My personal style is always a statement yet remains very elegant, representing power. I enjoy playing with fashion, and what I wear depends on the occasion and how I feel. My wardrobe can vary from long, elegant couture dresses to sexy or fun day outfits, chic suits, or unique tracksuits…”
Nina Naustdal
Nina Naustdal was born in Oslo, Norway, and has lived in London for the past twenty years; she is a seventeen times award-winning entrepreneur and designer who is also an influencer, model, actress, singer, TV personality, fashion icon, athlete, gala judge and host. Nina also recently founded a company offering financial advisory services including wealth management, commodities and trading. Here we discuss Nina’s various looks and fashion choices…
My favourite designers over the years have been Karl Lagerfeld, Olivier Rousteing, Zuhair Murad, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, and Jane Birkin. My style inspiration comes from these designers, my favourite brands, as well as movies, art, music, and travelling. As a designer myself, I find inspiration in many influences that shape my style and work. Among the pieces in my wardrobe right now, my favourites are a pair of pink Hermès crocodile boots that came straight off the runway. No one else has these boots; they are timeless, and I can wear them casually or dress them up depending on the occasion…”
Nina Naustdal
C&B: “Nina, congratulations on being named in the CITY & BEACH INTERNATIONAL BEST DRESSED LIST 2025! Amongst all the amazing outfits you have designed and worn, which has been your favourite outfit?”
NN: “My favourite outfit over the years is a long made to measure couture gown designed by myself. It was made to perfection for a very special occasion some years back. It was all hand made and it took months to make…”
Fashion is a way for me to express myself. My style has evolved significantly over the years due to my growth in both my career and as an individual. I love to experiment with and enjoy different types of fashion…”
Nina Naustdal
C&B: “Through your various projects, you attend many high profile events – which has been the most memorable recently?”
NN: “Not long ago I was in Dubai for business and I attended a beautiful black tie event at the Al Habtoor Palace Hotel – the CEO Club Annual Gala Dinner. I also attended the Leicester Square premiere of the latest movie I appear in: ‘Mr Hyde’, in which I play the part of ‘Frankie’…”
C&B: “These events both sound incredibly glamorous! When you are dressed up for a special occasion, are there any accessories or jewellery brands that you’re drawn to?”
NN: “Yes – my ‘must have’ fashion accessories come from my new jewellery line ‘collectionbynadia by ninanaustdal’, and also my sunglasses…”
Beauty accessories I always carry in my bag include my new Parfum by the Crystal Daiva brand called ‘Nina’, plus lipstick and powder…”
Nina Naustdal
C&B: “How do you incorporate current trends and styles into your look and what do you wear for comfort relaxing or travelling?”
NN: “I keep my look topical and up to date through playing with colours and different accessories. Right now, I just launched my new exclusive sports brand DonDunk, so when travelling I wear a very chic and trendy tracksuit, or shorts and t-shirt, with trainers…”
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