Where is your favourite place in London? Endri, 21, Lancaster Gate
Home.
What’s your favourite runway moment ever? Hannah, 24, Embankment
John Galliano. Running in his SS94 show. That was the most beautiful dress I’ve ever worn.
What’s your desert island beauty product? Bella, 25, Mayfair
My moisturiser, Cosmos.
What’s your favourite Madonna song? Phoebe, 24, The Strand
Oooh… ‘Into the Groove’. Definitely.
Do you have any regrets? And you can’t say no regrets! Lydia, 26, London Fields
Alright then I’ll say, Je regrette rien!
How do we stay hopeful in times like this? Isaac, 19, South Bank
Faith. Faith in the universe. Everything is going to be okay.
Have you ever had falafel? Murtaja, 55 Beirut Kitchen, Soho
Yes. I had it on the Edgware Road at Maroush. If in doubt, a late night Maroush!
What’s your favourite shoot you’ve ever done? Tayla, 29, Somerset House
Anything by Mert and Marcus.
What’s your favourite fruit? Elspeth, 20, Trafalgar Square
Blueberries. They’re just delicious. Firm. Cold.
Where do you go to take a breather? Fiona, 18, OXO Tower
There’s a spot in my country house, I call it Glastonbury. It’s my own little Glastonbury: I have a gypsy caravan and a fire pit, and I sit on the grass and I breathe and ground myself.
Should fashion ever be politicised? Amruta, 19, Trafalgar Square
Never!
What’s your advice for an up-and-coming model? Josie, 22, Soho
You can always say no.
Of all the designers you’ve worked with, who is the most naturally talented? Richie, 36, Soho
John Galliano.
Could I ever style an outfit for you? Rocco, 22, South Bank
No. Only one person can do that, [my friend] James Brown.
If you turned into a panda and fought another panda, do you think you’d stand a chance? Bakar, 19, South Bank
Yes! I’m from Croydon. Kung Fu Panda — hiyaaah! Ninja!
Where’s the best place you’ve travelled to? Shane, 34, Southwark
Oh my God that’s hard. I like Thailand. I used to go a lot, I haven’t been for ages but I’m going back. It’s so beautiful: the people, the food, the lifestyle, Buddhism… gorgeous.
How are you? Are you happy? Ben, 20, Tate Modern
Yes, I am. Finally!
What would be your marriage advice? Sushmita, 24, Bank
Pick a good one.
What’s your favourite Book? Tom, 22, Covent Garden
I’ve got so many… The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford.
This Q&A first appeared in ES Magazine in July 2022.
