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When Founders Come Together: Reflections on Our First Popup of the Year

by hello designerfriday on Jul 16, 2026

When founders come together, a kind of magic happens. ✨

Yesterday at our first popup of the year in Chelsea & Fulham, I was reminded why we do this: the honest conversations about growth, struggle, relationships, family, and the resilience it takes to keep going as women who are partners, mothers, and CEOs who never really switch off.

I’m in awe of collaborating with the like‑minded, women‑led founders I met yesterday as a part of the South Asian Heritage Month:

Zara @Delhicious, building an award‑winning, all‑natural skincare brand that solves real skin and hair concerns with organic, Ayurvedic‑inspired formulations.
Ramona @Rani&Co, creating jewellery that inspires and empowers women through charms and necklaces of goddess Laxmi and Saraswati.
Veer @Mendhibyveer, a henna artist building a beautiful business for corporates and weddings.
Naila @nailaahmadlondon, creating lovely block‑printed products from her London studio, keeping craft and heritage alive.
The Noon Bar @ldn.noon, keeping us hydrated in this heat with their gorgeous matcha drinks.

Seeing these women show up, share their stories, and support one another was deeply inspiring. It reminded me that collaboration isn’t just good for business; it’s good for the soul.

And then there were you, our customers, who believed in our purpose. That’s what makes DesignerFriday more than clothes:

Supporting our makers and the communities behind our block prints.
Creating products that are kind to your skin and gentle on the planet.
Inspiring conversations around conscious consumption, craft, and women’s leadership.

Every purchase, every conversation, every moment of trust fuels this mission.