Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, owner of Jumbled boutique Pip Brett.
“I’m a dopamine dresser; the more colour and sparkles, the better.” Credit: Clancy Paine
How would you describe your style? I’m a dopamine dresser; the more colour and sparkles, the better.
What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe? The oldest and most precious is a locket with family photos in it that my dad gave me when I was eight, the year he died.
And the most recent addition? A dress by Celia B, a Spanish designer we stock at Jumbled [Brett’s fashion and homewares store in Orange, NSW].
What would you wear … on a first date? When I met my husband at a school dance in year 7, I was wearing a miniskirt, checked top and boat shoes – tragic! Now, I would wear a beautiful Alemais top with jeans and sneakers … on a plane? I’ve realised that I’m never going to get upgraded, so I dress for comfort: trackies, tee, knit, sneakers … on the red carpet? Something wild by Romance Was Born.
A lime-green sweater from Essentiel Antwerp is top of Pip Brett’s shopping list.
What’s your favourite fashion era? When I was a kid in the ’80s my mum, Kezz Brett, had a fashion label. It was all shoulder pads, dropped waists, puffy sleeves, big clip-on earrings and embellishment on everything. I loved all that.
Who’s your favourite designer? Lesleigh Jermanus of Alemais. She’s not afraid of colour and I love her artist collaborations.
What’s your fragrance of choice? I wear a Héritage Berbère spicy mandarin scent I bought in Marrakesh from a little shop near the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. It’s in a beautiful hand-painted bottle and when I put it on I’m transported back there. I also wear Maison Matine “Nature Insolente”, a mix of my fave smelly things – citrus, rose, lily-of-the-valley and mint.