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JAYNE GREEN talks exclusively to renowned fashion icon INGIE CHALHOUB about her eponymous label ell us why being ‘bold in glamour, full-length and sparklingly alive’ is synonymous with your brands’ ethos.

INGIE Paris and why you should be lusting over the INGIE Paris Winter 2018 collection.

The INGIE Paris woman is international, she travels the world and she is knowledgeable about fashion, sophisticated and refined. Moreover, her allure makes the difference, as she is stylish and stands-out with her femininity and her individuality. She is glamorous! The beginning is always a good place to start… do you remember when you first became aware of fashion, or at least when ‘style’ became something you gravitated towards? My initial love for fashion and sense of style came from my mother. She has always been my mentor, inspiration and role model. I learnt the simplicity, yet sophistication of beauty from her at a young age, she was always perfectly dressed whatever the occasion, from morning to evening. Looking at her and having her as my closest point of reference, I have learned and enjoyed the ‘art of dressing up’ and the magic that clothes can bring to our lives. I was also lucky enough to be raised and educated in France, where fashion is a deep-rooted aspect of the culture and its international profile. With a world-class French education and surrounded by such a rich tapestry of haute-couture and French savoir-faire, I was able to develop my fashion dream and envision my life as a fashion designer.