When we heard that London-born DJ Chelsea Leyland would be spinning at the Mackage Spring 2015 show during Toronto Fashion Week last month, we knew we had to be there. Leyland’s debut gig was at Valentino’s 2010 Fashion Night Out Celebrity Poker Tournament, and since then, she’s earned the title “Fashion’s DJ” for her regular rotation at industry events all over the globe. Since then, she’s deejayed at events for Armani, Christian Louboutin, Vogue, Naeem Khan and Chanel.
We caught up with Leyland backstage at Toronto Fashion Week to talk about her purse must-haves. From her mini Mackage Rubie Satchel to the bare minimals like lip balm and headphones, the jet-setting DJ is a surprisingly light packer. Some girls just have it all figured out.
Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani
Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani
Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani
Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani
Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani
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What’s in your bag, Chelsea Leyland?
“My bag is a Mackage Rubie Satchel, which I picked out because I like the size of it, the fact that it’s really small. I don’t really like big bags, and it’s very chic. I think it’s the kind of bag you could wear in the day but also wear it out in the evening. And I love the fact that it has this little arrow that fastens it together. It’s really unique. I’ve actually never seen a bag like it.
Obviously most importantly I have my headphones. These aren’t very exciting headphones; they’re just the Apple ones.”
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What’s in your bag, Chelsea Leyland?
“My little Prada wallet is the perfect size. You can fit cards in there, and some money. A friend had one in red and I thought it was really cool.”
One of my friends is based in Paris and she makes these really cool mirrors, all with different leathers and skins. I like this blue snakeskin one. I’ve got a few of them.”
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What’s in your bag, Chelsea Leyland
“Maybelline Color Sensational red lipstick, cause you’ve always got to have a red lipstick. You never know when you might need it.
“This [By Terry Eclat de Teint Pinceau Instant Brightener] is lighter [than most brighteners]. It’s better for younger skin I think. And it [comes in] a little clicky pen.”
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What’s in your bag, Chelsea Leyland?
“I’ve got some Maybelline [Great Lash Real Impact] mascara. I really love their mascaras.
This is lip balm from my flight back from France yesterday, so that’s the only reason that this is in there. But it’s pretty good. It’s called, [Korres] Shea Butter lip balm.
And then this is Lipstick Queen, I think it’s called Hello Sailor. I love this stuff because it looks like it’s blue [but you] put it on your lips and it brings out the natural colour of your lips. So, it’s kind of different on everyone and I like the fact that it’s a bit unusual.”
