Growing up in France, what do you admire most about the French culture and what do you takeaway most from it ? 

From a fashion point of view, I love the less is more approach to dressing. It’s a bit of a cliché, but Parisian women do know how to curate the perfect timeless wardrobe. I also miss the culture surrounding food. Sharing a meal is about more than just appreciating tasty food, it’s about connecting with your loved ones, talking about anything from politics to fashion, and you could be at the dining table for hours. I never ate in front of the TV growing up.  

Parisian and London styles differ so drastically, how would describe your own and how has it been influenced?

I have definitely experimented more with my style since moving to London. The fashion scene here is so much more eclectic and eccentric, and you don’t get judged as much on your appearance. I’ve embraced colours and patterns since living here, but the French side of me tries to invest in some good quality basics too. 

Now that you call the England your home, what is your favourite thing about London?

 There is so much to love about London, I just love that we’re spoiled for choice, whether that’s restaurants, shopping or musicals, which I’m obsessed with.  

What drew you to working in Fashion and how did it lead you to becoming the Digital Fashion Editor of Marie Claire? 

I’ve always been into fashion, I used to create scrap books of my favourite celebrity and runway looks as a teenager. I never really thought about doing anything else and so got into fashion journalism through internships, a lot of freelance work and networking. This all led me to my dream job of Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire.

Walk us through a day in the life of Penny at Marie Claire:

I’ll typically start the day with a breakfast with one of my PR contacts to chat about their fashion brands, or a morning event to discover a brand’s new collection. Then I’ll head into the office and write my morning fashion news, which can be about anything from royal fashion to the must-have item on Instagram. I go to the gym at lunch, and then on the afternoon focus on more in-depth fashion features such as designer profiles or shopping edits.