Gillian Wesley And The Catwalk Cafe Knowle

Inspired by Chanel’s motto that “in order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,” Gillian has created a style destination that is truly unique. Much more than just a shop, the flamboyant, Belle Époque-inspired interior of Gillian Wesley and the Catwalk Café houses her working design studio, thriving bespoke fashion business, and a selection of ready-to-wear clothing and accessories, from quirky handbags and unusual jewellery to lace boots, unique skirts and quality corsets.
The Catwalk Café is a stylish Parisian-style place serving the very best in continental drinks and snacks, all prepared with the same perfectionist ethos that goes into Gillian’s designs. Order a glass of orange juice and it will arrive freshly squeezed from the sweetest Jaffa fruit; choose a croissant, and you can rely on it to be perfectly flaky and delicious; or try the hand-carved ham on home-baked baguette, and you really are in for a treat. In the afternoon, the Catwalk Café serves afternoon tea from exquisite vintage China cups and indulgent, towering marshmallow-and-cream hot-chocolates.