Gucci ambassador Maddison Brown shares her top travel spots
Gucci ambassador Maddison Brown shares her top travel spots
Maddison Brown on her top travel spots and discovering Gucci in Singapore
The Australian actor chronicles her 48 hours in Singapore, while sharing her thoughts on Sabato de Sarno's new Gucci woman.
By Ella Sangster
ACTOR, MODEL AND entrepreneur: With a stacked resum, it's little wonder it's been a big few months for Maddison Brown. The Australian starlet may have wrapped up U.S. drama Dynasty but the 26-year-old screen and style icon remains busier than ever. Not only is Maddison travelling the globe for various film and fashion projects but she's also chipping away on Outside Beauty & Skincare (a lush SPF brand she launched with her sister last year) and adventuring with designers like Gucci to explore, style and celebrate their latest offerings.
Recently, Brown, who is based between Sydney and Los Angeles, jetted over to Singapore for the vibrant Gucci Ancora SS24 Press Open House. "To see the SS24 collection in real life was incredibly special. I love the new direction Gucci is heading in," Brown shared to BAZAAR Australia about her "whirlwind" Singapore x Gucci trip. With SS24 collection-Sabato de Sarno's exciting debut for the House-now available to the public, we sat down with Brown to hear some of her favourite pieces from the collection, where she recommends travellers dine in Singapore and her style ethos.
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Harper's BAZAAR: Hi Maddison, how are you? You've had a big few months-from attending Gucci events to celebrating a year of your brand, Outside Beauty & Skincare. What's been the highlight?
Maddison Brown: Hi Harpers BAZAAR! I'm great, thank you for asking. It's definitely been a big few months! Both of those things have obviously been huge highlights for me. The luxury I have to partner with an iconic house such as Gucci on an incredible trip to Singapore-it's never lost on me how lucky I am to experience trips like that. Then celebrating a year of my own brand, Outside Beauty & Skincare-I'm so proud of what we've achieved in our first 12 months.
You've been travelling a lot, too. What destinations have been your favourites?
I absolutely love and adore Paris so much. It feels like home to me, I love the culture, the history, the architecture, the food! All of it. It's my favourite place in the whole world, without question.
I also love Sydney, especially the beaches, the food, the people and Bali is another favourite. I always feel very grounded when I'm there.
How do you like to spend your time when you are home? What does downtime look like to you?
Lately, I've been enjoying sleeping in, getting a good workout in, making a delicious elaborate dinner and snuggling up on the couch to play Backgammon for a few hours with a movie on in the background.
You recently attended Gucci Ancora SS24 Press Open House in Singapore. How was that experience?
I'd never been to Singapore before so that was really cool-as an aside, I can absolutely confirm the hype with Singapore Airlines is real. To see the SS24 collection in real life was incredibly special. I love the new direction Gucci is heading in.
Did you have much time to explore Singapore while you were there-and do you have any recommendations?
I was only in Singapore for a little over 48 hours, so it was a whirlwind trip! We had a gorgeous welcome dinner with the beautiful Gucci team at French restaurant Claudine, highly recommend! Candlenut is also a must to experience the local Peranakan cuisine. And a stop at the iconic Marina Bay Sands. It's kind of a must in Singapore, isn't it!?
And what did you think of the collection?
I love the new collection, it was elegant and sophisticated but still had that classic Italian sexiness. Sabato de Sarno is bringing an authenticity to the Gucci brand that's really resonating with me.
Do you have a favourite piece?
I'm obsessed with the new interpretation of the classic Jackie bag.
The new direction for Gucci is strong, modern and timeless-how do you relate to the new Gucci woman?
I am liking the new Gucci woman. Personally I relate to her because I have a strong vision for what I want in life and have a lot of things on the go at the same time as most modern women do.
How would you describe your style?
Classic, simple and timeless. I love to buy high quality, key pieces that can be worn a thousand different ways.
Do you feel like it's evolved over time?
I think lately I've been having more fun with fashion and exploring my femininity through my clothes.
Do you have any fashion rules or mantras you live by?
Less is more. It's always better to invest in high quality pieces that will stand the test of time than having to replenish your wardrobe every season. It's better for the environment too!
What's on the cards for you in the next few months-any exciting projects you're able to share?
I've got some more travel coming up and will be able to visit my family again and spend some time with them which is such a nice bonus, I'll be back and forth between LA for the next few months at least! We're also currently working on two new SPF products for Outside Beauty & Skincare, so watch that space.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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