Omibia’s vision is to make the world more aware of the ‘‘negative environmental impacts of unnatural fabrics and artificial processes and to offer a real alternative. We are continuously raising consciousness and spreading kind- ness around our planet. Every child embraced in Omibia clothing is an ambassador for a better future... maximum respect to the people, places and natural HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR WORK AND FAMILY processes involved along the way. LIFE ? WHAT FASCINATES YOU ABOUT KIDS’ FASHION ? I love my work and live my life to the full. I continually strive to find the perfect work - life balance. I am driven I have always loved kids’ fashion, even before I had one by creative passion but have a tendency to expect too of my own. I am inspired by traditional techniques, much of myself. I am learning to pace myself. colour palettes that change like the seasons, fabrics that flow and form like the elements of nature and WHAT ARE YOUR SOURCES OF INSPIRATION ? garments that fit like a hug. Omibia’s fashion statement is a distinctive style which I start with a profound sense of wonder, and end with evolves organically from season to season, year to year. wonderful ideas. I pay attention to the subtle details in We have a prevailing style which appeals to those who what I admire most in life, from the worlds of nature, like children to look like children. art, design, photography, travel and culture. I intend to transcend boundaries to create truly global kids’ HOW MANY CHILDREN DO YOU HAVE? HOW DOES fashion. THAT INFLUENCE YOUR WORK ? HOW IS YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS AND HOW ARE THE My son is my inspiration. My early collections were COLLECTIONS MADE ? modelled on him, his behaviour and his activities. The way that he interacted with the world of nature made Each new season brings new challenges.We are me realise exactly what all children need: quality, designing for now and future generations. Rough comfort, durability and style. sketches are the seeds of the final designs that are generated from creative collaboration with our manufacturers. Items are handmade, machine-made or a combination of both. COULD YOU PLEASE DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY AT WORK ? There is never a typical day, I am event driven and as such, never know what to expect or what exactly I will be doing from one day to the next. I simply ‘go with the flow’. Every days diifferent and since I am involved in all aspects of the company, I could be designing, sourcing fabrics, directing manufacture, marketing, promoting my brand and so much more. WHAT DO YOU DO ON YOUR FREE TIME ? I love spending time with my family and friends, going for long walks with our dog, eating out and discovering unfamiliar places. On my own I love reading books, going for a yoga class and cooking a healthy meal. 124 ‘‘