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Circa Vintage Brides

Astral Sundholm-Hayes
April
24

Astral Sundholm-Hayes, founder of Circa Vintage Brides, on how to pick the perfect wedding dress

What inspired the concept for Circa Vintage Brides?

The volume of women searching for real vintage wedding dresses at my then-shop, Circa Vintage, found that the real vintage bridal dresses were either too small or stained, had high necklines and … Read more →

Vanleles Diamonds

Vania Leles
April
3

Gemologist Vania Leles on diamonds versus costume jewellery and model gossip

What sparked your passion for diamonds and gemstones?

I have always loved sparkling jewels. However, my passion for diamonds and gemstones really started while working as a fashion model in New York. I remember being in a photo shoot with … Read more →

Pistol Panties

deborah fleming
March
13

Deborah Fleming, founder of Pistol Panties, on simple yet scandalous swimwear and her guilty pleasure

What sparked your passion for designing swimwear?

I was always obsessed with swimwear, having grown up on the beach in Miami and travelling at every opportunity to other beach destinations. I still think swimwear is one of the most exciting … Read more →

Summerill & Bishop

June & Bernadette
February
28

June Summerill and Bernadette Bishop on why the kitchen is the heart of the home

What was your inspiration for you to open a kitchen and tableware store with your friend?

June: We both love cooking. We wanted the kitchen to be beautiful and feel more a part of the home rather than look clinical.… Read more →

Dote

Sheena Abbot-Davies
February
1

Sheena Abbot-Davies, founder of new online sleepwear range Dote, on her love of cashmere and Morgan Freeman

What inspired the concept for Dote?

I was very frustrated looking for lovely sleep wear and finally decided I would be able to do better myself. My memories of my very glamorous aunt June in her silk nighties was a … Read more →

Wild at Heart

Nikki Tibbles
January
11

Nikki Tibbles on Japanese horror movies and rescuing dogs

You beat 70 rivals to lease the ex-loo building which is the home of Wild at Heart. What was it about this space that attracted you?

I loved that it was such an unusual building, which had such a great … Read more →