Can I tell you...about Joey Mead King.
Joey Mead King wearing the #JoeyToteandMaskSet
I met Joey Mead King at a photo shoot while I was visiting Manila in 2010. We have a lot of friends in common so the connection was immediate. I just loved her easygoing attitude, her integrity and passion for her causes and of course, her personal sense of style. She walks in and everyone notices. When I did my first collaboration for Bench in Manila I asked her to host the show for me which she agreed to do immediately.
For those of you who don’t know her, Joey is a Filipino-Iranian television personality, fashion lifestyle host, runway coach and was the model mentor/co-judge on popular reality show, Asia's Next Top Model in 2012 and 2015. She was also listed as one of BBC's 100 Women in 2018. She’s also a huge animal activist and has quite a number of rescued dogs and cats.
Since the pandemic hit the Philippines she has been spending a lot of time in the province and has taken up knitting.
Joey at home in the province with her #JoeyToteandMaskSet
I asked Joey some questions to find out what’s been on her mind lately and what keeps her grounded.
What is your idea of happiness? Solitude, meditative walks alone with my spouse.
What is your greatest extravagance? Sharing my energy.
What is your current state of mind? Practicing presence.
Whose style do you most admire? My own. I also like Talitha Getty, Nicole Ritchie and rockstars Debbie Harry and Steven Tyler.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? Being here now.
What is your most treasured possession? My collection of crystals.
Who is your favorite writer? JK Rowling
Which living person do you most admire? Angelina Jolie
Where is your dream destination? Marrakesh, Morocco.
What is your motto? Love every part of you.
Hand-embroidered with love by women in Baao, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
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