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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 →
Catching up
‘Are you and May free this Friday to come over for dinner at my new guy’s in Kensington?’ I texted Mark.
‘New guy, eh – is this the French man? Would love to come over with May, meet him and … 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 →
Tom Aikens
You have been living in Chelsea for six months now. What makes a perfect Chelsea day for you?
I love Chelsea Farmers’ Market so I would head there and check out the herb gardens and maybe grab a pizza at … Read more →
Gimme five
The radio and TV presenter (we’ll call him Gino) had booked dinner at Assaggi for 6.30pm. Rather early, I thought. He wasn’t the only diner when I arrived, though: there were several other couples with small children, one of whom … Read more →
Natasha Banham
What brought you to Notting Hill?
I was born in Kensington and went to school in Kensington. We travelled internationally when I was a kid but always had a home here. My parents used to take me to the carnival … 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 →
Laura Waddell
You split your time between Notting Hill and LA. Why did you choose Notting Hill as your London home?
It’s just a really great part of London; it has a cool artistic vibe and I love the markets, especially Portobello … Read more →
The Lawyer on not enough natural chemistry
I was starting to wonder if the Lawyer was that happy about me. Between us, I was the only one organising fun dates. I called him and said I was finding him a bit too lastminute.com. Perhaps he was forgetting … Read more →
Stacey Jackson
Where do you live and why?
I live in Chelsea; I love that it’s so central. It’s so close to the museums, great shops and restaurants! It’s also a very international neighbourhood which I love.
