1. Legend has it that Thierry Mugler's iconic Angel had undergone 600 iterations before reaching its final, perfected form—a rather glamorous reminder that trial is part of every creative process. Even if the number is hyperbolic, it's no less comforting to hear. All good things take time; the magic ... Read More
Five Things (1.7.22)
1. I'm back in L.A. As much as I missed New York, I missed Los Angeles just a little bit more—likely because I still can't stand the cold, and without my West Coast routine, felt out of sorts. (It's simple, but significant: wake up, make coffee, put on a sheet mask, read a little, then go for a walk ... Read More
Five Things (11.12.21)
A short list. 1. Hot coffee. Instant, for gratification that hits the spot the moment caffeine is needed. More sweet than bitter, with the dullness of impatience. Sipped slowly, enjoyed quickly; it pairs well with early morning readings and midday meetings. 2. To be so close yet so far from the ... Read More



