Inspiration, nemesis, supporter or critic – whatever role your mother takes in your life, you are who you are because of her. Here, three sets of stylish mothers and daughters reveal how they influence each other and the joy of their fashion bond.Fashion has created such a bond for all of the females in my family. My favourite people to shop with are my mum and my sisters. We love looking and trying on, even if we are not buying.
I would describe Mabel’s style as young and free – she likes to wear a mix of vintage and high-street clothes. Like a lot of kids these days, she loves her leggings and runners; but given an excuse to dress up, she will happily go for a pretty girlie dress. Bonnie’s style is a little bolder and more eclectic – she’s very brave with her choice of colour and pattern. She loves to layer and often the results are bizarrely cool, and other times she just looks like a crazy person! But it’s all good.
I think the way I dress is based on a template that my mother created. Fine knits, good-quality, statement coats, good bags. The way I dressed ten or 15 years ago is different to the way I dress now. But still, her invisible hand has been present at those points, and the older I get, the more I appreciate it and the more coherent my style has become. I actually find it difficult to shop without her. I will send pictures if she’s not there to get an opinion.