Sandra

Dibansa

I like Paul Eluard, Renell Medrano, laughing and wearing chunky jewelry.


IN A NUTSHELL

My name is Sandra, I’m 23, and I am currently completing the final year of my Master’s in Digital Marketing at IESEG Paris, where I am enrolled in a work-study program at Jean Paul Gaultier as a Communications and PR Assistant. Most of my free time goes into MAARS, my online magazine, which I launched in November 2022.

I have always been passionate about fashion—I feel as if I was born in a vintage suit, with feet slipping around in oversized J.M. Weston shoes. My father is a true sapologue, so I suppose the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree. Today, I am driven to contribute a polycentric perspective on fashion and the arts, documenting brands and creatives who embrace and express their multicultural identities.

But it’s not all about fashion! I also love shooting film photography and painting.


Curriculum

  • Jean Paul Gaultier

    Since 2024

    I'm in charge of reporting on the impact of Jean Paul Gaultier's press relations activities, and support press releases, from drafting to broadcasting to leading media outlets. My role also involves assisting stylists on various styling projects (editorials, events...), from selecting garments to sending them out and returning them. Finally, I carry out global missions such as taking part in VIP appointments, co-managing ready-to-wear inventories and monitoring the market.

  • Since 2022

    MAARS is a digital magazine celebrating fashion, arts, and music, featuring multicultural french speaking talents from MENA, Africa, Latin America, and beyond.

    As the founder of MAARS, I shape its editorial and creative direction by engaging in various activities, including producing articles, conducting interviews, managing the website and social media, and building partnerships with creatives worldwide.

    Key Moments

    06/2024 — First event: a talk and art exhibition

    03 - 05/2024 — Mentorship with YARD & Jean Paul Gaultier

    Discover more

    Website

    Instagram

    TikTok

  • ANCRE Magazine

    2023 — 2024

    I wrote in-depth articles, news briefs, and conducted interviews supported by photojournalism, covering a range of topics including social issues, fashion trends, and beauty insights through engaging, well-researched storytelling.

    Discover my articles here

  • Sezame

    2023 — 2024

    I developed strategic communications and campaigns, ensuring a cohesive premium brand image across all channels while building partnerships with luxury brands and hotels to expand Sezame’s presence.

  • Lacoste

    2024

    SWAROVSKI

    2022 — 2023

    MIDO (Milan)

    2022

    For each brand, I ensured a tailored customer experience while maintaining high boutique KPIs. At MIDO, I served English- or Italian-speaking B2B clients exclusively.

  • Université de Nantes & Katorza

    2022

    I translated from Italian to French conferences led by researchers and film professionals on the perceptions of second-generation immigrants in Italian cinema.

  • ROC Skincare

    2022

    KAPPA

    2019

    As a nano-influencer, I tailored digital communication strategies to align with each brand's identity, ensuring timely execution while overseeing art direction and coordinating photoshoots. I analyzed performance indicators to provide valuable insights to brands.

Next Talk

Les rencontres du Kebab Littéraire : mode & poésie

I will participate in a conversation about clothing, its political implications and its ability to make us dream. How can we design without exploiting or destroying? How can we find a style that resonates with our desires, when we're torn between the labels that society places on us? How can we talk about committed fashion? This discussion will be led by Claire Roussel, journalist and author specializing in feminist issues and responsible fashion.

Saturday 23/11

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