Blog
Explore our blog for a selection of useful guides, articles of interest and our member’s profiles.
Megan St Clair
Megan St Clair is a London-based lifestyle illustrator. St Clair covered fashion weeks across Europe with live illustration for publications and brands. Megan’s previous clients include: Cartier, Estée Lauder, JW Anderson, Dolce & Gabbana and John Lewis.
Sienna Hayes | Sewn by Sienna
Sewn by Sienna started in 2019, quitting Sienna’s full-time job and taking the dive into the freelance world, and she hasn’t looked back since! Sienna goal in life is to create and share the most eye-catching and jaw dropping gender neutral performance costumes.
Samantha Snow | SJ Snow Jewellery
Samantha is the Designer and maker behind S J Snow Jewellery and creates jewellery that transcends time. With a fashion design background, working for a luxury multi-product womenswear brand, Samantha wanted to create timeless adornments to compliment and enhance.
Mia Vilcins
Mia Vilcins is an award winning designer-maker creating contemporary curiosities and wearable jewellery using a variety of materials and techniques, including metalsmithing, lapidary, embroidery, and assemblage.
Christina Cushing
Christina Cushing (b. 1995) is a Thai-British artist based in London. Using eye-tracking, video game engines, and computer-generated imagery, she explores the intersections of perception, image, language, and time to unravel contemporary ways of seeing.
Setting Goals and Targets for the New Year for Freelancers
A new year represents a fresh start and a chance to grow. As a freelancer, having clear goals and a solid plan can set you up for success. Let's talk about how to make the most of 2024!
Repurposing Retail: From Pharmacy to Gallery
The Hotel Elephant team are always pleased to see our members featured in the press and were delighted to spot Supriya Lele and Donald Ryan in the weekend edition of the Financial Times HTSI magazine. Released on the 9th of September, the article explores Fashion Designer Supriya Lele’s partnership with gallerist Donald Ryan who has recently launched Qrystal Partners, a project space and gallery in the former Pharmacy located on our site in Borough, SE1.
Challenges Faced by Small Businesses and Essential Tools to Overcome Them
As your small business experiences growth and expansion, it brings exciting opportunities and new horizons. However, with growth also come unique challenges that need careful navigation. In this article, we'll explore some of the common hurdles faced by expanding businesses and provide strategies to overcome them.
Magdalena Steflova
Magdalena is a London-based artist who works mainly with oil and acrylic paints. She specializes in portraiture, using luminosity and space to convey the unique qualities of her subjects. Her passion lies in creating art that speaks to the viewer and evokes emotion.
Chantal Short
Chantal is a designer originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, currently residing in London, England. She holds a BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria (2013), an MFA from the University of Edinburgh (2021), and completed the Wardrobe Practicum at the Banff Centre for Arts in 2017.