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Funmi Fetto

Photography: Dan Martensen
Styling: Clare Richardson

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As a Contributing Editor at British Vogue, the Beauty Director and columnist at The Observer Newspaper, Global Editorial Director of Service 95, and best-selling author, Funmi Fetto is something of a beauty and fashion icon. As renowned for her work as she is for her fearlessness when discussing cultural issues, Funmi is an inspirational voice across the media landscape. With a love of vintage and preloved fashion, she tells Reluxe how unexpected combinations make fashion more interesting, and gives her tips on how to edit your closet.
    “It’s never about names for me. It’s about interesting pieces and craftsmanship. I can’t remember the last time I bought a brand new coat - I tend to buy really good quality alternatives.”
    Who is your fashion icon? I’m too single minded to have a style icon and most famous people have no personal style - just a good stylist. That said, there are women whose style I admire - Iris Apfel, Reni Folawiyo, Lotta Volkova to name a few... Is there anything you buy every season? White T shirts and Doctor Martens. Which designers do you hunt for in vintage stores? It’s never about names for me. It’s about interesting pieces and craftsmanship. I can’t remember the last time I bought a brand new coat - I tend to buy really good quality alternatives. It's getting more difficult to find amazing vintage coats, but when you do, you’ll notice the fabric, stitching and attention to detail is sublime. How do you shop for vintage jewellery and watches? I no longer buy watches as I always forget to put them on. Vintage jewelry, I start with gold metal and go from there. What does luxury mean to you? Time.
    “Day to day, my style is largely rooted in the juxtapositions... layering (I love a short dress over a tulle skirt) and interesting shoes - Marni and Simone do some of the best. ”

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