MAISIE WILLIAMS
Our cover star gained global recognition as the plucky assassin Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. Parts in Danny Boyle’s mini-series Pistol, and her feature film debut The Falling, have since established her as one of Britain’s most exciting young actresses. In ‘Valour, à la mode’, she sits down with Justine Picardie to discuss her latest role, playing Catherine Dior in The New Look on Apple TV+.
A movie you could watch time and again… ‘I love putting 2001: A Space Odyssey on in the background. I find the visuals and the white noise throughout really therapeutic.’ What’s on your fashion wish list for 2024? ‘Any Dior archive piece.’ Who would you like to swap wardrobes with? ‘Bella [played by Emma Stone] in Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things.’
A style rule you always stick to… ‘I love the high-low mix.’
JANE MILLICHIP
In October 2022, after a varied career in magazine journalism and television broadcasting, Millichip became the CEO of Bafta, the academy’s first new leader in over two decades. On page 128, she looks back on her inaugural year in the role and shares her plans for the future. The person who’d play you in a film about your life… ‘Ideally Ava Gardner, realistically Mike Myers.’ A movie you could watch time and again… ‘Casablanca. It has, for me, the most perfect three-act structure.’ Who would you like to swap wardrobes with? ‘Katharine Hepburn.’ A style rule you always stick to… ‘Eyes or lips when doing make-up, boobs or legs when picking an outfit.’
CHARLOT TE COSBY
The creative director of Farrow & Ball is responsible for concocting the iconic brand’s imaginative paint hues. Her creations adorn the walls of buildings from the National Portrait Gallery in London to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Montecito house. In our Living section, she invites Charlotte Brook to see the results of her most recent project: her own home. The person who’d play you in a film about your life… ‘Rowan Atkinson, we have the exact same personality.’
A movie you could watch time and again… ‘Paddington 2. I would love my life to be that film.’
Who would you like to swap wardrobes with? ‘Phoebe Philo; either her own clothes or her entire new collection.’
A style rule you always stick to… ‘Trainers with everything!’
VIVIAN OPARAH
The actress became a household name after playing the spirited Yas in 2023’s hit British comedy, Rye Lane. She has also starred in the Doctor Who spin-off Class and earned an Off West End award nomination for her performance in The Octoroon. In this issue, she sits down with Helena Lee to discuss her burgeoning career. A movie you could watch time and again… ��
