Five minutes with Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger

The American designer gives MADAME Arabia an insight into her favourite things
The American designer, entrepreneur, and business mogul has founded an eponymous shoe brand and is also the co-owner and creative director of the iconic Judith Leiber handbag company
The book on my bedside table is…
The Tell by Amy Griffin and Scrambled or Sunny Side Up by Loren Ridinger.
A luxury I can’t live without…
A great night of sleep!
Who or what is the love of your life...
My husband Tommy Hilfiger and my children.
The three words that describe me best are…
Loyal. Fun. Curious.
I feel most inspired when…
I am travelling to other countries.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is…
Always trust your instincts.
The three beauty products I can’t live without…
Lotion P50 by Biologique Recherche, Augustinus Bader’s The Creme, and NARS concealer in Custard.
What is the best album of all time …
The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band or Prince’s Purple Rain.
My favourite pair of shoes…
My former collection – Dee Ocleppo.
The trend I’ll never forget is…
Over plucked eyebrows in the early ’90s.
My go-to coffee order…
Double espresso.
The podcast I never miss is…
Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury.
My signature scent is…
Tommy Girl.
My style icon is…
Iris Apfel.
In another life, I would be…
Martha Stewart. I love entertaining.
The best item in my wardrobe is…
My collection of whimsical Judith Leiber minaudières.
My favourite place in the world is…
The Maldives.
My hero is...
My husband Tommy.
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