Interview – Styling by Madi Mcinnes
G: How would you describe your style and what is your inspiration?
I would say my style is very eccentric but very monotone because I don’t wear any colour but materials like leather, fur and PVC. My inspiration I would say is Robbie Spencer, who is a Dazed and Confused stylist, he uses a lot of layering and is quite gothic. I also like Charlotte Knowles who is a up and coming designer, she is very deconstructive in terms of layering again and she makes lingerie but in a everyday outerwear piece.
G: If you could offer three styling tips what would they be?
- Never throw away an item because you think it is out of fashion, always try to wear it in combination with different things to give it a refresh.
- Don’t be afraid to wear things which are out of your comfort zone, if people are looking at you it normally means you look good so don’t take offence!
- Accessories are key, they can always jazz up your outfit
G: How would you re style an item of clothing for dressing up and dressing down?
The way you style an outfit can literally create a completely different vibe! So say you have a nice slip dress, in the day you could wear that with a pair of boots or trainers, and then with a hoodie or shirt. But then in the evening you could wear the same dress but accessorised with wearing a belt and evening bag.
G: What is your favourite type of accessory and why?
Oh I love a pair of diamond earrings I do have to say! Anything that is tacky, anything that is diamante, or pearls! I am really into styling with those at the moment, it just immediately makes an outfit looks more glam and also vintage in a way.
G: How else would you suggest that people can you contribute to consuming clothing sustainably?
Get the scissors out! Cutting an item of clothing is a costless, quick and effective way of creating something new. For example, I loved wearing this men’s suit but once I got bored of it and wanted to look more feminine I have cut the blazer into a shorter length so that it is more of a cropped and box fit.