Vanessa Knox-Brien's Lust List

Vanessa Knox-Brien is Co-Founder and Design Director of Isabella Oliver.

Vanessa uses her passion for stylish and comfortable clothing to create designs women love to wear. She was previously Head Designer at Victoria’s Secret and Head Designer & Creative Director at Natori.

In her spare time Vanessa enjoys riding her horse, browsing boutiques and travelling. She lives in London with her husband and their children Isabella and Piers.

Favourite brand: Burberry for the complete brand focus and heritage, with clever twists that make classics new, modern and cutting edge.
Favourite food: I adore Japanese or anything healthy/guilt-free.
Favourite film: All About Eve with Bette Davis (1950).
Favourite restaurant: Eight over Eight in Chelsea.
Favourite holiday destination: The Maldives for a complete chill out - no television, no phone reception, no shoes - and the Amalfi Coast and the South of France for the opposite reasons - gorgeous scenery but also very glamorous, fabulous for people watching, shopping and getting inspiration.

1. Isabella Oliver The Shirt Coat

“I love the simplicity, clean tailoring and swing silhouette of this jacket - pink is big this season and it brings a fun shot of colour to my mostly black wardrobe.

I’ll be wearing this with skinny trousers/leggings and heeled ankle boots - in black, of course...”

(available at www.IsabellaOliver.com)

2. Marni Glitter Flower Necklace

“I love to decorate necklines with bold jewellery and nobody does statement better that Marni.

I've got my eye on this flower necklace, which will add a fabulous sparkly accent to any outfit (and is just too gorgeous to reserve solely for the evening).”

(available at www.BrownsFashion.com)

3. Balmain Leather Motorcycle Jacket

“I've been wanting a really great biker jacket for ages and feel that this season is the perfect time to buy. I'm lusting after Balmain's must-have version but at this price I might be settling for something similar!

I love Balmain’s chic twist on rock n’ roll glamour and would pair this with a basic T, skinny jeans and killer heels.”

(available at www.Net-a-Porter.com)

6. Temperley London Leopard Corset Belt

“I love the way a great belt, or dramatic piece of jewellery can transform and reinvent a look, giving your wardrobe major mileage.

This belt is super sexy and will look great over a black dress or fitted cardi."

(available at www.Net-a-Porter.com)

5. Isabella Oliver The Zip Dress

“This body-con dress is super sleek with its clean lines, sculpted look and seaming detail.

Available in red and black I’ve got my name down for both – the black for everyday chic and the red for when I'm feeling bold."

(available at www.IsabellaOliver.com)

4. Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 by Richard Avedon

“This book highlights some of Avedon's groundbreaking work from Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and The New Yorker.

I absolutely adore fashion photography and illustration and have a huge collection of books which I keep handy at work, by my bedside, and all over the house…!”

(available at www.Borders.co.uk)

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