Kaya Turello is a former City banker turned fashion designer. After struggling to find what she was looking for on the high street, Kaya designed her collection of suits with the modern career woman in mind, providing her with the confidence, comfort and immaculate look through a collection of cleverly designed pieces that can be mixed and matched to one’s individual taste. The brand’s mission is to support women in achieving their full career potential whilst appreciating how important image is in building one’s profile in an organisation and in front of clients.
We caught up with Kaya for the latest in our ‘My London’ interview series.
Favourite neighbourhood:
Wapping has been my home for the last 5 years and I love it, so close to the City yet you feel like you’re far away in a quiet village.
Favourite place for brunch:
White Mulberry in St Katherine’s Docs for a casual neighbourhood grab or Nobu in Shoreditch for their buffet brunch, as a fancier alternative.
Best coffee in London:
Black Sheep for their Black Hoof Latte, they have quite a few locations around the City & White Mulberry in St Katherine’s Docs.
Favourite gallery or museum:
V&A
Tell us a secret:
When travelling for my corporate job I spent after-hours time shooting my suits in cool locations. Business travel is what I am going to miss the most about giving up the corporate world.
Favourite place to shop:
The internet and Covent Garden.
Favourite place to find inspiration:
People watching whilst travelling. I love seeing how differently people dress around the world and I never stop to imagine how these trends could blend in London.
Best London destination for a date:
It has to be Walton Street, that’s where I had a first date with now my husband.
Favourite park:
Victoria Park in East London, it’s vast and feels very remote from the City, I loved training for a marathon there.
Favourite food market:
Borough Market is closest to home and so convenient for food on the go and stocking up on rare delicacies.
Your sanctuary in the city:
I love running by the river, the contrast of nature and the city always makes me appreciate its beauty and relaxes my mind.
What inspires you?
I love seeing what royalty wore over the decades, so many of them have not aged over the decades and I want my clients to feel the same way when buying my suits. Bloggers and watching people when travelling is also a great sense of inspiration for mixing styles and pieces.
This season I’m loving:
Long summer dresses looking chic and feeling comfortable whilst working from home in this heat, with a blazer over it for evening outings or zoom calls of course!
