portraits – ROMANDO – Knitted with love, worn with happiness

Romane

Passionate about fashion, vintage finds, and knitting, immersed in the world of Jean Charles de Castelbajac and Scandinavian design, she was trained in fashion at Atelier Chardon Savard and then worked as a stylist in Denmark for seven years.

Now in Charente, she has settled down to create ROMANDO, a brand close to her heart, surrounded by inspiring women.

Evelyne

I was : a dry-cleaning manager

My favorites flowers : orchids

I love : banana split, but I call it a “banana slip” !

I’ve been knitting since : I was 8 years old, thanks to my mother.

Jocelyne

I was : a baker

My favorites flowers : wildflowers

I love : chocolatines—watch out, “pain au chocolat” team!

I’ve been knitting since : I was 5 or 6 years old.

Marylène

I was : a nanny

My favorites flowers : white roses, thanks to Berthe Silva’s song

I love : millefeuille pastry

I’ve been knitting since : I was 8 years old, learning from grandmas and grandpas sitting on the bench in my village.

Martine

I was : the last shepherdess of my town!

My favorites flowers : old roses

I love : all desserts

I’ve been knitting since : forever. I was born with needles in my hands!

Sandrine

I was : a house keeper

My favorites flowers : roses, just like my Mom!

I love : beef bourguignon, which makes me a little tipsy…