Lana Wilkinson is one of Australia’s most respected stylists, known for her ability to transform the looks of some of the country’s most famous faces. From Bec Judd to Nadia Bartel, Megan Gale, and Zoe Foster-Blake, Lana has played a key role in shaping their red carpet appearances. However, despite her expertise in fashion, there is one item that she strongly disagrees with: leggings.
In a recent interview, Lana made it clear that she does not consider leggings to be proper attire. ‘Leggings are not pants,’ she stated, adding that she also disapproves of removing shoes in places other than the beach or near water. This advice may come as a surprise to some of her clients, including Bec and Nadia, who are often seen wearing leggings in their everyday outfits.
For those looking to build a timeless wardrobe, Lana offers some valuable tips. She recommends investing in classic pieces that never go out of style. ‘Staple items like a blazer, classic black pants, or a little black dress are always great go-to pieces, no matter what the trends are for the season,’ she explained. According to Lana, her approach to fashion is all about quality over quantity, with 80% of her wardrobe consisting of classic items and 20% featuring trend-based pieces.
Kate Waterhouse, another fashion expert, agrees with this philosophy. She highlights the importance of a black blazer as a must-have in any wardrobe, as well as a well-fitting pair of jeans for versatile wear and layering.
Bec Judd, one of Lana’s clients, has shared her own take on stylish yet practical outfits for everyday life. In a recent post, she showcased her ‘elevated’ looks for school runs, featuring activewear from her own fashion line, Jaggard. Alongside images of her outfits, she wrote, ‘Mum life but make it elevated. I’ve been living in these five fits.’ One of the looks included a grey sweatshirt paired with maroon track pants and a black puffer jacket.
Bec and her husband, Chris Judd, have four children together. Despite her casual style, Bec is also known for her high-fashion moments, especially during her annual visit to Coachella. Recently, she made headlines by stating that she is not ‘too old’ for the music festival. At 43 years old, she attended the event in California last month and addressed the idea that people over 40 should not be seen at such events.
Speaking on her Vain-ish podcast, Bec responded to a listener’s question about the age restrictions at Coachella. ‘If you actually go to Coachella, you will see that it’s not a young people’s event,’ she said. She also claimed that her generation was the true pioneer of music festival culture. ‘We created this scene, we were the first attendees of these festivals, and our peers were the first deejays, promoters… creating these festivals,’ she added.
Bec continued to argue that the younger generation has no right to exclude older fans from the festival scene. Her comments sparked a conversation about inclusivity and the evolving nature of music festivals.
