What’s your go-to silhouette?
I appreciate the possibilities of the Monsieur Dior silhouette. I have worked significantly on Marc Bohan’s version, the creative director who deftly interpreted the revolution of the ’60s, an era I hold dear.
What kind of music do you listen to while you work?
I love Italian music, particularly Jovanotti. He gets the energy flowing!
Which country inspires you the most?
India is where my heart lies.
If you could dress anyone, who would it be?
I would have liked to dress Carla Lonzi. She was an influential critic of Italian art who made the bold choice to leave the art world and turn to feminism.
Why is it important to have female creative directors?
In all working environments, and particularly in the arts, women struggle to reach the top. Unfortunately, they are still chained to the preconceived notion that they must make comfortable fashion. Fashion that meets women’s needs. They are less “artistic.” It’s hard to move away from this, despite brands such as Comme des Garçons and Prada proving it wrong. Modern fashion must consider how it can be innovative in new ways. Its value must be found through diverse viewpoints. Women still tend to work a lot on the sidelines. They strive at all levels to ensure that the complex machine of the fashion industry runs smoothly. I think that they should strive to take the roles that are waiting for them.
What are you reading?
I just finished some short stories by Isabella Ducrot, the artist working on the set for the haute couture show on January 22. And I have just started The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis. It’s more than 600 pages. A nice challenge.
Who is your biggest muse?
I don’t have a muse. I find the concept outdated. I think women should be their own muses.
Jacket, Skirt, Hat, Necklace, and Ring Cruise 2020.
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Model: Merel Roggeven at Next Models.
Hair: Tosh.
Makeup: Patrick Glatthaar using Makeup Forever at Total World.
Nails: Fanny Santa Rita using Dior Vernis at Call My Agent.
Casting: Lorenzo Rotondo at Establishment New York.
Photography Assistant: Aliocha Wallon.
Fashion Assistant: Andrew Gutrov.
