Q+A: Kareen // designer | Kostome

silk textures and prints | Kostome fall 2014

one of the best things about running les anti-modernes* is the opportunity to meet and interview brilliant and creative women from all over the world. recently, a mutual friend and former professor of mine invited me to the trunk show and launch of Kostome. i was intrigued and excited to meet Kareen Smith, the creative force and one-woman atelier behind the designs. 

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Q+A: Grace // copywriter

i've always been fascinated by the evolution of media and how we communicate. naturally, when i connected with the lovely Grace earlier this year, i was super curious about her take on writing in the digital age, and her globe-trotting path to working in advertising. 

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Q+A: Patrice // marketing manager

photo credit: The Everygirl

i've always been fascinated by the stories behind women and their style, so when i met the gorgeous and accomplished Patrice for coffee, i knew i wanted to share our conversation. here's to celebrating smart and stylish women, and beauty on our own terms.

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Q+A: Peiling // yoga teacher

i started doing yoga in January. more than just a successful new year's resolution, it is quite possibly one of the best things i have ever done for myself – physically and mentally. so i was thrilled when the lovely and inspiring Peiling agreed to have a conversation about yoga, her journey to becoming a teacher, and the best things about summer in NYC.

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Q+A: Wallace // writer & blogger

this month's conversation is with the gorgeous and multi-talented Wallace – writer, blogger, world traveler and sometime-model whose literary tastes are as stellar as her personal style.

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Q+A: Jade // doctor

this month's conversation is with the beautiful and accomplished Jade – i love her global, multi-disciplinary approach to life and work and her funky, girl-meets-tomboy style. and did i mention she has quite possibly one of the best collections of gentlewomanly shoes ever?

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Q+A: Julia // rennes

my latest conversation is with the lovely Julia, who wears hats as deftly in her personal style as she does in her work as founder, designer, and maker of her own line. the fact that she's a fan of quality BBC television and reads up on quantum mechanics for fun just makes her a kindred spirit in my book.

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Q+A: Natasha // pastry chef

November for me is all about cozy style and comfort foods, so i'm excited to kick off this month's conversation series with Natasha – Brooklyn bon vivant, supremely talented pastry queen at Marlow & Sons, and all-around cool girl who counts Peggy Bundy and Maggie Cheung as inspirations. 

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Q+A: Julie // object & totem

via design sponge

one of my favorite finds this season is my object & totem necklace (if you follow me on instagram, you know i've been wearing it pretty much nonstop). this month's conversation is with Julie – the lovely and über-talented lady behind the designs.

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Q+A: Sara // teacher

my Q+A series has been on hiatus over the summer, but in the spirit of back to school, we're kicking off this month's conversation with Sara (a.k.a. the chic lady behind Garderoben).

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Q+A: Sarah // software engineer

longtime readers of my blog may already know Sarah, who kept a lovely blog chronicling her love of Isabel Marant, motherhood, and building an easy chic wardrobe. in a world saturated with celebrity moms chasing the latest fashion trends, Sarah's unfussy, consistent style is refreshing and inspiring.

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Q+A: Lishan // design consultant

i met Lishan during my stint in Shanghai this past year, and we quickly bonded over our mutual love of fashion, cake, and mid-90s Mariah Carey. from her super-cool career to her dalliance with gold leggings, she is easily one of the most inspiring people i know who knows how to have fun while keeping it real.

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Q+A: Ammu // journalist

Ammu at her shawl seller's stall in Delhi

sari: handed down by my grandmother / bracelet: borrowed from my mom / watch: Skagen / bag: Michael Michael Kors

this is the latest in a series of interviews i'm doing with stylish and inspiring women across different industries. i've always looked forward to reading Ammu's thoughtful comments on everything from sustainable style to local designers on LAM. not only do i admire her work as an Emmy-nominated journalist, but i also love her cosmopolitan, chic style. read on for more!

Q+A: Lin // out of the bag

longtime readers may know the lovely and stylish Lin from one of my favorite blogs, out of the bag. Lin's elegantly minimalist style and beautifully composed posts are a constant source of inspiration for me, so, of course i had to interview her!