In Conversation with Cendré: Freya Prout

Who is your ultimate style inspiration and why?

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. And not just now during their The Row era, even back when I was a kid. I had all of their books, tv shows and movies, they’ve always been my style icons. And around the same time, they started The Row was when I found my own personal style and conscious or not I still take a lot of inspo from them. I love their laidback, not overly ‘showy’, ‘if you know you know’ type of style. I probably throw in a bit more of a fun/ Australian edge but they’re always who I go back go back to when I feel lost in what’s trending.

Go-to Sydney recommendations?

Okay for food I love Bessie’s, 10 William St + Bills for breaky (sorry to the haters, but you really can’t beat the hotcakes). For bars I love Paradise, Bar Copains, Bessie’s (again) + RND (next to Raw Bar in Bondi). For shopping it’s got to be Paddington! So many cool, Aussie brands: St Agni, Beare Park, Henne etc.

What was your favourite piece from the collection we shot?

The beautiful Kate Watch + the black tassel belt! Just such cool, versatile pieces I know I’ll be getting a lot of wear out of. (Also, honourable mention to the choccy brown belt!)

One place in the world you want to visit?

I haven’t stopped yapping to my boyfriend about South Korea lately. I’m on Korean skincaretok and I just need to go over and have them do everything to my face. Also, a whole bunch of my fave small brands are South Korean so I just know the shopping would be incredible! Otherwise, get me back to Paris! I fell so deeply in-love the last time I was there and need to get back asap.

What makes you feel the most confident?

You know what; having my shit together (am I allowed to swear? Oops). Days where I’ve gone to the gym, had a nice big breaky, on top of my work and in a clean space. I’m a bit of an eccentric, chaotic personality and my world seems to mimic that. So, when I feel like I’m ahead of my own chaos I feel my most confident. Also! When I’m wearing a cool outfit + adorned in Cendré pieces x