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‘More often than not I am barefoot’: Why musician Kita Alexander has ditched her shoes

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Gordon, G. (2026, September 26). ‘More often than not I am barefoot’: Why musician Kita Alexander has ditched her shoes. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/more-often-than-not-i-am-barefoot-why-musician-kita-alexander-has-ditched-her-shoes-20260927-p60x6v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-26 · by Georgie Gordon

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Musician Kita Alexander from Byron Bay discusses her fashion choices influenced by her coastal lifestyle. She prefers comfort over style and often wears barefoot or simple sandals like Havaianas around town. Her wardrobe essentials include Henne jeans, a St. Agni singlet, and brown Adidas sneakers. For special occasions, she opts for more elegant outfits but prioritizes comfort even on the red carpet.
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Kita Alexander, a 77-year-old musician based in Byron Bay, Australia, discusses her fashion philosophy of prioritizing comfort over style. She owns one of the country's most exclusive boutiques and often eschews shoes for barefoot living. For everyday wear, she opts for comfortable jeans from brands like Levi’s and Henne, paired with casual tops. On more formal occasions, such as red carpet events, Alexander wears designer outfits but acknowledges that she will tolerate discomfort for fashion. Her essential wardrobe includes a St. Agni singlet and brown Adidas "Tokyo" sneakers, reflecting her preference for well-made, timeless pieces.

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🔮 The most recent additions are a chocolate-suede Chanel “25 Mini” bag and a High Heel Jungle leather jacket – I couldn’t find the perfect one, so I designed it myself.
🔮 Now, I would wear an oversized suit and heels.
🔮 Ahead, she shares her favourite designers, essential items and the one thing she would never wear.
🔮 It’s rare that I will prioritise pain for a fashion moment, but I will allow myself to be uncomfortable on the red carpet in a corset or high heels.
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Byron Bay Dr. Martens Levi Spell St. Agni

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Kita Alexander PERSON · 2× Spell ORG · 2× St. Agni ORG · 2× Adidas ORG · 1× Byron Bay GPE · 1× Dr. Martens ORG · 1× Henne ORG · 1× Levi PERSON · 1× Low Rise Jeans ORG · 1× Velani ORG · 1×

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Continue this edition The September 27 EditionUp next Previously As the owner of one of Australia’s most exclusive boutiques, the 77-year-old rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s top designers.
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🔮 It’s rare that I will prioritise pain for a fashion moment, but I will allow myself to be uncomfortable on the red carpet in a corset or high heels.
2026-09-26 · The Sydney Morning Herald
‘More often than not I am barefoot’: Why musician Kita Alexander has ditched her shoes · assertive framing

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Kita Alexander is a musician based in Byron Bay. asserted
Alexander → base → Bay
Ahead, she talks about how her life by the beach influences her fashion choices. asserted
life → talk → choices
I’d describe my style as comfort first, fashion second. asserted
I → describe → comfort
The oldest thing in my wardrobe is some Dr. Martens lace-up boots I’ve had since I was 13. asserted
I → lace → wardrobe
The most recent addition is a pair of Levi’s, which I sized up in because I love a low-rise jean. asserted
I → size → jean
I even have a song on my new album called Low Rise Jeans. asserted
I → have → album
On a first date I’d wear jeans, a fitted top and kitten heels. asserted
I → wear → jeans
On a plane, I wear my “sewer rat” travel attire of black baggy jeans and a black oversized hoodie that I can wrap myself up in. asserted
I → wear → myself
For the red carpet, I like Velani. asserted
I → like → Velani
It’s rare that I will prioritise pain for a fashion moment, but I will allow myself to be uncomfortable on the red carpet in a corset or high heels. asserted
myself → ’ → corset
If I could have only one label in my wardrobe it would be St. Agni – well-made, timeless and fashion-forward pieces. uncertain
it → have → wardrobe
My go-to jewellery is a gold necklace my husband had made for me. asserted
husband → make → me
It’s a gold chain with angel wings and dog tag with my kids’ and sister’s birthdates. asserted
It → ’ → birthdates
I also love Dinosaur Designs’ pieces. asserted
I → love → pieces
If I wear fragrance, it’s essential oils; I like grounded, musky scents and ylang-ylang. asserted
I → wear → scents
The shoes I wear most are Spell “Warrior” lace-up sandals, and Havaianas thongs. asserted
I → wear → ?
But I live in Byron, and more often than not I’m barefoot. My favourite outfit when I was teenager was a short Maurie & Eve dress in a colourful bird print. asserted
I → live → print
My mum complained that she could see my undies, but you try being six-foot-one and finding a dress that fits. uncertain
that → complain → dress
You just have to rock it. asserted
You → have → it
I wore that dress with high heels and a high ponytail. asserted
I → wear → heels
My first fashion moment was when I walked the runway and sang at the David Jones/Qantas fashion show last year. asserted
I → walk → show
I wore a sheer maroon look with my own Johnny Reb biker boots. asserted
I → wear → boots
My worst fashion mistakes happened in the early days of my career. asserted
mistakes → happen → career
There were some promo album shoots where I wished I’d brushed my hair. asserted
I → be → hair
On my wish list is a re-issued Louis Vuitton x Murakami bag. asserted
bag → re → list
I love that they’re back. asserted
they → love → ?
I’m trying to bring a bit more colour into my wardrobe. asserted
I → try → wardrobe
My favourite fashion icons are Dua Lipa for her fun street style, Bella Hadid for her jeans and singlets – she makes me wish I was a cowgirl – and I love Olivia Dean’s classy, elevated style. asserted
I → make → style
I would never wear something like Lady Gaga’s meat dress. asserted
I → wear → dress
On a typical working day, you’ll find me in the studio wearing jeans, a singlet and a Spell faux-fur coat. asserted
me → find → jeans
Sundays are for pancakes and heading to the beach with the kids in a Fae bikini and linen robe. asserted
Sundays → head → bikini
Continue this edition The September 27 EditionUp next Previously As the owner of one of Australia’s most exclusive boutiques, the 77-year-old rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s top designers. asserted
old → continue → designers
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