Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do.
My aesthetic is calm, quiet and negative. Negative emotion inspires me to create beautiful pieces.
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What are some recent, upcoming or current projects you are working on?
I’m working on the concepts of my Autumn/Winter 2019 and Spring/Summer 2020 collections at the same time.
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If you had to explain your work or brand to a stranger, what would you say?
Zickness is a brand for lazy people like me.
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What materials do you use in your work and what is your process like?
I use a lot of luxury fabrics from womenswear to create my menswear looks.
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What artists or designers are you interested in right now?
Katsushika Hokusai.
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What’s your favorite thing about your city?
Paris’ desserts.
What is your snack/beverage of choice when working in your studio?
No snacks, but all kind of French pastries.
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What are you listening to right now?
I’m searching for the right music for my next runway show.
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Favorite place to shop?
Online stores mean a lot to me, I just don’t like to go out.
What are you really excited about right now?
The whole process of making my collections.
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