In with the Inès crowd

French style icons Inès de la Fressange and accessories label Roger Vivier are a match made in good-taste heaven. We caught up with the 59-year-old model and designer (left, her eponymous store on Rue de Grenelle is well worth a visit when you’re next in Paris) ahead of her latest campaign for the fashion house. WHAT DO YOU WEAR WHEN YOU HAVE FIVE MINUTES TO GET READY? A white shirt, white jeans, indigo jacket and Roger Vivier loafers, which are great in all seasons. THE WARDROBE ITEM YOU’LL NEVER THROW AWAY? A brown corduroy jacket from Japanese label Journal Standard – it looks vintage and unique and the cut is great. I have a feeling that if I lost it, I would never find anything similar. THE COLOUR YOU WEAR MOST? Navy. It’s flattering on the skin if you look tired. THE TREND YOU JUST DON’T GET? Lycra leggings – they can be unflattering on people of all sizes. Despite this, it’s a trend that has stuck around a long time. ON YOUR WINTER WISH LIST? It is a long list. A large raincoat from Parisian brand Soeur, oversized trousers from a label called 45RPM and a huge, navy, cashmere sweater – even though I buy one every year! Also Pascale Monvoisin bracelets and various pieces from the menswear collection I designed for Uniqlo, which launches at the end of summer. And furry Roger Vivier sliders, because each season I add a touch of fashion victim, too! YOUR DATE-NIGHT OUTFIT? A silk blouse and pyjama trousers with velvet Roger Vivier slippers. WHAT WILL YOU BE PACKING FOR GETAWAYS THIS MONTH? Rondini sandals, Nadia Dafri shirts, a Siyu bathing suit and a sweater from my store in Paris. WHO SHOULD WE FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM? Marin Montagut (@bonjourmarinmontagut), a talented, handsome young man; Dominique Lionnet (@dom_beautytalks), who is the best cosmetics expert in the world, and Elie Top (@elietopofficial), former assistant to Yves Saint Laurent. THE SECRET TO LOOKING BETTER WITH AGE? Pay attention to what’s happening around you, don’t complain, sleep a lot and laugh more. Don’t dress in only expensive clothes – mix things up. Oh, and always take your make-up off properly. YOUR MOST OVERUSED EMOJI? The smiley face with tears; ie, hysterics!

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