The Fashion Memo

Get dressed with Martha Hunt

Supermodel Martha Hunt might have made her name on the runway, but it’s her effortless yet elegant off-duty look that keeps millions of die-hard fans glued to her Instagram feed. These are the styling rules she swears by….

Words Megan Logue
Fashion
Casual elegance
Hunt is a minimalist at heart, so feels totally at ease in a plain top and jeans

KEEP IT CLEAN

I am definitely a minimalist; I gravitate towards easy silhouettes and clean lines. Because I get dressed up quite a lot for work, I’m constantly changing my clothes and really appreciate an outfit that is simple but sophisticated and chic. I prioritize comfort but still try to look luxurious – that’s the objective anyway! However, I do love wearing a wild statement piece from time to time. I am obsessed with suits. I wore a great power when I appeared on Family Feud recently and I ended up breaking a record - I think the suit gave me a whole new level of confidence!

BE READY

I always carry my passport. Being a model, jobs can come calling any time and you need to be ready to leave at the drop of a hat. Unsurprisingly, I also have my in-flight routine down. I’ll do a 111 Skin and use saline spray to keep myself feeling fresh. My other trick is to rub Neosporin antibacterial just under my nose. I’m not sure if it’s actually scientifically sound but it helps me feel protected. Lately, I’m also really into using CBD oil on aching muscles after a long-haul journey – it make a huge difference after a day of flying.

From left: Saint Laurent FW19, Khaite FW19, The Row FW19

PLAY FAVORITES

I loved Phoebe Philo’s designs for Celine; she helped me understand how I should be dressing when I hit 30 – she made grown-up fashion feel really cool. Since she stopped designing, labels like The Row, Khaite and Matteau are helping me fill that gap. I love them because they really know who their audience is and produce really high-quality pieces. I’m also a big fan of Saint Laurent and Attico – they do a great party dress. If I had to pick, I’d say the Bottega are top of my wish list this season.

Bright and white
A dark denim jacket is the perfect partner for a simple white outfit

GO BACK TO BASICS

I am pretty low-key when it comes to beauty, but I never feel fully dressed if I haven’t shaped my eyebrows. I’ve always prioritized skincare and use ’s Sun Drops religiously. If your skin is glowing you can be way more playful with a lipstick or eyeshadow – but in all honesty, I’m just not such a big fan of makeup. I got a beauty blender this year and I feel like I’ve only just learned how to do my properly. I also had my hair cut recently and am still figuring out how to style it; so far I think I like it air-dried and natural. I think having your hair cut is quite an emotional experience by my ends were getting so ratty, I needed a change. Now it feels super modern.

HEALTH IS WEALTH

When it comes to working out, I go through phases. Right now, I am really into yoga as it’s very low-impact and helps to calm my nerves. I have idiopathic scoliosis, so I have to modify exercises no matter what I am doing, but I tend to stick to workouts that are easy on my spine and help build core strength. Everyone is different and needs to get something different from a . For me, the physiological benefits of exercise are just as important as the physical. I have also practiced transcendental meditation ever since learning about it at the David Lynch foundation. It really helps me block out the noise in my head, which is really important.

STREET STYLE IS CHANGING

Working in the fashion industry has had a huge impact on my style. I feel so inspired by the other models I work with. When I was starting out, I really looked up to Erin Wasson, Daria Werbowy and Frankie Rayder – such a cool group of girls – and Hanne Gaby Odiele, she’s my favorite. Street style has changed so much since then, it used to feel like an authentic expression of style but nowadays so many models have stylists and plan their looks way in advance; it’s become a lot more polished. My all-time style icons are probably Lauren Hutton, Kate Moss, Jane Birkin and Zoë Kravitz – she can do no wrong.

Fashion heroes
Kate Moss, Lauren Hutton and Jane Birkin are three of Hunt's style icons

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