I didn't understand the advantages of staying active until I was about 27.

I think the relationship is very tenuous between fashion and art. Many designers have built relationships with artists, which is not something I personally did. But it's true, sometimes you see artists working for a designer or a brand on some specific project or taking care of their environment and making an amazing store.

I've admired historical clothes like Victorian gowns since I was a child, and it's what motivated me to go into fashion.

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