interviews
In this section you will find the stories behind our brands. The creators of brands such as Alanui, Odeeh, Vince and Wandler share their candid insight about their inspiration, their atelier and the people behind the brand.
Greek Archaic Kori
behind the brand
“We primarily choose natural fabrics, friendly to the environment but also to our skin.”
Stavroula Giannoulatou, founder of Greek Archaic Kori
sporty & rich
behind the brand
citizens of humanity
behind the brand
“I would liken the production of a pair of jeans at Citizens of Humanity to be similar to a musical production, where everyone’s part, no matter how small, contributes to the magic of what will come.”
Marianne Gallagher McDonald, creative director at Citizens of Humanity
November 19, 2020
la doublej
Catch Up With
“Having my own business and operating in Covid, you have to really, really learn how to go with the flow.”
JJ Martin, founder of La DoubleJ
November 5, 2020
harris wharf london
Catch Up With
“I find repeating the same rituals every day make my life easier and less stressful.”
Giulia Acchiardi, founder of Harris Wharf London
June 11, 2020
Vince
Catch Up With
“My days are calmer, but still very full. We’re constantly navigating new ways to work.”
Caroline Belhumeur, creative director at Vince
June 3, 2020
Ailanto
Catch Up With
“Wear pieces that make you feel unique and special.”
Iñaki and Aitor, founders of Ailanto
May 28, 2020
Sofie D'Hoore
Catch Up With
“Make yourself beautiful for you and your environment.”
Sofie D'Hoore
May 20, 2020
Odeeh
Catch Up With
“Everybody, woman or man, should have a personal kind of fashion recipe he or she lives by.”
Otto and Jörg, founders of Odeeh
May 1, 2020
An An Londree
The Story Behind
“We love the movement, the ‘dance’ of silk when the wind catches it and changes its patterns like the waves of the sea.”
Andrea and Angelika, founders of an an londree
April 5, 2020
La DoubleJ
The Story Behind
“We want to take women from Monday to Sunday, sunrise to sunset and everything in between.”
JJ Martin, founder of La DoubleJ
March 11, 2020
Sartore
The Story Behind
“We are a kind of a mix of French and Italian culture.”
Catherine and Françoise Sartore
February 28, 2020
Afroditi Hera
The Story Behind
“I am always mesmerized by my signature silk-printed tapestries on a woman's body, waving in the windthink to be good fashion designer, you have to forget fashion.”
Afroditi Hera, designer of her brand.
February 12, 2020
Samantha Sung
The Story Behind
“The core of beauty and elegance which will never change as long as we are human beings, men and women. I wanted to just follow that core elegance of style icons.”
Samantha Sung, founder of her brand.
February 12, 2020
Pierre-Louis Mascia
The Story Behind
“I think to be good fashion designer, you have to forget fashion. I think my interest for creations and being a creator came from my study at the Fine Arts Academy.”
Pierre-Louis Mascia, designer of his brand.
January 24, 2020
Diadora
The Story Behind
“Representing what we are has always been the focus of the brand, one which clearly aims to encourage a determination to be what others are not: ourselves.”
Enrico Moretti Polegato, CEO and president of Diadora Spa.
December 24, 2019
Meher Kakalia
The Story Behind
“By using authentic materials and fusing them with modern elements, the shoes and bags invite the wearer to incorporate ancient traditions into their wardrobe and personal style.”
Meher Kakalia, designer of her brand.
November 22, 2019
Bananatime
The Story Behind
“BANANATIME was initiated with the idea of effortless clothing that is comfortable, while using the best quality fabrics. We did not want luxury to be limited by occasion or gender.”
Julia Mah and Naoyo Kawaguchi, the founders of BANANATIME.
October 3, 2019
Wandler
The Story Behind
“It is super rewarding to have women choose Wandler bags and shoes for that something new to add a little statement to their everyday dressing..”
Elza Wandler, designer of her brand
September 24, 2019
Ailanto
The Story Behind
“Our identity is bohemian and a little retro, we find that craftsmanship and nature are always our starting points when designing a collection.”
Iñaki Muñoz and Aitor Muñoz, founders of the design company
March 29, 2019
Sofie D'Hoore
The Story Behind
“When I embark upon a new collection, fabric is the starting point. Each season, I research hunderds of textiles before making the choices that will influence my designs.”
Sofie D'Hoore, designer and founder of the brand
March 1, 2019
Vince
The Story Behind
“I know that many women want to be able to throw something on naturally without effort. I like that the clothes are real - you can easily put thing together.”
Caroline Belhumeur, creatieve director at Vince.
February 4, 2019
Alanui
The Story Behind
“Cashmere and knitwear in general are very special to us. We are trying to improve our products using new techniques and patterns. From sophisticated jacquards to crochet and needle-punch, we are always very excited to work on new products and discover what it will look like.”
Nicolò and Carlotta Oddi, founders of Alanui
December 28, 2018
Odeeh
The Story Behind
“Inspiration is really everywhere, you just have to keep your eyes open. We usually find new kick-off ideas when we least expect to find them. Nevertheless, we are very much London-addicted.”
Jörg and Otto, creators of Odeeh
augustus 30, 2018
Harris Wharf London
The Story Behind
“Confident, comfortabale and effortlessly smart. That's how we want that women feel when they wear Harris Wharf London.”
Gulia Acchiardi, designer of Harris Wharf London