Anya Hindmarch
Founded in 1987 the brand has grown from one store on London’s Walton Street, to 56 stores globally including London and Tokyo flagships and a Bespoke store on Pont Street launched in 2009.
The brand is synonymous with beautiful craftsmanship, understated branding and exceptional quality.
Bespoke personalised pieces, Britishness and an element of humour epitomize the brand DNA.
Anya’s collections are stocked by the world’s leading stores and worn by celebrities including Kate Moss, The Duchess of Cambridge, Claudia Schiffer, Angelina Jolie.
In 2009, Anya was awarded an MBE in recognition for her contribution to the British fashion industry. Further responsibilities include UKTrade Ambassador, non-executive director of the British Fashion Council and trustee of The Royal Academy and The Design Museum. She was awarded the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award in 2012.
The first London Fashion Week show took place in 2012 to great acclaim to showcase Anya’s AW2012 collection.
“Setting up a business is difficult – if it was easy everyone would do it. There is so much creativity in this country but a lot of it gets wasted because creative people don’t necessarily have the business skills or the confidence to make their ideas a commercial reality.
It can often come down to knowing the right people to ask, who can help you avoid the pitfalls or make relevant introductions. I’d like to help creative entrepreneurs make the connections they need and get their ideas off the ground.”