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Kate Schelter

Kate Schelter is an artist, illustrator, designer and the author of Classic Style. She began her career at Vogue as a photographer and went on to become a fashion stylist, creative director and owner of the luxury brand consultancy that bears her name.

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Lola Montes Schnabel

Lola is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, ceramics, film, and design. Drawing from mythology, memory, and the natural world, her work evokes a deeply intuitive and spiritual sensibility.

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Josh Hickey

Writer, editor, and cultural curator Josh Hickey brings a narrative-driven approach to culture, weaving together publishing, design, and the arts.

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Nazy Nazhand

Art advisor, consultant, and writer Nazy Nazhand brings a cross-disciplinary approach to contemporary culture, creating collaborations that question systems, provoke dialogue, and reflect the urgencies of our time.

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Hillary Taymor

Hillary Taymour, founder of Collina Strada, is a New York-based fashion designer and eco-activist. Designing with intention and a playful spirit, she champions self-expression and sustainability, using primarily biodegradable, deadstock, and organic materials.

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Claudia Hilda

Artist and writer Claudia Hilda reflects on rootedness, memory, and the artistic lens through which she sees the world. From her studio in New York to childhood moments in Havana, her thoughts trace the invisible threads that connect creativity, perception, and a sense of belonging.

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Rose Chalalai Singh

Chef and creative force Rose Chalalai Singh shares her reflections on art, reality, and belonging—shaped by a life lived between Bangkok, Paris, and beyond. From her chef’s table in Paris to new projects in Tbilisi and pop-ups around the world, she offers a glimpse into the experiences and values that continue to shape her creative

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José Parlá

A lifelong explorer of memory, place, and identity, José Parlá reflects on what’s real, what defines belonging, and where art and life intersect. Rooted in Cuban heritage and based in New York, his work continues to evolve across continents—with exhibitions currently on view in Miami and Brooklyn, and soon in Tokyo.

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