You’ve worked at several fashion brands - what makes Chloé the perfect fit for you?

I have always loved Chloé, so the fit was very natural. My vision has evolved since joining as I have become more influenced by Parisian women, mixed in with my own British roots.

What role do the archives play in your designs?

I occasionally dip into the archives, but mostly for a detail or a colour reference, never a style. I love the Karl Lagerfeld period because it was so playful.

The Chloé girl on the runway always looks polished yet effortless. How can women achieve this balance in real life?

Looking polished and effortless is about really capturing and defining your own sense of style.

Who is this Chloé girl?

My Chloé is a real sense of the woman and an effortless yet chic sense of style that mixes both English quirkiness with French rigour.

Which women inspire you?

Women all around me, in everyday life and, of course, icons from the past. Recently, Anjelica Huston and Joni Mitchell were references of mine.

If you could just buy one item from Chloé, what would it be?

The crepe de Chine blouse is a classic, but I also think the Drew bag has quickly become my Chloé icon.

Why did you choose pink for your collaboration with Lane Crawford?

Pink is an iconic colour for Chloé – it was one of the tones that founder Gaby Aghion used when she made her first blouse for the house. The capsule collection features iconic Chloé pieces in a fresh new take on the classic Chloé dusky pink.

What's your fashion motto?

Dress true to your own style.