OM DET ÄR någon eller något som skulle kunna få mig att komma på iden med kort hår så är det Kate Lanphear. Detta är en av en bunt tjejer som jag inspireras av och då blev jag givetvis glad när The Cut idag bjöd på en intervju med henne.

Who are your favorite designers?
I collect old Helmut Lang and Margiela. Although my new thing is Azzedine Alaïa — the boys seem to dig it.

What’s the first designer item you ever bought?
A Calvin Klein black sheath.

Where do you like to shop in New York?
The vintage stores and small shops on St Mark’s Place [in the East Village].

How would you describe your personal style aesthetic?
“Is it clean?”

What trends are you appreciating right now?
Religion: I’m fond of Catholic iconography.

What’s one item you’re saving up to buy, fashion or otherwise?
An [Attilio] Codognato ring.

What’s something you never leave the house without?
Turning off the straightening iron, and my keys, I hope.

What and/or who inspires you?
The iPad.

What’s the best part of your job?
Collaborating with creative personalities.

You look stunning in the new Eddie Borgo campaign. How did the whole thing come about?
Eddie and Keegan [the stylist] are dear, dear friends. I’d do absolutely anything for them — no questions asked. I was honored to be asked; I’m a huge Borgo bijoux devotee.

You have something of a cult following. What do you make of this?
I’m completely humbled by it. I mean, I am just your average redneck from Virginia.