ELSE Woman //Monét Mazur
Introducing ELSE Woman, a new series where we get to know creative, empowered women that embody ELSE’s iconic modern spirit and style.
ELSE Woman //Monét Mazur
Introducing ELSE Woman, a new series where we get to know creative, empowered women that embody ELSE’s iconic modern spirit and style.
For Los Angeles-based actress Monét Mazur, letting her characters’ style seep into her real life is all part of the process.
From 1960s fashion icon Anita Pallenberg in Stoned to the polished, powerful attorney Laura Baker in the beloved CW series All American, each role leaves its mark on her personal wardrobe. "Anita's bohemian style of the ‘60s and ‘70s was so pivotal and intoxicating to me that it took me a while to take her off, so to speak," she says. “And Laura’s wardrobe was so elegant and tailored—I definitely upped my game in real life from playing her for so many years.”A lifelong Angeleno and advocate for women's health as a breast cancer survivor, Monét sat down with ELSE and opened up about the importance of knowing your own body, the summery footwear she can’t live without, and why comfort and beauty should never be mutually exclusive in lingerie.
For Los Angeles-based actress Monét Mazur, letting her characters’ style seep into her real life is all part of the process.
From 1960s fashion icon Anita Pallenberg in Stoned to the polished, powerful attorney Laura Baker in the beloved CW series All American, each role leaves its mark on her personal wardrobe. "Anita's bohemian style of the ‘60s and ‘70s was so pivotal and intoxicating to me that it took me a while to take her off, so to speak," she says. “And Laura’s wardrobe was so elegant and tailored—I definitely upped my game in real life from playing her for so many years.”A lifelong Angeleno and advocate for women's health as a breast cancer survivor, Monét sat down with ELSE and opened up about the importance of knowing your own body, the summery footwear she can’t live without, and why comfort and beauty should never be mutually exclusive in lingerie.
How does your work as an actress influence your style?
“Over the course of my career, I’ve played a handful of roles that have heavily influenced how I dress in real life. I embodied those characters and became them so deeply—like Anita Pallenberg in Stoned or Laura Baker in All American. Those two women could not be more different from one another, but I took away a lot from both. Anita’s bohemian style of the ‘60s and ‘70s was so pivotal and intoxicating to me that it took me a while to take her off, so to speak. And Laura’s wardrobe was so elegant and tailored, every detail was so crisp and elevated—I definitely upped my game in real life from playing her for so many years”
How do you define your personal style?
“I think it's all about what feels good and who I want to be that day. I am a jeans girl at heart, but I love a cashmere trench coat with a pair of loafers and a sweater—and I can also live in a pair of leather slacks and a white tee shirt! Fun fact: I will often wear the same thing many days in a row if I am really feeling an outfit!”
How do you define your personal style?
“I think it's all about what feels good and who I want to be that day. I am a jeans girl at heart, but I love a cashmere trench coat with a pair of loafers and a sweater—and I can also live in a pair of leather slacks and a white tee shirt! Fun fact: I will often wear the same thing many days in a row if I am really feeling an outfit!”
How does your work as an actress influence your style?
“Over the course of my career, I’ve played a handful of roles that have heavily influenced how I dress in real life. I embodied those characters and became them so deeply—like Anita Pallenberg in Stoned or Laura Baker in All American. Those two women could not be more different from one another, but I took away a lot from both. Anita’s bohemian style of the ‘60s and ‘70s was so pivotal and intoxicating to me that it took me a while to take her off, so to speak. And Laura’s wardrobe was so elegant and tailored, every detail was so crisp and elevated—I definitely upped my game in real life from playing her for so many years”
As you bring attention to breast cancer and women’s health, what would you like other women to know? Are there any misconceptions you’d like to correct?
“Yes—you absolutely MUST have your mammograms, ladies! In America the average age for women to start being tested is 40, and in Europe it's 50. But I was 39 and living in London when I was diagnosed; there is no history of breast cancer in my family, but I found it myself simply by knowing my body so well and noticing that something was there that hadn’t been there before. If I hadn't been attuned to my body, it could have gone undetected for years. Thank god—I am so grateful that that wasn't the case.”
ELSE is proud to host you at our Santa Monica store. How does being a native of Los Angeles affect your approach to style and dressing?
“Sandals! I literally live in sandals and hate wearing socks because I grew up here—it took me years of living in the UK to undo that. I know Los Angeles tends to lean towards the more casual, which I am not a huge fan of. You won’t catch me running errands in sweatpants ever, but I do think the California weather and sunshine lends itself to a more summery style all year long—there are lots of pretty sundresses and flats in my wardrobe.”
As you bring attention to breast cancer and women’s health, what would you like other women to know? Are there any misconceptions you’d like to correct?
“Yes—you absolutely MUST have your mammograms, ladies! In America the average age for women to start being tested is 40, and in Europe it's 50. But I was 39 and living in London when I was diagnosed; there is no history of breast cancer in my family, but I found it myself simply by knowing my body so well and noticing that something was there that hadn’t been there before. If I hadn't been attuned to my body, it could have gone undetected for years. Thank god—I am so grateful that that wasn't the case.”
ELSE is proud to host you at our Santa Monica store. How does being a native of Los Angeles affect your approach to style and dressing?
“Sandals! I literally live in sandals and hate wearing socks because I grew up here—it took me years of living in the UK to undo that. I know Los Angeles tends to lean towards the more casual, which I am not a huge fan of. You won’t catch me running errands in sweatpants ever, but I do think the California weather and sunshine lends itself to a more summery style all year long—there are lots of pretty sundresses and flats in my wardrobe.”
What do you look for in lingerie for yourself?
"Comfort is number one. I can't wear anything that doesn't feel like second skin—but also it has to match. Even if no one else sees it but me, it has to feel pretty under whatever I'm wearing. It just makes me feel good.."
What do you look for in lingerie for yourself?
"Comfort is number one. I can't wear anything that doesn't feel like second skin—but also it has to match. Even if no one else sees it but me, it has to feel pretty under whatever I'm wearing. It just makes me feel good.."
What makes ELSE different from other intimate brands you’ve tried?
“I've been a fan of ELSE for years and wear it almost exclusively. Since I will only wear non-wire bras, it's the only beautiful lingerie line I've found that feels comfortable and extremely flattering at the same time. The color palettes are so feminine, and the quality of lace is superb.”
– Monét Mazur
What makes ELSE different from other intimate brands you’ve tried?
“I've been a fan of ELSE for years and wear it almost exclusively. Since I will only wear non-wire bras, it's the only beautiful lingerie line I've found that feels comfortable and extremely flattering at the same time. The color palettes are so feminine, and the quality of lace is superb.”
– Monét Mazur