L.A-SPACE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
We’re pleased to announce that this International Women’s Day, the L.A-Space team are hosting two very special events in London, and we can’t wait for you to join us.
On the 8th and 9th of March 2024, we will be hosting our very first meet-and-greet at our favourite spot in Mayfair. Customers will have the opportunity to meet Lorna and the team, try on and shop our collections in person, and experience our first home fragrance, No.98 Ghost. We’d love you to join us for a glass of Lady A, and a good old natter. You don’t need to purchase a ticket to gain access to our pop-up shop, you can swing by anytime during the opening hours over the two-day event.
Pop-Up Shop Dates:
Friday 8th March: 11am-4pm
Saturday 9th March: 11am-6pm
Location:
First Floor, 12 St George Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2FB
On the evening of the 8th of March, our L.A-Space founder, Lorna, will be leading a sold-out panel discussion with a diverse and extraordinary panel of female founders and entrepreneurs, all making waves in their respective industries. This engaging discussion will shed light on their experiences and insights, offering inspiration and empowerment to all attendees.
Meet The Panellists
Lorna Andrews
Lorna, otherwise known as Lorna Luxe, is the founder of L.A-Space, alongside being one of the UK’s most influential fashion and skincare content creators.
Alongside the LA-Space team, Lorna has set up the 2024 IWD meet-and-greet and panel event to not only meet everyone and catch-up offline, but to also celebrate other women and female-led businesses.
We reached out to our panellists ahead of the event and asked them to tell us a little more about their experiences in business and share any advice they may have to other women in business.
Azzi Glasser
Founder of multiple companies, from Agent Provocateur Parfum to Bella Freud Parfum, to more recently, The Perfumer’s Story. Azzi is a perfume creative director with 25 years’ experience in the fragrance industry.
Working with Hollywood A-Listers and Musicians, with clients including Johnny Depp, Kylie and Helena Bonham Carter, Azzi’s unique approach to fragrance has resulted in her winning 6 FiFi
awards and gaining international recognition as one of the leading names in the fragrance industry. Azzi also recently worked with L.A-Space to create our first home fragrance, No.98 Ghost.
A note from Azzi:
“My fragrance compositions are based on 'Character and Style’, each with an artistic story and reference. I have been fortunate to have worked over the years with so many incredible personalities that herald their unique style. I could see there was a demand for educating consumers with fragrances that would match and suit their own individual DNA with a real spice of originality. I wanted to create the ultimate finishing touch that would be adored by others, totally loyal to the wearer and evoke memories for years to come.” – Azzi Glasser
Allegra Haines
Allegra is an entrepreneur and businesswoman based in London, Founder and Director of The Booking Project - a talent agency booking business that began with TV and has now evolved into managing some of the biggest and best social influencer talent on social media.
With 20 years’ experience in the talent sector, as well as over 10 years’ experience in running her own talent management agency, Allegra brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the talent and influencer industry.
@thebookingproject // @itsallegrabambi
A note from Allegra:
“I always knew I wanted to embark on a career in the media in some form. In the early twenties, HEAT magazine would fly of the shelf and into most people’s hands. We became as nation obsessed with popular culture - this was aided by shows like Big Brother where a new type of celebrity was born - the Reality Star.
I wanted a slice of this pie, and to do this I knew I needed to get on the M4 from South Wales and head to London.
After a few temping jobs, answering calls, selling mobile phones and door to door cold sales - I got a job as a runner at a very trendy production company working on Breakfast Tele. This was the beginning of a career working in the TV industry, primarily and more specifically working with on screen talent. After 8 years and a move to Sydney, I decided I could no longer work for anyone. My mind was made that I wanted to put all my eggs into creating a business where I could take on a number of jobs, rather than be chained the desk of an employer.
On returning to the UK from Sydney I had set up the foundations, structure and ethos of The Booking Project. It started as a talent booking agency for TV and (back then) traditional advertising.
The agency has pivoted slightly and now covers talent booking, digital management with a roster of 26 talent and DEI consultancy.
My law degree, paired with my years of working of working with broadcast talent and their agents set me up with a deep understanding of what it takes to manage people properly.
The Booking Project’s digital roster is growing fast, as well as developing in ways that are incredibly exciting. The main vertical we cover is beauty, as I have always been a big believer of selling something you love means you will sell it well.
We have a way of working, which stems from who I am as a person. My values have influenced my business practise, and the roster is made up of very talented, very committed, and very kind people who I respect greatly.” – Allegra Haines
Patricia Bright
Patricia is the founder of The Break Social, and more recently created a brand-new brand - UWA World. Alongside this, Patricia is a multi-award-winning content creator, starting her platform on YouTube in 2010 before becoming one of the most influential creators within the fashion and beauty space.
With over 1.1 million Instagram followers, and over 3 million YouTube followers over two accounts, Patricia has developed her passion into entrepreneurship, as well as being an author and podcast host.
@patriciabright // @UWAworld // @thebreaksocial
A note from Patricia’s team:
“Hailing from London, Patricia Bright is a renowned beauty and lifestyle influencer, YouTuber, and founder of a thriving business empire. With her signature boldness, infectious energy, and relatable personality, she has captured the hearts of millions of followers who look to her for advice, tips, and a dose of motivation. Patricia's journey to success has been nothing short of remarkable. Starting as a beauty enthusiast sharing makeup tutorials on YouTube, she quickly gained a loyal following for her honest reviews and practical advice. As her platform grew, Patricia diversified her content to encompass fashion, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship, solidifying her position as a trusted authority in the industry.
With her unwavering dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, Patricia ventured into the world of business, launching her own hair care brand UWA and creating opportunities for women to feel confident and beautiful in their own skin. Her commitment to inclusivity, authenticity, and empowering women has set her apart as a true trailblazer in the beauty and business world.’
With Patricia Bright as a beacon of inspiration, women in business are reminded that success is not just about achieving goals but also about embracing the journey, learning from setbacks, and celebrating every milestone along the way.”
Kelly Gunner
With over 10 years of experience in marketing, digital comms, social, commercial partnerships and strategy, Kelly’s focus on music, fashion, sports, and lifestyle lead to the creation of TOMME Studio.
Known for their custom handmade basketball bags, TOMME was created to reimagine streetwear for today’s generation, blurring the lines between masculinity and femininity through their basketball and American football bags.
A note from Kelly:
“I'm Kelly Gunner, the creator behind TOMME, a streetwear label specialising in meticulously crafted basketball bags. Inspired by my deep-rooted passion for the sport, I scour the globe for unique basketballs (as well as now manufacturing our own), transforming each into a captivating unisex accessory.
When I started out, it was never really to establish a brand per se. It was a hobby and about having a creative outlet. I was putting in the hours to develop the product, but I had a full-time job, so I was producing bags after work and at weekends. I was always nervous about putting myself out there in case I failed, so it was always a ‘side hustle’. But what initially started as a hobby took on a life of its own as the brand evolved quickly. I had two full-time jobs and had to make a decision about whether to focus solely on TOMME. It was a risk, but I had to take it. I was lucky, as my background includes knowing a little about marketing, so working with brands, influencers and social media made it easier to establish all the elements that contribute to a ‘brand’ in the traditional sense.
Remember brands don’t happen overnight (even though it sometimes seems like they do) and to maintain constant development, growth and sales takes a lot. POV: You start a small business to quit a 9-5, but now you work 24/7 🙂 ... but it's worth it.” – Kelly Gunner
Ebony Atakorah
Ebony is the Founder & Director of Studio Dream, a multidisciplinary brand experience agency for fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands who have worked with the likes of Netflix, Flannels, Adidas & Spotify to name a few.
A serial entrepreneur, Ebony has founded other successful business ventures alongside being a Creative Director and Beauty Expert.
@ebsatakorah // @wearestudiodream
A note from Ebony:
"I founded Studio Dream in 2022 London based Creative Production Houses, and is one of the few black and female led agencies producing globally recognised work. From executive Producing The 2024 Pirelli Calendar featuring Naomi Campbell and Idris Elba, to designing and producing the Season finale launch event of Top Boy at Somerset House. Me and my team are always pushing boundaries creatively.I am passionate about creating brand experiences that are authentic, inspiring, and leave a lasting impression.
Born in the UK but raised partly in Ghana, has enabled me to take a more worldly view in my approach to work. It also allows me to tap into and push culture forward to create communities, not just customers.
I started my career in Media working for various titles including The Guardian, The Independent and later I-D Magazine. I have close to a decade of experience in the luxury, lifestyle, fashion and creative industries and continue to work with a range of influential artists and brands. Advising brands on ways to leverage creativity, consumer behaviour and experiential marketing to achieve an advantage. I am very driven but have a deep ambition to create useful, beautiful, and relevant work that transcends perceived cultural boundaries.
I am incredibly passionate about inspiring and connecting with women, my goal continues to be hiring, supporting and collaborating with women.
Career Lows: Being made redundant from what I thought (at the time) was my dream job!
Career Highs: Using the knock to my confidence after being made redundant to rebuild, and pivot. Revisiting my strengths and learning how to play them. Taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency. Tapping into my lived experience to create unique and authentic brand stories. Inspiring other women who look like me to see themselves in other spaces." - Ebony Atakorah
To find out more about our London International Women’s Day 2024 event, keep up to date with our Instagram @l_a_space, @lornaluxe.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Both our events are proudly sponsored by Lady A Rose // @drinkladya
For any questions about the pop-up shop, please email customercare@laspace.co.uk
