I wouldn’t say that I am “passionate about style”, but rather that there is no other way than to create looks that express / lift my mood.
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What makes your style stand out?
I am “a finder”, not “a shopper”. I always incorporate pieces I found on my travels, vintage, or hand-made. Unexpected and fun is priority.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
Fashion is most exciting when it connects with music, food, personalities, culture, and even politics. My dream is to collaborate with both well-known, emerging creatives, and undiscovered artisans—developing unique products and working on big projects. Each time, I want to go out and find new inspiration and embrace challenges that demand creativity.
What would you do with $20,000?
First I would pay off my credit cards that I relied on during travels and for buying materials to crochet purses with, make collages with, or keep my hair blond with. And as much as my first instinct is to get a studio, or showroom in NYC, where my friends and I can create and sell, I would invest the rest, to be able to really make use of it further down the line.
