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Raye admits fashion can be ‘intimidating’. The British singer-songwriter has revealed that many of the artists she looks up to for their musical talent also influence the way she dresses. ”Ella Fitzgerald was a beautiful woman and I love the way she dressed," Raye told Elle in an interview published on Wednesday. ”Same with Nina Simone and Diana Ross”. The Escapism hitmaker added that she is also inspired by British designer Ellie Misner, who creates bespoke corsets for her tour ensembles. ”I adore her," the 26-year-old said of Ellie. ”Whether I'm skinny or not - which is something I do think about - I always feel good in that old Hollywood style; corsets, gloves, a beautiful dress.” Elsewhere in the interview, the musician admitted that although she feels "confident" when writing and singing, navigating the fashion industry "can be quite intimidating”. The BRIT Award winner also told the publication that she sat front row at at Valentino Haute Couture show last year, which she described as “breathtaking”. "It was breathtaking; it actually took my breath away," she shared. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT