Livia Giuggioli (Firth)

Spring 2013 Costume Institute Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum Gala.Photo shows: Livia Giuggioli, Colin Firth.

January 10, 2013

Livia Firth attends the Chopard Lunch during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2013 in Cannes, France.

10 minutes with Livia Firth
The eco entrepreneur, 43, on sisterhood, Glee and darning socks




Lucy Hunter Johnston
28 March 2013

What would you cook for your last supper?

Orecchiette with aubergine for my girlfriends, because they are the ones who would have to take care of my husband [Colin Firth] and children.

What last made you cry?

The recent death of a very close friend.

When have you felt most sexy?

Right now. In your twenties you know nothing about being sexy, in your thirties you are worried about not being sexy, in your forties you think, ‘Hey, I don’t look too bad for 43.’

What’s the funniest thing you’ve read about yourself?

That I spend my whole weekend mending socks. I do like to sew, but come on.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Chocolate, especially Green & Black’s. I carry it in my purse at all times.

Who would play you in the film of your life?

Anouk Aimée, a French actress from the 1970s who was incredibly stylish.

What would you save in a fire?

Nothing — everything can be replaced. And if I started to think about what I wanted to save, I would never get out of the building and would probably burn.

What did you buy with your first pay cheque?

I was 19, and it was a MaxMara coat. It cost me 700,000 lira, which was all my savings. I still love it; that’s quality.

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had?

I had a summer job in London preparing sandwiches, but I liked it because I was free.

What could you not live without?

Sisterhood. It is very important to have women in your life.

What’s your desert island box set?

Glee — we are obsessed.

Do you have any superstitions?

I’m Italian, so tons, from opening an umbrella in the house to not leaving coins on the bed. There is a long list.

What’s your karaoke song?

‘Where is the Love?’ by The Black Eyed Peas, and my God it was a disaster! The whole room was in hysterics. I’ve haven’t tried karaoke since.

Livia will be speaking at the Vogue Festival, in association with Vertu, which is at the Southbank centre on 27-28 April (southbankcentre.co.uk/voguefestival)