Q&A WITH THE CREATOR
Q: What inspired you to create your own fragrances?
A: Fragrance has fascinated me since I was young. To me, perfume is more than scent, its atmosphere, memory, emotion, and identity captured in a bottle. I became obsessed with discovering new fragrances, collecting them, studying them, and understanding the artistry behind them. Eventually, that passion evolved into creating my own compositions, fragrances designed to feel modern, sensual, atmospheric, and unforgettable.
Q: What inspired the creation of Mint & Vault?
A: Ironically, it started in the gym. I loved fitness, but I felt there was a gap between performance wear and true luxury fashion. I wanted pieces that felt elevated, sensual, modern, and beautifully designed, not just functional. Over time, the vision evolved into something much bigger: a luxury lifestyle house blending fashion, movement, design, travel, and culture into one universe.
Q: Do you plan to expand beyond apparel?
A: Absolutely. Mint & Vault was always envisioned as more than clothing. Fragrance, handbags, accessories, lifestyle objects, and future design categories are all part of the long-term vision. I love creating worlds, not just products.
Q: What is the deeper purpose behind the brand?
A: Inspiration. Elevation. Beauty with meaning. I believe design has the power to influence emotion, confidence, energy, and even the way people experience life. If Mint & Vault can inspire people to feel stronger, dream bigger, move differently, or become a better version of themselves, then the brand has fulfilled its purpose.
Q: Who inspires you most?
A: People who combine intelligence with humanity. Visionaries, creators, engineers, artists, thinkers, individuals capable of building beautiful things while still leading with empathy and purpose.
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting a brand?
A: Start before you feel ready. Most people wait for perfect timing, perfect resources, or perfect certainty, but those moments rarely exist. Passion, consistency, and vision matter far more than perfection. If the idea stays with you for years, it’s probably part of who you are meant to become.
Q: Is there a dream project you hope to design one day?
A: Without question, a breathtaking couture wedding dress. There’s something timeless and cinematic about designing a piece meant for one unforgettable moment in someone’s life. I love the idea of creating something ethereal, sensual, emotional, and almost dreamlike.
Q: What has been the greatest challenge in building the company?
A: Turning ambitious ideas into reality at the level of quality I envision. Building a luxury brand requires patience, refinement, and relentless attention to detail. But challenges are part of the process, and honestly, the vision has always been bigger than the obstacles.