This story is part of the May 26 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 Miah Madden. Madden lives near the beach, so she’s often wearing swimmers, a maxi skirt and sunnies. How would you describe your style? Classic chic.
My staples are a linen shirt, denim jeans, gold hoops and black Adidas “Spezial” sneakers. What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe? I came home from the [TV series] Paper Dolls with a huge bag of clothes from the 1990s. My favourites are a Dior T-shirt and an epic pair of low-rise Versace jeans.
And the most recent addition? An oversized blazer from Aje. Miah Madden loves Maison Essentiele’s “elevated” silk slip dresses. What are the three essential items in your wardrobe? A pair of ’70s jeans I found at a market stall at a music festival when I was cold and needed some pants.
They fit me like a glove, I wear them everywhere. Also, my Blundstone boots and Nude Lucy basics – shirts, singlets, tees. What would you wear .
.. on a first date? A long black silk dress with black knee-high boots and gold jewellery .
.. on a plane? I’m a massive dag in a jumper, trackies and slides.
I can fly three or four times a week for work, I want to stay comfy ...
on the red carpet? Ginger & Smart’s dresses are so flattering. What’s your favourite fashion era? I wore ’90s fashion for six months filming Paper Dolls and I love all the big sunglasses,.
