Bust Laid Bare
Bust Portraits : Celia Muñoz
Celia Muñoz is the creative visionary behind La Coqueta, the iconic Spanish-made, London-based childrenswear brand beloved by parents around the world.
From the perfect Sunday, to the importance of communication as a working mother of five, read on to find out what makes Celia tick
Bust Portraits : Laura Jackson
Laura Jackson is true multi-hyphenate. A broadcaster, tastemaker, co-founder of Glassette and mother to 3, she also writes a monthly column for ELLE Decoration and has two podcasts, HOSTEing and So How Do You.
We sat down to talk all things entertaining and the excitement of Spring.
Bust Portraits : Matilda Goad
Matilda Goad is the visionary and creative behind her eponymous brand, whose signature scalloped lampshades propelled her into the spotlight. Whether it’s door knobs or bath mats, Matilda has continued to reinvent a host of modern day essentials, bringing with it a playful edge and a dose of nostalgia.
We were thrilled to sit down with Matilda to talk about the importance of balance and discover a few of her favourite things.
Bust Portraits : JJ Walsh
JJ Walsh is the inimitable founder of Formula Fig, a high-tech, expert-led facial company with soon to be 6 locations across Canada and America.
JJ started her career as a fashion editor in London (which included working for the late, legendary Isabella Blow) but started Formula Fig when a move to Vancouver saw her spot a gap in the market. With a love of all things green, JJ’s experience orientated stores are testament to her attention to detail and eye for design. From her own incredible home to the Formula Fig Bars, whose instagram-famous bathrooms reflect the jammy inside of a Fig, JJ has a talent for transforming spaces and faces.
Bust Portraits : Aimee Croysdill
Aimee Croysdill is the sartorial mastermind behind some of our favourite red carpet looks, styling the likes of Nicola Coughlan and Laura Haddock. This year saw the successful launch of her kidswear brand Kiso Store, creating bold playwear designed to be loved, played in, handed down and loved again.
Here, Aimee shares invaluable advice for new mothers, the importance of creating an ethical brand and the wardrobe staples she returns to year after year.
Bust Portraits : Polly Baker
Brighton based artist and teacher Polly Baker creates vibrant colourful pieces that transport you somewhere sunnier on a grey English day. From oil paintings to pun-filled cards her work is varied and brilliant and we particularly loved the print she created with Surfers Against Sewage raising awareness of the plastic pollution in our oceans. Polly shares some Cornish gems, perfect to visit if you too are staycationing this year, as well as some of her favourite artists.
Bust Portraits : Alice Wawrik
Alice Wawrik sources the best vintage and artisan made pieces from around the globe for her eponymous label, by alice.
We have long loved her candy coloured selection of lacquered antiques and her eclectic, maximalist homewares are adored by many. From her desert island dish to what makes a house a home, read on for a glimpse into Alice’s wonderful world.
Bust Portraits : Alma Berrow
It is hard to believe that the highly sought-after London based artist Alma Berrow only turned her hand to ceramics a year ago.
Alma’s infamous ashtrays strewn with ceramic cigarettes, coins and even condoms sell out in mere seconds via her instagram. We particularly love her 70’s cookbook style platters and recently had the pleasure of chatting with Alma about what she’s making next and why she no longer hides her most treasured possessions.
Bust Portraits : Eleanor Cording-Booth
As the interiors writer and consultant behind @aconsideredspace, Eleanor Cording-Booth has built a cult following. People are eager to shop her latest discoveries via her ‘Sunday Bests’ or bag the highly sought after Wavy lampshades, she designed in partnership with @munroandkerr. Eleanor shares what inspires her and the inside scoop on the all important quest for London's best cakes.
Bust Portraits : Sophie Eley
Laidback florist Sophie Eley creates floral arrangements and installations where colour, texture and movement take centre stage. Most recently, Sophie has set her mind to reviving the endangered heritage craft of marbling - together with Artist Sally Newton, they bring their own contemporary spin to the practice. Sophie shares what brings her joy and why getting her hands dirty and digging is the answer to almost anything.
Bust Portraits : India Sehmi
A true multi hyphenate, how India Sehmi makes time for it all we’ll never know. Alongside her day job as at RewardStyle, India runs three influential instagram accounts covering fashion, lifestyle and interiors. Her compositions, creativity and eye for detail never fails to inspire. From lockdown projects to the ongoing search for the perfect artwork for her home, find out what makes India tick.
Bust Portraits : Lonika Chande
Who better than Lonika Chande to be the first in our Bust Portraits series. Mother of two, interior designer, tastemaker and friend of Studio Bust’s Founder Mads - their friendship was formed through instagram and cemented on play-dates in the park with their young children. From Viennese cuisine to blackout-lined curtains, read on for a glimpse into Lonika’s colourful and creative world.