Laure a.k.a "Mademoiselle Fesch"

Bonjour , I'm Laure, your French personal stylist.  It's not just about fashion for me—it's about care and dedication to helping you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin.

 

How my creative journey started...

Growing up, like many, I faced my fair share of bullies. It wasn't easy, and it made me empathize deeply with those who felt out of place due to society's beauty standards. My journey into style and self-expression began around 13 or 14. While everyone else rocked white sneakers, I boldly sported blue ones, refusing to hide who I was. 

It took me years to embrace my unique path. Even as I dove into personal styling, echoes of my teenage struggles lingered. But life had a funny way of leading me back to my passion. From styling with secondhand clothes for a zero-waste project in Austria to founding Mademoiselle Fesch, my focus has always been on helping women feel amazing in their own skin.

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Like many in my circle, I have roots from other countries despite being French. My grandfather hailed from southern Portugal. This aspect of my heritage has perhaps influenced my insatiable curiosity about people's lives and experiences. I truly believe there's so much to learn from others if we just keep an open mind.

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My proudest moment is...

I think my proudest moments come from the reviews my customers leave about the service. Also, I won a competition organized by a styling school in Paris (ESR Paris), which was based on the Netflix series "Worn Stories.

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About my inspirations

 I don't think I can pinpoint just one person who has inspired me. I've met loads of amazing women in different situations, and it's their ongoing journeys that really get me fired up. Although, I have to say, my grandmother, Marthe, wasn't a businesswoman or anything, but she always encouraged me to push forward. After she passed away, I began delving deeper into my stylist journey. Her death was a wake-up call in various aspect of my life. It started with a blog named after her, and a few years later, I launched my own business.

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The challenges...we all face them! Here are mines...

Before starting my business, I faced my fair share of challenges, mainly stemming from my insecurities. I kept postponing, thinking I could always do better . But eventually, I overcame those doubts. With each step, I grew more confident, realizing the genuine impact I could have on my customers' lives, making them feel good along the way.

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About engaging with community and contributing to cultural preservation

I'm not big on social media, but I thrive in face-to-face interactions. I love meeting people personally through consultations, local events. It's all about  connecting on a real level for me . My way to contribute to cultural promotion—keeping it personal and down-to-earth.

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My aspirations as a Diaspora member

I aspire to empower more women in the future by providing them with the tools to manage their image and communicate who they are without fear of judgment.

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...an advice for emerging diaspora members:

Embrace your uniqueness, for it is the essence of your beauty

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