Style Q&A: Lucy Sykes Rellie, Fashion Director of Rent the Runway

By Jessica Barbanel August 9, 2012 11:40 AM EDT
Lucy Sykes Rellie

Courtesy of Rent the Runway (Photo: Courtesy of Rent the Runway / Courtesy of Rent the Runway)

Describe Your Style in Three Words: American. Euro. Chic.

Style Inspiration: Coco Chanel

The Most Expensive Thing in Your Closet: My Shoe Collection is Definitely a Little Scary. 

The Least Expensive Thing in Your Closet: My Tap Shoes. I Took up Tap Dancing Last Year After 20 Years! 

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Intricate Hem or Embellished Neckline? Embellished Neckline

Sandals or Peeptoes? Peeptoes

George Clooney or Daniel Craig? Daniel Craig

Three Essentials for Fall 2012: Nude Nail Polish by Deborah Lippmann, The Matthew Williamson Miss Saigon Shift on renttherunway.com, Vaseline for Chapped, Dry Skin. 

In Your Bag at Fashion Week: My Rent the Runway "Keep Calm and Rent On" Notepad, Giorgio Armani Stick Gloss in Beige 103, YSL Touch Eclat Concealer, L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes and My iPad. 

Item You Can't Bring Yourself to Throw Away: Most Things in my Closet, Which is Why it Needs Professional Organizational Help! 

Favorite Restaurant: Corsino. It's a Neighborhood Joint on my Street in the West Village.

Favorite Shoe: Brian Atwood and YSL

Must-Have Beauty Product: Tata Harper Body Lotion 

Color You'd Never Wear: Never Say Never. I like to Embrace Color. 

Biggest Fashion Mistake: Matching Eye Shadow to the Color of Your Dress. 

Favorite Film: I love watching Shampoo, Mainly for Julie Christie's Impeccable Style.

Traditional or Modern? Both. My Style is Classic With an Edge. 

Best Fashion Advice You've Ever Gotten: Quality Over Quantity

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