Where do you look for new ideas or voices in fashion?
As a fashion journalist, it is my job to always be on the lookout for new talent. Nowadays, social media is a great pool of untapped, unknown, or emerging voices in fashion – be it clothing designers, jewellery makers, artisans, leather goods connoisseurs, photographers, hair & make-up artists, or fashion commentators and critics. I also still love to wander around fashion trade shows like Tranoi in Paris, Revolver in Copenhagen, Pitti Uomo in Florence, as well as showrooms. I find that some PR agencies really do a great job at identifying emerging talents and introducing them to the press.
What surprises you about the industry in 2025?
I find it quite stunning, if not to say disappointing, that the fashion industry seems to be reverting to its old ways after much needed conversations followed by actions on diversity, inclusivity, and most importantly body-positivity. After only a couple of years of seeing more full-figured women, different shapes of beauty, and an overall shift in perspective as to who deserves to be visible on the catwalk, or as a face for big brands, I cannot help but notice a push back on all the progress that was made in the fashion industry. Also, brands should stop putting girls in uncomfortable shoes. It's painful for them, and painful to watch.
What do you enjoy most about Paris Fashion Week®?
As much as people want to compare fashion weeks —and as a fashion journalist who travels to multiple cities – I'm always asked to choose the best. Paris remains undefeated in terms of diversity of brands, from luxury brands to student collections, emerging designers and more commercial offerings. The whole world wants to show in Paris, which makes it challenging. I do not want PFW to last 15 days. It would be way too much. But, I do like that we get to see the absolute best, the zeitgeist of what international fashion has to offer at a particular time. Paris is also my city. I enjoy going to places I have never been before, or venues that have just opened to attend an event.
How would you define elegant in a contemporary context?
To me, elegance starts with your attitude and the way you carry yourself. Being polite, respectful, and engaging with people is first and foremost the aura that you want to bring forth ahead of what you're wearing. When it comes to clothing, fit and comfort are also key. I personally enjoy a great ‘fit, a look that compliments the body whatever its size, a garment that looks tailored for you — to quote the theme of the latest Met Gala.
There seems to be more overlap between fashion/entertainment and fashion/sports than ever. Thoughts?
What we're witnessing is the rise of “fashion-tainment,” where fashion is no longer just about clothes but about performance, storytelling, and spectacle. Fashion has become a cultural currency, whose power is amplified when it intersects with the emotional resonance of sports and the mass appeal of entertainment. Athletes and entertainers are no longer just ambassadors for fashion; they’re co-creators, muses, and even designers (Pharrell, ASAP, Lewis Hamilton, to name a few). The traditional silos have collapsed: musicians walk Paris runways, athletes front high fashion campaigns, and designers now direct cinematic campaigns with celebrity cameos (Tom Ford, YSL). In a media-saturated age, fashion needs a narrative hook to go viral, and nothing delivers that like a remix of fame, fandom, and flair. It's not just synergy; it's strategy.
What is your favourite way/word to compliment someone’s style?
A smile and a wink.
In what ways might you hope to have an impact on fashion this year?
I want to continue to push forward meaningful stories that need to be seen and heard. I want to be a force for change in diversifying our perspective in the fashion, arts, and cultural industries. It is vital to me to be someone who opens doors for people, and not a gatekeeper – I've never been and never will – this is absurd to me. I see myself as a bridge, connecting people brings me joy. I've recently founded Creole Creative Collective and started a series of events called CREOLE IN to bring creatives, artists, thinkers, key opinion leaders, cultural movers of Creole descent together. My latest events CREOLE IN FASHION and CREOLE IN FILM were big successes and motivated me to keep building a space for community, support, synergy, and joy.
Can you share a mantra that speaks to this moment in time?
Do not give up!
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