FR O M C O N C EP T T O AR E T H ER E AN Y E XCITING
P R O D U C T I O N , WH AT I S Y O U R P R O J EC T S I N THE FUTUR E
FAVO R I T E PART ? I really enjoy getting T H AT Y O U C O U LD SHAR E WITH
all designs drawn, color ways selected U S ? We are planning to launch a bedding
and print-outs of the art files placed next line soon. We are also in the initial stages
to each other. Getting strike-offs and of starting sandal production. I lovevintage
samples is probably the most thrilling part silhouettes and hunt for them on love
for me. Seeing your ideas that started out I F Y O U C O U LD GO B ACK IN
as nothing come to life is one of the best T I ME T O T H E CR E ATION OF
creative rewards I have experienced. I love H U G O LO VES T I K I AND GIV E
vintage silhouettes and hunt for them on Y O U R S EL F O N E PIE CE OF
WH AT AR E Y O U R B ES T T I P S AD VI C E, WH AT WOULD IT B E ?
FO R B ALAN C I N G WO R K AN D If I told myself all the work, stress and
P ER S O N AL LI F E? I have not figured problem-solving that were required, I
that out yet. They only way I’ve managed probably would have never started. I
to achieve it thus far is by going slow would encourage myself to follow my
and staying small. Two years ago, I could dreams and to not take on too much at
spend a lot of time with my children while once. To be honest, I probably wouldn’t
still having the ability to print orders by have listened anyway!
working through their nap time and after
bedtime. But, the bigger you get, the
busier you get and the more time you
must sacrifice. Even if you bring on help
or outsource, as an owner, you will always
have to be involved in every aspect to
make sure everything runs smoothly. More
often than not, there is a crisis that needs
to be handled. I am struggling right now
to balance anything. We are beginning to
really grow and it has been a bit difficult
doing 90% of everything myself even
though I do have a small part-time staff.
I love vintageouettes d hunt for them
WH AT I S Y O U R FAVO R I T E
T H I N G AB O U T WO R K I N G I N
T H I S I N D U S T RY ? The people. I love
meeting everyone at Playtime Paris and
talking with everyone on Instagram. I am
not a social person, but our retailers and
customers are wonderful. Everyone loves
this industry so much, and it truly doesn’t
feel like work. I love vintage silhouettes
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