My greatest fashion icon: Elsa Schiaparelli and Marlene Dietrich.
The most important thing to remember when decorating a room: Found, borrowed, cherished and sustainable things. I have a weakness for abundance and I can’t resist mixing up strong patterns and old French crocheted lace.
My most important mentor: My ex-employer and a long-time friend of mine, fashion designer David Szeto.
My creative philosophy: Swim like a fish and growl like a tiger.
Marimekko and me: Tasaraita jerseys for life.
I wish: Remote countries, new challenges, dreams, doing this wonderful job.
My favorite scent: Serge Noir de Serge Lutens, green tea, lemon and fresh bread.
My first job ever: Director’s assistant for Rossini’s La Cenerentola.
My favorite escape: Paris and Lake Saimaa, Bodyflow.
I relax: In woolen stockings, eating ice cream.
If I were not working as a designer, I would... write detective stories or be a dramaturg.