This story is part of the June 30 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories . Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it.
Ahead, actor and director Alice Englert. Englert regrets wearing a top hat when I was 13: “I’m just hoping the photos don’t surface; I can’t remember if I put them on Myspace or not.” Credit: Tim Ashton How would you describe your style? Nearly fashionable, or fashion adjacent.
I try to look handsome every day and have a bit of protagonist energy. I also try to look mysterious, but I don’t know if it’s necessarily working. What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A lucky pair of underwear with daisies on them from my first Sundance Film Festival in 2013.
And the most recent addition? A pair of brown Yume Yume “Cloud Walker” shoes. They’re very futuristic and exceedingly comfortable. What are three essential items in your wardrobe? I have to have knee-high compression socks because of a knee problem but I also think they’re cute.
Turtlenecks, for sure. And, even if I’m too shy to leave the house in it, a miniskirt is important. Loading Any go-to jewellery? I almost exclusively wear jewellery by Danielle Karlikoff.
She’s from Sydney but now based in Paris. Her work’s very beautiful, like treasure. She made pieces in silver, gold and red opal for my wedding, delicate pieces that look like alien teeth.
What’s your fragrance of choice? Witchy Woo by Vyrao. What would you wear ..
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