What’s your fragrance of choice? It’s predictable, but I can’t go past Le Labo “Santal 33”.
Any go-to jewellery? My favourite piece is a pendant made by an insanely talented jeweller in Florence. It’s inspired by an ancient mosaic depicting a skeleton holding two jugs of wine; on my pendant, the skeleton is holding a croissant in one hand and a coffee in the other. I love it so much.
Can you remember a favourite outfit from when you were a child? I desperately wanted to be a Christmas tree when I was little. I had a green dress that I would bedazzle with clothes pegs, imagining that I was on par with the majestic pine tree that stood glittering in the loungeroom.
What was your first fashion moment? Wearing a teeny tiny Kyha number to Glamour on the Grid in 2022. It looked like something Kylie Minogue might wear; I barely recognised myself.
And your worst fashion mistake? The entirety of my teens and 20s.
What’s at the top of your wish list? I’ve had my eye on two Omega “Speedmaster” watches – the “First Omega in Space” and the “Moonwatch Professional”. They feel particularly apt given my love for the moon, technical innovation and precision.
Reid, pictured at the 2025 Melbourne Fashion Festival, is a fan of the “no-pants” trend.Credit: Getty Images
Is there something you’d never wear? I look ridiculous in floral print.
Is there a current trend you like? The “no pants” trend – Dakota Johnson and Kristen Stewart do it well.
What shoes do you wear most often? Adidas “SL 27” sneakers, heeled Prada military boots and Christian Louboutin “Kate” pumps.
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Who’s your favourite fashion icon? If I’m looking for inspiration, I think to myself, “What would Jane Birkin wear?”
What do you wear on a typical working day? Levi’s with a Grant NY tee and a Kowtow knit.
What’s your favourite off-duty, casual Sunday look? After a dog walk and a group exercise class in activewear, it’s a cheeky pub dinner in flared Rolla’s jeans and a slouchy Handsom knit.
Kate Reid is founder of Lune Croissanterie. Her book, Destination Moon (Simon & Schuster), is out now.
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