Muriel Brandolini Sophisticated decorator on the international scene.
Your wake-up time…
I am an early bird. 5 a.m.!
Morning routine…
I have breakfast in bed while reading emails. I usually come up with my best ideas in the quiet hours of the morning.
One activity you do each day without fail…
I drink two liters of Kangen alkaline water daily.
How you stay in shape…
I love to swim, and I have just started doing yoga (even on a paddleboard).
How you unwind…
I go for long drives and listen to Lou Reed.
Favorite night cream…
Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream.
On your desk…
Laguna B murano glasses filled with a rainbow assortment of pens and highlighters.
Favorite quote…
“Let it be” – The Beatles.
One moment that changed your life…
When I met Franca Sozzani and accepted her offer to become a stylist for Italian Vogue.
People are surprised that I…
Am half Vietnamese, a quarter French, and a quarter Venezuelan.
Proudest moment…
When my son Brando graduated from university and my daughter Filippa entered hers.
Favorite fragrance…
Frederic Malle’s Carnal Flower.
Photography
B&W: Charles Thompson
Color: Oberto Gili
Katie von Strasser is a former ballerina with a background in fashion and art. She is a devoted advocate for people with disabilities. Katie has a passion for travel and all things beautiful.
She resides in San Francisco with her family. (Photo by Darryl Nitke)
