At Hermès I learned, maybe more than anywhere else, how to work around a legacy, and how to integrate a strong brand culture into my work. Also, to work with a completely different projection system and craftsmanship.

Being a head designer or art director or just even a designer, you need a certain level of experience and maturity.

I try to bring as much taste, smartness, quality, functionality, and aesthetic qualities to everyday clothes.

At Lacoste, I learned how to drive in a very conservative environment. I had to learn how to do politics, how to talk, how to explain, and how to communicate a vision, and the necessary link between marketing and creative teams. Also, very important, the shop experience, which was actually very frustrating at Lacoste.

I'm interested in the poetry of reality.

It's true that I've made mistakes, but I know I shouldn't do them again.

Even in the good sportswear, streetwear brands, you can't find that quality.