Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey On Her Personal Style Tenets

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Delving into the summer wardrobe of Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey

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We sit down with former Vogue editor turned personal stylist and founder of sustainable fashion marketplace The FairGround, Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey, who shares her go-to labels and summer favourites.

My Style: Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey

What’s your daily uniform?

My BAM gym kit for the school run, and Mother of Pearl jeans, Blaze Milano blazer, WNU shirts and my Metier handbag for days I need to dress up. If I’m going into a challenging situation, I’ll wear red for confidence, like the Aspiga cardigan I wore on a TV interview recently.

Who’s your style crush?

I will forever love Sienna Miller’s style, but in reality I’m more inspired by my friends. Yesterday I met up with my old Vogue pals. We were all dressed for the days we were having (varied; emotional; up and down, just like everyone else’s) yet everyone was wearing something that made the others go ‘Ohhh, I love that’, whether it was leopard print jeans, a pink knit or a great striped jumper. No one looked perfect, or too ‘done’; everyone had brought their own style to the table, and – mostly – everyone was comfortable.

Sienna Miller

What’s your go-to piece in your wardrobe for early summer?

My Sézane Will jacket, which I recommend to every client I dress; my Chloé denim dress, which still gets comments nine years after I purchased it, or new Alemais shirtdress; anything by Mondo Corsini; and my Prada velvet sliders, which have minimal branding, go with everything, and are great for slipping into as I walk out the door. I sometimes add socks.

What does country style mean to you?

I don’t don tweed and tartan every day, that’s for sure. I am quite dishevelled compared to city folk so I would say there is an ease to country style. I’d go for a muted palette (greens, blues, burgundy), great jeans that I don’t mind getting mud on, and the odd pop of something va va voom, like my favourite JW Anderson coat.

Favourite accessories for a finishing touch?

My Jessica McCormack jewellery (I rarely change my earrings). I have just discovered Ballinger jewellery, and I love the colour and clout of Lucy Simmons.

What do you wear on a night out?

Recently I’ve been leaning on my Citizens of Humanity barrel jeans with my 90s (‘boarding school’ as my husband calls them) Valentino loafers, a silk shirt and a Navygrey knit around my shoulders. For smarter evenings, it’s my beloved Altuzarra tie-dye dress and Rupert Sanderson white Clava pebble heels. I love Rupert’s shoes.

Favourite under-the-radar labels?

Come to The FairGround to find out! I love Maria de la Orden; soon-to-launch AKYN (I’ve seen the collection); Charl’s Norfolk knits; and MONC eyewear.

Do you go for timeless or trend-led pieces?

Timeless, every time. I have worked in fashion long enough to know trends come and go. For instance, I don’t own a brightly coloured pair of Adidas and last year we were bombarded by the New Balance rebrand (the big ‘N’) and now that looks out of date. Go for longer term investments where you can.