What inspired you to start your lifestyle brand?
I started with the idea that there were no cute work bags for women and I could fix that. The design is clean and chic, with a twist or colorful element.
Tell us about your office décor.
Our studio is filled with light and open. We have a lot of art on walls from our friends like Hadley Holiday and Rob Reynolds.
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What piece(s) from your collection do you wear most?
I wear our Clare V. x Mike D. baseball hat & our Garrett Leight collaboration sunnies every single day to hide from the sun. My bags change frequently since I love our newness. I have gotten quite a bit of use from my Weekender bags.
Who are your career heroes?
Hard working people who go above and beyond to do a good job are my heroes. But, in terms of entrepreneurs, Sara Blakely and Yvon Chouinard stand out for me.
What's a typical day like for you?
I'm up by 6:30. Then, I drink black coffee and listen to the Daily podcast & KPCC live on my phone. After, I give attention to my dog, try multiple outfits, work, have meetings, laugh, design, problem solve. Finally, I have dinner (either work-related or home with family), and then I'm in bed around 11 or 12.
Finish the below sentences.
Today for lunch I had… A medley of salads and things from Cook Book in Echo Park
The last thing I Googled was… What is Kol Nidre?
My usual coffee order is… oat (or almond) milk Cortado
The book I'm reading is… Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin