If her Twitter
feed is anything to go by, India
Hicks is a non-stop globe-trotter. One minute shes at home in the
Bahamas and the next shes doing langlaufen in Gstaad. Next week, its
Toronto, where the designer/model/mother is here to give a talk at the Design
Exchange on her style, what inspires it and how it has evolved.
The photograph you have selected to promote your talk at the Design
Exchange next week is stunning. Who took the picture?
Tom Munro, one of the great fashion photographs of my generation, and a
friend since we were 18-years-old. This portrait was my 45th birthday
present. Just writing 45 makes me feel old!
You have modeled for years, and sat for many a formal photograph too.
Do you have a favourite portrait/photographer?
Bruce Weber photographed me for Ralph Lauren and Banana Republic when I
was 20-years-old. There are few who can compare to Bruce and his
extraordinary eye and sense of style.
Your own photos are wonderful. We love your instagram feed! What’s
your preferred filter?
I try to change it up all the time. It entirely depends on the shot and
the mood and the time of day. Instragram has allowed us all to become
Mario Testino’s at the touch of a button!
How would you describe your design aesthetic?
Modern Classic.
Who or what inspires you?
So many things, on a daily basis the nature that surrounds me on the
small island I live on, who can compete with mother nature and her
designs. But also strong individual women who are telling their own
stories, Kelly Wearstler, Brooke Shields, Mindy Grossman, Lavina
Firth….
If you could have carte blanche in anyone’s home in the world, whose
would you like to decorate?
Rebel Wilson…..imagine what a crazy fun project that could be!
Athena Tsavliris
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