Yasmine Marie

CoM: CIAO! TODAY WE’RE INTERVIEWING CARNEVALE COSTUME DESIGNER, YASMINE MARIE LEFEBVRE.

CoM: YASMINE MARIE, WHEN DID YOU GET INTRODUCED TO VENICE ITALY’S CARNEVALE?

YL: Thanks to a friend 22 years ago.

CoM: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT CARNEVALE?

YL: Being able to bring joy to people with our wonderful creations. I love the festive atmosphere.

CoM: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE CARNEVALE TO SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER BEEN?

YL: It's a timeless moment that feels good.

CoM: IN ADDITION TO BEING A COSTUME DESIGNER, COULD YOU TELL OUR READERS ABOUT THE EVENT YOU RUN?

YL: We created a Venetian Carnevale in our town almost 16 years ago (we'll be celebrating our 16th anniversary in April). We wanted to share the magic of Carnevale with people who couldn't go to Venice. We have recently re-established an association under the name "Venice in Mehun."

CoM: WHAT CARNEVALE BUSINESSES DO YOU LIKE TO SUPPORT?

YL: Venetian mask makers. They’re true artisans.