If you could dress any book character, who would it be? Lisbeth Salander.
If your design aesthetic were a flavor, what would it be? Mint.
If you were forced to work from a single city for the rest of your life, what city would you choose? New York.
Who would be your number one famous figure to dress, fictional or non? Josephine Baker.
If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pasta.
Beer or wine? Wine.
Gold or silver? White gold.
Cats or dogs? Dogs.
If your collection spoke a language, what would it be? Frenglish.
How do your like your eggs? Benedict.
What’s your favorite holiday? Christmas with the whole family.
What did you want to be in life when you were little? I don’t remember ever planning to be anything else than a fashion designer.
What was your first item of designer clothing? My first real design presentation was a collection of women’s suits based on the Hitchcock spirit.
What’s your favorite item in your closet? Wow, that’s a tough one. My vintage kimono, my MJ-inspired jacket, my colorful sneakers, my oversized hoops, etc.
What would be your dream vacation destination? Japan or Iceland.
You can purchase Naïs pieces by visiting the label’s online store and select NYC boutiques. Photos provided courtesy of Naïs.
–Jean Candido
