Karen Walker bracelet $490, the perfect accessory to toughen up a pretty dress.

I have always been a fan of Karen Walker, and so is Gossip’s front Beth Ditto (who I am dying to see at Good Vibrations festival).

I chatted with Karen about spending New Years in her hometown New Zealand and her extensive travel schedule, which you can keep a track of on the website runaway, a collaboration of travel experiences from Karen and friends.

Her inspiration for SS2010, all lies in – a 60’s take on Edwardiana seaside- the all navy blazers, tan chinos and stripe T-shirts.

My favourite look

Karen’s favourite look “our shrunken navy double breasted blazers with the cream trim, I’m definitely getting one of those”.

Karen Walker backstage at her SS10 show in NYC, September 2009.

“I show in New York because it just feels right- our aesthetic fits into the New York mood perfectly, plus it’s my favourite city and any excuse to visit there twice a year is good for me.”