Earlier this week we checked in on Tovah and Gillian’s essentials, so we thought we’d ask head designer Ivy Kirzhner a few who, what, when, were, whys, and everything in between. Check out some of Ivy’s creative answers below:
What image best describes how you feel about the past year? A golden holy memoir incinerating in a fiery blaze and turning each page into delicate sullen ashes. All remains is the gilded cover and binding, with edges gently charred like glowing embers… a perfect canvas to transcribe a new leaf and era.
What or who currently inspires your designs? Those we aspire and only dream of becoming.
What’s on your desk (or design table) right now? Chaos and excitement.
Who would be your dream date (dead or alive) to an office holiday party? Jesus. He would be inspiring with lots of good stories to tell.
What is the best gift you’ve ever gotten? The ability and strength to pursue all creative endeavors.
What’s one piece of clothing you couldn’t live without? Anything that does not restrict movement, speed, agility and fierceness.
What is the most played song (or album) on your itunes/ipod of the last year? The Xx
What would you say is your “spirit” animal? A 7-headed dragon, each representing a pursuit and endeavor.
What fictional character would you want to be your sidekick? Well, fictional or not — I want a legion of angels.
Where are you from originally and where do you live now? Proudly made in the Philippines. Now residing in New York City.
What made you want to go into design? Love and passion for aesthetic.
What is one thing you’d want fans of Dolce Vita to know about you? I am like a pocket knife. I have several facets and tools. Design is just one of them.
You can catch more of Ivy’s musings on her blog, Saint and Libertine, and as always- her designs here at shopdolcevita.com
- New York
