What I Know About Style

Florence Spurling

December
3

Textile designer Florence Spurling on knitting inspiration, London life & motherhood!

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 a slower, more considered method of working that was more akin to how I had been trained at the Royal College… Read more →

Sundays Sleepwear

April
30
Posted by Kate Elliott

We caught up with the team behind Sundays Sleepwear in our latest 'What I know about Style'

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 supplying some of the largest national retailers,… Read more →

Tansy Haak from Kind Collection

April
5

We talk ‘diamonds under the cooker’ and ‘worklife balance’ with jewellery and bespoke engagement ring designer, Tansy Haak of 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.

What are your favourite West London spots?

I love a wander along the river near Hammersmith on a sunny weekend.… Read more →

Founders of Last Yarn, Deborah Lyons and Piarvé Wetshi

February
13
Posted by Olivia Allwood-Mollon

The duo behind fabric store Last Yarn talk 'saving precious textiles' and their favourite local hangouts.

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 the fashion industry of the future.

What inspired Last Yarn? Have

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Local novelist & travel writer, Lucy Lord

December
5
Posted by Olivia Allwood-Mollon

Local novelist & travel writer Lucy Lord chats to us about her new venture with Peruvian Arts

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 paintings they inherited from their father.

Do you live or work

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Lucy Macnamara

November
7

Lucy Macnamara on founding Aspiga, fashion inspiration & making a difference!

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 bright jewellery all made locally. Inspired, I spent the following… Read more →