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Rellik
What inspired you to join forces and launch Rellik?
We made the move to open Rellik as the next step from our stalls in Portobello. It was a natural progression.
Why did you decide to stay in the Portobello Road
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
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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 →
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.
