Favourite:
Possession?
I’m not attached to objects; I’m more attached to people.
Person?
It’s difficult because I have two kids and a husband, so I have three favourite persons.
Book?
Fatelessness by Imre Kertész – he’s a Hungarian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. The book is based on his memories from Auschwitz. It’s an emotional story that grips you from the inside.
Song?
I Say A Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin, anything by Nina Simone – I love great voices, music is a big influence in my life.
Meal to cook?
(Laughs) I can’t even make boiled eggs! I’m a terrible, terrible cook, but luckily, my husband is a very good cook.
Beauty product?
I only really use brands you find at the pharmacy, never brands with names – I pretty much just use things from Avene and La Roche Posay, things made from natural water sources.
Travel tip?
Moisturise frequently and water, water, water! I drink water before, during and after the flight – it’s the best thing to do when you travel.
Item for autumn/winter?
A black Schiaparelli blazer embroidered with a gold sun.
Memory?
Moving to Paris at the age of 16, because suddenly, I had no fear.
City?
My Paris – I know it’s boring and cliché to say that, but I absolutely love Paris.
To read our full interview with Farida which took place while she was in Dubai for Fashion Forward pick up a copy of our December issue.
