How would you define your taste?
My taste lives where refinement meets emotion. I love when something feels luxurious not because it is expensive, but because it has thoughtful details and there is an emotion to it. I’m especially inspired by Japanese artists and their ability to simplify the complex, how their artworks often carry a quiet purity while stirring deep emotions through a childlike simplicity.
Who or what inspires your taste the most?
My mother. She would take me to countless exhibitions, patiently walking me through each painting and making sure I was learning beyond the classroom. We recently teamed up with Olympia Le-Tan on a series of book bags, and watching my inspirations come to life through her illustrations has been incredibly special. We’re releasing three new designs this fall.
“Something feels luxurious not because it is expensive, but because it has thoughtful details and there is an emotion to it.”
What’s something you stopped caring about impressing people with?
Putting effort into friendships that are no longer there. I don’t care how long I’ve known the person, if they are not on my team, they’re out. You should want the best for your friends and be their biggest supporter, without hidden motives or negative energy.
Who’s a tastemaker you admire right now?
I really admire Athena Calderone, her interior design is stunning, and I love how she keeps evolving while staying true to her signature style. And anything created by my friend Benjamin Paulin, the way he carries on his father’s legacy while adding his own twist is remarkable.
If someone needed help finding their taste, what would you tell them?
Don’t chase what looks good on other people. Pay attention to what you return to repeatedly, the colors, materials, artists, silhouettes, spaces, and moods that stay with you. Taste isn’t about rules; it’s about recognizing what works for you.