Violetta Kassapi

What’s your name? Violetta Thalia Kassapi, my dad was tryna call me Olivia, but they went with that. I only met one other Violetta, who worked in Sainsbury’s. So its just me and her as far as I’m concerned. How old are you? Late twenties-ish. What do you do? I’m a stylist, designer, and creative consultant. Where in London are you from? Kentish Town. Favourite place in London? Changes every week. What’s a memory you have of growing up in London? My step-dad used to say this poem to me and my brothers and sisters before we went to sleep to leave us confused. It’s been in my head since I was a kid. I wrote it out for you:

Does London inspire you creatively? I travel a lot which inspires me greatly, but coming back always makes me realise where I’ve come from and where it all started. What’s the best thing about London? There’s always something to cater to your mood if your vibe changes. You can be whoever you feel like being.

Photography Meara Kallista-Morse