For our Welcome Back Drinks, Kristin Hjellergjerde will host us (again) while we will be welcoming an amazing, talented female team sewing tailored-made suits.

Since founding her eponymous gallery, Kristin Hjellegjerde has gained a reputation for exhibiting a diverse roster of international and emerging artists. The gallery now has an impressive global presence with two permanent spaces in London, one in Berlin, and one in the heart of West Palm Beach’s art district. In 2027, marking an exciting new chapter, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery will unveil its newly renovated space in London Bridge. Kristin’s commitment to fostering cross-cultural dialogues has led to bold and impactful exhibitions both within her own gallery spaces and at Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium, where she curated ‘Kubatana’, the largest show dedicated to African artists ever staged in Norway, and will stage her second exhibition, focusing on Latin American artists, in 2027. 

Phoebe Gormley is the young founder of Gormley & Gamble, the first women’s wear-only tailors on Savile Row.  (Her father is the founder of Naked Wines in 2008.) She believes the increase in female CEOs is one reason that London’s female tailors are currently thriving. It’s a view that’s supported by the Hampton-Alexander review, an official five-year inquiry encouraging companies to promote more women to their boards. “The new wave of working women in London is unapologetic, bold and confident,” says Gormley. “They have the opportunity to be whoever they want and enjoy the role clothes can play in helping them assume different characters.” Gormley set up on Savile Row in 2014, after dropping out of a costume design course at Nottingham Trent University. Named after her private view of the riskiness of her venture, the company specialises in beautifully made-to-measure suits and tailored occasion wear for women. She takes measurements digitally and sends the fabric abroad for the garment to be made elsewhere. Although it’s a departure from the hand-cut, hand-sewn traditions of the row, it allows for a cleaner finish and a far more accessible starting point, with two pieces from £1,000. (Source: women leaders). Pheobe Gromley won't be with us as she has new ventures. However, Rosie and Jemma have taken over her legacy, and we will have the pleasure of welcoming them.

Rosie, Queen of the Atelier. looks after the making of all their glorious, beautifully tailored pieces, crafted by their talented team of artisans. Rosie works closely with clients in the studio, designing garments with them from scratch and seeing them through to the final fitting. She absolutely loves creating things that are unique and deeply personal to the wearer.

Jemma is the Queen of the Wardrobe. She’s brilliant at styling and marketing, and also sees clients to design their garments from the ground up. She has a real talent for helping people choose fabrics and pieces that work perfectly with their existing wardrobe and lifestyle. On top of that, she keeps the whole business running smoothly behind the scenes—an all-round powerhouse.

To enjoy listening to these amazing women, Victoria Stephens Clarkson MW, Founder of The Little Fine Wine Company, has selected a range of 3 wines (White, Rosé, Red) made by female wine-makers. Dawn Jones Cooper, founder of Chateau Monfaucon, is shipping her sparkling wine so we can celebrate with a few organic grape juices for those who prefer something different.

We will taste some delicious canapés to complement the evening, made by Lorenzo Salami and his team (made of women too!!), a Michelin-starred quality private catering.