I’m very contradictory—also a Gemini! For work I’m a fashion writer who is trying to regain some balance as a singer. Off-duty I’m a slob who loves sequins, an over-thinker who under-exercises, and a maximalist who aspires to minimalism.

What first sparked your passion for fashion, and how has your journey evolved in the industry?

I loved fashion as a kid, although I was also a real tomboy as I grew up on a small property in Perth. My Mum taught me to knit and sew, and we would watch midday movie marathons on weekends, which kicked off an obsession with the glamour of the Golden Age of Hollywood and, later, vintage fashion. When I eventually started writing about fashion, it was the style side of it that I was interested in. But the longer you do this job—and this year marks 21 years for me—the more you dig into the business of the industry (which is super interesting) and the more issues you uncover (which can be quite disturbing).