Meet The Muses
The Inspirational Women Behind The Customisable Icons Collection
At the heart of The Customisable Icons Collection are five remarkable women whose values, vision, and achievements have profoundly influenced Giovanna Sessi-Knott’s journey as a designer, creative director, and advocate for sustainable fashion. Each bespoke handbag in the collection is named after one of these icons, celebrating their pioneering spirit and their dedication to female empowerment, sustainability, and positive social change.
From feminist activists and sustainable fashion leaders to fitness innovators and conscious style advocates, these muses represent the diverse ways women are shaping a more equitable, ethical, and sustainable future.
Meet the Muses
Chere Di Boscio
A pioneer in sustainable fashion journalism, Chere Di Boscio is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Eluxe Magazine, the world’s first publication dedicated to eco-luxury living. With a career spanning global fashion hubs such as Toronto, Dubai, Paris, London, and Buenos Aires, Chere has led the way in redefining luxury to mean ethical, sustainable, and conscious living. Through her editorial work and The Clean Ribbon non-profit, she has tirelessly promoted healthier choices in fashion and beauty, ensuring that sustainability and style go hand in hand.
Follow Eluxe Magazine on www.eluxemagazine.com
Françoise Girard
A dedicated feminist activist and champion of gender justice, Françoise Girard has spent over two decades working alongside feminist movements across Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Her work has focused on defending women’s bodily autonomy, sexual and reproductive health rights, and ensuring that women and girls have the freedom to thrive. Her unwavering dedication to advancing women’s rights globally makes her a true icon of empowerment.
Follow Françoise Girard on www.fmus.org
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Kerry Bannigan
A visionary social entrepreneur and powerful advocate for sustainable development in fashion, Kerry Bannigan is the President of the Board at Pvblic Foundation and Founder of the Fashion Impact Fund. Through this work, she supports female founders advancing sustainable innovations across the fashion industry. Kerry’s flagship initiative, the Conscious Fashion Campaign, developed in partnership with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, spotlights women-led sustainable businesses on global platforms, amplifying their voices and impact. Kerry’s tireless advocacy for women-led innovation has been a guiding influence for Giovanna’s own entrepreneurial and creative journey.
Follow Kerry Bannigan on www.pvblic.org
Roberta Lee
Known as London’s Sustainable Fashion Stylist, Roberta Lee empowers her clients to build conscious wardrobes that align personal style with ethical values. Through her work with preloved, ethical, and eco-conscious brands, Roberta encourages her clients to shop mindfully and create sustainable wardrobes that reflect both their style and values. Her mission blends style advice, fashion education, and conscious consumerism, showing that sustainable fashion can be effortlessly chic. Roberta a stylist, speaker (BBC, ITV, TRT World, CGTN Europe) and is also the Founder of The Ethical Brand Directory.
Follow Roberta Lee on www.robertastylelee.co.uk
Stacie Clark
With over 25 years in fitness and wellness, Stacie Clark is a Global Celebrity Trainer, creator of The METHODx Fitness App, and Women’s Health Magazine’s Next Fitness Star. Before entering the fitness world, Stacie spent nearly two decades in fashion trend forecasting, giving her a unique blend of style and strength. Known for her transformative fitness programs, Stacie teaches clients to embrace holistic wellbeing and build sustainable healthy habits, making her a true icon of resilience, empowerment, and personal transformation. Stacie is known as a kick-ass motivator and her methods strengthen body, mind and mental stealth.
Follow Stacie Clark on www.iamstacieclark.com
Celebrating Women, Empowerment, and Sustainability
These extraordinary women are more than just inspirations — they represent the values at the core of The Customisable Icons Collection: female empowerment, conscious consumerism, heritage craftsmanship, and sustainable design. Each handbag is a celebration of their achievements, weaving their stories and spirit into one-of-a-kind accessories that honour both cultural heritage and modern elegance.
Discover the Collection
Explore the Customisable Icons Collection and find the bespoke handbag inspired by these trailblazing women.