She is not only entrepreneur, beautiful and talented – she is also working as a model: Stephanie Burkhalter handled turning herself into a label. Born in Geneva she moved to New York City and established Burkhalter Couture with a fantastic collection of expressive shoes and dresses. Sugarpop interviewed the French, Italian and English speaking woman with two passions: fashion and traveling.
Stephanie – you’re Model, Fashion Art Director of your own blog and Owner of your company Burkhalter Couture. Sounds like lots of work. How do you handle all these tasks?
I handle everything with passion. As fashion is my passion, nothing is never enough for me.
Why did you decide to found your own business? Did you have a turning point that made you do this?
I have always been in the fashion industry since I am a child, first as a model (I did my first big commercial when I was 6). At some point, as i’ve always been a very creative person, I decided to study fashion design in Milan, attending the Marangoni Institute. After some working experiences, I started my own brand in order to express myself through the maximum of creativity I carry each day with me.
Your clothes and accessories are legendary. Where do you take your inspirations from?
I get inspired by the connection between people and the space they are related. I trust my instinct and based on this, I start giving life to my emotions. Burkhalter Couture is uniqueness. It is the reflection of the energies I am surrounded, therefore my brand doesn’t have only one direction.
Describe your new collection in three words. 
Spring/Summer 2014 is a reflection of Central America. It reveals me a palette of colors that I have never consider before through its fabulous Caribbean’s landscapes. Fresh silks meet floreals prints. Particular high heels ready to rock the Rio’s Carnival.
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
In 5 years, I see myself having a solid distribution in the high fashion market. In order to reach this goal, I focus my work to conquer the prestige of the critics and the most important market, the one of New York City.
And your childhood? What influence did your childhood have on your dreams and plans?
I was born and raised in Geneva until the age of 18. Indeed I began travelling at this age as I started my international carrier as a model. I was a very expressive, positive and creative child, living in my own world. As only daughter, I spent a lot of time by myself. Painting and drawing were the tools I used to fulfill the need I had to express and give life to my internal world.
What is one thing you ‘must’ accomplish before you die?
My dream… Traveling worldwide. Discover different cultures. Since there are so many, I don’t think one life could be enough to fulfill my dream
Finally tell us a secret about you
What is secret remains secret ;)
How can people contact you?
Here are some links
Website
E-Mail: [email protected]
Blog
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Wow, das klingt nach einer sehr starken Frau, die wirklich wunderschön und auch noch sehr intelligent ist, was ja ja nicht bei allen Models der Fall ist! Ich kannte sie vorher noch gar nicht, werd mir aber gleich mal ihre Seiten ansehen!!! Dir noch lieben Dank für deinen lieben Post, habe gesehen, dass ich die Credits vergessen hatte, hab das aber jetzt noch nachgeholt!!!:)
xx, Vanessa
Great post!!
Her photos are stunning she is really talented!
xo Holly xo
HollyDolly.
Nice post!
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Very interesting to read about her, thanks or sharing
x Sandra
http://www.morestylethanfashion.com
fabulous interview and gorgeous fashion!
xoxo
idreamofbunnies
Great interview.
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Was für eine interessante Frau! Ich kannte sie ehrlich gesagt gar nicht, aber ihre Ready-To-Wear Kollektion ist der Hammer! Danke für dieses tolle Interview :).
Liebste Grüße,
Belinda
PS.: Vielen Dank für dein liebes Kompliment :). Wenn ich meine Outfits zusammenschuster, fange ich tatsächlich immer zuerst mit den Schuhen an :-D
What an interesting interview babe! Good job!
Kisses
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Great interview, what an amazing lady!
Laura. xx
http://www.stylishvue.blogspot.com
Cool!
http://www.supongoestilo.blogspot.nl
Nice post <3
Marianna,
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Admirable woman, great interview!
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I love her personality !!
Bisous
http://lironsdelle.com
Its nice to see so many successful women. love the first shot. Very ab fab
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She is a great woman! Great post dear.
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toller post! sehr interessant & ne coole frau <3
kim von http://www.the-new-black.de
The photos are wonderful, and it’s always awesome to hear how creative people have realised their dreams! xx
So cool! Great feature!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Schönes Interview und starke Fotos! :)
Liebe Grüße
Kim
beautiful pic! X
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wish you a great evening babe <3
xoxo
http://www.milanotime.net
Hi :D bel post mi piace l’intervista , poi l’artista in questione è assolutamente fantastica :D
passa sul mio blog http://www.ollyup.com/
Lovely article! Thanks for sharing!
What a great post Stella, I love reading interviews like this, getting to know what inspires successful and passionate people.
Paula
My beauty and lifestyle blog
love this post!!!
Claudia
http://www.claudiasartorelli.it
I think in a way, her style is a reflection of her passion.
Very nice. Thank you for sharing.
wow!♥ awesome interview! I love her style!
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Love her stuff! How exciting!
xx,
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Wow she is truly and inspiration and has an amazing fashion collections. mywhiteT.com
Great post! Love interviews:)
xo Olivia
Great interview thanks so much for sharing!!!
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Great post!
Lou of, steal-thestyle.com
Woww Stella,
her style is stunning!!!
Great job, I really like this interview
Kisses
Maggie D
The Indian Savage diary
I loved the interview so much, and aspire to one day travel the world myself. I am a dreamer! I know they can come true somehow.
Much Love,
Tania
http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com
great interview beautiful pictures!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
Ciao! Great post. Can I post some of your blog’s pictures on my site? With a backlink to your blog of course :) Thanks Ava, Geneva