‘Some days I like to explore my femininity’: How this actor mixes up his style

What’s your fragrance of choice? Tom Ford “Ombre Leather”.

Any go-to jewellery? I never take off my thick gold hoop earrings and I wear three gold chains – one plain, one with colourful gems and one with a green garnet.

Can you remember a favourite outfit from when you were a child? A pair of brown, fringed cowboy pants and a T-shirt with an alien on it that I wore from six until they definitely did not fit me age 10.

What was your first fashion moment? When I was about 12, my mum gave me money to buy some new clothes, so my girlfriends took me shopping at Jay Jays. That feeling of confidence I got from all my friends telling me how great I looked in my new fluoro T-shirts sparked my obsession with fashion.

And your worst fashion mistake? I don’t have a lot of regrets, but I had a spacer put in my ear lobe when I was in year 9 at school and now I’ve taken it out there’s a gaping hole.

Who’s your favourite fashion icon? Influencer Sofia Coelho, her outfits are so unique.

What’s on your wish list? A pair of yellow Onitsuka Tiger “Mexico 66” sneakers.

Is there something you would never wear? There’s not much but jeans with elasticised ankles are awful.

What do you sleep in? My Calvins.

Is there a current trend you like? I’m loving street business casual – mixing ties with varsity jackets, baseball caps and Timberlands. It’s a ’90s New York City vibe.

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What shoes do you wear the most often? Other than my black loafers, it’s a pair of silver and green Adidas sneakers.

What do you wear on a typical working day? I like to slay every day. You won’t find me in a tracksuit unless it’s styled with a blazer and cap. It’s usually baggy jeans, always a hat, beanie or bandanna, and lots of layering because I’m in Melbourne.

What’s your favourite off-duty, casual Sunday look? I’ll be in my jocks on the coach, wrapped in a blanket.

Joe Donovan is currently appearing in Wicked the Musical, on now at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne.

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