Designing women: Pearl's Cris Roberts and Beth Mikkelson

Fashion label Pearl, the stylish baby of designers Cris Roberts and Beth Mikkelson, will debut at Fashion Week. The pair are old hands in the industry, however, having worked for Zambesi for a long time. Here they talk fashion and beauty.

Who are your favourite international fashion designers?

Muccia Prada. She is passionate about life and seemingly hasn't attached her ego to the fashion world. She encourages young designers, keeping them on track with Prada philosophy so that the collection is cohesive, with beautiful collectable garments.

What makes a good wardrobe?

We love cloth and wrapping ourselves up in it for inspiration, so we would suggest having lots of pieces of beautiful fabric that you can add to everything.

What do you wear when you are relaxing at home?

Beth loves her white nighties and Cris loves her white Indian shirts with loose pants. Otherwise, fabric.

What was your biggest fashion indulgence?

Working in the industry for decades. Oh, and we love boots and shoes.

What is the biggest fashion mistake you have ever made?

Eighties aerobics outfits for Cris.

Who makes the best jeans?

We love Workshop. They fit everyone really well and they are designed for the New Zealand woman. We had a show using their jeans and everyone looked fabulous.

What is your beauty routine?

Love, family, sleep, water, exercise, cleanser, toner, moisturiser.

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