{"id":38945,"date":"2026-08-11T17:11:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=38945"},"modified":"2026-08-11T17:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:11:28","slug":"designer-matthew-williamson-swaps-supermodels-for-a-village-shop-in-mallorca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=38945","title":{"rendered":"Designer Matthew Williamson swaps supermodels for a village shop in Mallorca"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"ecfFpKmo0q\" data-wc=\"22\">On a quiet street of honey-coloured buildings in perhaps Mallorca&#8217;s prettiest village, <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/profiles\/20091008570\/matthew-williamson\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Matthew Williamson<\/a> is proudly overseeing his shop of beautiful objects.<\/p>\n<p><ev-engagement id=\"horizon_hello\" group-name=\"horizon_hello\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"eqFRowdEpl7\" data-wc=\"34\">The designer, who received royal favour in 2012 when the then-<a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/kate-middleton\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Duchess of Cambridge<\/a> wore one of his dresses, is best known for spurring the boho-chic fashion trend championed by <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/hfm\/wish-list\/916434\/kate-moss-iconic-34-sleeve-look-is-everywhere-this-summer\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Kate Moss<\/a> and <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/us\/911702\/sienna-miller-daughter-is-her-twin-head-turning-14th-birthday-photos\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Sienna Miller<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eQJusXTWWx5\" data-wc=\"24\">Now he has opened <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caserra71.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Caserra 71<\/a>, a den of unapologetically exuberant design on the high street in Dei\u00e0 on the Mediterranean island&#8217;s north-west coast.<\/p>\n<p id=\"esxayEOnm-8\" data-wc=\"19\">Matthew&#8217;s vision is spread across three rooms, although he has plans to extend into the basement with a bar.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eMS797q9R6G\" data-wc=\"53\">&#8220;The idea is to create a relaxed gathering space as an extension of the store,&#8221; he tells <strong>HELLO!\u00a0<\/strong>in an exclusive interview. &#8220;Less of a bar but more of a deli serving drinks, small plates, pastries and dried goods \u2013 somewhere that feels intimate and very much part of the Caserra 71 experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"eLOcbbRacAn\" data-wc=\"16\">&#8220;I\u2019m so busy with the store right now that this will most likely happen in 2027.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eX-y-5Ql32\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/5d8fc02764d1-andreapomellicaserra71web-22.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/5d8fc02764d1-andreapomellicaserra71web-22.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/5d8fc02764d1-andreapomellicaserra71web-22.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/5d8fc02764d1-andreapomellicaserra71web-22.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3750\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matthew with his wares, which he sources from all over the world\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Andrea Pomelli<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Matthew with his wares, which he sources from all over the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eEWN67mQ_mR\" data-wc=\"31\">Matthew, 54, who was born in Manchester and founded his eponymous fashion house in 1997, named the shop after his birth year and the Spanish word for &#8220;house in the mountains&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eOKz0Kku10G\" data-wc=\"80\">&#8220;It grew very organically from my love of collecting vintage pieces, and my career in interior and fashion design,&#8221; he says. &#8220;It\u2019s a reflection of everything I love and have learnt poured into one space \u2013 beautiful craftsmanship, character and timeless design. I knew it was the next chapter for me as soon as I saw the house become available. It sits on the main street in Dei\u00e0, where me and my family have lived for the past ten years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"eamx8vrqhfP\" data-wc=\"45\">Its contents are a magpie&#8217;s fancy from markets across Europe, he says. &#8220;The thrill is always in discovering something unexpected \u2013 a beautifully weathered piece of furniture, hand-thrown ceramics or antique textiles with incredible patina. It\u2019s the hunt I enjoy as much as the find.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"epndhPK7QR6\" data-wc=\"29\">&#8220;My favourite spots so far to find great fashion and homeware have been Barcelona, Amsterdam and Berlin. Sourcing is one of the favourite parts of my new job now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-wc=\"4\" id=\"h2-4msoma457\">From lovers to friends<\/h2>\n<p id=\"eFqXrJnViMD\" data-wc=\"51\">Matthew now lives in the village with Joseph Velosa, who co-founded his fashion label alongside him, and their daughter, Skye, ten. The former couple ended their romantic relationship in 2004 after more than ten years but were able to turn from lovers into best friends. How do they make it work?<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eaxokVQ0oq\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/596834e95d3e-andreapomellicaserra71web-16.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/596834e95d3e-andreapomellicaserra71web-16.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/596834e95d3e-andreapomellicaserra71web-16.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/596834e95d3e-andreapomellicaserra71web-16.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"2500\" height=\"3750\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matthew's former partner Joseph Velosa and their daughter Skye\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Andrea Pomelli<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Matthew&#8217;s former partner Joseph Velosa and their daughter Skye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eFYsbI6WRmt\" data-wc=\"41\">&#8220;Joseph and I have been together for 33 years,&#8221; he says. &#8220;We\u2019re focused on creating a happy, supportive environment for our daughter, Skye. Mutual respect is key, friendship and a 50\/50 shared workload wherever possible seems to work well for us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"eCz_k28-LRU\" data-wc=\"22\">Matthew&#8217;s favourite space at home is their garden, where he has his morning coffee and dinners with Joseph and Skye most evenings.<\/p>\n<p id=\"exAnO9oXOoD\" data-wc=\"27\">His typical day involves dropping Skye at school before working in the shop and finding time for &#8220;a good few hours&#8221; at his design studio at home.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eBqk8HMz4YN\" data-wc=\"57\">&#8220;I\u2019m loving painting at the moment so will try to fit some time in for that. With Skye, it\u2019s the simple things \u2013 beach time, walks, swimming and exploring the island together. She also loves to work alongside me creatively in the studio too, which is where we can spend hours together and have a good natter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eZy8qpBmdn\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/87f6e80f55d8-gettyimages-52432599.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/87f6e80f55d8-gettyimages-52432599.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/87f6e80f55d8-gettyimages-52432599.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/large_original_aspect_ratio\/87f6e80f55d8-gettyimages-52432599.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1982\" height=\"3000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jade Jagger and Kate Moss join Matthew at a party at the St Martin's Lane Hotel in London in 1999\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Dave Benett\/Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Jade Jagger and Kate Moss join Matthew at a party at the St Martin&#8217;s Lane Hotel in London in 1999<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"exv-sEnIsT-Z\" data-wc=\"40\">He was drawn to Mallorca because of its &#8220;extraordinary quality of light&#8221;, beautiful architecture and slower pace of life. It is now his home, and although he misses the buzz of London, he returns once every six weeks for work.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e4JJAmFMirwD\" data-wc=\"51\">Asked what advice he would offer for people designing their own interiors, he says: &#8220;Don\u2019t rush it. Try to take a bit of time as the best interiors evolve slowly over time. Buy what you genuinely love rather than following trends, and don\u2019t be afraid to mix periods, textures and influences.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"ef3dZ0gndu77\" data-wc=\"30\">As for one of his dresses being chosen by Kate, now the Princess of Wales, when she attended a Tusk Trust charity event, he thinks it was a wonderful moment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e040O8jjNj9T\" data-wc=\"31\">&#8220;Whenever someone high profile chooses to wear your work, it brings global attention, and of course that\u2019s super valuable when building a brand. More than anything, it was a great honour.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"e4ltZpsRbYqp\" data-wc=\"5\"><strong><em>For more information, visit\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caserra71.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\"><em>Caserra71.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"eeakgOwNs5q\" data-wc=\"28\"><strong>To read more articles like this, join HELLO!&#8217;s\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">VIP club<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0for instant access to the magazine on your digital device. 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