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Sophie Harley
You are a Royal College of Art alumni. Can you describe the craziest project you did?
All the catwalk jewellery I did for Harvey Bertram-Brown [a successful video director]. I made some amazing metal seahorse bustiers which Cat Glover then … Read more →
E.K.A
What inspires you the most and why?
London and Londoners. I think London is the best city in the world – the diversity of the people, their style, the fashion, the architecture, the history… I could go on.
Why did
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Lily Gardner
Where do you live in London and why?
I live on the Acton/Bush border. It’s the last really quirky bit of west London – there’s the sophisticated stucco elegance of Ravenscourt Road a few metres away; it’s Beirut meets Belfast.
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Graffik Gallery
Urban art is usually found in East London. What made you decide to open in Portobello Road?
Ollie Cox and I used to run an executive search and selection company in Old Street. Ollie, in particular, bought a lot of … Read more →
Ananya
What sparked your interest in kaftans in particular?
I’m originally from Mumbai in India and I was inspired by the popularity of kurtas and kaftans – the more elaborate and sexier vesions of kurtas – from there. A lot of … Read more →
Selina Blow
You grew up in an Arts and Crafts house designed by your grandfather in Gloucestershire. What was your childhood like?
It was a very romantic and magical house full of tapestries and suits of armour perched on an escarpment overlooking … Read more →
Belleville Boutique (now closed)
Can you explain the concept of the Belleville Boutique?
The original idea was to present items that both my business partner, Edwige, and I like (mixing the old and new) in a domestic environment. We source from French flea markets … Read more →
D&Me and One Vintage
Who inspired you to work in the fashion industry?
My grandmother. She was very flamboyant and eccentric and wore incredibly huge cocktail rings and big hats.
One Vintage is a far cry from the cheaper vintage options around London. What
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Portobello Design and Art Market
Who or what sparked your love of jewellery?
I have always enjoyed wearing quirky jewellery but by making everything seem possible, Jenny MacDonald of Kensington & Chelsea College ignited my love of designing and making jewellery.
Which materials do you
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Costume Boutique
Who or what sparked your love of fashion and design?
Being an art student and having to buy cheap clothes from charity shops and jumble sales. And Vivienne Westwood.
