Chat online for one-to-one jewellery style advice Previous Next CHRISTMAS JEWELLERY LOVE & COMMITMENT GIFTS BESPOKE ANNOUSHKA'S WORLD TAKE ME BACK ➜ THE PODCAST, my life in seven charms Subscribe on your favourite platform Annoushka Ducas MBE has been collecting charms for as long as she can remember, in her podcast she explores their unique ability to evoke memory and meaning with seven inspiring women, as they reveal their Life in Seven Charms. Series: Two 1 DENISE LEWIS Olympic gold medallist and sports presenter An OBE, Olympic Gold Medalist, an ambassador for many charities, and a cheerleader for girls participation in sport, she’s also a mother of four children, the youngest of whom was born when she was 46—a truly remarkable woman and an inspiration for women the world over. We're delighted to publish this International Women's Day special, with Denise Lewis. Read the Episode 2 SOPHIE ASHBY Interior & Architecture Designer Founding her own agency aged only 24, Sophie Ashby quickly gained a reputation for warm, uplifting, gorgeous rooms filled with beautiful art. Eclectic and strong on sustainability, she draws on a boho upbringing which weaves together South Africa, Devon, New York and now London. Read the Episode 3JUNG CHANG Chinese born British writer Writer, historian, educator, and someone who shone a light for millions of people around the world onto the recent history of China, Jung Chang wrote Wild Swans, one of the most influential multi-generational biographies of our time. She has also written meticulously researched books on Chinese leaders such as Chairman Mao and the Dowager Empress Cixi. Born fourteen years before the Cultural Revolution began, Jung Chang was swept up by that particular tide of history. Read the Episode 4 JOAN BURSTEIN Founder of Browns Known to fashionistas as the much-loved Mrs B, today’s guest on MLISC is the original curator, the first and foremost fashion retailer with her multi-brand emporium Browns. A persuader, who was able to entice luxe brands to London, and a nurturer who scooped up entire collections from St Martin’s graduate shows, her career has spanned over fifty years in fashion. The first woman to wear trousers in Claridge’s, her style and her instinctive eye have made her an icon. I’m delighted to welcome Joan Burstein to MLISC. Read the Episode 5BAY GARNETT Stylist, editor and creative director My guest today on MLISC is also known as the Queen of Thrift. A trailblazer who combined second-hand shop finds with couture for luxury shoots, she brought thrift into the mainstream. Her recent pop-up Oxfam store at Selfridges, fronted by Michaela Cole, was a sell-out. Her emphasis on the joy of thrifting has reached new audiences as fashion begins to think more about sustainability. She’s also a talented photographer who has shot covers and editorial for magazines all over the world, she has that most elusive of qualities –a brilliant eye. I’m delighted to welcome Bay Garnett to MLISC. Read the Episode 6SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR A Musician and Author This week’s guest on MLISC began her life as an occasional very tiny guest on Blue Peter. Smart, beautiful and cool, she became a successful pop singer with a string of hits. She’s been a Strictly finalist and on of the Masked Singers. She’s the mother of five gorgeous boys. She danced into all of our homes with her Kitchen Disco during Lockdown and turned it into a best selling album. She’s currently brimfull of new projects, with a successful podcast and her first book coming out in the Autumn. I’m delighted to welcome Sophie Ellis Bextor to My Life in Seven Charms. Read the Episode 7ALICE TEMPERLEY Fashion Designer Born into a creative, bohemian family who own the largest apple orchard in Europe, my guest this week has been called the Ralph Lauren of British fashion. Famous for her beautiful, ethereal clothing which is worn by women all over the world, she began, in her own words, as a ‘girl from Somerset designing tea dresses.’ During lockdown she has created a fabulous emporium back in her beloved Somerset. I can’t wait to hear all about it and am delighted to welcome Alice Temperley to My Life In Seven Charms. Read the Episode Series: One “As a child my mother used to travel a lot and she’d always bring me back a charm, so for me they have this wonderful nostalgic feeling—every one holding a special story which connects me to her. There’s also something about the exquisiteness of the perfect, tiny form of a charm which is just so captivating, for me the pleasure is in perfecting the littlest detail, to make a charm spin or open—to design something which is the absolute miniature of the real thing. It’s been such a pleasure to record this podcast and interview seven inspiring women who have all lived extraordinary lives—there are so few things that can stand the test of time like a charm—the individual narrative and personality of each gives them a very unique ability to tell a story—these well-known guests have truly let me and given me permission to retell their Life In Seven Charms, through a very special 18ct gold biography.” Annoushka Ducas MBE We use our own and 3rd party cookies on this site to improve your experience and for personalised advertising. By clicking accept you consent to our use of cookies, or you can read our privacy policy and change your preferences here. 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