DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: SOLENN HEUSSAFF FOR TAN-GAN

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Toughen up your summer ensembles with extra edgy, oversized accessories.

By Jae Pickrell Apr 19, 2010

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HOW DO YOU UNWIND?

I go to the gym everyday with a trainer and go pole dancing at times. Still have to master that though haha!

FAVORITE SHOPPING AND TRAVEL DESTINATIONS?

Shopping would have to be Thailand and Hong Kong. I always love going to Paris to enjoy the fashion as well as the food!

WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO? FILMS YOU WATCH? BOOKS YOU READ?

I love old school hip-hop, it makes me feel alive! I also love anything that's acoustic for my more relaxed days.

I'm in the movie theater almost every week. I love watching movies especially action and drama ones. Yup, the two opposites! Haha.

I haven't read many books only because I tend to fall asleep every four pages. I try, though, but it always happens. I'm learning, though!

OTHER PASTIMES, PASSIONS, INTERESTS ASIDE FROM FASHION?

I love to paint. I have been doing it since I was at a young age. I'm planning my own exhibit soon and will be doing portraits of controversial personalities in the Philippines.

WHAT OTHER TALENT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE?

I'd love to know how to play the guitar.

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE PHILIPPINE FASHION INDUSTRY NEEDS MOST IN ORDER TO FLOURISH?

Nicer selection in materials. We have the talent, and we have the crafts. We just need a little extra push.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR ASPIRING DESIGNERS?

Always go for what you want and don't let anyone put you down—but accept and embrace criticism. There's really no secret to being successful; as long as you have dedication and you work hard, you can get anything you desire.

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