The actress and entrepreneur talks personal style, building her dog beauty brand, and why authenticity matters during fashion&rsquo;s busiest week.

Few people navigate fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship with the ease that Stephanie Suganami, better known online as Steph Shep, does. The actress and founder has built a loyal following thanks to her polished yet approachable sense of style&mdash;and her growing dog beauty brand, inspired by her own pup, Binx. Ahead of the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 show in Paris, Shep caught up with L&rsquo;OFFICIEL to talk about seeing Nicolas Ghesqui&egrave;re&rsquo;s latest vision on the runway, how her relationship with fashion has evolved over the years, and the signature accessory she never leaves home without.

LOFFICIEL:&nbsp;You&rsquo;re heading to the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 show today. What excites you most about seeing Nicolas Ghesqui&egrave;re&rsquo;s vision unfold on the runway?
STEPHANIE SUGANAMI: Nicolas always creates a world. It&rsquo;s never just clothes&mdash;it&rsquo;s storytelling, architecture, and emotion. I love seeing how he pushes silhouettes forward while still honoring the heritage of the brand. Fashion week can feel very fast, but his shows always feel like a moment you really sit with.
LO: You&rsquo;ve worn so many hats over the years&mdash;from assistant to entrepreneur to actress. How has your relationship with fashion evolved as your career has grown?
SS: When I was younger, fashion felt aspirational&mdash;almost like armor for the rooms I was trying to get into. Now it feels much more personal. I&rsquo;m drawn to pieces that feel timeless, beautifully made, and easy to live in. My relationship with fashion now is less about trends and more about identity.

LO: Your dog beauty brand has quickly become a favorite among stylish pet parents. How did your love for dogs inspire the idea behind the brand?
SS: It really started with my dog, Binx. I&rsquo;m very ingredient-conscious with everything in my own life, but when I looked at what was available for dogs, the standards were so low. I wanted to create something that felt like the clean beauty version of pet care&mdash;beautiful, thoughtful, and safe.

LO: Your personal style always feels polished but effortless. How did you approach putting together your look for today&rsquo;s show?
SS: Fashion week days can be long, so I always start with comfort and then build from there. I gravitate toward strong silhouettes, great tailoring, and one statement piece that anchors everything. If you feel like yourself in what you&rsquo;re wearing, the rest kind of falls into place.
LO: You&rsquo;ve built a community around your brand and online presence. How important is authenticity when sharing moments like fashion week with your audience?
SS: It&rsquo;s everything. I try to share fashion week the same way I experience it&mdash;with excitement, curiosity, and sometimes chaos. I think the real moments are what people connect with. And I really just don&rsquo;t take it that seriously!

LO: Every It girl has her signature. What&rsquo;s the one thing you do, wear, or swear by that makes people go, &ldquo;Yep, that&rsquo;s so you&rdquo;?
SS: Probably my sunglasses. I always have a pair on me. They&rsquo;re the easiest way to pull a look together and hide if the party went a little too late the night before.

LO: Finally, where&rsquo;s your go-to unwind spot after a hectic Fashion Week&mdash;spa, salon, coffee shop, bakery, or somewhere else?
SS: Honestly, the best reset is just going home.

Stephanie Suganami Steps Into Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2026 World

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