I have two curiosity cabinets at home filled with finds from jumble sales, markets and my travels. My favourite piece is a voodoo mask from just outside Cape Town. Erin O'Connor cabinetcapecuriosity Change image and share on social
Cycling is a great way to learn about your city. I love being outdoors, especially in good weather, but I'm not a fair weather cyclist. I'm happy to get a red nose in the cold. Erin O'Connor citycoldcycle Change image and share on social
I've been cycling ever since I was a kid. I remember taking my cycling proficiency test aged seven - I got to school at 7:30 A.M. to practise, I was so nervous. After that, I always cycled to school. Erin O'Connor agecyclehave Change image and share on social
I've been on both sides: the victim and the villain. I was the victimised model, and everything from my weight to my fertility was held up for discussion. And then I was the person that could garner some kind of positive outcome, by taking on the role of vice chairman of the British Fashion Council and becoming an activist of body image. Erin O'Connor activistbodybritish share on social
Clothes are like a suit of armour when you're young. I was quite a shy teen, so I wanted to make aggressive statements with the way I looked. I'd say my goth/indie stage was the worst: there was a lot of experimentation involving pink food dye in my fringe. Erin O'Connor aggressivearmourbad share on social
I take my mentoring responsibilities very seriously. Erin O'Connor mentoreresponsibility Change image and share on social
I would say I live half in New York and half in Claridge's. How decadent! How hysterical! Erin O'Connor claridgedecadenthalf Change image and share on social
Growing up, I had an insane crush on Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys. Erin O'Connor boycrushgrow Change image and share on social
We won't get economic growth if we don't look after our mothers and the potential of the next generation. They need to be prioritised. Erin O'Connor economicgenerationgrowth Change image and share on social
I can play the flute. Music was my favourite A-level, and I used to love composing my and stylising my voice to sound like 90's singing sensation Tori Amos. Erin O'Connor amocomposefavourite Change image and share on social