This story is part of the August 11 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories . Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it.
Ahead, perfumer Lyn Harris. “I embrace every era. I’m very eclectic, I like to mix different styles.
” Credit: Courtesy of Perfumer H How would you describe your style? It’s quite utilitarian. I have a uniform: jeans or chinos, a T-shirt, an army or outdoor jacket and a baseball cap. I wear streetwear, I always have, and I get my femininity from jewellery.
What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe? I keep all my clothes. I recently dug out a navy canvas Stüssy jacket from the ’90s which looks like current Miu Miu. And the most recent addition ? A.
P.C. ballet flats.
Lyn Harris’ go-to is “The Perfumer’s Jacket” by Arts & Science. What would you wear ..
. on a first date? I’d try to show that person who I am, so Noah chinos, a T-shirt and ballet pumps ..
. on a plane? Chinos, a T-shirt, my favourite Saint James jumper and Converse sneakers ..
. on the red carpet? I’ve got some beautiful Martin Margiela dresses and I’ve been known to put on a pair of Bottega Veneta heels. What’s your favourite fashion era? I embrace every era.
I’m very eclectic, I like to mix different styles. Who are your favourite designers? Martin Margiela is a genius. I love Miu Miu and Prada.
I really like John Galliano and what he has done at Maison Margiela and I think Studio Nicholson is nailing it. What’s your .