Pippa Vosper
We are pleased to spotlight our latest Marfa Muse, writer, presenter, and brand consultant Pippa Vosper.
Previously a fashion editor and stylist at the likes of i-D magazine and Harper’s Bazaar, Pippa is now a British Vogue Contributor.She wrote her first book, Beyond Grief: Navigating the Journey of Pregnancy and Baby Loss following the tragic loss of her son Axel when she was five months pregnant.This important book is one she wishes had been available to her when her son died.
We are proud to support and welcome Pippa’s charity sale in our Notting Hill pop-up this weekend, with proceeds going to Tommy’s, NSPCC, Mind and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Pippa wears the Shearling Quilt in ivory in size S with the Aviator Collar in blush, the Rib Crew in navy with the Wool trousers in sand, plus the Parachute Parka in size XS-S and the navy Wool Parka in size M.
1. Tell us about your background
I grew up in London with my mother, who owned bars in London. Everything was quite wild and I have vivid memories of growing up with all the characters we were surrounded by. As much as my mother wasn’t around as often as I would have liked her to be due to her work, she was certainly an inspiration to push forward and create the life you want, regardless of circumstances.
2. Talk us through your career journey so far
I began my career working in fashion as a stylist for i-D, American Vogue, W and Interview magazines. I went round the world styling bands on tours and then for a quieter life took the role as fashion editor of Harpers. Bizarre UK. I transitioned to writing 10 years ago, and last year published my first book. I’m now writing my second.
3. What advice do you have for aspiring writers since writing your first book and now your memoir?
Write what you know. My first pitch to publishers through my agent was a book I thought people wanted, but publishers could tell that my passion wasn’t there. Whatever your passion is, write about that. Don’t think about the long road ahead of completing an entire book, just write page by page. There is a lot of work involved in getting a book into the world, but just begin writing and write a small amount every day if you can. Have an idea, make sure you’re passionate about it and then start.
4. What are you most proud of?
I am most proud of my resilience in life. Not only in losing a baby late in pregnancy and understanding how strong I am, but also in how my early life shaped who I am in positive and negative ways. So much will become clear when I publish my memoir of growing up with my single mother in London. Unless you really know somebody, there’s often a story that may surprise people. When you don’t know people, you can make assumptions about their lives. It’s going to be very interesting when my memoir is published.
5. How do you style your Marfa Stance pieces and why do you like the brand?
I cycle 10km each day and my Marfa Stance pieces are there to keep me warm, see me through every season and allow me to feel like I’ve made an effort with what I’m wearing, while still being practical. I switch my Marfa Stance pieces around, use different attachments to create different looks – I love how the pieces are so versatile.
Photographer: Amelia Allen