Impeccable materials, traditional craftsmanship, practical styling - and a touch of neon. Penelope Chilvers explains how she created a cult shoe empire.

Penelope Chilvers at home in West London, wearing a Soler jacket and her own shoes.

Photo: ANDREW CROWLEY

  

"Q&A

Best discovery? 
I've just come across this amazing shop called Soler, near where I live. The owner can make everything bespoke, so the jacket I'm wearing in this picture can be made in any fabric, to fit. I'm quite passionate about specialist shops being able to give insight and advice. I've just bought some gorgeous, feminine dresses from there (88 Bevington Road, London W10 5TW: 020 8968 4694; soler.co.uk)."

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