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Raishma, Marylebone based fashion designer
Tell us a bit about your label, Raishma. What was the inspiration behind setting it up?
Raishma started from my love of couture and a wish to make beautifully made occasionwear more accessible. With my British Asian background, I wanted … Read more →
Sarah Ferreira Interiors
What inspired you to go into design?
I’ve always been drawn to beautiful spaces and how they make you feel. It’s not just about aesthetics, it’s about ease, comfort and personality.
My dad is an architect, so I grew up … Read more →
Florence Spurling
Tell us a bit about your studio… when and how did you set it up?
I set up Florence Spurling Studio in 2014 during my time living in NYC. After working on the Anthropologie design team, I wanted to embrace … Read more →
Sundays Sleepwear
You’re a mother and daughter team! Tell us about your background and what led you to starting Sundays Sleepwear together?
Mum has around 30 years’ experience in the clothing industry specifically focused on lounge and sleepwear. Her experience ranges from … Read more →
Tansy Haak from Kind Collection
Tansy Haak has long been inspired by West London and the people who live here. So much so, that it was the birthplace of both her daughter, Isla Zee and her eco-friendly fine jewellery brand, KIND.
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Founders of Last Yarn, Deborah Lyons and Piarvé Wetshi
Deborah Lyons and Piarvé Wetshi are on a mission to reduce the amount of discarded fabric that goes into landfill. Their latest venture Last Yarn brings great quality textiles back to the marketplace and works with students to help shape … Read more →
Local novelist & travel writer, Lucy Lord
Local novelist and travel writer Lucy Lord, first interviewed by West London Living in January 2015, has now extended her repertoire: together she and her brother Nick run Peruvian Arts, a business they set up to showcase the collection of … Read more →
Lucy Macnamara
How and when did Aspiga come about? Were you always interested in fashion?
Whilst I was on holiday in Kenya in 2005, I was struck by the artistry and craftsmanship of the beautiful hand-beaded sandals, intricately adorned belts, and bold … Read more →
Rachel Stepanek, founder of Mpira Richmond
Tell us a bit about your brand, Mpira…
Mpira was created after taking a year out of working for some of the largest of the UK’s High Street retailers for over 15 years and looking at fast fashion and recycling … Read more →
Pearl Lowe
Your range is inspired by your house by the sea – can you tell us more about the house, and how it came about?
I have always dreamt of owning a property by the sea. I spent hours during lockdown … Read more →
