Philippa A. Hasse 

EARLY INFLUENCES

When I think back to my childhood, my clearest memories are tied to the house I grew up in — a home full of history, character, art, and love for detail. It was a place where tradition met modernity, where my mother’s aesthetic soul and my father’s entrepreneurial spirit existed side by side. That tension between past and future, form and function, has shaped my eye for design and business ever since.

MY CAREER BACKGROUND

Fashion was my first great love. I studied Fashion & Design Management at AMD Düsseldorf, where I learned to translate ideas into tangible, curated expressions of style. An early internship with Matthew Williamson in London, whose bold colors and intricate patterns continue to inspire me, deepened my appreciation for storytelling through design.

After graduating, I built a career at the intersection of fashion, design, and e-commerce. At Zalando, I spent nearly a decade shaping creative strategies, building teams, and driving the evolution of one of Europe’s most dynamic fashion platforms.

I later became Managing Director at JUNIQE, leading the brand into its next phase of growth and creative vision. These experiences showed me that impactful design is never accidental — it’s the result of clear strategy, structure, and a deep understanding of people and trends. I learned how to translate creative ideas into powerful brand experiences that resonate.

WHY INTERIORS?

My love for interiors has always been there. A quiet thread woven through every journey and every city I’ve explored. Travel fuels my vision: boutique hotels, vibrant restaurants, art museums, hidden alleyways, and flea markets all add layers to my creative language. These experiences taught me that interiors are more than just rooms; they are stories waiting to be told.

In 2024, I made a bold decision to pivot, enrolling in Interior Design studies at Parsons, The New School in New York City. It was the natural next step. Merging my entrepreneurial expertise with my lifelong passion for creating soulful, bold, and meaningful spaces.

THE BIRTH OF fifth place interiors

fifth place interiors is where my business acumen and design vision meet. A studio dedicated to transforming interiors into living stories.

My aesthetic lives in contrast: where vintage meets contemporary, and elegance meets edge. Think leopard print on velvet. A vintage chandelier dripping over a brutalist coffee table. A Moroccan rug grounding a sculptural Italian sofa.