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Vanleles Diamonds
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
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
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
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
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 →
Eric Bompard
What makes Eric Bompard’s cashmere so soft?
Eric Bompard cashmere is sourced in the outer regions of Mongolia at an altitude of over 3,000m from small Capra Hisca breed goats and their long soft hair that protects them from freezing … Read more →
Chic & Seek
What inspired the concept for Chic & Seek?
Mainly a frustration with eBay… I liked the idea of buying something pre-owned, but the clothes presented on eBay devalues designer brands and you can never be sure of the authenticity and … Read more →
Maharani
Who or what inspires you the most and why?
The designers who I work with in India, whose knowledge of textiles is exceptional.
How would you describe your clothing company Maharani?
For people who want to wear beautiful clothes in … Read more →
Old Hat
How long has Old Hat been going for?
Twenty years while the one we have in Tokyo, Japan has been going for 11 years. The Tokyo store came about my chance. We had been doing a lot of business with … Read more →
The Merchant
What inspired you to run The Merchant?
A lot! The economic situation; no-one wants to lose their status symbols, which clothes certainly are. Luxury goods are becoming more and more expensive and people are fed up with the low quality … Read more →
