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The Age
2 days ago
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- The Age
This leading designer is inspired by a Brit with ties to the royal family
This story is part of the July 13 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories. Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, interior designer Brahman Perera. How would you describe your style? Layered, textured, sentimental. What's the oldest thing in your wardrobe? I have some beautiful saris and embroidered shawls of my grandmother's. They're sentimental pieces I wear often, rather than saving for anything too special. And the most recent addition? A cobalt-blue silk skirt from Lee Mathews. What would you wear … on a first date? A silk skirt with a knitted tank, a great coat with a brooch and a solid leather boot. … on a plane? A comfortable wool blend set by Henne or Dissh, and shearling-lined Birkenstock sandals that I'm not above wearing with socks. … on the red carpet? A custom piece by Melbourne designer Amy Lawrance. What's your favourite fashion era? I reference the work of Cecil Beaton from the 1920s to the 1950s a lot. He was lauded as a photographer and costume designer, but he's really a fashion designer. I love his use of fabric and drapery, whether it's on a gown or curtains. Do you have a favourite fashion designer? Issey Miyake is an inspiration – the fashion becomes wearable art. What's your fragrance of choice? Hiero 'Otium' perfume oil. What are the three essential items in your wardrobe? A good coat – I like Marni, Max Mara and Christian Kimber – a shawl or scarf of my grandmother's, and a skirt. I love that men are embracing skirts, whether it's a pleated Thom Browne or androgynous Lee Mathews piece. It adds a different dynamic to men's fashion which I used to consider fairly banal and predictable.

Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
This leading designer is inspired by a Brit with ties to the royal family
This story is part of the July 13 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories. Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, interior designer Brahman Perera. How would you describe your style? Layered, textured, sentimental. What's the oldest thing in your wardrobe? I have some beautiful saris and embroidered shawls of my grandmother's. They're sentimental pieces I wear often, rather than saving for anything too special. And the most recent addition? A cobalt-blue silk skirt from Lee Mathews. What would you wear … on a first date? A silk skirt with a knitted tank, a great coat with a brooch and a solid leather boot. … on a plane? A comfortable wool blend set by Henne or Dissh, and shearling-lined Birkenstock sandals that I'm not above wearing with socks. … on the red carpet? A custom piece by Melbourne designer Amy Lawrance. What's your favourite fashion era? I reference the work of Cecil Beaton from the 1920s to the 1950s a lot. He was lauded as a photographer and costume designer, but he's really a fashion designer. I love his use of fabric and drapery, whether it's on a gown or curtains. Do you have a favourite fashion designer? Issey Miyake is an inspiration – the fashion becomes wearable art. What's your fragrance of choice? Hiero 'Otium' perfume oil. What are the three essential items in your wardrobe? A good coat – I like Marni, Max Mara and Christian Kimber – a shawl or scarf of my grandmother's, and a skirt. I love that men are embracing skirts, whether it's a pleated Thom Browne or androgynous Lee Mathews piece. It adds a different dynamic to men's fashion which I used to consider fairly banal and predictable.