Our Family

It is a very important part of our vision to work and engage with people who have the same values as us. These people have become part of our Vintage Sister family.

We believe in sharing the talent of others to help them flourish as they deserve. Hence, we would like to introduce you to the family members who have joined us on this journey.

We want to shout about their skills and tell you how much we love them. So please feel free to get in touch with each and every one of these amazing people if you would like to work with them too.

MARIA IGWEBUIKE

Maria is originally from Nigeria, and moved with her family to the UK when she was eleven years old. She was fortunate to discover her passion for designing and founded Maria Callisto offering unique, hand-made, and high quality lingerie.

You can find Maria at: @mariacallistolingerie

MAYA LANE

Maya Lane is a singer song writer with the most lovely voice. We started talking with her about a Laura Ashley vintage blouse we had on our website, and we loved her style so much we asked her to model for us. Maya lives in London.

You can find Maya at: @mayalaneuk

BIANCA ZEHRA

Bianca was the first of our sisters to join the Vintage Sisterhood. We couldn’t think of anyone better to model in our first photoshoot. From the very beginning, Bianca was our muse. Beautiful both inside and out, her energy is infectious. Her positivity and understanding of what we wanted to create left us smiling for days after the shoot. While she works as a part-time model, Bianca is also known as a fashion and interiors stylist.

You can find Bianca at: www.biancazehra.com

Claudette Parry

A random meeting with Claudette got us asking her to model for us. A blast of energy and absolute joy to work with. Recently having taken a huge step and enormous leap of faith. She wrote and produced a podcast series 'My dad, Mr. Brixton" all about her father Courtney Laws.

REDA PAKSTYLTE

Lithuanian-born Reda was the second of our sisters to join the sisterhood. Reda’s features are in complete contrast to Bianca’s, which is just what we wanted. But like Bianca, Reda was also a muse of ours from the very beginning. Her natural beauty really struck us.

A total professional, Reda turned up to the shoot wearing vintage with a bounce in her step. We just knew this was going to be another perfect match! London-based Reda is a part-time model, as well as a photographer.

You can find Reda at: www.pakstyte.com

LISA PAULEY

The infectious and inspiring Lisa, living her best life. She's saying yes to a full and vibrant midlife having been snapped up for some big modelling shoots recently.

Lisa is a modern holistic practitioner, focusing on restorative healing, and well being.

You can find Lisa at: @_lisapauley_

LISA HICKMAN

Lisa is Andreas sister. And a big Vintage Sister customer too! Lisa is a strong activist, which we greatly admire. Lisa is currently working at switchback UK. which supports young men to find a way out of the justice system and build a stable, rewarding life they can be proud of. She also worked for many years at Helpage International, which supports millions of elders to live safe and dignified lives around the world. Lisa has also volunteered full time for Care4Calais helping asylum seekers find lawyers for their asylum claims, as well as ensuring they are looked after both mentally and physically. Lisa volunteers for Crisis at Christmas time, and she also volunteers for Stand up to racism. What an inspiration!

You can find Lisa at:@miloandlisa

MICA

We spotted her in a local super market! Wearing gym clothes, and on route to see her personal trainer she looked gorgeous. Mica is a software consultant. She has also recently become a mum, and lives in Suffolk.

You can find Mica between London and Suffolk

ELLA WOODWARD

Ella is a talented young fashion designer we were lucky enough to meet at @love_my_fashion_club where she showed her amazing talent for sewing.

Life long skills all taught by her gran! Ella is now working towards her Fashion Design Diploma at the Fashion Retail Academy

You can find Ella @_ella_woodward

VENTSISLAV GENDOV

The tech guy, our tech guy, and the partner of our co-founder Andrea. Our entire family is made up of creatives, so Ventsi is the balance we need when it comes to technology. That said he does get creative with the coding. Ventsi works behind the scenes making life a whole lot easier for us. Ventsi works as a front end programmer for a digital company in Bulgaria. At the weekend you can find him spinning vinyl at an afterparty.

You can find Ventsi at: @v.gendov

PHILLIPPA

We often spot people in the street we can imagine being a model for us! Phillippa was trying to have a relaxing coffee when we approached her to model. She is a hairdresser, a fab model, and a mum living in Suffolk.

You can spot Phillipa in and around Suffolk

DAVE BLACK

Not only is Dave a graphic designer and filmmaker, but he is also co-founder Kim’s husband. And he is a huge part of our family. Dave has been by our side, since the very beginning of our vision to launch a sustainable brand, helping and advising us all the way on our strategy. In fact, it was Dave who created our much-loved Vintage Sister logo.

You can find Dave at: www.blackcreative.co.uk

GEORGINA CHAPMAN

Georgie is a super talented fashion designer we were lucky enough to work with at the beginning of her career. Imagine how much fun our photo shoots are when we get back together! As well as fashion Georgie has teamed up to create a home collection @here.and.now.home.

You can find Georgie at georgina_chapman@hotmail.co.uk

DAVID DEBIDIN

With a design and architectural background, David is not your average creative. David joined our family to support the creativity in our fashion shoot. A highly inspirational and extremely creative person, David got straight into the groove and delivered our vision perfectly with his photography.

You can find David at: www.thatdave.com/

CRYSTAL GEORGE

We met Crystal on a sunny street in Suffolk. Two very smiley women said hello to each other purely because they were both smiling. Kim asked Crystal if she fancied trying modelling and the rest is history. Crystal is about to start University where she will study to be a nursery school teacher!

You can find Crystal @ccrystalgeo

SARAH RUDDOCK

Ruddock jewellery is created by Sarah Ruddock. A colleague and long-time friend for many years, we have always admired her style and asthetic. Her handmade pieces explore sculptural forms and the natural world, things which inspire us too, making Ruddock the perfect jewellery brand collaboration.

Sarah is the perfect sister and muse.

You can find Ruddock Jewellery at: www.ruddockjewellery.co.uk/

TORA JACKSON

Tora joined the family to help us get the website up and running. All-round lifesaver, Tora quickly understood our vision, both creatively and commercially. She helped us to create exactly what we had envisioned.

Creative, fun and hard-working, Tora studied fashion design at the London College of Fashion. She is currently looking for design roles in sustainable fashion. We highly recommend her!

You can find her on Instagram as: @tora_jackson1