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Buying / Creative Direction

Paul Sexton and Talita Zoe

Creative/Buying Directors and former owner/buyers of London’s internationally acclaimed store Koh Samui.

Koh Samui’s London stores in Covent Garden and Knightsbridge were a Mecca for anyone who wanted to stay one step ahead in fashion. Koh Samui became one of London’s most desired fashion stores and renowned throughout the world.

Paul and Talita’s Koh Samui London Boutiques were the first shopping destination that the worlds A list celebrities would always be drawn to. They trusted Paul and Talita’s buying and styling and knew that if they wanted that exceptionally special red carpet dress, there was no other store like Koh Samui.

Because of the success of Koh Samui, it was a natural progression for Paul and Talita to continue their fashion careers in the world of buying and creative direction.

Celebrity customers that have been dressed or styled by Paul Sexton and Talita Zoe at Koh Samui include:

Alexa Chung, Amber Valletta, Anna Friel, Annie Lennox, Ashley Olsen, Ashley Simpson, Beyoncé Knowles, Claudia Schiffer, Courtney Love, Dame Helen Mirren, Dannii Minogue, Daphne Guinness, Debbie Harry, Donna Air, Elle Macpherson, Gemma Arterton, Goldie Hawn, Helena Bonham Carter, Helena Christensen, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jemima Khan, Kate Hudson, Kate Moss, Kate Winslet, Katie Holmes, Kelly Brook, Kelly Osbourne, Kiera Knightly, Kimberly Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Kirsty Hume, Kristen McMenamy, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Lily Cole, Linda Evangelista, Liv Tyler, Madonna, Mary-Kate Olsen, Mena Suvari, Milla Jovovich, Natalie Imbruglia, Natalie Portman, Neve Campbell, Noémie Lenoir, Naomi Watts, Penelope Cruz, Rachel McAdams,Róisín Murphy, Sadie Frost, Scarlett Johansson, Sharleen Spiteri, Sienna Miller, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Tamara Ecclestone, Uma Thurman, Vanessa Paradis, Victoria Beckham, Winona Ryder.

Paul and Talita source, select or buy those special fashion pieces across the globe, including Europe, North America, South America, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Asia. They are invited as guests by International Fashion Councils to work with their countries designers collections.

Paul and Talita have collaborated and bought from the worlds luxury Brands including Balenciaga, Chloe, Marc Jacobs, Dries Van Noten, Missoni, Fendi, Dolce Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Martin Margiela, Marc by Marc Jacobs, See by Chloe, Vanessa Bruno, Paul & Joe, Miu Miu, Phillip Lim, Isabel Marant etc.

They have exceptional experience with sourcing, selecting, buying and styling vintage and have close relationships with the leading vintage collectors and dealers in the UK and USA.

Paul and Talita have sat on numerous select committees and judging panels, including the British Fashion Council and the British Fashion Awards.