Gray, known for her appearances on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alongside her mother, Lisa Rinna, has now added another feather to her cap - a collaboration with French fashion house The Kooples.

As we delve into her journey, it becomes apparent that this partnership is more than just another celebrity collaboration; it's the culmination of a lifelong love affair with fashion.
Amelia, let's start at the beginning. When did your love for fashion first ignite?
Amelia Gray: (laughing) Would you believe it all started with 'Ratatouille'? As a child, I was obsessed with French culture, fueled by animated rats and Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris'. I practically pestered my mom into submission to take me to Paris for my 13th birthday. And let me tell you, I was on a mission - to buy enough French clothes to walk around Los Angeles looking like I'd stepped right off a Parisian runway.
And that's where The Kooples comes in?
AG: Exactly! The Kooples was THE store I had to visit. For me, it embodied French style. So, imagine my excitement when this collaboration came about. It's like my 13-year-old self is doing cartwheels!
Speaking of the collaboration, tell us about this adorable half-moon bag. It's giving serious Y2K vibes...
AG: (Her eyes light up) Oh, this bag is my baby! I was incredibly hands-on with this project. Imagine taking all the bags in your wardrobe, the ones you absolutely adore, and Frankensteining them into one perfect bag. That's what we did here.
I'm not the type to switch bags daily. I want one trusty companion that can go from day to night, work to play. This bag? It's the Swiss Army knife of handbags. It's got pockets for everything - AirPods, gum, lipstick, even a special spot where I keep my Listerine spray. And of course, a mirror, because, well, you never know when you'll need to check yourself out!

The bag comes in several colors, from classic black to vibrant red and pink. Any favorites?
AG: (She leans in conspiratorially) Black is my ride-or-die. It goes with everything. But pink... pink is my secret love affair. Each color has its own personality, just like the people who'll carry them.
The campaign images are striking. Very raw, very '90s...
AG: (Nodding enthusiastically) That's exactly the vibe we were going for! It's bare, it's authentic, it's a throwback to an era of effortless cool.
Fashion seems to be in your DNA. Did your mother, Lisa Rinna, influence this collaboration?
AG: (A soft smile plays on her lips) My mom is my fashion fairy godmother. She introduced me to this world, owned a boutique where my sister and I practically grew up. But this project? It's all me. And you know what's funny? She called me yesterday, asking for a bag. My sister too. When the people who inspire you most love what you've created? That's the real victory.
Lastly, what do you love most about being a model?
AG: (Her eyes sparkle) It's my art form. Everyone in my family is an artist - my grandfather was a painter, my parents are actors. I tried everything - drawing, pottery, you name it. But modeling? That's where I found my voice. Each show, each editorial, I become someone new. It's my sweet escape, my form of self-expression. And sometimes, with the right photographer, it's almost like therapy. You discover parts of yourself you never knew existed.

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Amelia Gray: a fashion Love Story with The Kooples

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