According to Valerie Barkowski, the essence of style is about sharing opinions, learning and enhancing know how, and promoting emerging techniques. In life as well as at work, The appetite of Valerie Barkowski for style is endless : inspiration is everywhere. Her career covers a wide range of paths : from strategic consulting (creating and developing brand identity), to interior design (colors, shapes, textures) to design (product and set design), team management and communication. Twenty years of highly productive collaborating work have shaped Valérie Barkowski’s consistent approach to style.

Style is always of essence, but Valerie Barkowski doesn’t surrender to short lived fashions and trends. Authenticity and timeless style are values that are essential in her work. Whether for occasional projects – such as creating a furniture line for Lafayette Maison, staging a shop in Ibiza, a booth for the Maison & Objet exhibition, offering interior design services for homeowners or designing show rooms in Mumbai or Milan – or long term assignments that tackle all the steps, from developing the concept, selecting the brand name, building teams all the way to creative execution and strategic positioning (Mia Zia, V.Barkowski, Bandit Queen, No-Mad) : it is always about creating a universe and bringing it to life. 

Discovering the world is at the center of Valérie Barkowski’s creative process. Without yielding to methodical processes, Valérie’s philosophy consists of opening up to others and letting herself be guided by her curiosity and desire to learn more about her peers. The world remains undiscovered. Therefore, Valerie Barkowski’s approach to style is often a testimonial, from crossing borders to exchanging with exceptional individuals and exploring inspirational territories (Russia, Morocco, India, Vietnam, France). From these experiences and exchanges, a modern mindset emerges from traditions.