INTERVIEW: India Hicks. The Noble Bahamian on a Life Less Ordinary and a Legacy of Design.

India Wearing Jewelry From Her Collection

If ever there was a silhouette that revealed its noble lineage, it is that of India Amanda Caroline Hicks, granddaughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten, India’s last viceroy; second cousin and goddaughter of Prince Charles; and counted as one in the distinguished line of succession to the British throne. In 1947, her mother, Lady Pamela, was a bridesmaid to then-Princess Elizabeth, when the now-Queen married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Lady Pamela’s first cousin). She was also the Queen’s Lady-in-Waiting. India, of course, will always be fondly ingrained in our memories as the pretty young bridesmaid standing intimately alongside a shy Lady Diana Spencer. 

INTERVIEW: Lulu deKwiatkowski. Celebrated Fabric Designer, Artist, Author, Wife & Mother; and Still a Bright Young Thing.



The Artist and Her Newest Protégé.

 

Speaking with Alexandra “Lulu” deKwiatkowski is a bit like falling into a huge, down feather bed full of colorful, handcrafted throw pillows. The woman, whose mantra is “Always look on the bright side,” is unknowingly describing herself. She is the bright side; she lives the bright side, she paints and constructs on the brightest, most multihued side. It is no wonder that her brand, LULU DK, exudes the same sunlit warmth that is authentically and organically, Lulu.