Meet Marisa Seok, who currently presides over your dream wardrobe, job and lifestyle. No, really. The Milan-based fashion designer is the epitome of natural-born-chic and we're devout followers of her Instagram feed that's a kawaii kaleidoscopic look at the designer's life.
Like the best of them, Marisa cut her teeth at Central St Martins. Her jewellery is an ode to American cartoon culture; think Jeff Koons meets Tom and Jerry and you're about 17 carats nearer. From oversized gold peanut rings, to Pop Art matchstick earrings and gem-encrusted bottle-cap chokers, her line, Jiwinaia, is worn proudly by those in the know. She's most recently bagged a 'dream collaboration' with DreamWorks .
Time for a glimpse behind the pink velvet curtain of Marisa's life...
Name/ age/ location:
Marisa Jiwi Seok, 26, Milan
Occupation:
Jewellery designer
Where’s your happy place?
By the sea.
What item of clothing best sums you up?
Sacai coat.
What do you love about the city you live in?
The great quality of life.
How does it impact your style?
You need to look good at all times.
Where’s your favourite place to shop?
Online... And lately at Vestiaire Collective for nice vintage stuff.
Who do you stalk on Instagram?
Can't tell you that :)
How would you sum up your style in three words?
Comfy, cute, classy.
What’s your favourite pair of shoes?
Superga flatforms.
What’s your most important beauty rule?
Korean face masks.
Favourite item of clothing you’re currently wearing?
Marques'Almeida jeans and a bomber jacket from Korea.
Your favourite place to eat?
A Japanese restaurant in Milan called Fukurou.
What’s your favourite thing to cook?
These really easy to cook carpaccio rolls stuffed with peppers with Korean BBQ sauce. I need to learn a new recipe...
Your favourite place to eat in London?
Koya
Your biggest fear?
Small spaces. Eek.
What do you want from your career?
I want my jewellery to be in coffee table books and to make a real impact on the fashion jewellery business.
What quality do you most admire in other people?
Determination
What are your hopes for the year ahead?
Expanding my jewellery line by adding some cute clutches and maybe shoes too!
What’s next?
I'm pretty much busy designing my next collection...
Why do you love Instagram?
It's a nice feeling to get to know the people who like and wear your jewellery.
Why do you hate Instagram?
I waste so much time on it sometimes...
You're the queen of selfies, any tips?
Just add stickers, makes it cuter <3
What three items should every woman own?
Comfy jeans, a perfect bag and a good piece of jewellery.
What caption are you most proud of?
"Holla at me when u ready to spend :)"
What item of clothing are you still hunting out?
I'm obsessed with Christian Dior vintage chokers.
Where are we most likely to find you on a Friday night/ Sunday morning?
I'm for Friday nights in and Sunday mornings at the cafe next to my studio.
Your favourite accessory?
Right now an Ashley Williams prince clutch.
Your biggest achievement to date?
Being contacted personally by DreamWorks for a capsule collaboration. A dream job!
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