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27 Aug 2025
Fashion
Music

INTERVIEW: PinkPantheress about Fashion and Self-Expression

PinkPantheress has never been one to play by the rules, whether in music or in fashion. Just as her sound blends alt-pop, drum & bass, and garage into something distinctly her own, her style is a collage of influences, from tartan school-uniform nods to Y2K belts. For Zalando’s AW25 campaign, she opens up about her personal aesthetic, her inspirations, and the playful chaos that defines both her wardrobe and her artistry.

Your music blends a range of genres, including alt-pop, D&B, and garage. Do you take that same approach to fashion—how does that play out in your overall aesthetic?

Yeah, definitely. I think my approach to music and fashion is kind of the same, it’s like very collage-like. I like pulling from things I grew up with and then mixing that with stuff I find now on Pinterest or just walking through London. It’s not about matching everything perfectly. I actually like when it looks a bit off, like, slightly chaotic but still intentional.

There’s often pressure in the music industry to appeal to the masses. How do you stay true to your personal style?

I think the best way is just not to overthink it. I wear what I genuinely like, even if it’s technically out of trend. If I feel good in it, that usually ends up looking better than something. I’ve put on just because it looks appealing. I also don’t mind rewearing things. There’s something comforting in that, like seeing an old friend lol

Your signature look features lots of tartan—symbolic of both rebellion and sophistication. What attracts you to it?

Tartan’s got layers. It’s kind of posh but also has that punk energy, especially when it’s slightly mismatched or layered weirdly. I like that tension. It reminds me of school uniforms too lol

Zalando’s AW25 campaign is all about finding inspiration in others. What elements of your style do you think people find inspiring, and why?

Maybe the fact that I don’t dress too ‘perfect’. There’s usually something a bit undone, like a loose thread or a random accessory that doesn’t quite go. I think people like that
freedom, like they don’t have to be pristine to be stylish.

Whether they’re public figures or people in your personal life, can you name three people who inspire your style the most? What draws you to their aesthetic?

Ooh okay—first, Lily Allen in the early 2000s. Like, prom dress with trainers? Second, my mum—she always wore super clean, structured pieces and never followed trends. And third, maybe my stylist, she essentially became my styling blueprint after a while of working together.

The Zalando Boards featured in this campaign celebrate the art of curating your own style moodboard. What would yours look like—what key pieces would feature?

Jeggings, low-rise skirts, those belts that do absolutely nothing but look good, and
probably a vintage bag shaped like something ridiculous, like a phone or a fish.

You’ve collaborated with the likes of Marc Jacobs and made front row appearances at Paris Haute Couture. How does being immersed in such bold fashion inspire you to push boundaries with your own style?

It reminds me that fashion’s meant to be fun, not always functional. Like, at those shows you’ll see someone wearing a skirt made out of CDs and you’re like, Yeah, why not? It takes the pressure off of everyday dressing, and makes me feel like I can try anything at least once.

You recently attended the Coperni AW25 show at Paris Fashion Week, sporting the Y2K double belt trend—a look that definitely divided opinion. Where do you find the confidence to experiment with bold trends like this?

Honestly, I don’t always feel confident. But I kind of lean into the awkwardness of it. I will say the dress itself was very flattering and sensible, regardless of the belt, but either way, belts are fun. You can make a whole outfit around them and pretend it was deliberate.

When it comes to style, you go way beyond following trends—you’re actively shaping them. What is the key to putting your own stamp on a trend, and even a whole new aesthetic?

Just don’t do it too neatly.

You famously carry a bag on stage because it makes you feel at home. Are there any other wardrobe items you have on rotation that give you a similar sense of comfort and confidence?

Yeah, I’ve got this really old zip-up hoodie I stole from my brother years ago. I wear it under coats sometimes. It smells like nostalgia.

There’s a strong 2000s vibe running through both your music and your style. What keeps pulling you back to this era?

The drama of it. Everything was either super shiny or super emo. People were really committing to a look, even if it was over the top. I grew up watching that era online.

What’s your one wardrobe piece that guarantees ‘main character’ energy every time?

Probably my oasis fur coat. It swishes when I walk and makes me feel like I’m a fashion editor or about to start a music video. Instant drama!

Photos by Zalando

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