Stella Maxwell’s Style Icons Are The Golden Girls and Angelina Jolie in Gia

Perhaps no current model has mastered effortless off-duty style quite like Stella Maxwell. Armed with a wardrobe filled with seemingly endless supplies of perfectly distressed denim, it makes sense, then, that when the model was tapped by 7 for All Mankind for the denim brand’s fall campaign, Maxwell and her costars in the the ads, Ashton Sanders, Paloma Elesser, and Pernille Teisbaek, are seen lounging around a city looking, naturally, very cool. Here, Maxwell breaks down her personal style, including the pop culture references that inform her sartorial choices.

What was shooting this campaign like?

I love working in Los Angeles, so shooting was great. The team was super nice and relaxed and our location was awesome.

What is your favorite style of denim?

I like my denim to fit a bit relaxed and a feel a bit worn in. 7 for All Mankind just released their Luxe Vintage pieces that is super comfy to wear right now.

Describe your style in three words:

How I feel.

What is your go-to outfit for a day off:

Basic white T-shirt and simple, relaxed jeans like the 7 for All Mankind Luxe Vintage Edie in Flora.

Who is your ultimate style icon and why?

Angelina Jolie in Gia or Mila Jovovich in The Fifth Element. Do i really have to explain why!

Best fashion advice you ever received:

Be confident in who you are. Stay humble and never take anything for granted.

Most prized possession in your closet:

Nothing comes to mind. I really am not a material girl. I love my family, my friends, and my dog, Tripp.

First major fashion purchase:

Chanel boots.

What was the last thing you purchased?

A juice and an omelet at breakfast this morning. But, I am guessing you mean fashion purchase. I bought this cool vintage sweater at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena last Sunday.

Currently on your shopping wish list:

Sunglasses. Because I lose every pair, somehow.

Friend whose style you most admire:

I really watch reruns of The Golden Girls to get all my style tips.

Best fashion tip picked up on set:

Smile.

What was your style like as a teenager?

My style hasn’t changed that much, to be honest. I always like to feel comfortable and to dress how I feel.

Where are you favorite places to shop?

I like shopping at the Rose Bowl Flea Market, Fairfax Flea Market, and little vintage stores.

Favorite red carpet outfit you’ve ever worn:

I loved my graffiti Moschino dress for the Met Ball.

Favorite fashion moment from pop culture:

Every episode of Friends.

What is always in your bag:

Phone, lip gloss, Victoria’s Secret underwear, phone charger, and a bunch of other stuff that I have no idea where it came from.

Song to listen to when getting ready:

Chromatics’ “Cherry” or Drake’s “In My Feelings”—depends on my mood.