What is the best thing that I love about my work?
It’s about doing what’s not expected. I put my heart in everything I do.
What is my idea of happiness?
Freedom. I very much value my freedom to express.
What is my greatest fear?
Only the loss of a loved one.
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
Temperament sometimes.
Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?
Rei Kawakubo, Phoebe Philo and Miuccia Prada
What is my greatest extravagance?
Creativity.
On what occasion would I lie?
To protect someone I love.
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?
Fashion and life are to trivialised. I feel that today everybody thinks they know what fashion is but hardly anyone understands what it is.
When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
Right here in London.
If I could, what would I change about myself?
Nothing. Change is natural with age and progress.
What is my greatest achievement in work?
If you think you have already reached your goal and scoring, then you are average. With time, we only expand our horizons.
Where would I most like to live?
Where I am right now.
What is my most treasured possession?
Family and friends.
What is my most marked characteristic?
My recognisable style. Nonconformist.
What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
I just love that vibrant, modern London, there are layers of beautiful past.
Anywhere architecturally inspiring and with a vibrancy of street style. Sir John Soane’s Museum, Saatchi Gallery, Wallace Collection, Chelsea Physic Garden, Barbican Centre, South Bank, Frieze London.
What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?
Manteca, Quo Vadis, Café Cecilia Hackney.
What books influenced my life and how?
Many of them, but last one is ‘Thoughts’ of Blaise Pascal. The most devastating observations of human psychology. His thoughts examines ours.
You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?
The Verve ‘ Bitter Sweet Symphony ‘ and Richard Wagner.
Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?
Uniquely crafted personalities are all I am attracted to in fiction, theatre or cinema.
Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?
Anyone with uniqueness, no one else can, or should determine our thinking. Anyone who stands up for what they believe in. Real activists. People who have their own idea of how they want to dress and live. Brian Jones lived and breathed such ideals.
Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?
Luchino Visconti’s films
What role play stories in my life and work?
My work is my life, and vice versa.
What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?
Life is comedy and tragedy. Always the creatively exist. We all should decide what story we want to tell.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
Great people who have inspired me, always there for me. That very special person.
Which people or companies would I like to work with ?
At the moment I’m focusing on creating my brand. For the future? Time will tell.
What project am I looking forward to work on?
Honestly, my creative passion ensures I look forward always to the next projects, creating is always rewarding.
Where can you see me or my work?
Very soon in London. We are really excited about the launch of the AW24 and selling my collections all over the world.
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
People without passion really don’t live to the fullest. We all need to push past the edges of our limitations and create new processes, concepts and visualisations of creativity.