Orsola de Castro is mama to By Hand co-founder Elisalex and general inspirational creative businesswoman. A passionate and lifelong pioneer of sustainable lifestyle and upcycling, she founded her very own womenswear label From Somewhere back in 1997. After a brief hiatus from designing (as a consultant in waste management for the fashion industry), she is now plotting all sorts of exciting new moves, so watch this space! We trawled around her house, looking at endless walls of family photos, floor to ceiling wardrobes and a free standing bath in her own bedroom! The outfits Orsola chose for the shoot were all a mix of vintage, mama's hand me downs and From Somewhere pieces.
You can follow Orsola right here: @orsoladecastro
Thanks Orsola!
x
Comments on this post (11)
hahahaa!!! <3
— byhandlondon
fabulous ladies, both you you! i love the pink boots, every outfit, the bathtub in the bedroom, the kids’ photos everywhere, the repurposed old suitcase, and your perfect youthful figure! miss-you-love-you!
— laura from cluj
Thanks Jo! I am, of course, beyond proud – she is my fountain of inspiration!! x
— byhandlondon
In an utterly shocking turn of events, Elisalex’s mum is beautiful, stylish and has a killer wardrobe and apartment. WHO WOULDA THUNK IT? (Is my sarcasm coming through here?)
— Heather Lou
Thank you. X
— Orsola de Castro
Love you x
— byhandlondon
Thank you Marie!! I’ll be sure to pass these lovely compliments on to my Mum :)
— byhandlondon
Your mum looks so amazing, you should be so proud of her xx
— jo dormon
Wow no wonder Elisalex is so awesome with a mama like that! Orsola – I salute your amazing style!
— Joanne
She certainly is a hard act to follow!
— byhandlondon
What a stylish / chic / incredible fox your mum is Elisalex! The apple has not fallen far from the tree mind you ;o) Thanks for sharing!!!
— Marie