“My one piece of advice for buying lingerie for someone else would be to have a sneaky peek in their underwear drawer to get an idea of their size and style,” says Whiteley. “Nothing causes more tears than lingerie bought two sizes too small – or two sizes too large for that matter!”
Whiteley is certainly in a good position to be imparting lingerie tips. She has been designing an underwear collection for Marks and Spencer since 2012, and has recently launched her spring/summer 2014 offering – inspired by Rococo art and “the decadent spirit of Versailles”. She names the silk plunge bra and brief set and full-length nightgown as her new season favourites.
“We continued using sumptuous silks and French designed lace, but we also evolved the prints and shapes in keeping with the mood of the season and whatever inspires me when we designed the collection,” said Whiteley of the collection. “For spring, we also have the second collection of sleepwear, featuring silk pyjamas and the softest jersey loungewear.”
And how will the model – who is in a relationship with Jason Statham – celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? “This year I will be spending it at home with my boyfriend, over a delicious home cooked meal and a glass of wine,” she told us. Watch Whiteley behind-the-scenes on her latest campaign shoot in the film featured.