November 16, 2014 |
Fashion, interior design and concept stylist
“I’m a firm believer in when you think you’ve arrived, you’re dead,” asserts Werts.
We like to imagine these words are being uttered quite bluntly from Werts’s perfectly lacquered lips, her eyes staring out fixedly from over her sunglasses. They are in fact arriving by email – iPad, if we’re going by the automated signature in her messages, pinging through late at night in London. Nevertheless, we’re convinced that flawlessly manicured hands are typing, imagining Werts poised with perfect posture on a chaise longue, or sitting at her dresser perhaps, contemplating each answer. Even digitally, conversing with Werts is a bewitching experience – a taste of old-school Los Angeles that leaves us wishing we were at least somewhere close to being so immaculately put together.
How long have you lived in LA?
“I have lived half my live in LA. I was born in Holland and have dual citizenship.”
Why did you move to LA?
“The climate is very much like the south of France and is a draw for many artists from around the world.”
What’s your favourite thing to do in LA?
“Decorating and looking for special finds. Having lunch outside and people watching.”
How would you define yourself?
“Creative, international and known for a high sense of fashion and style.”
Why did you decide to do what you do?
“My mother was my total inspiration. She had great style and took me to shows when I was a little girl.”
What would you say are the essentials to becoming famous in your profession?
“Passion and belief in yourself is important to success. That and a love of simply dreaming.”
What do you do to relax?
“I love to swim when I can, or garden, or spend time walking in the hills with my yorkshire terrier, Bella.”
What do you do for fun?
“I like browsing in bookstores. It’s sad that many seem to be closing their doors.
I love to go to foreign movies with friends. Or looking for art and antiques.”
Is there anything you would like to do but never seem to have the time?
“I wish I had more time.”
What is the most ridiculous rumour you’ve ever heard about yourself? Is it true?
“They seem to say nice things about me and I hope that most things are true.”
Have you been to Disneyland? What was your favourite ride?
“Yes, I went to Disneyland and fell in love with Tinker Bell flying through the sky with stars all around her. Truly sweet.”
Health food or champagne?
“Health food and sometimes health food with a delicious red.”
Photographer: Maria Ziegelboeck
By Vincent Levy
