bag du Jour by Fendi.

Favourite shoe designer?

Christian Louboutin, because his shapes are amazing. They're not the most comfortable, but they're so beautifully designed.

Who would design your Oscars dress?

Jean Paul Gaultier. I love his evening dresses.

Style icon?

Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour and Marchesa Luisa Casati for her wild outfits.

Best gift from a designer?

I got a letter-print umbrella by Jean Paul Gaultier. The top is shaped like a marquee.

Favourite designer?

Artistically, Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen; but for wearability, Chloe.

Favourite show of the season?

Dior or Jean Paul Gaultier couture.

This season's must-have?

Anything from Marc Jacobs.

Your fashion style?

It's so eclectic. Slightly hippy and easy-going.

Most expensive fashion item?

I'm not really that indulgent, and I don't buy many designer items.

Flats or stilettos?

I do wear stilettos on occasion, but as a general rule, flats.

High-end or high street?

High street. Obviously, if money is no issue, high-end, but with high street you can still get good designs and quality clothing.

Fashion disaster?

In India last summer, I was trekking with a friend. I didn't think anybody would see me, but I looked awful!

Favourite shopping destination?

Tokyo is pretty good, but it's hard to find something that fits me, so I'll have to say London. Notting Hill and Portobello Market have good retro shops.

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