Heritage and Harmony: Paulette Cleghorn

Paulette Cleghorn serves as creative director at Ashdon Brands, housing such high profile bridal and special occasion labels such as Victor Harper, Cristiano Lucci, Simone Carvalli, Ashley & Justin, Zoey Grey, and formerly Disney's Forever Enchanted and Disney's Royal Ball Collections. She also serves as head designer and creative director at Italian house Cristiano Lucci and for Japan's Yumi Katsura Couture. Before entering the world of fashion, Ms. Cleghorn served as director of product and media relations for the British-based billion dollar cosmetics company The Body Shop, and was the U.S. spokesperson for dynamic company founder Anita Roddick. Ms. Cleghorn has also served as guest lecturer on topics ranging from fashion and advertising to body image and skin care at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and FIT/Fashion Institute of Technology. Ashdon Brands have been worn by celebrities around the world and have been featured in major publications globally, as well as on mainstream media and a wide array of television programs. Ms. Cleghorn has been interviewed extensively and has appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox News. In addition, along with her business partner Elizabeth Sellassie, they co-own Designer Loft, a bustling bridal salon in the heart of New York City.

Headshot by David Charles Photography, all else courtesy of Paulette Cleghorn.
Heritage and Harmony: Her Art, Her Voice Video Editor: Karl Sonnenberg.