Though I Was Free, I Locked Myself Inside a Mental Cage — And How I Got Out
On the day I graduated, I felt free for the first time. And I had no idea who I was. This is what it actually felt like — and the single sentence from a Taiwanese artist friend that unlocked someth...
Becoming My Own Meaning: Why I Stopped Following and Started Building
I used to believe hard work and honesty would lead me to my dream. Then everything cracked open. This is the story of how I stopped looking for meaning — and decided to become it.
I Don't Want to Adapt to This Era — I Want to Reshape It
Every few months, someone tells me I need to adapt to the era. Adapt to the algorithm, to trends, to what's selling. And every time, I feel the same quiet certainty: I'm not interested in adapting....
100% Original Design Is Almost a Nightmare — Here's What I Learned in Paris
When I studied in Paris, I was obsessed with being 100% original. I believed it was the only way to prove real talent. I wasted years on this belief. Here's the hard lesson that changed how I design.
I Decided to Live Until 30 and Then Die. Here's What Happened Instead.
When I was in my twenties, I had a plan: live until thirty, then die. A roommate in Paris asked one question that changed everything. This is what happened next — and why it led to Fairies Whisper.
Why I Left Paris Luxury and Started Selling $20 Jewelry (A Designer's Honest Confession)
I studied luxury design in Paris, walked past Chanel every day, and couldn't afford a single piece. Then I discovered Yiwu — and everything I thought I knew about jewelry value changed overnight.
The Disorientation of a Fashion Designer
Récit authentique d'un designer français : The Disorientation of a Fashion Designer. Réflexions sur la mode, le design et le parcours de vie à Paris. Un message de soutien pour chaque jeune créatif...
Creativity and Environmentalism
Récit authentique d'un designer français : Creativity and Environmentalism. Réflexions sur la mode, le design et le parcours de vie à Paris. Un message de soutien pour chaque jeune créatif en quête...
The Pain of Being Judged, the Waves of Creation, and the Safety of Mastery
Criticism hurts. After ten years of making things publicly, here's what I actually think about being judged, about how visual aesthetics move in waves, and about what makes a design career feel sus...
Different Views on Money, Different Worlds — And Why 'Just Get Rich' Is the Wrong Answer
Someone asked me what my ultimate goal was. When I said 'to become the way I want to be,' he said everyone secretly just wants to be rich. I deleted him immediately. Here's why that framing is wron...
What Is Style? A Personal Declaration to the World
Trends fade, but style is eternal — we've heard this so many times it's lost its edge. Here's what style actually is, why the most interesting style is almost never pure, and why getting dressed ea...
Why You're 'Mispronouncing' Chanel — And What That Tells You About Brand Strategy
When I moved to Paris, I was confused by brand pronunciations. It took me a while to understand what was actually happening — and once I did, I couldn't stop seeing it everywhere, including in how ...