Julian Bennett has presented the British version of Queer Eye For The Straight Guy and his own Jules & Lulu Show, alongside his miniature dachshund Lulu. He is a firm figure in the London fashion scene and is a well acclaimed stylist.
Nolcha: Do you think there is a big difference in fashion style between homosexual and heterosexual men?
JB: Of course there is. I think that gay men tend to have the ability to experiment more with clothes than straight men do. Also, straight guys do get a lot of stick from their friends if they wear something too outrageous. It’s a shame but I think that over the past few years it has started to change for straight guys’ especially as there are so many fashion shows that are helping them to understand what to wear.
Nolcha: As a stylist, what do you think are the essentials for a women's wardrobe.
JB: Handbags and shoes- a must for every girl’s wardrobe. They go with everything and never go out of fashion!
Nolcha: Who is your favourite designer?
JB: Tom Ford
Nolcha: What inspires you?
JB: I think the reason why I love working in fashion is because I get to see people's attitude change for the better once they realize that dressing up can make you a more confident person and you can have a lot of fun in the process. Seeing people changing is what inspires me.
Nolcha: You were the Queer Eye fashion expert- what are the things we should keep for next season, and the things we should ditch?
JB: Keep anything colourful as colour will always stay in fashion, also a good pair of jeans as they go with everything all year round. Ditch short skirts and dresses above the knee - try and leave more to people’s imagination rather than showing everything off!!
NM: What celebrity would you love to get your hands on?
JB: Julia Roberts
Nolcha: What are the big trends for next season?
JB: Autumn/Winter trends are great this year for women - there are great deep colours coming through in all fashion houses, knitwear is a must have and lots of great denim too.
Nolcha: The average size of British women is a size 14 yet many argue that the styles we see in fashion does not translate to women of this size. Why do you think this is?
JB: I think they do it’s just that a lot of people don’t realise that the fashion trends we see in magazines are available to women with larger figures.
Nolcha: How did you get involved in the industry? What advice would you give to aspiring stylists?
JB: I was fortunate enough to work at Marie Claire magazine and from there I was introduced to the world of TV. I think the best advice I can give to anyone is meet people within the industry as it really does pay to know the right people.
Nolcha: What is the biggest high of your career to date?
JB: Well I have had so many highs as every time I get to work on a show I have such a great time and going to lots of parties and meeting new people is what it’s all about for me.
Nolcha: Many homosexual men criticise the media for reinforcing the stereotype that gay men know a lot about fashion. What is your opinion on it?
JB: Well I think that at the end of the day you are either good at it or not - gay men have the ability to express it better. I am not that bothered as I love doing what I do.
Nolcha: You have already appeared on a successful TV show and are a celebrity stylist, where now for Julian Bennett?
JB: Who can tell - lots more fashion I am sure and more TV presenting. Watch this space............
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