Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury.
Charlotte Tilburyβs long list of favourite designers include Tom Ford and John Galliano.Credit: Getty Images
How would you describe your style? Eclectic, bohemian, glam rock, and sometimes, medieval.
Whatβs the oldest thing in your wardrobe? I have so many vintage pieces. The oldest is probably my 18th-century Iberian emerald chandelier earrings.
And the most recent addition? A 1930s chiffon boudoir gown in a gorgeous vampy red. Itβs very βold Hollywoodβ.
What would you wear β¦ on a first date? A Saint Laurent LBD with Gianvito Rossi heels and a scent halo of βLove Frequencyβ and βMore Sexβ from my Emotions fragrance collection. β¦ on a plane? I wear Lululemon leggings with a cashmere Intimissimi boatneck top, cashmere Loro Piana cardigan, Saint Laurent cowboy boots and my βImmediate Eye Revivalβ patches, so I arrive glowing. β¦ on the red carpet? The Atelier Versace dress, designed by my friend Donatella, that I wore to the 2023 Met Gala was a work of art.
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Whatβs your favourite fashion era? I love the old Hollywood glamour of the 1950s, the flared Studio 54 silhouettes of the 1970s and, of course, the 1990s, when I started my career as a make-up artist. It was such an exciting time to be working in the fashion and beauty industry. We created so many looks that are re-emerging on TikTok today.
Who is your favourite designer? I canβt pick a favourite, but I love Galliano, Saint Laurent, AlaΓ―a, Versace, Valentino and Tom Ford.
Whatβs your fragrance of choice? I carry my βEmotionsβ fragrance collection with me at all times. I layer them, whether itβs the jasmine and sweet vanilla of βJoyphoriaβ or the distilled rose and patchouli of βLove Frequencyβ. Theyβre my invisible superpowers.
