You had a very ‘conscious’ up-bring with a father who devoted himself to making a difference in sustainable matters as an environmental activist, and a mother who inherited the love for cooking and organic beauty products from her mother, did you have a time in your youth where you rebelled against their values?
Actually when it came to sustainable values I was really on the same page as my family. Generally however, I was known more as a rebellious character, questioning the education system where learning everything by heart was always rewarded in school and thinking outside the box was never encouraged.
I like to know the reason behind things, and see many areas in which there could be more thought given to, like our education system or, to stay on topic, how the big players in the garment industry are producing clothing – these are things that need to be questioned and not taken as the normal way of working.
Any important facts you would like to share?
Instead of sharing serious facts about animal consumption, the fashion industry or climate change, I will say this: compassion will always be in fashion. Caring for others and our planet is just common sense and should not be the exception.
Who are your ‘idols’ / people you admire?
I really admire women who are pioneers and dare society with their way of thinking, their ideas and beliefs as well as their way of living. Coco Chanel was such a woman or Diana Vreeland, they were both trailblazers and years ahead of their time.
And let’s not forget: With Sustainable Fashion Matterz you create a community of people who are very inspiring and are all idols in their own right.
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