Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, actor Laura Gordon.
Classic, simple, and relatively understated is how Laura Gordon describes her style.Credit: Sarah Krick
How would you describe your style? Classic, simple, relatively understated and, hopefully, elegant.
What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A T-shirt with a cable car on it that I got on a family trip to San Francisco when I was four. I wore it until my early 20s. I love it so much; it still goes with me to every home.
And the most recent addition? A red mini-dress from Reformation in New York City.
What would you wear… on a first date? A black dress and ankle boots
… on a plane? Black Lululemon “Align” leggings, cotton singlet, cotton long-sleeve tee, fine merino wool sweater and a big cosy hoodie. I wear black Nike sneakers with the laces loose, so I can slip them on and off through security.
… on the red carpet? Toni Maticevski or vintage Dior. I like old Hollywood glamour. Natalie Portman wore a Dior dress to Cannes last year that was inspired by a 1940s gown; I love that silhouette. And I do wear a heel for the red carpet but not very many other places!
Laura Gordon favours jewellery from Melbourne designer Allegra Allure for special occasions.
What’s your favourite fashion era? In Hotel Cocaine, set in the late 1970s, I play a nightclub manager and I had the most extraordinary costumes. Now I’ve got a full-blown love affair with ’70s fashion: the suits, patterns, bold colours, big platforms, flares – anything goes. It was extraordinary fun.
Who are your favourite designers? I love everything Stella McCartney does. For everyday wear, I like merino wool pieces from Untouched World as well as Elk’s beautiful pieces. For dressing up, I like Zimmermann, Dion Lee, Rachel Gilbert and Rebecca Vallance.
What are the three essential items in your wardrobe? Black Ba&sh wide-leg jeans, Rag & Bone tees in black or white and a pair of black ankle boots. I find it hard to shake the Melbourne black but spending time in the Dominican Republic, where we filmed Hotel Cocaine, has helped me embrace more vibrant colours.