You might recognise Phoebe-Lettice Thompson, but you probably don't know what she's about. First things first, you need to know that the Creative Director of Illustrated People is well worth a follow on the gram. Not only is Phoebe a bottomless wellspring of disgusted otter memes and screen-shot worthy snaps of Paris Hilton stumbling out of clubs back in the day, she's also East London's first lady of street wear; like a living breathing homage to the year 2003, Phoebe is constantly collaborating with and championing new brands and designers. Her style, that's somewhere between Mel B and Slim Shady's hypothetical love child via a healthy dose of some Versace and a sprinkling of maribou, is a tomboy take on girl-band attitude- and we're buying it. Her Illustrated People collaboration with Violetta Fancies You was on the back of every it-girl worth the label and her latest link up with MTV Base-era label, Ed Hardy is set to do the same.
When she's not busy at appointments, or holed up in their East London studio, Phoebe can be found at Brockley market with her bf Jack Bevan (drummer in Foals) and hunting out discontinued BabyPhat items on eBay. We sat down with the lady and chatted tiny animals, cooking with beer and karma.
Name, Age, Location:
Phoebe-Lettice Thompson, 25, London.
Occupation
Creative Director of Illustrated People
Who’s your best buddy?
I don't think I have just one, I have really close amazing friends. No favourites.
Where’s your happy place?
At home in my amazing bed or in my parents' woods where I grew up.
Your motto?
Let it go, karma will get them.
Photo: @phoebelettice
Where’s your favourite place to shop?
Topshop
Who do you stalk on Instagram?
@Classickobe , @petitbacon , @donniebarko
What item of clothing are you still hunting out?
"Wildlife Surf Scuba dress" from Balanciaga Spring/Summer 2003 and original Baby Phat hoop earrings.
How would you sum your style up in three words?
Loud girlish tomboy.
Photo: @phoebelettice
Favourite item of clothing you’re currently wearing?
My friend Laurie (@laurieslavesvincent) just set up a label called 'Young Lover Club' and he sent me this sick black tracksuit that I have not taken off all week.
What’s your favourite pair of shoes?
These Jimmy Choo knee high gold snakeskin stiletto boots. Still got scars from when I last wore them so they don't get out much.
What’s your most important beauty rule?
Less is more.
Photo: @phoebelettice
What's your favourite picture you've posted on Instagram?
A photo of a repulsed otter I found on Google.
What's your most liked Instagram?
A photo of myself, Jack and our friend Kate from NYE 2013 that I posted two years ago. It now has 86,068 and I am at a loss to why people keeping liking it or how people find it.
What caption are you most proud of?
I'm not sure, I can't remember many, but probably one of the sarcastic ones that everyone takes to be serious. Come on guys!
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Where are we most likely to find you on a Friday night/Saturday morning?
The Nuns Head in Nunhead / Bed!!
Your favourite place to eat?
Kulu Kulu on Brewer Street.
What’s your favourite thing to cook?
Creme Egg chocolate brownies or a roasted chicken with a beer can up its bum with lots of chilli, lime etc and roasted sweet potatoes.
Photo: @phoebelettice
What's your biggest fear?
A house fire resulting in the loss of all of my clothes and photographs.
Your biggest achievement to date?
Launching Illustrated People in Selfridges, V Files, Urban Outfitters, Nasty Gal etc.
What do you want from your career?
To learn as much as I can and become better at what I do.
Photo: @phoebelettice
Who makes you laugh?
My family, my boyfriend, Nellie Eden, Alice Casely-Hayford, Claire Byrne, Olivia Newman-Young, Elisa Mac. Actually most people in my life make me laugh, no time for misery guts.
What quality do you most admire in other people?
Patience.
What are your hopes for the year ahead?
To keeping growing Illustrated People and work on exciting projects with people I admire.
What’s next?
Possibly another Ed Hardy collection and an Illustrated People Collection with a big beauty brand.
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