What Women Wear
Cllr. Susette Palmer MA
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| Lesley George skirt Silky Kaftan and Justine Silverstone necklace |
Susette is the Liberal Democrat councillor for the
Childs Hill ward on the London Borough of Barnet Council. She teaches knitting classes
and studies glass bead making which she puts into practice through her beautiful bead and
silver jewellery creations as well as being an occasional lecturer on cruise ships on the
subject of Ancient Civilizations. Susette is also the political wife of the Councillor
Lord Monroe Palmer, mother
of 3 and grandmother of seven.
What do you wear to work?
I wear dark trousers and a contrasting jacket usually Pink, Royal Blue or Aubergine to council meetings. I occasionally take out the Jean Muir suits (which I bought from the closing down sale).
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| Vintage Blu Charme shirt and Jennifer Sturrock necklace |
Is fashion important to you?
Yes –
I have an eye for it and you can’t teach knitting without knowing the trends
and the colours. I find black and grey
is extremely boring and I enjoy colours and patterns.
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| Joyce Ridings cardigan and Indian Silk dress |
When buying an item of clothing what are
your main considerations?
I
generally start with “this is what I need to complete my wardrobe” and I end
with something I spot in the corner of a shop. I recently went to buy a blue
t-shirt and ended up with a red jacket with butterflies (and the blue T shirt!).
What is your favourite item of clothing and why?
My
beautifully embroidered Anokhi jacket from Liberty. I bought it probably in
1970 and it was extortionately expensive for me even in the Liberty sale but I
am still wearing it today.
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| Gerard Darel maxi dress and Justine Silverstone necklace |
Who is the woman you admire most from past
or present?
Eleanor
of Aquitaine – very political, very interesting woman who travelled far and
achieved much in an era
when male dominance was the norm.
Styled and Interviewed by House of Beth
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