From Young Talent Time to Carmen: opera star names her style favourites
At home in her English castle, Australian soprano Danielle de Niese is every inch the diva. From the upcoming Fin Magazine travel special out on June 14.
Danielle de Niese at home with some of her favourite things – including a Contigo water bottle. Her dress is by Karen Millen. Peter Flude
Melbourne-born Danielle de Niese took out Young Talent Time at nine. Now 45, she is hailed as the “world’s coolest soprano”. Holed up in her literal castle, England's Glyndebourne country estate and opera house, she is preparing for her first Australian role in seven years, in Opera Australia’s Carmen.
My style signature is … Diva glam. I’m not a T-shirt and jeans girl. My daughter has asked if she can have all my dresses and shoes when she is bigger. Of course, I said yes – she sweetly replied that I can have all of her dresses and shoes when I’m older.
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
