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T ELL US ABOUT SOME BRANDS YOU ADMIRE. WHAT MAKES THEM STAND OUT?I love Alexander McQueen the genius of Alexander still reigns through the House of McQueen and the current collections, I also love Tom Ford the campaigns are luxurious and sophisticated aesthetic, blending elements of classic tailoring with modern sensuality and glamour.WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCES FROM THE WORLD OF ART AND DESIGN?I am so obsessed with this world. I am always watching my mentors%u2019 documentaries and reading books. Some of my favorites are Grace Coddington, Franca Sozzani, Helmut Newton, Fellini ha I could go on and on.WHAT QUALITIES DOES A CREATIVE DIRECTOR MOST NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?An eye for the finished product and a complete understanding of the mechanics of each aspect of what goes into each campaign. The client puts their trust in you and their money, and every detail needs to be planned out, you get one shot pardon the pun.Creative Director @mandilebbos.creative www.mandilebbos.comPhotographer @lalotorre www.lalotorres.comMUA @robbiemakeupart www.robbieminjarez.comHair @linodoesit Styling @mandilebboscreativeModel @m.juliaH OW DO YOU DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF YOUR TEAM MEMBERS?I have been in this business for such a long time and live and breathe it, I am so blessed to have forged relationships with the absolute best in the business whom I trust, they know me, and I know then it%u2019s a rhythm and a trust.20 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 39