Claire Cottrell


Claire Cottrell is a talented young film director who lives and works in Los Angeles. She has a pet rooster. Describe your personal style. simple, easy and classic with a touch of the unexpected. i think you could sum it up by saying i love basics that make a statement. Who are your favorite designers? isabel marant, A.P.C., A.L.C., dries van noten, balmain, band of outsiders, j. crew, american vintage What are your favorite places to shop? heist, creatures of comfort, satine, lake, steven alan, ok, bazar, LFrank, mona moore Who are your style icons? françoise madeleine hardy, anna karina, charlotte gainsbourg, haydée politoff in eric rohmers la collectionneuse Are there any key pieces you find yourself wearing constantly? striped t-shirts, cashmere cardigans, common projects black high tops, rag and bone jeans, rose gold jewelry, something knitted by me or my mom, and my fjallraven backpack goes with me everywhere What is your most recent purchase? a silver vintage whiting and davis-esque wallet and a new pair of glasses, matte black oliver peoples omalley frames Do you have any stories about amazing deals youve gotten on awesome pieces? vintage silk christian leboutin ankle strap heels in perfect condition. i got them for $55 at a second hand store on melrose. Can you give us smart shopping advice? spend money on the basics. so, if you find the perfect pair of jeans, buy them in every color. if you find the perfect pair of boots, buy them in black and brown. it might seem like a lot of money at the time, but you wont regret it. promise. Which beauty products do you recommend? arcona white tea cleanser arcona chamomile balm dr. hauschka lip care stick josie maran tinted moisturizer nars velvet matte lip pencils bain de soleil orange gelée sunblock santa maria di novella melograno soap kneipp valerian and hops herbal bath (it helps you sleep!) Do you ever feel like you have nothing to wear? yes. i love having a sort of uniform. it makes it so easy to get dressed every day, but then ill get sick of wearing the same thing all the time and itll feel like i have nothing to wear. digging around in the back of my closet usually solves this. and when in doubt, a new lipstick does wonders. What do you love about being a film director and whats next for Claire Cottrell? im an observer, and filmmaking is all about observation. the process heightens your senses. you become so aware of your surroundings, relationships, strangers on the street, sounds, cars, signs, light, everything. it opens your eyes to our incredibly rich world, and that is an amazing thing. i also love the collaborative nature of filmmaking. its a beautiful thing to wake up every day and be working with such talented people towards the same end. lets see, whats next... im working on a year long documentary with an amazing couple in santa monica. they own huckleberry, rustic canyon and a great small batch ice cream shop called sweet rose creamery. the film tells the story of a modern family business and how theyve united a community around quality, sustainable food. im also planning a series of short films based on these cartoons about dating that a friend in brooklyn writes. hopefully, another music video or two. and, stella and i have discussed collaborating on a piece shes written!
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