Tentside chat with: Leonie Barlow

Which shows have you been to today?

I have just been to Insidious Fix and RJC so far today.

How about for the rest of the week?

As much as I can really. Obviously all the big names over the next 4 nights. What I'm really looking forward to is seeing the new and upcoming designers such as Miss Crabb. I'm also always excited to see the big names as they can always be relied on to put on a great spectacle.

Who are your favourite NZ designers?

At the moment, I'm nearly 9 months pregnant so I'd have to say Egg Maternity wear! But when I have my "normal body" I love Helen Cherry, Zambesi, Karen Walker and Kate Sylvester. I really do love New Zealand fashion and I generally try to wear mostly New Zealand designers.

What are you wearing today?

Egg top-to-toe! My wardrobe options are very limited at the moment.

What's on your shopping list for summer?

Apart from a new non-pregnant body...! Some fabulous high wedges. Great jeans and t-shirts - things that are comfy and easy to wear as I'll be spending time with my new baby. I should have done my summer shopping a few weeks ago actually.

Whose fashion style influences you?

A little bit of everything really. Celebrities are always an influence. Just seeing someone walking down the street can influence you - if something clicks with you. My mother has always influenced me - her style is quite classic. She has been a nice style mentor.

How would you describe your personal style concept?

Fairly classic, fairly safe. I'm not really into taking too many risks. I wear a lot of black so right now I'm trying to experiment with colour a bit.