Designer Isabelle Waring

What’s the last piece of clothing you bought?

A Jacquemus puff-sleeve white cotton top. It was quite pricey, but I will wear it with jeans and midi skirts for years to come.

What are you addicted to buying?

I prefer to buy fewer, goodquality pieces so I don’t buy that many things, but I do love good-quality cotton basics; like T-shirts and vests.

Best ever bargain?

A lilac tulle midi dress from the Seventies. I bought it from an old lady’s market stall in Sydney and it’s a complete showstopper (and only cost me $45).

Who has great style?

Olivia Palermo and Jeanne Damas: I love both French and Anglo-american styling.

Name your favourite high street shop.

& Other Stories for both trends and classics.

Any fashion disasters you’d care to tell us about?

So many in my teenage years. I wore a full-body leotard to my 18th birthday, which was certainly a poor choice.

What’s your favourite item in your wardrobe?

My navy cashmere polo neck jumper. It’s perfect under dresses and with jeans, and always looks chic. n

Waring is the owner of womenswear brand Isabelle Fox. Every piece is manufactured in London using traditional couture techniques taught to Isabelle by her grandmother. The SS17 collection is available at www.isabellefox.com