Astrid Berges-Frisbey

I grew up in the countryside riding horses, and I also ride every holiday in Spain, which is where I was born. It's a big part of my life.

For me, taking care of your skin is the most important step. You can cover it with all the makeup you have, and it's still not as nice as beautiful skin.

Working in water is so difficult. But I liked having something very physical to do - you realize you're strong. It's a really good feeling.

My feeling for reality TV isn't ironic, guilty, or apologetic. Reality TV is one of the few remaining modes of popular entertainment in which characterization is permitted as plot.

I literally in the New York flea market - just when I was despairing of ever having a great serendipitous find - found a 1926 Chanel.

One of my favourite items is a very old jacket - it was my mum's uniform from when she was working 15 or 20 years ago.