Fashion Q&A

WHAT DO YOU HOPE PEOPLE TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR TOUR?

An appreciation and understanding for the hard working business side that goes into getting the designer’s collections into the stores.

HOW DO YOU NOT SHOP CONSTANTLY WHILE ON YOUR TOURS?

I admit I often do, just after hours. I do love filling my closets with their designs.

YOUR FAVORITE SYMBOL OF HIGH FASHION:

Real couture (hand-stitched garments), and designers who embrace raw edges and unique fabrics.

Favorite fabric:

Back in the day, high-quality cashmere that would never pill, and was so soft you never wanted to take it off.

THE COLLECTION YOU WILL NEVER FORGET:

Nicholas K never disappoints!

FAVORITE JEWELRY FETISH:

Hammered jewelry

FAVORITE ACCESSORY:

My Pucci hair scarves. I’m lost without them come summer humidity, plus the eclectic colors and patterns are fun as I never wear prints anywhere else, unless it’s a maxi dress.

FAVORITE COLOR:

All shades of grey (from heather to charcoal).

IDEAL HANDBAG:

Huge yet light, made of leather that’s soft as butter, with tons of pockets so I can be organized.

FAVORITE DESINGER:

Rick Owens & Nicholas K

Favorite piece of clothing in your closet:

My tissue-thin chocolate brown velvet duster coat. It’s a one-of-a-kind made by Michele Lamy (Rick Owen’s wife) from when I was a sales rep for her collection.

Favorite international event:

Fashion Week in Spain with my husband. Although 35 shows in 3 days wasn’t easy.

The cities with the most style:

NYC & Tokyo.

Favorite films about fashion:

Funny Face, Devil Wears Prada and September Issue.

What fashion statements do you dislike?

“Prints are personal” and “fashion is my passion”.

Fashion Motto:

The fewer taxis you take in life, the more shoes you can own.

HOW MANY PAIRS OF SHOES/BOOTS DO YOU OWN?

Never enough for all the walking I do in NYC.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED PIECE OF JEWELRY?

My Art Deco antique engagement ring, and my hammered diamond bar necklace I designed using the diamonds from my grandmother’s ring I inherited.

Do celebrity endorsements persuade you to buy it sometimes?

Never.

Heels or flats?

Heels (apparently being 5’10” (1.78m) isn’t tall enough).

Vintage clothing or new?

New.

Do you buy for the name?

No, I buy for the style and quality of workmanship.

DO YOU FOLLOW FASHION BRANDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

Often. I love their creative photo shoots.

Jeans or skirts?

Jeans (ripped, preferably).