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A collection of essays for the botanically curious
Coinciding with our launch, we brought Sowvital to London’s East End, opening a pop up shop in Shoreditch. This curated space encapsulated our brand ethos, immediately showing passers-by what Sowvital is all about. Punctuated by our signature scent, this conceptual space combined product displays with botanical bursts of design.
Meet Annelies Deleu, 33-year-old creative professional living in the Belgian countryside near Ghent. She runs a branding studio and offers creative coaching for entrepreneurs. Her journey began in digital design, leading to a master's in strategic communications and eventually her own agency. With a deep-rooted love for nature, she transformed her garden into a vibrant space that feeds both her home and creativity. Inspired by modern horticulturists, she values patience and observation, integrating these lessons into her life and work. Her favourite motto, "Curiosity can transform a discussion into a conversation," guides her approach to meaningful exchanges.
Meet Gemma, a London-based fashion editor, writer, and stylist, whose home is an oasis of plants amidst her bustling career. With a lifelong passion for greenery, Gemma's collection symbolises resilience and serenity, from her first plant in Dubai to her cherished Monstera in London. Inspired by neutral interiors and influenced by Pinterest, Gemma finds solace and happiness in her urban jungle, embodying the motto that everything happens for a reason.
Meet Pablo Mesa Capella, an artist whose journey spans across continents and disciplines. Born in Spain in 1982, Pablo now calls Malaga home after many enriching years living and working in Rome. His artistic path began in theatre scenography, where he cultivated a deep understanding of space and contrast. Pablo's work masterfully balances ideas, materials, and symbols, creating a unique dialogue within his art.
Meet The Glasshouse, a social enterprise making a profound impact by providing opportunities for women prisoners at the end of their sentences. Their mission is close to our hearts, and we are honoured to support them as they make their debut at the Chelsea Flower Show this year.
Meet Fran Lockyer, Textile Designer specialising in textile screens and colouring. Based in London and dabbling across industries such as Fashion, Fine Art, and Interiors, Lockyer gives us an insight into her creative process while exploring her innate connection with greenery, and the climate as a whole.
Starting in 2023, we collaborated with Farrago on a vibrant celebration of creativity and botanical art. A project that invited artists from all backgrounds to participate in an "artathon" competition.
Join us as we sat down with Tottenham based craft expert and plant lover Nicholas Rogers back in 2022. An avid ceramicist, Nicholas works with local crafters from around the UK to create bespoke pieces for the contemporary home, the influence of which can be seen throughout her apartment. The symbiotic nature of Nicholas’ two passions is perfectly embodied in the vegetable themed ceramics that line her kitchen shelves.
Meet Rollo Skinner, a visionary in floral and botanical design based in London, whose creations grace the likes of Gucci, Acqua Di Parma, and Brioni. With a profound connection to nature and a journey sparked by a quest for expressive freedom, Rollo's highly technical yet whimsical designs reflect his exploration of mental health through the lens of nature. Inspired by the ancient forests of his childhood, Rollo's work emphasises sustainability and celebrates the living beauty of plants, offering joyful manifestations of complex inner thoughts.
Meet Ludwig Bull, a lawyer and CEO, finding solace in nature amidst his tech-oriented work life. Originally from Saxony, Germany, he values Eccleston Square's lush garden and community spirit — intrigued by the square's unique dynamics, despite its private nature. Emphasising nature's role in reflection and mental clarity, Ludwig's love for bonsais reflects his connection to the natural world.
Introducing The Porcelain Germination Disc. Crafted for Sowvital by the talented Salima Zahi, a Paris-based ceramist and designer. Trained in ceramics at the Estonian Academy of Arts, she seamlessly combines design and craftsmanship. Specialising in objects that blur the line between utility and sculpture.
Meet Mathieu, a Parisian in Communication and Marketing, whose urban sanctuary thrives with diverse plants, notably an enchanting araucaria — inspired by Casanova Boutique, whose creativity blooms in plant care. Rooted in patience, this ritual fosters tranquillity, contributing significantly to his well-being.
Meet Salima Zahi, a Paris-based craftsman and designer. Trained in ceramics at the Estonian Academy of Arts, she seamlessly combines design and craftsmanship, specialising in objects that blur the line between utility and sculpture.
Reflecting on the past winter season, we are honoured to write about our collaboration with Le Bon Marché for their Christmas campaign. This historic union once again brought together the elegance of Parisian retail with the innovative spirit of modern horticulture. Our collection, nestled within the grandeur of Le Bon Marché, offered a diverse range of products, each embodying the intersection of luxury and functionality.
Meet Toni Dahan, the Parisian jewellery designer with a love for large plant specimens and the serenity they can bring. Join us as we talk with him about plants, their place in the home, and how one can find serenity for themselves through the rituals of care involved in keeping plants healthy.
Meet Arnold, freelance graphic designer and illustrator with a beautiful plant collection, and founder of bazar d'Alger, an atelier with a focus on upcycling old porcelain and ceramics. Join us as we ask Arnold a little about his journey with plants, creativity, and how bazar d'Alger came to be.
Meet Fred, photographer and keen plant enthusiast, with the belief that plants punctuate a space. Literally. Join us as he invites us into his home in the 10th Arrondissement, and discusses how plants punctuate his personal space. Exploring their growth, the spaces in which they expand, and how that suggests an affinity or interest in a particular place in his apartment over another.
Meet Margaux and Tristan, a pair of freelance creatives residing in the northern reaches of Paris. Often working from their home, incorporating plants into their space was key for maintaining a healthy environment to work in. Join us as we spend some time talking to them about their space and how their relationship with plants translates into it.
Meet the creator of the Metavert exhibition. Marco Violet-Vianello is an artist and software engineer based in London. His artistic practice uses artificial intelligence to explore the relationship between the digital, natural and human mind.
Boldly titled "the most selective department store in Paris" and founded in 1852, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche was the first department store in the world. Opened with the intention of providing "a new kind of store that would thrill all the senses" and inspired by the artistic energy of Paris's Rive Gauche, it uniquely combines unconventionality and elegance.
Meet Leslie David, artistic director at Leslie David Studio and the artist behind the visual world of Sowvital. We spent some time with Leslie at her home in Paris talking about the influence of plants on her career and life.
Meet Marie Rollin, friend of Sowvital and true lover of plants. Join us as she shares how her relationship with plants is rooted in her childhood memories of the outside world, serving as a means to foster a sense of connectedness and appreciation for the beauty and resilience of nature.
Meet Geoffrey Justeau and Mathias Déon, a pair of green-thumbed Parisians with an infinite curiosity for everything botanical. Join us as we spend some time in their 11th Arrondissement apartment, talking to them about their journey with plants and how they incorporate them into their lives.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Flora Aussant, Finn Gordon STYLING: MANGER MANGER
Marie Méon, founder and culinary mastermind behind MANGER MANGER, initially worked as a retail designer for luxury brands such as Dior and Chanel for a decade, learning the importance of excellence and high standards.
With a focus on sustainability and providing meaningful products in an environmentally-conscious way, we are proud to be B-Corp Certified within eleven months of launching.
Little Red Door, a charming cocktail bar, can be found in the heart of the Third Arrondissement in Paris. Despite its unassuming exterior, the bar boasts an inviting and relaxed atmosphere inside.
Laszlo Badet, a skilled ‘petite-main’ who works for high-end fashion houses in Paris, has a passion rooted in rustic and creative cuisine that reflects her Swiss-Italian roots.
Pia Östlund, a talented Swedish designer and printmaker, has made East London her creative home. Her artistic practice, which is inspired by the natural world, is widely recognised for its exceptional quality. Using a rare nature printing method that has not been practised since the 19th century, Östlund creates stunningly intricate and lifelike plant images on paper.
At Sowvital we love to collaborate, any way to bring the natural world into people’s lives, and rebuild a connection with plants. While in NYC for the Christmas season, Sowvital hosted a small workshop at Google’s office, teaching a select group about the processes and joys involved in potting bulbs.
For 125 years, Fedrigoni Paper has been a global paragon of paper manufacturing. Throughout this history, the Italian brand has continually inspired and assisted the best designers to create one-of-a-kind projects.
Sowvital had a busy 2022, successfully launching and bringing the brand from London, to Paris, to New York. Our stop in Paris took the form of a pop up shop in the iconic Marais, a famous neighbourhood in the Third Arrondissement of Paris.
fLOVER, a Brooklyn-based florist and botanical designer, specialises in crafting sophisticated flower arrangements for events. With years of experience and an attentive approach to their clients’ needs, they create unforgettable floral arrangements.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Flora Aussant, Matthew Avignone, Finn Gordon STYLING: This Humid House
This Humid House is a team of highly skilled designers with a wealth of experience in the fields of fine art, architecture, floristry, horticulture, and landscape design.
Stylist Live is a distinguished annual gathering that unites luminaries of the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries in a captivating experience.
Eléonore Grignon is a captivating figure, working as a transdisciplinary artist, author, and photographer. Her upbringing, surrounded by a family of creatives and a beekeeper-farmer great-grandfather, fostered a profound appreciation and reverence for life on our planet.
Trained as a designer and passionate about nature, Romance Berberat explores living things and situates the connection between art and ecology at the heart of her work.
Andrea Sham's delectable creations are a delight both visually, and on the palette. Instead of keeping her passions for patisserie and art separate, she combines, resulting in cakes that are nothing short of ephemeral works of art.
During our time in NYC over the Christmas period, we wanted to work with as many collaborators as possible, reconnecting them with their plants and the natural world as a whole.
Olivia Rose is the artist and designer who runs the modern creative studio, Original Rose. Born and raised in New York City, her creative works are influenced by landscape architecture and natural plant life. She introduces horticulture to art, fashion, and performance.
3D printing has revolutionised the way we manufacture products, and ceramics are no exception. With the development of this technology, artists, architects, and designers can now bring their visions to life using clay.
Rhythm Zero stands out as unconventional: its elegant and modern interior design resembles that of an art museum, rather than a quaint coffee shop.
Hosted annually by the Royal Horticultural Society in London, the Chelsea Flower Show is a gathering of all things botanical. From experienced growers and rare varieties, to gardens produced and designed by some of the best in the business, it is sure to have something for an Avant Gardener to appreciate.
The Old Yew is a plant shop and design studio based in New York City. While operating a traditional plant shop, they also work with interior designers and homeowners to style & install statement plants, bringing curated slices of nature into the home or office.