I grew up in my mother’s closet where couture met grunge, where high and low fashion collided in perfect harmony. And shoes were eternal.
What makes your style stand out?
My style lives in contrast. It is structured yet fluid, masculine yet romantic. I mix contradictions the way some people mix cocktails. A silk slip with scuffed boots, a blazer over bare skin. It is mood over perfection, always. Fashion should never be polite. It should make you feel something. My style lives somewhere between the streets of Paris and a New York rooftop at midnight.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
My dream fashion moment would be to design or collaborate with a designer on two collections and bring them to life through a photo shoot, a fashion show, or even a short fashion film set in a castle somewhere in Europe. The concept would blend light and dark, with a glass ceiling that reflects day and night. One side would be timeless and French chic, the other grunge and cinematic with leather and oversized silhouettes, creating an illusion that feels like stepping into a dream.
What would you do with $20,000?
I would create a capsule collection that merges French tailoring with modern versatility. Each piece would be sustainable, timeless, and meant to live in. I would also host intimate styling salons for young creatives to explore self-expression through fashion. And I have a business idea that I cannot share here, but I would be putting part of that money toward bringing it to life ◡̈
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