‘Not a fan of aggressive branding’: How model Mimi El-Ashiry decides what to wear
What’s your fragrance of choice? Map of the Heart.
Any go-to jewellery? Delicate gold stacked rings and bracelets from my partner’s jewellery brand, Never Never.
Can you remember a favourite outfit from when you were a child? A silver halter dress from Diesel when I was six. It was epic; I wish I could wear it as a top today but it’s long gone.
And your worst fashion mistake? I went through a rebellious stage as a teenager, not wanting to wear all the gorgeous things Mum had collected for me. I remember Supré hot pants with high soccer socks and Vans.
What was your first fashion moment? To the first Fashion Week I ever went to in 2014 I wore a black swimsuit with a Maurie and Eve knitted skirt, a jingly Afghan belt and something similar around my head. I looked like a gypsy but it was the first time I did something a little different that gained some interest.
What’s on your wish list? The Fleet Ilya “Layered” bag. It has a strap that looks like armadillo armour, it’s this amazing mix of future meets animal.
Is there something you would never wear? Anything with a big logo on it. I’m not a fan of aggressive branding.
Is there a current trend you like? If you’d asked me a few months ago I’d have said low-rise oversized pants with little tops, so cute. But now I feel like everything’s sheer and everyone’s nipples are out. And as everything in my wardrobe is sheer, including my lingerie, I love that, it’s perfect.
What shoes do you wear most often? Black Salomon sneakers.
Who’s your favourite fashion icon? My friend, stylist Emma Boseley. She dresses either sexy-lady – stockings, miniskirt, beautiful suit jacket – or full cowgirl. It’s epic and so powerful.
What do you wear on a typical working day? Brown tailored pants with a black leather belt, black singlet, a thin leather shirt and my Rick Owens stomper boots.
What’s your favourite casual Sunday look? Suit pants are definitely my thing; black with a little white T-shirt and fluffy ugg slides.
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