The Hosta offers a curated collection of authenticated pre-owned and luxury bags. Our aim is to consistently offer customers a distinctive selection, honouring the craftsmanship and the creators from some of the world’s most iconic designer brands.We strive to make high fashion more accessible and affordable, while also helping advance the circular economy to lessen the impact of the fashion industry on the environment.

Working as part of the new team, CEO Vincent Wauters, Creative Director Alasdhair Willis and Design Director Niall Sloan, to transform Hunter from a known footwear brand to a multi category global lifestyle brand. As Head of Bags and Acc I am responsible for the development and growth of this department. The category has quickly become the fastest growing for the brand.

Recruited to set up the team and launch a full accessory range to include: leather bags, leather goods, jewellery, sunglasses, knitted and woven acc for the existing brand Kurt Geiger. Fully managed the process setting the strategy, product offering, trends, sourcing factories, critical paths, range building, production- all the way through to campaign and store display.

As part of the original team working alongside Rebekka Bay to help set up and launch the brand COS. Responsible for the women's and men's range planning and development of shoes, bags, jewellery, outdoor accessories, belts, underwear and the buying of external brands. Working to a luxury format and closely alongside the design team in house. Sourcing and maintaining relationships with a host of European factories and Far East vendors, specialist tanneries and trim suppliers.