My Style: Brett Heyman

• September 2nd, 2012  | 
• Posted in My Style

Photo: Ben Fink Shapiro — Courtesy of Brett Heyman

Brett Heyman is the founder and designer of Edie Parker, a branded collection of vintage-style acrylic clutches and handbags. Prior to launching her own label, Brett worked for Elle magazine, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and served as the Director of Public Relations for Gucci until 2010.

Q: Would you say that you are conservative or bold?

Bold, but never clownish.

Q: Please describe your style in three words.

Uptown, feminine, and rocker… on good days…

Q: What is the biggest mistake one can make when getting dressed?

Following a trend rather than dressing for yourself and body.

Q: Do you believe in role models?

Of course — but I believe in following your instincts more than anything.

Q: What are your favourite fabrics?

Denim, cotton, and cashmere.

Q: Are there any style combinations that you object to?

Unflattering proportions — too big or too small.

Q: Which city has the best-dressed women?

Paris — it’s a cliché mais c’est vrai!

Q: What are the rules, if any, in the way you dress?

That I will feel comfortable wearing the garment and it won’t be wearing me.

Q: One garment/accessory that you can never have enough of?

Good tee shirts.

Q: A woman should always look like…

Herself.

Q: Who taught you what you know about style?

Camilla Nickerson, Marie-Amélie Sauvé, Emmanuelle Alt to name a few. Unfortunately, all indirectly.

Q: How do you select your clothing every morning?

Based on the weather, schedule, and my mood.

Q: Do you have any shopping rituals?

Shopping itself is the ritual.

Q: We will never see you wearing…

Shoulder pads.

Q: Which new designers do you follow and why?

I love what Tabitha Simmons is doing with shoes. She picks amazing fabrics and adds the greatest details. I also admire her personal style which adds to the appeal.

Q: Who is the most stylish person you have ever seen?

I have coveted and tried to emulate anything I have ever seen Kate Moss wear over twenty years.

Q: What is the first thing you notice on a woman?

Attitude.

Q: What are the most treasured items in your wardrobe?

A Versace chain mail dress and my Yves Saint Laurent safari jacket.

Q: The one image that defined your approach to style…

Betty Catroux and Loulou de la Falaise flanking Mr. Saint Laurent.

Q: Which designer never fails to impress you?

Chanel.

Q: One article of clothing that a woman needs to pay close attention to is…

Undergarments that fit.

Q: Is comfort an enemy of style?

If you let it be.

Q: Who would you like to see next in “My style”?

Marina Muñoz.

Q: The best words of advice you have ever heard?

Less is more.