Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, baker Valentine Fodor.

**How would you describe your style?**
Comfortable, laid-back and a little quirky.

**What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe?**
My tonton [uncle in French] gave me a bunch of his T-shirts from the 70s — ones from the Munich Olympics, another has a car brand on it. They’re falling apart but I would never get rid of them.

**And the most recent addition?**
A pair of flared jeans from The Merchants Warehouse in Annandale [Sydney]. I usually hate tight jeans, but these are flattering and make me feel sexy.

**What are the three essential items in your wardrobe?**
Oversized Uniqlo trackpants, a white Bonds wife pleaser singlet, and big Saint Laurent sunglasses that make me feel invisible.

**What would you wear…**
– *On a first date?* A pair of suit pants with a sexy little top, a big coat and ballet flats.
– *On a plane?* Track pants with a big hoodie, eye mask, neck pillow, headphones and Nike sneakers.
– *On the red carpet?* A long, black, hourglass-shaped gown by Miu Miu or Prada with kitten heels.

**What’s your favourite fashion era?**
I like now because it’s a mix of every era, with a strong vintage element. People are more adventurous, experimental and confident about their fashion choices. There are no rules, and everyone’s happy to express themselves.

**Who’s your favourite designer?**
My wardrobe’s a mixed bag; most of it’s vintage and second-hand but I’m loving everything Sandy Liang is doing — the little miniskirts with built-in shorts, and button-up shirts with a tie. Also, my friend Dylan Scott is an incredible designer; I love his stripy pieces and cropped track-style pants.

**What’s your fragrance of choice?**
For day, I wear Maison Crivelli Santal Volcanique. My dad’s from Nice and he buys me a bottle every time he goes back. I like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle for nighttime.

**Any go-to jewellery?**
I wear my grandmother’s incredible gold and diamond art deco ring and a gold chain.

**Can you remember a favourite outfit you wore as a child?**
A pink Power Rangers suit when I was in kindergarten. My friends wore the other colours.

**What was your first fashion moment?**
When I was 14, I had an emo moment with pink hair streaks, ripped black jeans and a T-shirt with evil dolls on it. I was a skateboarder and I found this look extremely fashionable, but I don’t know if anyone else did.

**And your worst fashion mistake?**
When I was 15, and every girl my age shopped at Supre, I’d wear jeggings with a tiny midriff singlet and Ugg boots every single day.

**What’s on your wish list?**
A black Balenciaga Le City First bag. I’m also on the hunt for some animal-print kitten heels.

**Is there something you’d never wear?**
I’m open to trying new things and I feel like my style changes all the time, but I probably wouldn’t wear jeggings or really skinny jeans again.

**What do you wear to bed?**
Ralph Lauren flannel pyjamas, thick bed socks and a fluffy pink eye mask.

**What shoes do you wear most often?**
My dusty pink Miu Miu ballet flats with a black buckle, or mesh sequin slippers that I buy in all different colours for $10 from Chinatown. I’ve gone through about 20 pairs; they’re not made to be worn every day.
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