"I got it from my mother..."

With many celebrating Mother’s Day this month, we’re reflecting on how our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, or chosen maternal figures helped shape our sense of self-expression - whether that came in the form of style, quiet confidence, or simply showing up as ourselves.

Confidence isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the memory of watching her get ready in the morning. The way she layered her jewellery, or wore her lipstick like armour. Sometimes, it’s in how she carried herself - even when things weren’t perfect.

So, this month, we invite you to celebrate the woman who influenced your expression. How did your mother (or mother figure) shape your personal style? How did her confidence - or her journey to finding it - help you discover your own?

We're sharing some snippets from our insiders and our founder herself, where they talk about the impact mothers - and maternal figures - have had on their confidence, identity, and sense of self. 

Ade, a mother of one, reflects on how motherhood reshaped both her wardrobe and her sense of self. “I’ve always loved style,” she says, “but since becoming a mum, comfort has become essential.” Whether she’s on the move with her five-year-old or navigating everyday life, Ade now expresses herself through outfits that balance ease and individuality.

Andrea, our Creative Director and Founder, shares how her mother’s love of colour and timeless fashion has profoundly shaped her own style philosophy. She has drawn inspiration from her mum’s embrace of colour, adding unexpected splashes to her own looks. But more than just style, it’s her mum’s appreciation for longevity and quality that has stayed with her which she has included in the brand Paradisefold. This Mother's Day, she celebrates her mum by wearing one of those cherished finds.

Hear from Shanelle Banton, a model and social media entrepreneur, who is deeply passionate about diversity and racial equity in the fashion industry. For Shanelle, the most inspiring woman in her life is her mother. “All my skills, how I communicate, how I study - it all comes from my mum.”