Leah Chapman

“I have quite an edited wardrobe, so that I can just throw something on in the morning. I don’t like the morning rush, and want getting dressed to be easy. I normally go for one piece of tailoring and add something relaxed, so a shirt with a baggy jean, or tailored trousers with an oversized jumper.”

“When starting Issue Twelve, I knew I wanted easy-to-wear, classic wardrobing pieces at a contemporary price point, that don’t sacrifice on quality. Quality is really important to me.”

“If I’m wearing jeans on a Sunday – my favourite day to wear denim – I like them to be soft and a lighter wash. During the week I like them to be slightly stiffer and darker, so they can take me from work to dinner more easily.”

“Our Grandpa Coat is such a great shape. It’s broader on the shoulder with generous patch pockets. This one I’m wearing is a cashmere and wool mix; the cashmere is sourced from Mongolia and the wool from Italy, then it’s woven in Italy and designed and made in London. The buttons on our coats are made from nuts, rather than plastic. These are sourced in Ecuador, protecting forests from deforestation. They are then woven and dyed in the Cotswolds. We love being able to share the stories of our products.”

“I often steal my boyfriend’s Prada jumpers, or I’ll buy men’s sweaters in a small size. I also spend time on Vestiaire Collective looking for old Celine and Margiela jumpers.”

“I mostly use big handbags for work and rotate between two styles. But this one from The Row is my all-time favourite for the evening.”

“I hate cluttered spaces, so try to keep my furniture as classic as possible, with one or two statement pieces or colours. I suppose that relates to my wardrobe, too.”

“I find scents relax me. This Anatome essential oil product is mixed in with coconut oil, so you can put it directly on to your skin. It smells amazing. I also love the smell of Le Labo Another 13.”

“I love sweater vests. They are such great layering pieces worn with a shirt underneath, or can be worn on their own – they’re a two-in-one. This style is silk and cashmere and feels incredible.”

“I studied and love graphic design, so I have quite a few books on the subject such as this on Bauhaus. I collected the Charlotte Perriand book from an exhibition at the Design Museum last year, and I got the Martin Margiela from a pop-up in Soho, along with these shoes from The Row. Even though I’m small, so are all my heels! I don’t like adding too much height.”

“I never take my jewellery off, I sleep in most of the pieces I own. They all remind me of parts of my life, some I’ve had for 10 years.”

“I like how loafers lift a more casual outfit. I mostly love wearing them with skirts. These are a menswear style from Grenson.”