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Women Who Launch: Philippa Thackeray of Paper London

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In this edition of Women Who Launch, we speak with Philippa about the difficulties of delegating and why today’s consumer is craving for a more timeless wardrobe.

“Ten years in, I know that commitment is not a feeling. It is a practice. Some days it is exhilarating, some days it is an act of pure will. The brand you see now is built equally on both,” says Philippa Thackeray, founder of destination-led lifestyle brand Paper London. The stylish entrepreneur is no stranger to diving headfirst into the unknown—as if earning a law degree and becoming a corporate lawyer...

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