The Singer Sewing Machine and The Dakota in New York City: A Thread
You know the Dakota, at the corner of 72nd and Central Park West in New York, in front of Central Park. It is a monument of the Upper West Side, a German Renaissance castle famously recognized for being the last residence of John Lennon before he was shot in front of the building in 1980.
A Connection Through Architecture and Zen: The MoMA in New York City and D.T. Suzuki Museum in Kanazawa
If you have ever been to New York City, you are familiar with the work of Japanese architect, Yoshio Taniguchi. In 2004, he completed the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) renovation in Manhattan.
Play, Failure, Neural Connections and a Year of Learning at One of the Best Fashion Schools in the World
“Styliste”, that is what I wanted to be when I was 8 years old growing up in France. A profession that I understood later meant that I wanted to be a fashion designer. Sketching, mood boarding , scrapbooking and later sewing were part of my creative language.
New York, August 2026, I am back on one of the benches of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) ready to resume patterning and handbag design classes.
A Day Tour of Ōkōchi Sansō, the Film Star's Mountain Estate in Kyoto
While taking a trip to the former mountain villa (sansō) of Japanese period film star Ōkōchi Denjirō, in Arashiyama (western Kyoto), do not expect to visit a house. The property is closed to the public to maintain its integrity. However the magnificent gardens and the tea room are open to the public.
Making the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Cassette Bag in Denim
The weave, that’s it, that’s the design. Intrecciato means “braided” or “woven”, it showcases shape and craftsmanship in a simple weave.
Learning the Art of Furoshiki in Tokyo
A wine bag, a book holder, a laptop carrier: one cloth, many creative possibilities. Furoshiki is simple and ingenious. You grab one side of the cloth and fold it with the other side. Wrap, carry, transform a gift…
Inside Kawai Kanjirō’s House in Kyoto
When I was in Tokyo, the owner of Café Cha Dance mapped out her recommendations for my upcoming trip to Kyoto. Kawai Kanjiro's house was at the top of her list. I was completely unfamiliar with his work, which made me more curious.
Art Atelier du Travail: Taking on Leathercraft in Tokyo
I traded the New York City heat for the staggering Tokyo humidity on a hot June day. Excited to meet a Japanese leather craft maker, I made my way to the residential part of Nakameguro, a trendy neighborhood of Tokyo, to meet Ryo the artisan and his wife Aya, owners of Art Atelier du Travail.