“I got my nails done in LA. They’re gels with pure silver glitter, and they last forever—up to three weeks. I go to a place called Chi Nails in Beverly Hills; they do all that crazy nail art, and really specialize in different types of gels. VIEW MORE >
“I’m turning 30 this year—this was essentially my first job out of college. I started as an assistant in the Barneys fashion office and now I’m the fashion director. VIEW MORE >
"I’m French, but my accent’s kind of gone. For a long time, I worked on eliminating it, and it’s the weirdest thing. VIEW MORE >
"I always do my hair by myself, usually without even looking in the mirror. I have no idea how I do the braids! VIEW MORE >
“I never assisted anyone—I just learned by myself how to do makeup. I think what helped me was that, first of all, my parents worked in the industry..." VIEW MORE >
"I'm the editor of Pop'Africana, which was originally a biannual magazine, but it's taking on a new form and has now gone digital. Basically, it's serving as a reference point for understanding the types of ideas and innovations that are happening within fashion in Africa. VIEW MORE >
"After having a baby I guess I spend a tiny bit less time in the shower; I really enjoy a bath now when she’s asleep, which I never used to before. VIEW MORE >
"I came to Cannes just to absorb the event. I’m an actress and a TV presenter on M-NET, or DSTV, which is an African company. VIEW MORE >
“Drawing on the Madonna mole with my mom’s mascara was my introduction to beauty—trying to make it look really perfect and not too big. VIEW MORE >
