Canadian model Kate King probably landed the role of a lifetime when she was chosen as the face of Dolce&Gabbana’s new dreamy fragrance, Dolce. In this special holiday interview, the brunette beauty reveals some of her favourite Christmas things such as pine trees and cheesy sweaters, plus what her family means to her.
What is the greatest thing about Christmas for you?
The greatest thing about Christmas is that I am lucky enough that every year, usually my family get together. It is about getting together with the people that I love and celebrating just being with them.
How will you be spending the holidays this year?
I have a house in Florida. I will be there with everybody in my immediate family, for the first time in a couple of years, all six of us, which will be nice. We won’t have a white Christmas, obviously, but some sunshine.
You have a big family, how do you celebrate the holidays when you are all together?
We open presents on Christmas morning. Santa Claus puts our presents next to our bed. Each year, my mum says this year we’re not going to do it, but each year, we say, “Oh, no we have to!” so it happens!
What is your favorite holiday tradition in terms of, not particularly for your family, but the common traditions that people have?
Probably a classic Christmas meal. Roast potatoes, sweet potatoes. Just sitting at the table, enjoying food with people you love.
Who do you think the Dolce fragrance is the ideal gift for?
It is an ideal gift for any woman. It is such a beautiful fragrance. It is not just for any one group of women or girls. It is something I could give to my mum or my friends. There is definitely youthfulness to the fragrance, but it can definitely be worn by a mature woman. My own mother wears it.
What has been your favorite gift that you have ever received and from whom?
I don’t think it would have been something material. I think my favorite gift would be the gift of travelling, the gift of having an amazing family that I am lucky enough to spend my holidays with. Things that aren’t tangible, like family and travel. Not material items.
What advice would you give to someone about buying a present for the woman who has everything?
A woman who has everything? That is the great thing about fragrance. It is a perfect gift for someone who has everything, because it doesn’t last forever, it runs out. I don’t know one woman who has enough perfume.
Is there any particular scent you associate with Christmas?
The smell of pine trees. I grew up in Canada so evergreens are everywhere. A fresh, real Christmas tree in the house.
Do you have any favorite Christmas films?
Elf is a good one.
What are your favorite Christmas fashion looks?
I love a cheesy Christmas sweater. The cheesier, the better. A Santa Claus or a reindeer sweater for Christmas Day with my family. But we go to church every Christmas, so then a black dress with a red lip.
10 things Kate asked for this Christmas:
- Dolce fragrance
- Dolce&Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick in Fire
- Dolce&Gabbana Aurealux Mask
- Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Collection Candle
- A trip to a place I have never been
- A book by my favourite author Kurt Vonnegut or David Sedaris
- A new leather classic handbag
- A new laptop
- A new record, I like vinyl – something I have never heard before to widen my musical horizons
- A new coat, a nice winter one like a trench or button-up one
