Behind the Yellow Door with Lucy Rose Laucht
It's a pleasure to meet you in CDMX! Tell us about your latest trip here What brings you here?
I'm in love with CDMX! I'm here to visit friends and I love the creative energy in the air.
You were based in New York, and now you're literally everywhere. How did this happen? Do you like it?
New York has always made me feel at home but after ten tireless but very fun years, it was time for something new. I am fortunate enough to travel for my work and am now based outside of my country, the United Kingdom.
Since you travel all over, tell us: what are your three favorite beach destinations?
Difficult!! La Punta in Puerto Escondido, Mexico; Byron Bay in Australia; and a tie between the Amalfi Coast and Sicily in Italy.
It seems like you've done it all. When was the last time you did something for the first time?
Fun fact but I just learned to drive last December!
What ideas do you have about CDMX as a flourishing tourist destination? Are we the next Berlin?
For me, CDMX is like the beloved son that Paris and New York had, in the best version. I am fascinated by the diversity of the city, its architecture, its food.
As a frequent traveler, what is your dislike when you fly?
When my seatmate extends his elbows on the armrests (and this is usually the behavior of a man!)
You worked in fashion for a long time, and still do sometimes. What is your favorite part of the industry?
I like the sense of self-identity that comes from the pieces and brands you decide to wear. I love supporting small brands and designers and not buying in fast fashion stores anymore.
And... what do you dislike most about the fashion industry?
The rotation of trends, the waste. I prefer to invest in classic pieces that will last me for years.
You are one of the most multi-talented people we have ever met. How did you get to where you are today and how would you describe your “profession”?
Hahaha you are very kind! My parents are artists and growing up in a creative household influenced my decision to study art. Looking back, I have always been interested in capturing a moment in time or expressing an idea - but it took me a while to turn to photography as a means to that end. The biggest catalyst for returning to the camera again was when I lost my brother in 2010. He was an intensely creative soul and I inherited his cameras. Looking through the viewfinder of his camera made me feel like I saw the world the way he saw it.
Spicy or sweet?
Spicy. 100%.
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We're so glad to catch up with you here in Mexico City! Tell us about your recent trips here, what brings you here?
I'm having a love affair with Mexico City right now! I'm here visiting friends and I love the creative energy in the air.
You used to be based in New York, and now you are literally everywhere. How's that? Do you enjoy it?
New York will always feel like home but after ten relentless, but super fun years, it was time for something new. I'm fortunate to travel for my work and I'm now based out of my home country, the UK.
Given that you are all over the world, tell us: what are your 3 favorite beach destinations?
Tough call!La Punta, Puerto Escondido, Byron Bay Australia & a tie between Amalfi Coast and Sicily, Italy.
You seem to have done it all. When was the last time you did something for the first time?
Fun fact but I only just learned to drive this past December!
What are your thoughts on Mexico City as thriving tourist destination? Are we the new Berlin?
For me Mexico City is like Paris and New York had a love child in the best possible way. I love the diversity of the city, the architecture, the food.
As an avid traveler, what is your pet peeve when flying?
Seatmate elbow spreading (it's usually guys, too!)
You worked in fashion for quite some time, and still do at times. What is your favorite part about the industry?
I like the sense of self identity that comes from the brands and pieces you choose to wear. I love to support small labels & designers and no longer shop fast fashion stores.
And... what is it that you dislike the most about the fashion industry?
The turnover in trends, the waste. I'd rather invest in classic pieces that last for years.
You are one of the most multi-talented person we've ever met. How did you end where you are and how would you describe your “profession”?
Haha that's very kind! My mother and dad are both artistic and growing up in a creative home influenced my decision to study the arts. Looking back, I've always been interested in capturing a moment in time or expressing an idea—but it would be a while before I'd pursue photography as a medium for that. The biggest catalyst for picking up the camera again was losing my brother in 2010. He was an intensely creative soul and I inherited his cameras. Looking through the viewfinder of his camera felt like I was seeing things the way he did.
Spicy or sweet?
Spicy. 100%
