Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, Emily Riggs, the founder and creative director of Iris & Wool.How would you describe your style?
Classic with an edge. I love natural fibres, especially Australian merino wool. It’s luxe, renewable and biodegradable – the world’s best fibre.And the most recent addition?I adore designers who use Australian merino wool in their collections – Gabriela Hearst, Albus Lumen, Christopher Esber and Khaite, to name a few. I also love fellow regional fashion labels Castleden Co – designer Heidi Castleden hand-sews everything – and Kennedy the Label’s heirloom pieces for the kiddies.
Nike sneakers. I run in the morning; they stay on for the rest of the day so I can run after my kids.I’m loving how people are wanting to buy from brands with a story, that they’re increasingly aware of the benefits of wearing natural fibres, and that traceability is becoming a factor in people’s consumer decisions.Olivia Palermo is always on point; I love how she mixes and matches prints and bold colours. And I love Kate Middleton’s classic and polished style.