SIX 36

Who are your icons?Morticia Addams and Daphne Guinness. I ’ve surrendered to the fact that I ’ ll probably look like Cruella Deville when I’m older, and I’m okay with that.

Do you have any Scandinavian designers in your ward-robe? YES. Peter Jensen, Acne, Gestuz, Carin Wester, Anne-Sophie Back, Malene Birger, Bruuns Bazaar, Noir... Love a Scandinavian designer apparently.

What's your current favourite item in your wardrobe?Oh, the pressure! Probably an antique serpent ring my mum gave me.

Any ethical designers you've taken notice of lately?Some friends of mine have just started an amazing brand called Muzungu Sisters - ethically sourced, handmade clothing and accessories created by artisans all over the globe.Other than that, I always look towards the British Fashion Council initiative, Estethica, for really exciting new designers working in a sustainable way. Thanks to them, I discovered Charini, a GREAT underwear brand. I also love myflashtrash.com that features some beautiful jewellery designers. Oh, and Opening Ceremony are now stocking the amazing swimwear line, Bantu.

You've met, interviewed and know many designers personally - in your opinion, has the increasing consumer interest in ethical fashion affected the status quo in established fashion circles?With regards to the environment, I think it has al-most become ‘the fashion’ to be an eco-friendly brand, but on a broader spectrum, I think there is a lot of heat on design houses and manufacturers now to produce their clothes in an ethical way after various sweatshop scandals. People are so much more socially conscious than they used to be so it will (I hope) af-fect their choices of where to shop/what to buy. Why would anyone spend £2,000 on a handbag with the knowledge that the person who made it suffered inhumane working conditions?

This page:Dress YONGBangles MADEShoes KAT MACONIE

Opposite page:Dress EDUNBoots ZARA’S OWNRing EREMETTBracelets, Arm Cuff, Ring MADEBracelet BEXROX

Do you have any vintage items? Where have you found the best vintage?Lots! I’ve spent a good amount of time in LA for work – they have the best vintage shops in the world. I found this giant warehouse store that was bursting with cast-offs from the wardrobe departments of all the movie studios, I was too overwhelmed to buy anything. ERROR.In London, I find the best vintage at Alfie's Antique Market on Church Street, the Battersea Vintage Fair and my secret store (not a secret anymore) in Primrose Hill called Shikasuki.

Do you have any ethical campaigners whom you admire or who make you want to do better?I’ve worked for Al Gore (when I was presenting on Current TV) so have an affection towards him and his infallible passion for environmental awareness. I’ve also had the pleasure of working with a couple of other campaigners recently who are seriously inspiring and have blown me away with their commitment to their causes: Mark Shand, trustee of Elephant Family, and world renowned photographer Candice, founder of the charity Fresh2o, who recently shot me underwater for their campaign.

What can we expect from Zara Martin in the upcoming year? Ooooh well, lots I hope! I’m doing a short film for one of my favourite shoe brands Mechante of London, some TV stuff hopefully and I have a very exciting collaboration with an ethical brand coming out next year. I’ll keep you posted! §