MEET THE BRAINS BEHIND IT ALL!

Fox + Feather came about from opening lots of stores for other

businesses, and seeing the opportunity to do it my own way. Bristol, and

especially Gloucester Road was crying out for a good alternative to the

fashion multiples that have consumed so many High Streets and shopping

centres. I wanted to create a store where you could shop without guilt, and

offer a personal service. Also, that burning desire I think most people

have, not to be bossed around by a middled aged man in a suit sat behind a

desk!

I've worked in fashion since I left Uni (I studied Fine Art at UWE) and

basically worked my way up from the shop floor. My first serious job was

working for Uniqlo as Assistant Manager and Visual Specialist, then as a

'floating' manager visiting problem stores. After that I worked for Ollie &

Nic, firstly as a Store Manager, then as an Area Manager. I then moved to

their head office and worked as a jewellery and accessories buyer, and

Visual Merchandiser. After that my final job before setting up Fox + Feather was

with Mistral, where I was Area Visual Manager.

I play with Edith, my daughter! She is 2 1/2 now and lot's of fun (I was 8

months pregnant when I opened Fox + Feather). Once she is in bed, I'm a bit

of an interior design wannabe, so I'm usually to be found reading Elle

Decoration and Living Etc, planning my dream home and pinning like a mad

women on Pinterest. Or cooking. I like to eat :)

Yes, lots! The best is probably from one of our 'after-show parties' held in

store after a Fashion Show. To be brief, I found a couple in one of our

changing rooms, after a few too many glasses of champagne, getting a bit

amorous....

Being a mum, running a business and staying vaguely sane?! Winning a

Draper's award for Best New Business 2013 wasn't bad either...

Can I jump forward a bit? We have a very cute navy spotty Co-ord top and

shorts arriving from Louche in February that I can not wait for!