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Wolf & Badger
What inspired you to open a concept store which enables designers to rent their own space?
SC: Having worked in fashion and art for some time now, both of us realised how difficult it is for creative people, in fashion … Read more →
Online fashion boutique Kailique
What made you choose to stock mostly LA-based designers?
I’ve always been inspired by the boutiques of my hometown San Diego and the Los Angeles areas, which tend to stock a selection of independent labels, many of which are local … Read more →
R.S.Currie & Co
What made you decide to have a toy shop?
Riva: We used to live upstairs and decided to sell masks to kids during the last Notting Hill Carnival, which is how the idea came about. We spent two months putting … Read more →
Orit
You were responsible for jewellery label 10m² being sold all over the world. How do you know what will be commercially successful?
I think it’s instinctive. They say art historians [Orit studied History of Art, started her career in antiques … Read more →
Jada Styles
What inspired you to open Jada Styles and what’s its concept?
I worked in the men’s department of Gucci and developed a good relationship with clients, so the shop came about because I wanted to offer my experience as a … Read more →
Number 35
What inspired you to start your tailored fashion business?
I realized that the majority of women were never able to find clothes to fit them properly. Most women were following trends that didn’t suit them. Fashion to me is about … Read more →
Cocomaya
Why a chocolate shop?
We wanted to create a magical, dreamy place with an other-worldly atmosphere. Then we realised we wanted to extend to an artisan bakery. I really believe things should be handmade. I can’t bear anything that isn’t.… Read more →
Exchange
What inspired you to start selling vintage fashion?
My own closet was getting too big and I really love vintage and quirky fashion – something a bit different. I’m also a jewellery collector.
Who are your favourite designers?
The ones … Read more →
Bliss Fields
How did Bliss Fields come about?
I come from a big family of market traders – there’s a picture of my grandmother at her stall on the wall here at Bliss Fields – and I inherited the stall from my … Read more →
Merchant Archive
Have you always wanted your own boutique?
I come from a farming family in Somerset, so when I was 13 my dad said that my brother would inevitably take over the farm and asked me what I would like to … Read more →
