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Creating A Family Heirloom

A RENDEZVOUS WITH ANNE'S DAUGHTERS:

FEATURING CLARA, ELLA & LYA

 

 A highlight of Designer ANNE FONTAINE as told by her three daughters.

CLARA, Anne's Eldest Daughter, 23

My mom in 3 words:
Beautiful, adventurous & fun

My mom’s signature style:
Glamorous but also down to earth

Something my mom always says:
Smile! Life is beautiful! There is always a reason to be happy!

My mom’s favorite song:
Osez Josephine by Alain Bashung

My mom’s hidden talent:
She is very good at skiing!

My mom’s favorite dessert:
Profiteroles

My most favorite memory with my mom:
Spending time in the garden in our Normandy home and planting vegetable and herbs

My favorite thing about my mom:
Even though my mom lives an elegant lifestyle – I love that she has spent time in nature in the Amazon which has opened her heart and mind to be a champion for the forest

The most important thing my mom has taught me is:
Family first and protect and respect nature and always find balance in life

What the white shirt means to me:
The white shirt for my symbolizes my family's success and represents elegance

ELLA, Anne's Middle Daughter, 17

My mom in 3 words:
Beautiful, strong & creative

My mom’s signature style:
Casual chic

My mom always says:
Smile! Life is beautiful! There is always a reason to be happy!

My mom’s favorite song:
Alicia Keys, Empire State Of Mind

My mom’s hidden talent:
She is a natural healer she has always treated us with natural remedies (plants)

My mom’s favorite dessert:
Profiteroles

My most favorite memory with my mom:
Dancing with her

My favorite thing about my mom:
She always knows what to say and gives me the best advice

The most important thing my mom has taught me is:
To always protect, admire and love nature

What the white shirt means to me:
For me the white shirt is the universal clothing for all men and women and can be worn and made in infinite ways

LYA, Anne's Youngest Daughter, 10

My mom in 3 words:
Beautiful, iconic & bold

My mom’s signature style:
Bold and creative

Something my mom always says:
“Smile , be happy !” & “If you turn the light on, there is no more room for darkness”

My mom’s favorite song:
(last summer) love tonight

My mom’s hidden talent:
She is a really good cook & always knows how to help me find my voice

My mom’s favorite dessert:
(French) Macaron à rose de Pierrre Hermès, (American) Lady M crepe cake & (Brazilian) Tapioca cake

My most favorite memory with my mom:
Going to her atelier in France and making looks on the mannequins

My favorite thing about my mom:
Who she is

The most important thing my mom has taught me is:
The importance of family and culture and the importance of nature and protecting it

What the white shirt means to me:
The white shirt to me represents my mother

 

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