My Life In Fashion: Poppy Delevingne

The Spice Girls were my original inspiration – I just loved how their clothes represented who they were. They weren’t afraid to be original. 

Working with Karl Lagerfeld was a true highlight. He once shot me doing ballet in my underwear for a Chanel coffee table book – those are the kind of surreal memories that stay with you.

Miuccia Prada is my ultimate hero. She’s an icon. I also love Stella McCartney, Peter Dundas, Marc Jacobs – they each have something magical.

I’ve been a Nobody’s Child fan for years. I remember walking past a store years ago and buying a navy blue and white polka dot co-ord that I still wear today. The designs are effortless and cool – I instantly wanted to be an NC girl.

The collaboration was an easy yes. When they approached me, I didn’t even have to think about it. I’d been a genuine fan for so long and the chance to create something for women everywhere felt incredibly exciting. Plus, the brand’s commitment to sustainability really aligned with my own values.

The collection is inspired by sunshine, freedom and femininity. I wanted women to feel joy – that’s at the core of everything. I thought about festivals, friendship and those carefree, happy moments that define summer.

There’s a little something for everyone. It reflects my own eclectic style. From bold leopard print to soft tailoring, it celebrates the many moods and moments women experience. Style should be about empowerment, and I hope this collection does that.

Some of my favourite pieces are real statement-makers. The Jaime denim fringe jacket is a festival staple – it goes with everything. The Poppy dress in cornflower blue is a total head-turner for weddings and big events. The Lola leopard hot pants are for dancing into the early hours, cocktail in hand. The Cara pinstripe suit is powerful and sharp. The Zara slip dress in yellow is effortless and pretty. And the Melinda crochet shirt and trousers are made for barefoot beach days.

My personal style is spirited and ever evolving. It changes all the time. I’ve always admired how Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy did 90s cool, Jane Birkin’s effortless charm and Zendaya’s ability to shape-shift. My mother’s 80s shoulder pads also left a real impression. She looked powerful and a bit bonkers all at once – and I remember loving that duality.

The best fashion advice I’ve ever received? Wear anything with a smile, and you can make it look good. I don’t believe in following style ‘rules’. If it makes you feel confident and happy, then wear it. Fashion should be fun – I’ve never believed there should be a method to the madness.

Pregnancy has changed my style – in a good way. It’s evolved. I had to create a pregnancy ‘uniform’ – during winter it was Madeleine Thompson tracksuits, and now it’s dungarees, my boyfriend’s shirts and bodycon dresses. I think the key is to enjoy the bump – don’t hide it. It’s something to celebrate.