Q&A with

Hillary Taymor

Art, Reality, Belonging

Musings from the ‘74 Community

HILLARY TAYMOUR

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. Her brand blends bold patterns, rich textures, and altruistic values, coming to life both on the runway and in the digital realm through her imaginative, culture-shaping vision.

Where are you from and where are you now?
From Los Angeles, CA — now residing in New York City.

What are you working on recently?
I’m currently working on the Collina Strada Spring/Summer 2026 collection.

A space you return to time after time?
There’s a curved rock formation in the Mediterranean I often find myself returning to — but I have to gatekeep this one.

What does the word ‘real’ mean to you?
Offline, truthful, or something you can feel.

An illusion you’d like shattered?
Politics.

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