About La Luminata

La Luminata

We are an online trendwatching and editorial site showcasing the latest and best design news in the Eco and Ethical sector. We bring you up to the minute news, discoveries and inspiration from around the world, focusing on Fashion and Beauty, The Environment, Homewares, Art, Design, Interiors and New Innovations.

La Luminata Founder, Rachel Holland, UK

La Luminata is the brainchild of Eco Designer and Stylist, Rachel Holland. Her personal beliefs in protecting the environment, promoting humanitarian issues, being fair and generally doing the right thing no matter what the circumstances led to the idea of an inspirational and eco trendwatching magazine combining her love of the environment with design.

Her main inspirations stems from the earth and all of its beauty, cycles and growth. One of the ‘guiding principles’ in Rachel's work is the art of wabi sabi, less is more, quality over quantity and long term solutions over quick-fixes. Her favourite childhood pastime was to flick through the imaginary worlds in a pop-up book or to create sets and landscapes out of cardboard, fabric and scrap. In this way, La Luminata aims to inspire and enchant their readers with facts, fantasies and imaginative images which stir an emotion and provoke thoughtful, meaningful action.

Rachel says: 'I am constantly educating myself about new innovations, new materials, designers, craftspeople, artists, writers and their work. The eco and ethical world is truly one that I intend to be in for life. It’s not a trend or a movement for, it’s my life and I hope to inspire the readers of La Luminata to join me'.

To contact Rachel directly: rachel@laluminata.co.uk

Features Editor, Carly Gordon RIBA Part 1, UK

Carly is a highly creative individual with a passion for design, it was this that brought her to Brighton in 2006 to study Architecture. During her degree Carly developed high level design skills and in her final year discovered a flair for writing, being nominated for the prestigious RIBA dissertation prize for her thesis ‘A City of Division’. Her degree has given her an awareness of the responsibility designers have to practice in a sustainable and environmentally conscious manner.

Since graduating Carly has combined her skills and interests in becoming a regular writer for La Luminata, specialising in design trends, interiors and architecture. In addition to her work for La Luminata, Carly is studying for a Diploma in Interior Design whilst also working for Park Grove Design.

To contact Carly directly: carly@laluminata.co.uk

Fashion & Beauty Writer, Nina Sagri, UK

Nina works as a freelance stylist covering Fashion, Editorial and Beauty. After training in Munich she is now based in London but works wherever her job takes her. She joined the La Luminata team to review the latest fashion stories and the newest make up & beauty products.

To contact Nina directly: press@laluminata.co.uk

Fashion Writer, Chuck Lloyd, UK

Chuck is a freelance fashion stylist and writer with a strong aesthetic for the new and the contemporary. His interest lies in high fashion, couture and unusual accessories. Chuck is a stylist who has an appreciation for design and creativity beyond fashion. Having completed a BA in Graphic Design Chuck went onto study styling at St Martin’s in February 2011. He has since been building his portfolio and has so far worked with a number of photographers and collaborated with Rachel as her lead assistant stylist at Brighton Fashion Week.

To contact Chuck directly: press@laluminata.co.uk

Health & Beauty Writer, Sophy Colbert, UK

Sophy is a website editor and writer working in healthcare. She loves discovering people and companies who are doing the right thing for the right reasons - protecting our environment for future generations. She is especially interested in all things handmade and made to order, and the makers and companies who create items that are well made, beautiful and sustainable. These stories inspire us all to live more ethically and ecologically sound lives and show that with the right spirit - anything is possible!

To contact Sophy directly: press@laluminata.co.uk

Fashion & Beauty Writer, Tyler January Fosse, USA

Tyler is a freelance creative writer, with a degree in English Literature. She is an active, passionate vegan (ten years and counting), who loves animals, nature, and all things retro. She is a firm believer that eco-friendly fashion, cruelty-free beauty, and sustainable living are not only morally necessary, but also chic and many times affordable. Tyler finds inspiration in "found" art, all things handmade, and repurposed furniture. She enjoys craft projects, dancing, traveling, hosting dinner parties, and playing scrabble in her spare time.

To contact Tyler directly: press@laluminata.co.uk

Fashion & Beauty Writer, Poppy Sakulku, UK

Poppy Sakulku is a third year Media and English student who has a passion for clothes, cooking and travel. She has grown up with an eco aesthetic and appreciates how small choices can make big differences. She enjoys products with a story behind them and the notion that they have born out of love not just money.

To contact Poppy directly: press@laluminata.co.uk

Art & Culture Writer, Neil Batho, UK

Neil Graduated from UCA Canterbury in 2007 in Fine Art and practices in Installation. In his recent works he is handling theories of the personal space in relation to an object. He has taken inspiration from artists such as Christian Boltanski, ilya Kabakov and Mike Nelson, and through his work he; "wants to explore the boundaries between installation and sculpture. Neil will bring La Luminata insights into the latest art and culture news from across the World.

To contact Neil directly: press@laluminata.co.uk

Interiors & Design Writer, Jane Lee, UK

Jane is an experienced national newspaper, magazine and online journalist and writes about natural health and beauty, travel, interiors and nutrition for La Luminata. She also works as a freelance sub editor, proof reader and copy editor for publishers, design agencies, websites and PR companies. Currently studying interior design in her spare time, she hopes to encourage people to go down the eco route too.

To contact Jane directly: press@laluminata.co.uk

Design, Health & Fitness Writer, Lydia Vine, UK

Lydia was brought up organically fed and free ranged! She is an eco child turned adult and continues with her environmental ways. She believes we can have it all. Beauty, ethics, natural, affordable, in all areas of our lives. That we can choose the planet supporting and people valuing path, without compromise to our own style, glamour and beauty. When she is not writing for La Luminata you can find her, sleeping, dancing, coaching, researching or doing the laundry!

To contact Lydia directly: press@laluminata.co.uk