Born to a Danish mother and a Hungarian-Czech father, with a touch of Spanish heritage, my bloodline speaks of artisans and gypsies—vivid, colorful, and adorned with fringe. My grandfather designed and crafted caps from straw gleaned in Danish fields, and I have been captivated by the images of him and my mother weaving the visions that danced in their minds. From the fashion industry in New York City to styling musicians and videos in Los Angeles, textiles and design have been at the core of my life’s work.
As much as I embrace the textures of my heritage, I am equally drawn to the exquisite, diverse, and inventive legacies of creatives across the globe. From the intricate beadwork of Bulgaria to the vibrant tassels of Pakistan, the handcraft of Indigenous tribes showcases the undeniable artistic genius of humanity. In every culture, headwear—“headdresses”—seems to hold a place of honor, often taking center stage.
I feel a deep appreciation for and am profoundly inspired by this universal urge to create highly adorned, ingenious headpieces. It’s as if foreheads were destined for crowns. Romantically, we long for a king, for a kingdom. We yearn to belong to a tribe, to be marked by glory rather than shame. In this spirit, I pick up where my grandfather left off, putting my hands to work and bringing my heart’s dreams to life.
I adore creating headwear, uncovering new design ideas in the obscure corners of the world. But my passion isn’t fueled solely by inspiration—I see the struggle as well. The battle to adapt, to maintain, to hold on, to resist, to evolve, or to remain unchanged—all while simply surviving. Wars, famine, disease, and crises—economic, educational, and political—have profoundly shaped global cultures. And yet, in the face of it all, people continue to create.
So must we.
We must carry forward the art and soul of our tribes, honoring their beauty, resilience, and stories.