From Saint Laurent boots and vintage jewellery to Caribbean escapes and a penchant for sunglasses, the singer-songwriter shares a glimpse into life on and off stage.
With an unmistakable voice, signature curls and an effortlessly individual sense of style, LP has cultivated an aesthetic as distinctive as the music. On November 8, ahead of the Zurich stop of the All Is Not Lost Tour at Komplex 457, Darya von Bergen met the singer-songwriter for an intimate conversation about fashion, travel and the pleasures of a little everyday glamour.
As Lost on You celebrates its tenth anniversary, LP reflects on the energy of performing the record a decade later, the designers behind the wardrobe and the places that offer a welcome escape from life on tour.
Darya: Welcome back to Switzerland! Are there any memories from your previous visits that particularly stand out?
LP: The Montreux Jazz Festival is very fun. If you want to see Switzerland in all its bounty, beauty and nature, it’s incredible. I was blown away.
Darya: What is your favourite way to add a little glamour to your life?
LP: Probably sunglasses. You can roll out of bed, throw sunglasses on and look like you’re ready for something special. I love shoes, too — almost all mine have the same shape, but different colours and details.
Darya: Speaking of style, what are you wearing today?
LP: Saint Laurent boots — my usual go-to is Saint Laurent or Celine. Bespoke jeans that my tailor makes for me, a belt and jacket by Nili Lotan, and a shirt by The Great.
Darya: And the jewellery? You have some beautiful pieces.
LP: A little Tiffany, a designer called Benji, and a vintage find from Stockholm. I like mixing vintage with high-end brands — that juxtaposition of a crappy T-shirt with a nice jacket.
Darya: How would you describe your personal style in just a few words?
LP: Oh gosh, I don’t know. Maybe “pirate military chic”!
Darya: This year marks the tenth anniversary of Lost on You. Have you had a chance to celebrate?
LP: It’s basically been a party every night since I started the US tour. People are singing all the new songs, and the energy is crazy in the first set, which is Room 12. Then we do the whole Lost on You record, front to back. It’s two-plus hours of singing. I’ve never done an anniversary thing before.
Darya: When you’re not on tour, where do you like to escape to unwind?
LP: Andrew, my guitar player, is from the Cayman Islands, and he introduced me to the island. I love the Caribbean for its beaches — that super-pristine, calm beach.
Darya: And for a little glamour closer to home, which places in Los Angeles or Palm Springs would you recommend?
LP: I love Chateau Marmont — that’s one of our haunts. In Palm Springs, I really like Bar Cecil. They’ve also opened Beaton’s next door. It’s velvety, leathery, leopardy!
LP is wearing:
Saint Laurent boots & sunglasses
Nili Lotan jacket
The Great T-shirt
Custom-made jeans
A mix of vintage jewelry & Tiffany & Co.
Photos by Anastasia Diadio