We play 20 questions with Marika Brose, the designer behind the new, hip Canadian brand BROSE.
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Toronto designer Marika Brose always knew she was meant for the fashion world. After doing stints in New York, Paris and Milan doing everything from designing, styling and buying for big names like Bloomingdales, Armani Exchange, Chloe, Jimmy Choo and Prada she's back in Toronto and making socialites' dreams come true with BROSE, her new line of modern cocktail dresses. "It's all about the girl who loves to go out," says Marika, "She wants to feel like a modern day princess but not all fussy and frilly — it's modern, structured and easy-fitting. It's that dress you can't wait to wear because it makes you feel special every time." View Marika's fall collection here.
Already, we can't wait for her fall collection — think soft, ethereal and dreamy with elements of dark, moody and structured — to hit the racks, but in the meantime Marika sat down with us to play 20 questions and give you an inside look at the woman behind the brand.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Sitting in my favourite café, Le Bar du Marche, in the 6th in St. Germain, Paris, sipping rosé.
What do you consider your worst trait?
I'm a perfectionist. Seriously anal.
If you could choose an occupation other than your own what would it be?
A cat: because they sleep a lot and people pet them all the time.
Who is your style icon?
I'm always influenced by Kate Moss because she's so simple and effortless and timeless. Also Marilyn Monroe for style or even just attitude. And, of course my mom.
When and where was your last vacation?
I travel for work all the time, but my last real vacation was last summer I went to Croatia for a wedding.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
"I love it!"
In what situations do you lie?
I honestly don't. It could actually be my other worst trait because I'm very honest. To a fault. You always know exactly where you stand with me.
What is your most treasured possession?
My boyfriend.
What's your usual?
Champagne.
Heels or flats?
Heels.
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