How would you describe the style of Maison Fauve?
Feminine, with a detail that changes the look. Never be afraid to be overdressed, just love your clothes and be proud that you made them!

What does a typical working day look like and what does a day off look like?
I no longer have a typical workday. As the director of a small business I have to deal with many things: my printer, shipping, customer service, creating content for my website and social media, thinking about the next shooting, the next collection, filming sewing tutorials. This is sometimes exhausting, but I would never return to my dental practice :).

When I have time off, I like spending time with my family and taking care of my children.

From the idea to the realization of a pattern. What does the process look like and how long does it take?
It always starts with drawing. I draw many silhouettes and volumes, even more than details. In the meantime I think about the theme of the future collection. I want to create a complete wardrobe for every season, so I try to work on pieces that complement each other. Then I work on the cut and make a sample piece, which I then send with pictures to the modelist I work with. She develops a more precise version of the design and sends it back to me. Then I sometimes make more test pieces with alterations. Then she does the grading, I re-test the pattern and then it will be tested.

What do you like most about your work?
Creating clothes with the idea of a whole universe: It's like a story I write every season and it's passionate. I also love that my job is to sew new clothes for me every season ;)

Which clothes do you like to sew best?

I don't know... I like to sew small pieces like blouses, tops, because it's easy and fast, but I'm also so proud when I finish coats or pants. These garments are the most difficult, but I really appreciate wearing a great jacket or an elegant wool coat, as beautiful as if I bought it from a great brand.

 
What tips can you give others to sew the perfect garment?
First choose a pattern and fabric carefully. Just because you love the fabric doesn't mean it will be beautiful for the design. Be careful with the sewing level: it can be challenging, but I think it's difficult to sew a difficult cut with a slippery fabric when you're inexperienced. You could sew a delicate fabric with a pattern you already know or an extremely difficult cut with an easy to sew fabric. Either way, take the time to make a sample and watch tutorials or videos.

Do you have any other hobbies besides sewing?
I used to ride horses when I was a child and young adult (I  had my own horse), but unfortunately I don't have time for that anymore. Now I read a lot and watch shows :)

What inspires you?
Art, haute couture fashion shows, novels: I love to visit museums, art galleries, even virtual ones. It is really inspiring, the colors, the intentions of a picture.

What do you wish for the future of Maison Fauve?
I hope that my brand will grow more and to be allowed to offer fabrics and work with other brands I like. I am lucky that Julie came to me this spring and supports me, so I'm not alone anymore. I want to offer an extensive experience: Sewing, fashion, inspiration. We are working on new sections for the blog of the website 

• with tutorials and techniques (we already have videos for our patterns and will now work on small videos with specific techniques) and

• a section called "l’œil Fauve", that deals topics of the season about art, books, fashion history, etc.