We met Laura de Wit fresh out of high school back in January 2016 on the set of our very first campaign. We have since worked with Laura on several shoots and continue to work with Laura as she is the face of our Resort collection coming soon… Laura is known for her successful modelling career, engaging social media profile and recently launching her own accessories label.
1. What’s your name?
Laura de Wit, soon to take my husband’s last name, Whittaker
2. How would you describe your personal style?
Structured, clean, effortless
3. Who is your style icon? Tania Sarin, I love her tiktoks! Or Christina Centenara, always so chic!
4. You were our very first campaign model in 2016 and since shot several of our lookbooks and campaigns, what has been your favourite TWG shoot?
Honestly that first shoot is pretty special to me, it was one of my first campaigns and I felt so beautiful wearing the crochet bikinis in the big beautiful oceanside house.
5. What are you best known for?
Perhaps my modelling career or my March 2024 wedding to husband, Benny - one Tiktok reaching 29 million views!
6. What are your handbag must haves? Oak lip liner from MAC, portable charger, Digi Cam, Caudlie beauty elixir spray
7. You recently started your own bridal accessories business, what is your best advice for someone wanting to start a business?
Ask lots of questions, never be embarrassed to say ‘ I have no idea what i’m doing’ and enjoy the process - celebrate the wins and learn from the losses
8. You recently wore some of our pieces on your Hawaii honeymoon, which was your favourite? Definitely the Oahu dress, I felt like a mermaid - never received so many compliments before!
9. What is your favourite piece from our latest collection, Vigo? Oooo this is tricky, perhaps the Gaia Bubble dress in white and black - so fun, so chic!
Follow Laura on Instagram @lauradewit for more!
