Local residents Ben and Marina Fogle tell Cally Squires about their new collection – available at Peter Jones

MARINA: I’d sound like a real idiot if I described my own style as ‘chic and elegant’… Truthfully, I’d say practical and warm. I’m one of those people who is always cold, so good knitwear and cosy coats are an essential. And, while I’d love to be chic and elegant, I’ve got to be able to walk without wrecking my feet. I’m a big fan of dresses – not only do they make choosing an outfit simpler but, teamed with trainers or boots, are great for every weather.

I’ve been living in the cord midi dress (from the Wilderness collection) – teaming it with white trainers while it was hot but, more recently, with boots. It’s such a versatile dress – I wear it with wellies on a country walk, or with a woollen coat in town.

As a family, we all wish we could spend more time in the country! We love the freedom and silence and pottering around the garden. Sadly, work calls us back to London, but we escape whenever we can. Some (wardrobe items) cross over between town and country – you still need a great waterproof jacket in London. I’m not a big fan of an umbrella and much prefer tackling the wet in a well thought out jacket with a hood.

“Some items cross over between town and country – you still need a great waterproof jacket in London” Marina Fogle

During lockdown I’ve bought fewer items, but those I’ve bought have been real investment pieces, things I know I’ll still be wearing in a decade or even two.

Peter Jones is a shop I’ve visited my whole life – I remember getting my school shoes there when I was small. There’s something reassuring about entering through the heavy swing doors. I also love Sweaty Betty, whose activewear is consistently the best. Their zero gravity leggings help me embrace my body and love exercising.

My most treasured piece of clothing is an old Loden cape that belonged to my Austrian great-grandmother, that is both versatile and unusual. It’s so great that Ben even wears it!”

My most treasured piece of clothing is an old Loden cape that belonged to my Austrian great-grandmother, that is both versatile and unusual. It’s so great that Ben even wears it!”

“Having something that you can wear forever really appeals to me.” Ben Fogle

BEN: “I’d describe my style as simple, vintage, heritage, natural and organic. I have worn smocks all my life. I like the combination of practicality and function, with the clean aesthetics.

I’ve been working with Barbour for about four years now, and sustainability is part of the reason that I like working with them. Their wax jackets are known to last for such a long time, as they can be rewaxed and repaired. When I visited the factory, they told me that they regularly receive garments that are 30, 40 or even 50 years old in for servicing. Having something that you can wear forever really appeals to me.

I have been with my family for more than six solid months and, for the first time in 20 years, I have been unable to travel. But we have seized the time together and thrived. I wrote a book during lockdown called Inspire, which was a retrospective form of armchair travel.

I have a uni season wardrobe and I’ll wear shorts and sweaters in the winter, and a parka in the summer depending on where I’m filming. I only travel with hand luggage and my essentials are a waterproof smock, thick jumper, merino wool t-shirt, pair of shorts, some waterproof boots and you’re good to go.”

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