Stories

The ESSENtialists with Jasmine Dowling

For multi-disciplinary creative Jasmine Dowling, creativity is rooted in connection — an intuitive practice guided by texture, feeling, and storytelling rather than formula.

The ESSENtialists with Michelle Bañares

The Melbourne-based Creative Producer shares her style philosophy, daily rituals, and what the Essence of Less means to her.

The ESSENtialists with Brooke Holm

For Earth Month, we've partnered with Australian-American photographer Brooke Holm who shares with us an insight into her creative practice and her appreciation of the natural word. 

The ESSENtialists with Maggie Holladay

Founder of the cult design gallery Claude Home, Maggie Holladay shares her creative practice, reflects on her idea of true luxury and the importance of tailoring and silhouettes.

The ESSENtialists with Chainky

The Ghanaian-born, New York-based artist discusses clothing as an extension of self, supporting made-to-order design and ease as the ultimate luxury.

Alexandria Coe | In Her Shoes

We’ve long admired the work of London based Artist Alexandria Coe. Her art focuses on simplified drawings, inspired by an authentic relationship with the body. Her own understanding of the female ...

Harriet Parry | In Her Shoes

We were first introduced to Harriet’s work when she hosted a pop-up in London a few months ago and were immediately drawn to her creations. We stopped for a chat and Harriet was immediately warm, w...

Delphine Del Val | In Her Shoes

When it comes to bold, talented women, Parisian-born Delphine Del Val is an expert. She is one. She knowns where to find them. And she runs one of New York’s most innovative talent agencies, POOL C...

Alex Proba | In Her Shoes

One glance and you know a design is Alex Proba. The New York-based multidisciplinary designer and art director’s mastery of colour and pattern is as distinctive as it is in demand - we can’t get en...

Sophia Li | In Her Shoes

We were first introduced to Sophia at the beginning of 2017 through ESSEN friend Lydia Pang after relocating to New York. Sophia was immediately warm, welcoming and full of life. Sophia worked at ...