Keith Richards' model granddaughter Ella talks fame, fashion and family
Ella Richards, who is 18, tells Kylie Knott about following in her mother's footsteps on the catwalk, what it means to represent a British brand, Burberry, and her ambitions for the future
Ella Richards is the new face of fashion house Burberry.
"My mum [Lucie de la Falaise] was a model at Storm [modelling agency]. When I was about 15 or 16, I went into the same agency and signed up, but I was in school until I was 18, so I didn't really do much work until last year."
"Umm, in five years … I might still be modelling, I don't know, but I'd like to go back to school or study something art-related, like creative design."
"I guess it's more that my name is kind of already known in a way, so that's how it's helped, but other than that, I don't really know what it's done. My mum did [modelling], so, when I was old enough, I just did it, too."
"I'm quite casual and comfortable. I like to dress up, but I usually can't be bothered, so I often just wear jeans with trainers or flats. Occasionally I'll wear heels, but usually I get to dress up when I'm modelling."
"There are so many designers that I love - [but] Isabel Marant, because it's so casual and relaxed."
