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INTERVIEW ESTELLE PIGAULT

In her own words, she has always been passionate about fashion and decided to make it her profession. Her career began in London, where she lived for ten years, first as a buyer for department stores, then as a personal shopper. Based in Paris for three years now, she has just opened her multi-brand store in the famous Saint-Honoré district.

 

All women have fought a battle at one time or another.
What was the most important (or exciting) challenge in your life?

The first challenge, because it was a decision-making one: leaving the family nest for London with only my Baccalaureate in my pocket. I had to learn in a few weeks how to be an independent and self-sufficient young woman, how to work, how to pay bills and rent. It wasn't easy, but I had such a desire to succeed, to prove to those around me that I was capable of doing what I wanted. Looking back, I see all of these as tiny challenges.

 

When do you feel you are showing strength? 

I'm a very determined person and I stand by my beliefs. I like to learn from others, but when I'm right or convinced I can contribute something, I shout it out loud. This cost me a few jobs, but it also made me realize that I would truly thrive as a freelancer.
I've always believed in myself, and that's my greatest strength. This may sound a bit corny, but if I don't believe in myself, who will?

In turn made of shadows and lights, such are women, echoing the moon that governs us.
What is your light side, what is your dark side?

I think my dark side is also my light side. I'm always ready to fight because life is an eternal battle during which you must never give up. This desire to want to manage everything alone can also create a barrier and frighten those around me.

Express your most important conviction, the one that guides your steps in life.

Persist in seeing the positive even in the worst moments of life.

Mind upload. It's the starting point for the story of our heroine ALYH, who uploads her mind into a universe in which she evolves and surpasses herself. What abilities would you develop if the adventure were offered to you? (Which should be the case in 2040.)

Being able to teleport to the universe where my mother rests or simply have discussions with her.


What if you had a magic wand?
How would you redefine our future, yours? Would you use it?

When I was younger, I wanted to change a lot of things in my life, but as I got older, I learned to accept myself and my life. Apart from a few million in my bank account, I wouldn't change much!

Never give up on… What would you say to your best friend as a child?

Never give up on happiness! So many people are afraid of losing it that they prefer never to experience it.

The best: the professional or personal experience of which you are most proud.

Having opened my own store, being my own boss for years, and answering to no one but myself.

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