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Ella is a New Yorker; she has a younger brother, Caspar and a younger sister, Mirabelle, who are twins. She lives in Murray Hill and goes to school in the Upper East Side. Her mother Angela, is an art historian, with a keen eye on what’s good and beautiful for her children.

Ella

What you want to be when you grow up  An animal doctor and a mummy
Your favorite books Curious George and Children of the forest
Your favorite film   Kung Fu Panda
Your favorite place for holidays  Dominican Republic
A city that you would dream to visit  Paris
Who chooses your clothes in the morning  I have a school uniform during the week and on the weekends I dress myself
The piece your like the most from your wardrobe My dresses and skirts
The next item you would like to get A dog
 

Angela

 

Your favorite children’s brands Dagmar Daley, Makie, Petit bateau for underwear and rain jackets, CZ Baby by Carolina Zapf for cashmere and party dresses, flora and henri for jeans (great colors), Stride Rite and Pepe Shoes
Your favorite children’s stores  Kid O, Pomme, Lucky Wang
Where/what do you buy online for your children?  purlsoho.com, zappos.com for sneakers
The criteria you consider when you buy something for child Originality, functionality, durability, sustainability
Most expensive item you bought for your child  An Ellen Berkenblit watercolor
An item that is hard to find A good coat, hats and mittens
Favorite piece in her wardrobe A mor mor rita furry sweater
Your favorite adult’s brands  Maria Cornejo, J Crew, Marni, Tomas Maier bikinis, Lutz and Patmos knits
Favorite places for the summer holidays North Fork of long island, Swiss mountains, remote Greek islands



Dagmar Daley, Makie, Petit bateau, CZ Baby by Carolina Zapf, flora and henri, mor mor rita, Stride Rite, Pepe Shoes, Kid O, Pomme, Lucky Wang

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