‘I’m kind of traumatised’: Why cookbook author Rachel Khoo doesn’t wear perfume
See all stories.Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, British cookbook author Rachel Khoo.Rachel Khoo says she doesn’t wear perfume as it can mess with recipe testing.How would you describe your style? I’ve always loved colour and pattern but now in a more pared-back way.What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe?
- ▪See all stories.Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it.
- ▪Ahead, British cookbook author Rachel Khoo.Rachel Khoo says she doesn’t wear perfume as it can mess with recipe testing.How would you describe your style?
- ▪I’ve always loved colour and pattern but now in a more pared-back way.What’s the oldest thing in your wardrobe?
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