Over the past two and half decades, Maria Kastani has become one of the most respected names in British fashion. The London-based entrepreneur has been a leader in the industry bringing major global brands to the UK, ultimately setting up her own venture, Kastani, a fashion and lifestyle incubator to support and mentor startups and designers, as well as beauty brands, while also offering a consultancy service to the luxury fashion sector. Kastani combines her sharp sense of business with her passion for charitable causes and advocacy, including her work with Women for Women International – for whom she curated an exhibition at Somerset House, with custom works by the likes of Manolo Blahnik, Stephen Jones and Simone Rocha And she’s a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor, to boot. With London Fashion week upon us, we caught up with Kastani.