KEY POINTS:
Yvonne Bennetti's customers are a loyal bunch, something that could be attributed to her friendly store manager Karin McIver as much as her
signature glamorous designs.
McIver has worked for Bennetti for five years, and works as the store manager at the Jervois Rd store, where
her own wardrobe is an eclectic mix of plenty of Yvonne Bennetti pieces with other glamorous brands such as Thomas Wylde and Stella McCartney.
She describes her own style as "a mix of rock chick and chic", and was clearly influenced by her seven years living in Los Angeles where she studied photography at Otis Parson and worked as a personal assistant to an artist.
Photography is a passion for McIver, who shoots weddings, portrait shots and all of Bennetti's in-store fashion shoots and shows.
Who are your favourite designers?
Yvonne Bennetti, Stella McCartney, Costume National and Thomas Wylde.
What was the last item of clothing you bought?
A fabulous Yvonne Bennetti soft suede jacket.
What's your biggest indulgence/guilty pleasure?
Going to Relaxity for a head, neck and back massage.
Who or what inspires you?
Independent strong women, in particular my mother.
Your favourite accessory?
You can't go past a great handbag.
Best fashion bargain?
Ostrich Egg Shell Helmut Lang court shoes bought at a Barneys New York
sale.
What's the one thing everyone should have in their wardrobe?
A great dress that can be dressed up or down.
Who does the best jeans?
Superfine, for their great fit.
What endures throughout the seasons?
Sunglasses.
What do you really want this coming season?
A fun pair of flat sandals.
Your favourite shop?
Yvonne Bennetti - no one else does feminine dresses and wonderfully
tailored jackets like she does.
Your favourite shop elsewhere?
Fred Segal and Barneys in New York for their amazing variety of designers and selection all in one place.
Your best beauty tip?
Always use a sunscreen.
How do you define the word "fashionable"?
Being fashionable is about having your own great personal style. It is about not following the pack.
Whose wardrobe would you most like to raid?
The staff at Yvonne Bennetti.
Is there anything you'd never wear?
Never say never, but polka dots!
What won't you be wearing this season?
Harem pants - a hard style to pull off.
What do you wear to work?
Flat shoes or boots with Yvonne Bennetti clothes.
What is the biggest fashion/beauty/hair mistake you have ever made?
Colouring my hair brown.
Any style icons?
Kate Moss for effortless style, Madonna for always evolving.
The one rule you always dress by?
Make it work for you.
The one fashion rule you always break?
Colour co-ordinating your accessories.
You feel best wearing?
My Canadian Indian moccasins at home.
What is your most cherished item?
Turquoise bracelets (American Indian) brought for me by my brother in Aspen.
Favourite fashion-y movie?
Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Most overrated item in fashion?
The "It" Bag.
Most underrated item in fashion?
A good watch is a timeless fashion accessory.
When I was at high school I wore?
A hideous and extremely unflattering
green uniform.
