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International Women’s Day: Highlighting Women Founders in Portman Marylebone

Olivia Francis: Hamilton & Hare

Olivia Francis is the founder of menswear essentials brand, Hamilton and Hare, which she started with the goal of making innovations in men’s underwear. Earning recognition from Walpole in 2018 as a “Brand of Tomorrow”, Hamilton and Hare continue to create men’s essentials of the highest quality.

Kirsten Hazell: London Grace

A graduate of the Parsons School of Design in New York, Kirsten Hazell founded London Grace in 2015. Kirsten’s remit for London Grace is simple yet unique in the world of nail salons; a refined treatment menu focused on creating healthy, happy nails. In addition to offering a range of treatments the nail bar doubles as a coffee and cocktail bar, and clients can buy their own ‘no-nasties’ London Grace nail products to take home from the salon.

Rachel Sweeney: Cox and Power

Rachel Sweeney is the experienced Managing Director at Cox and Power, Portman Marylebone’s sustainable jewellery brand. Working with jewellery and luxury goods for over 30 years, Rachel has a sustained passion for craftsmanship and provenance.

Isabel Manns: Isabel Manns

After graduating from New York’s prestigious Parsons School of Design, Isabel Manns created her own womenswear brand in London. Her aim, to create sustainable garments through reversible clothing. She designs her own prints and manufactures the clothes sustainably within the U.K.

Suzannah Crabb: Suzannah London

Suzannah Crabb established her London-based fashion brand in 2006, and has been building on its successes since. Suzannah has dressed A-list celebrities and members of the Royal Family, and offers expert advice for special occasions. Serving as testament to her unique and informed approach to womenswear, Suzannah is regularly featured in luxury press such as Vogue.

Sarah Marshall: John Boyd Hats

Sarah Marshall is the owner and Creative Director of John Boyd Hats. While studying 3D design at Falmouth College of Art, Sarah honed her passion for sustainable fashion and handmade craftsmanship. Having worked for John Boyd for fourteen years, in 2018 she took over the business upon the passing of Mr. John Boyd himself. Now, she honours John Boyd’s aesthetic through collections that encourage women of all ages to wear and appreciate handmade British millinery.