As well as being ELLE’s Digital
Beauty Editor,George is also
our all-round hair obsessive.
She examines the power of the
fashion (hair) streak on p192.
Name your biggest fashion
mistake.‘At 15, I went through
a phase of cutting my own
hair. It became a mullet.’
What’s the most valuable fashion
lesson you’ve learned?‘When
you buy the size that fits, rather
than staying beholden to a
number, everything is easier.’THE BEAUTY INSIDER
GEORGE
DRIVERELLE.COM/UK November 2O19ELLEGuest ListThe Brooklyn-based writer and editor has profiled industry
greats from Annie Lenox to Aretha Franklin. Now, he’s added
Debbie Harry (p1O4) and Sienna Miller (p126) to that list.
Which item in your wardrobe best summarises you?
‘A pair of brown suede Birkenstock Boston clogs. I like to
think of myself as warm, sturdy and classic.’
What’s the most valuable fashion lesson you’ve learned?
‘You can judge a friendship by whether they are willing
to be honest if you look bad in a new pair of jeans.’THE INTERVIEWERALEX
FRANKNamed one of the Time 1OO most influential people in the world,Lena
Dunham (who shares her food diary on p112) is the creator of
award-winning TV show Girls and director of new series Industry.
What was the first item of clothing that impacted you? ‘A velour
leopard tunic with matching headband. It gave me super powers.’
What’s the most valuable fashion lesson you’ve learned?
‘Demi Moore told me to think about the part I play, how much
attention I’m looking for, and the story I want to tell.’Having styled hair since the 199Os, Earl
Simms (who styled Sienna Miller on
p126) lives between his Victorian flat in
London and his 193Os NYC apartment.
What was the first item of clothing that
impacted you?‘ A bright red PVC jacket
from my mum’s catalogue. I convinced
her it would keep me warm – it didn’t.’
What’s the most valuable fashion lesson
you’ve learned? ‘Just because it’s in
fashion, doesn’t mean it’s right for you.’THE HAIR MASTEREARL SIMMS
THE VOICELENA
DUNHAMWords: Becky Burgum. Photography: Cass Bird, Allan Tannenbaum, Getty Images, Instagram/@lenadunham.38
With a 4O-year career including stints
as fashion director of US Harper’s
Bazaar and as the creative director
of Allure, Bronx-born Paul Cavaco
styles our cover shoot on p126.
Name your biggest fashion mistake.
‘To make sure that I don’t make any,
I’ve been wearing the same uniform
of jeans, T-shirt, crew-neck sweater
and sneakers since I was 12.’
What’s the most valuable fashion lesson
you’ve learned? ‘Finding out actor Steve
McQueen got his T-shirts professionally
fitted. Get it fitted, no matter what it is.’THE STYLISTPAUL CAVACO