Marianne Fassler

Fashion designer

What does glamour mean to you?

I love the traditional definition: to be charmingly, fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way.

What are your most glamorous items?

I love bold bracelets and cuffs, often on both wrists. My hair is my crowning glory, communicating uniqueness. And my wardrobe is stocked with clothes designed by my Leopard Frock creative team, which I love to layer according to my mood.

Who is your style icon?

I’ve applied my mind to this difficult question with minimal effect. One rarely stops and stares, but I call the moments when I do ‘unexpected intrusions of beauty’. Like the time I was scurrying through Paris when I gasped at the beauty of an elegant grey-haired gentleman dressed entirely in lavender, including an embellished walking stick.

What’s the best style advice you’ve received?

From Liberace, the flamboyant Las Vegas entertainer: “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”