After university, I was working as a stylist in the Paris theatres when I had a flash of inspiration. I made necklaces from the bikinis designed for the cabaret performers of Folies Bergeres. I was so happy with them that it was only then that I sought out formal training in jewelry.

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Nothing in the world can be more exciting than to create something and see it work.

Sometimes I get very dressed up just to go to the corner for some bread; I dress for my own amusement.

I don't have anything to prove anymore. I can relax.

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