VV Brown's London

Q: Do you live in London?

A: I mostly live on aeroplanes at the moment but generally I live in West London. There's a balance of greenery and I can ride my bike – I love to do that. It's also quite bohemian.

Q: Where did you last eat out in London?

A: I'm a huge fan of The Diner for good comfort food. I love cooking so I go to organic markets, sometimes Broadway Market. I also love sushi restaurants.

Q: What's the best party you've been to in London?

A: I went to a party for the stylist Cynthia Lawrence-John in a massive old building. It was a great arts party with actors and artists. It had a great vibe.

Q: What's the best play, gig, comedy act you've been to in London?

A: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at the Almeida Theatre – it brought me to tears.

Q: What's your favourite London icon?

A: Parliament – I love the architecture. I also love churches, St Paul's Cathedral and the Egyptian shrine on Embankment. And I'm a Banksy fan, so I go all over London to spot them.

Q: Where do you think's the most romantic place in London?

A: By the river Thames. Embankment. It's beautiful. I'm a fan of the water and I love to walk around Embankment.

Q: What's your favourite shop in London?

A: A vinyl shop called Honest John's and a vintage shop called Rellik.

Q: Do you have any top tips for clothes shopping London?

A: I'm a mix junkie so I go to Rellik or Urban Outfitters on Oxford Street, to Brick Lane, Essex Road in Islington. I also love shopping for old furniture and old instruments. Islington is great for old pianos and other instruments

Q: Is your music, art or fashion inspired by London?

A: I love that the UK is multicultural and that gives my fashion the same mix. London is very fashion forward, there are lots of new designers and an underground scene and I think my fashion reflects that.

Q: If you could take one piece from a London museum /gallery, what would it be?

A: It's difficult but probably one of the dinosaurs from the Natural History Museum. I'd take it to pieces then put it back together in my back garden!

Q: What do you miss most when you're away from London?

A: A cup of builder's tea!