You grew up between Paris and holidaying in beautiful coastal regions—how did those experiences shape your relationship with food? 

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The most vivid memories I have from that time are the moments spent at the market with my family. We would buy the most precious, delicious food and then go to the beach or the park — and this is something that still inspires me to this day.

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After a career in fashion, what pulled you back toward food and hospitality? Was there a particular moment that sparked that shift?

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When I had my second child, it was time for me to choose: go back to what I knew, or take a completely different direction and try something new. Together with my partner, we opened a gallery that also functioned as a café — and that’s where I discovered my passion for food, wine, and bringing people together.

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But do you still have a love for fashion or this is closed chapter for you? 

I still love fashion, and not working in that field anymore but it actually gives me more freedom. I really like playing with shapes and colors, and it gives me strength — even in my work. So for me, it’s very important what I choose to wear in the morning. That choice defines my mood for the rest of the day. Sometimes, I’ll even change just one element during the day — if it doesn’t make me feel comfortable or match my mood, I’ll go home and switch it. That’s part of my daily life. I really love fashion, and I also really love the evolution of fashion that’s happening right now. The younger generation has become so playful with clothing —

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it’s not about owning a certain brand anymore, it’s more about mixing different pieces that resonate with your personality and create your own style.

 

I think it’s more and more about style than brand, which I really like. It gives you fashion freedom.

Your love for “fresh food, good wine, and bringing people together” really comes through—how do you express that philosophy in your current projects?

 

I think the way I grew up really shaped my taste for fresh, high-quality products. So that’s always my focus — to find the best products on the market. I also love raw ingredients and not changing them too much, letting their natural taste shine. But then… food is also just a passing point — a moment that creates space for people to enjoy wine, to have conversations, to meet new people. Yes, quality food is key, of course.

 

But people often forget it’s not only about the food. The atmosphere matters too — the lighting, the energy, the music. All of that is really important to me.

 

I love creating that kind of environment — seeing people relax, feeling more comfortable in the space — I find that really exciting.

 

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Juggling motherhood and running your own business can’t be easy—have there been any tough moments or lessons along the way that really stuck with you?

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I mean… there are a lot of tough moments. I think the most important thing I’ve learned is to accept that not everything will be perfect. That’s really hard — I used to be very obsessed with details, and I didn’t want to show my work until everything was perfect perfect. But actually,

 

sometimes that perfectionism becomes an obstacle to your goals.

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In general — in life, with or without kids — but especially with kids, I feel like it pushes me to just do it. To release the work, to make the event, to post the picture — even if I’m not 100% happy with it. It’s taught me to just keep going, and to learn through the journey. To be okay with what is — and that gets you further, step by step, getting better with each one.

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But it’s not easy — especially when you’re passionate about your work, and suddenly you don’t have as much time for it. I think it’s all about making the best out of each day. And sometimes it just doesn’t work as planned. You have to accept that. There will be really good days, and there will be really bad ones too.

And I’m still learning how to do that. I also feel that women tend to wait until it’s really, really perfect — and it doesn’t have to be.