Battersea power station would appeal to those who like to shop at Zara as it boasts the largest Zara and Zara Home store. The whole area was very clean and the shops were immaculate. It was a very pleasant area to walk around and has been made pedestrian friendly most of the way around to make a more pleasant shopping, strolling experience. Battersea Power Station would also appeal to tourists with its location along the Thames. It also has a little museum inside and a lovely food court.

I never felt inspired from what I saw people around me wearing, but took inspiration from music videos, movies and fashion magazines. The mall was my favourite place as a teen, mainly because there weren’t many other places to go! But also so I could wear what I thought were “cool clothes”

I come from very humble beginnings so I always knew where the local charity shops were and found joy in hunting for the perfect outfit amongst mountains of clothes. Sustainability, vintage and repurposing garments is important to me. 

I have always loved using fashion as a way to express yourself and identity. I feel like my fashion sense is ever growing and I am very interested and accepting of new ideas / trends. I don’t feel stuck or super loyal to any particular look or style. Perhaps I am more loyal to colour palettes, I like to wear colours that I think suit me, such as different shades of browns, beiges, and occasional pops of colour. 

I prefer like to dress for comfort and my body type also as I know certain outfits styles work / do not work on me.

I am also very passionate about sustainable fashion and do not like to support fast fashion brands. Which ties into my approach to fashion from a young age. I would wear my sisters hand me down clothes and try to style certain garments to look new and fresh. 

I would say my wardrobe is quite small and as my experience of sewing develops I would like to make more and more of my own pieces as this also ties into my very purposeful sentimental nature. 

I would say the sustainability / vintage trend has had an impact on me as I feel very passionate about trying to be a more conscious consumer. I love the idea of vintage and keeping any new wardrobe pieces in the most pristine condition so that they may become vintage one day and that I can pass them down to loved ones when I am older. 

I grew up watching shows like friends and always loved Rachels outfits, textured mini skirts, boots, turtlenecks, scarfs, cute tops, blazers. 

I feel that if I had an unlimited budget I would be more than happy creating a full wardrobe out of Ralph Lauren clothes, I find their pieces classy, timeless and well made. I also love the colour palette.