A Connection Through Architecture and Zen: The MoMA in New York City and D.T. Suzuki Museum in Kanazawa
If you have ever been to New York City, you are familiar with the work of Japanese architect, Yoshio Taniguchi. In 2004, he completed the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) renovation in Manhattan.
Play, Failure, Neural Connections and a Year of Learning at One of the Best Fashion Schools in the World
“Styliste”, that is what I wanted to be when I was 8 years old growing up in France. A profession that I understood later meant that I wanted to be a fashion designer. Sketching, mood boarding , scrapbooking and later sewing were part of my creative language.
New York, August 2026, I am back on one of the benches of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) ready to resume patterning and handbag design classes.
A Day Tour of Ōkōchi Sansō, the Film Star's Mountain Estate in Kyoto
While taking a trip to the former mountain villa (sansō) of Japanese period film star Ōkōchi Denjirō, in Arashiyama (western Kyoto), do not expect to visit a house. The property is closed to the public to maintain its integrity. However the magnificent gardens, nature’s private living spaces and the tea room are open to the public. Imagine a metaphorical mansion that you can explore with expansive rooms and surprising corners.
Making the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Cassette Bag in Denim
The weave, that’s it, that’s the design. Intrecciato means “braided” or “woven”, it showcases shape and craftsmanship in a simple weave.
Learning the Art of Furoshiki in Tokyo
A wine bag, a book holder, a laptop carrier: one cloth, many creative possibilities. Furoshiki is simple and ingenious. You grab one side of the cloth and fold it with the other side. Wrap, carry, transform a gift…
Inside Kawai Kanjirō’s House in Kyoto
When I was in Tokyo, the owner of Café Cha Dance mapped out her recommendations for my upcoming trip to Kyoto. Kawai Kanjiro's house was at the top of her list. I was completely unfamiliar with his work, which made me more curious.
Art Atelier du Travail: Taking on Leathercraft in Tokyo
I traded the New York City heat for the staggering Tokyo humidity on a hot June day. Excited to meet a Japanese leather craft maker, I made my way to the residential part of Nakameguro, a trendy neighborhood of Tokyo, to meet Ryo the artisan and his wife Aya, owners of Art Atelier du Travail.
Bad Bunny’s Zara Moment at the Super Bowl
Bad Bunny just gave a memorable performance at Super Bowl LX, the most-watched halftime show to date. I didn’t watch it live, but I promptly caught up later on Sunday night. What struck me was the quality of the production, the joy that radiated from it, and the walking grass. What didn’t? His outfit. To be frank, I was not watching for the outfit. I was just there to root for the man.
NikeSKIMS: Performance Sportswear or just… Plastic?
NikeSKIMS dropped their first co-branded collection last September. Kim Kardashian and the Gredes have done it again: 7 collections, 58 silhouettes, and 10,000 ways to combine looks. It is not a collaboration according to the press release, it is a new label.
Venus Is Wearing Merino Wool at the US Open: You Should Train in It Too!
At this year’s US Open, Venus Williams stepped onto the court dressed in a custom Merino wool performance kit dress, a collaboration between @luar and @thewoolmarkcompany. Wearing wool in the heat of summer, during a high-intensity tennis match? Yes, absolutely!
Inside Belgium's Vanishing Lace Tradition
I recently spent four days in Belgium on a side trip from France, where I’m from. Bruxelles! Home to the great chocolatiers, vintage shops, frites (french fries), comic books, the famous Manneken Pis, delicious gaufres (waffles), and… dentelle (lace).