We all aspire to define our own style, whether it’s the way we live our life or the way we dress, in the hope of living up to the values and principles we treasure. Speaking of which, sustainability is probably the one value that best represents our time as we strive for a more self-contained and conscious lifestyle. We speak with Frédérique Gilain and ask her to share how she crafts her own sustainable style through her journey in life. 

Frédérique Gilain 

Frédérique Gilain was born in France. In the past three decades, she has worked in Paris, Tokyo, London, and Hong Kong. Fashion and art are her passions in life. For Gilain, clothes are not meant for concealing, but for expressing uniqueness. Dressing up is a way of becoming your true self. 

For LVMH, sustainability is not merely a goal; it is a must in creating products that are in harmony with nature and have a positive impact on climate and biodiversity. Since 2020, LVMH has been publishing annual reports regarding its social and environmental commitments and initiatives. These reports can be viewed online by the general public. 

The Sustainable Item 

Frédérique believes that this Céline dress best represents her love for life and how she is always being true to herself. The figure on the dress comes from the artist Yves Klein’s canvas work, Anthropometries which uses nude women as live brushes. 

“Believe in yourself. Let what you wear to express who you are.” ~ Frédérique Gilain 

Age matters because… 

It doesn’t matter at all. I often tell people that I live every day as if it was the first day of wearing contact lenses; I see the world with fresh eyes. I enjoy the little moments in life, such as going to the coffee shop with my daughter and having meaningful conversations with my son. Stop worrying about perfection because that’s the biggest obstacle in life. 

What you cherish the most in life is… 

The optimism I inherited from my mother. When I face problems, I always think from a positive perspective and trust that there is a solution. When I was in my 40s, I had cancer. After recovering, I got a tattoo of a broken circle on my back which symbolizes overcoming adversity.