Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, interior designer David Flack.
David Flack says his 20s were a fun time to work in fashion.Credit: Anson Smart
How would you describe your style? The way I dress is less complex than my interiors. I’m very daring with materials and colour combinations in my work, whereas my personal style is quite pared back. I have recently started wearing colour again after my husband, Jason, told me I need to stop wearing black all the time. I love it – wearing colour makes you feel good.
What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe? I wear a lot of vintage. I’ve got a great ’70s leather jacket I bought in Brooklyn, New York. It’s a beautiful tobacco colour and a bit cowboy.
And the most recent addition? A pair of Balenciaga “3XL” runners with a massive sole.
What are the three essential items in your wardrobe? Levi’s boot-cut jeans, a bomber jacket, and my handcrafted Japanese Matsuda sunglasses, which look like little goggles.
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What would you wear … on a first date? On my first date with my husband, I wore tailored pants, an oversized black Acne button-down shirt, Acne trench coat and Bottega Veneta “Tire” boots with a green sole. He’s usually taller than me, but I was taller than him in those boots, so I think he was annoyed. … on a plane? Black everything: oversized cotton pants; a [$20] Uniqlo “AIRism” tee, because they breathe well; slip-on Salomon runners; a Norse Projects bomber jacket that doesn’t crease and looks smart enough to wear to a meeting straight off the plane. … on the red carpet? A beautiful Prada suit and Prada dress shoe with a chunky sole.
What’s your favourite fashion era? I grew up in the ’90s and I love seeing all the references now – it’s a form of nostalgia. The fashion was stripped-back and more casual than today.
Who are your favourite fashion designers? I like Raf Simons for his sense of colour. His designs are very clean and there’s always beauty in the simple but significant details. And JW Anderson – there’s always a surprise, some little quirk or nuance. It’s playful.