I was received by Anne Clotilde Obéniche, the head designer of the project, in one of the most beautiful Parisian apartments I have ever seen. Surrounded by her family treasures I had the feeling of going back to the 19th century where grace and refinement were the equivalent of creativity and freedom. We had a bottle of French wine and some Brazilian food. Friends came over and an improvised shooting and chatting took place in a rainy Parisian night.

Yes, there is definitely a couture aspect to my work. I try to propose an ambitious fashion without looking too much to the past vogues so that I can maintain a timeless style. However, this XIX century aesthetic is always very much in mind.

I need to live in a refined universe surrounded by strange art objects rich with inspirational details for me to find. My flat is somehow a reflection of my imagination.

My approach to fashion is from the point of view of art, Blackchapel is an artistic proposal translated into clothing but that doesn’t forcedly stay only on that level. I have a very melancholic personality and this feeds the brand in a way that, from a professional perspective, is very enriching but not that practical (laughs).

To change is nothing but to evolve, it’s the start of a new image for the brand. Blackchapel is a dark brand and I try to show its different facets. I love to challenge and renovate, it’s a constant fight towards perfection.

As mentioned above, I want to carry out all that’s deep inside of me and that I haven’t yet shown. I have cravings that take me more towards the artistic creation, making me develop Blackchapel’s universe more globally through artistic events in multiple sectors or even consider unique haute couture collections...

I want to have fun and dare without setting myself a limit. I can’t say much more but it’s going to be a new Blackchapel for sure.

Yes, undoubtedly. Being a woman in fashion is definitely not an advantage. You have to really work harder to get attention but when success comes it is seriously deserved.

I admire McQueen’s work and I generally admire all professional achievements: people that started with nothing and conquered every step with their own hands.

I love Paris although I sometimes feel it doesn’t offer many opportunities for young creator to express themselves, there’s not much help and not many organisms that support new ideas. I’m ready to leave abroad if I was offered the right opportunity, that’s for sure.

I love going to Jean Jacques Henner Museum to find inspiration and loose myself in time.To have a drink and forget about work, Jackets Bar, it's one of my favorites.

How to reach my goal. How to improve myself. How to succeed.