When an editor at Japanese Vogue approached me a month ago to quiz me about my fashion icons, I had a few names in mind: Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Kate Moss, Faye Dunaway, Twiggy. All these women have a distinct, classic style that has inspired generations of designers, tastemakers and fabulous women in general. After a few e-mails and back and forth commentary I finally settled on Twiggy, because I feel she embodies my sense of style the most.
I don't read Japanese but I am pretty sure some of my quote translates as follows: "I love the 60's. And through her style, Twiggy represents everything about the sixtes: happiness, rebellion, freedom, color, the future. She revolutionized fashion with her short skirts and pixie hair cut and became an icon of the era. She paved the way for women who had a voice, who wanted something different and were not afraid to stand out. I love her petite body, her big, curious eyes and her fresh style. She's truly unique and inspiring."
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| Wearing Peter Pilotto outside of the Opera in Paris. (by Hanneli Mustaparta) |
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| Wearing vintage fur, black Burfitt dress and Dries Van Noten shoes in NY, 2008. (by The Sartorialist) |
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