When I was a teenager in the 1980s, I had a lot of favourite items of clothing: scrunchy turquoise cargo trousers with an elasticated waistband, grey suede pixie boots, a skimpy beach T-shirt with the word Hawaii written on it (a place I have never visited), a Cyndi Lauper-inspired ra-ra skirt with ruffles in pink, white and, yes, turquoise. But there were so many objects of desire that I was not permitted to acquire: crinkle-effect stilettos, a Frankie Say Relax T-shirt, jelly shoes, drainpipe jeans, a matador hat like the ones Mel & Kim wore Also out of my reach for most of my teens was the thing I wanted most: the effect of a whole outfit.
It's really about the pink scarf, which was a gift from a dear friend. It's an elegant and alluring piece. The cream Aritzia suit is a versatile canvas. I like to get a lot of miles out of my clothes, and it works for any number of occasions.
Gourdet's suit, inspired by Haiti's freedom and the national bird, showcases a blend of culinary achievement with personal expression, highlighting the significance of style at the James Beard Awards.
As for its application, that was super easy, Karis recalls. She recommends watching a tutorial online and then grabbing your brush and giving it a go. "You can't really go wrong," she says. "Any mistakes can be rectified by going over the area with a diluted solution or a different brush stroke."