Laura Mercado is a Colombian designer who launched Ancora Swimwear in 2013. Her purpose has always been to redefine luxury swimwear, creating a brand that is aware of the environment through sustainable and conscious design and production, and one that men, women, and children can identify with in the same universe.
In the glittering world of international fashion, few figures encapsulate the harmonious blend of elegance and purpose like Renée Elizabeth Blythewood. This year, her presence at The Fashion Awards—held in the storied grandeur of London’s Royal Albert Hall—marked yet another high point in her journey as a global style icon and philanthropist.
When Amalia Pavlidou founded Alternative Therapies, she planned to establish more than just a skincare brand—she aimed to create a movement. “I wanted to redefine luxury,” Amalia Pavlidou says, “as something that feels indulgent and rooted in care, sustainability, and responsibility.”
