Jenny le Roux, Doyenne of South African Fashion
Jenny le Roux was for a number of years Fashion Editor of Fair Lady Magazine, years of hard work which established her as a leading person in Fashion in South Africa. She then created Habits, a fashion house based in Claremont, Cape Town. Having sold Habits, Jenny the irrepressible, un-put-down-able, she of never ending voomah, has started again with Jlr by Jenny le Roux, a fashion company online, to receive her monthly newsletter and fashion tips please email [email protected].
As a leading fashion inspiration to many, what training did you have in that field?
Sorry to say Michael – none at all, just a passion for fashion.
Jenny le Roux on the catwalk after one of her fashion shows
Your greatest moment in fashion?
Oh! Has to be my first fashion award, there I was up against the serious fashion bods. I went on to win three times – but the first one was the thrill.
Jane Raphaely, best loved publisher od some great magazines
Who are the people who have inspired you most in your career?
Oh definitely Jane Raphaely, who picked me out of being a book reviewer for Fair Lady to putting me in the Fashion Department where I stayed for fifteen years and learnt everything I know from her.
You seem to know instinctively what your followers want. How do you remain on the cutting edge? Are you influenced by European Fashion?
Not at all – my style is really what I like to wear.
The Restaurant on the De Grendel Wine Estate
What is your favourite eatery?
The Restaurant on the De Grendel Wine Estate where it’s just not the wonderful food but the best views in Cape Town.
De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc
Always in your fridge at home [name 5 items]?
My favourite De Grendel Koetshuis, smoked salmon, burrata and lots of salady things.
Imagine
Talent you would like to have?
I would love to be able to tap dance.
What is your Desert Island Disc?
Blinking hard question but love Lou Reed’s Transformer.
The Promise | Damon Galgut
Your current bedside book?
The Promise by Damon Galgut.
Last movie you saw?
The latest James Bond – No Time To Die.
Favourite TV Series?
Normal People.
Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Fictional Character with whom you identify?
Holly Golightly.
One guest for dinner – who would that be?
Fran Lebowitz.
I’m currently working on….
More perfect white shirts of course!
My favourite weekend getaway is….
Is the West Coast with my family.
Chocolate Brownies – everyone’s favourite
Guilty Pleasures?
Mary Reynolds decadent chocolate brownies – 0832598959.
One day, I will….
Not stop working – so please don’t mention the word retirement.
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