Anyone searching for the opposite of joggers, hoodies and all that other dreary garb they’ve over-worn in recent times will find their antithesis in Roksanda IlinÄiÄ.
The Serbian-born, east London-based designer has long been a favourite with celebrities keen to stand out on the red carpet, Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow and Keira Knightley among them. She is also the go-to for smart, impactful day dresses: just ask Michelle Obama, the Duchess of Cambridge or Samantha Cameron. “My girls,” she smiles fondly, when I mention her roster of famous fans. “I call them my girls, because it’s not just dressing people for the sake of it. All my relationships happen naturally, with like-minded people who have the same love for beauty and craft. I’ve been very fortunate with who’s worn me.”
