Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m the creative director at Fashion Quarterly. I live in Grey Lynn with my fiancé, Willy, and our cat Elton. I always knew I wanted to work for a fashion magazine… growing up, I told anyone who asked that I was going to be the art director of Vogue one day. I love simple things done well: good food, good design, good style. Spending time with friends and family fills my cup, although I’d call myself an extroverted introvert. So I know I also need time alone to recharge. I’m a perfectionist, but less so since turning 30. Willy keeps me in check.


What does your day-to-day look like?

It depends... I split my work week between our shared office and home. Some days are filled with back-to-back meetings, moodboarding shoots, writing briefs, or working through layouts. Other days I’ll be on set, organising events, or deep in a pitch for a client. It’s fast-paced, creative and the lead-up to print is intense, but I’ve got a strong support system at home. It also helps that Willy’s an amazing cook... so I always eat well, even during deadline weeks.


How would you describe your approach to beauty and fashion?

Pretty minimal. Most days I wear Ilia’s Skin Tint mixed with Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter. I get a bit claustrophobic in heavy makeup or too much jewellery, especially when I’m in flow, so I prefer to keep it natural. My wardrobe is built around timeless staples. I love mixing tailored and relaxed fits, and feminine pieces with masculine silhouettes. I always come back to ’90s minimalism and Caroline Bessette for inspiration.