This is Charlotte, and I’m Maylis.
We met because our partners had the brilliant idea of moving to Lisbon. Parisians at heart, we immediately hit it off!
What’s your story?
Charlotte is a stylist who’s worked with the best: Sézane, Hermès, Lacoste… She’s passionate about fashion, especially fine fabrics and prints! She loves decorating, animals, drawing… She's the creative one in the team!
As a fun fact, Charlotte had her first daughter right after launching our brand. And guess her name? Paloma <3. Then, a few months later, Théodora arrived… Life at home is certainly lively!
As for me, Maylis, I used to be an E-business Manager and honed my skills at Sandro, Livy, Clarins, and Make Up For Ever.
I’m the geek of the team… not the most glamorous role, but I can’t help myself—I have to share my thoughts on the collections and photoshoots. It’s in my blood, I have Paloma running through me!
I love kitesurfing with my family, and I’m also an avid reader, especially when it comes to novels! At home, I have three little wonders: Constantin, Joséphine, and Victor.
How did Paloma Collection come about? What’s your inspiration?
Charlotte and I launched Paloma Collection with a very clear vision: to modernize maternity fashion and move beyond the “old-fashioned” feel typically associated with maternity wear.
This idea came about because we realized that finding stylish yet comfortable maternity clothes was a challenge.
So, we took the plunge and created a premium, sustainable, and ultra-comfortable maternity wardrobe.
The success was instant!
Today, Paloma offers unique prints that give you the glow!
Our lovely brand is now three years old, and we’re about to launch a collection for ALL women (pregnant or not).
What’s your favorite piece from Paloma?
The Thelma Flower Power! It’s the best piece in the collection.
It’s a timeless style you can wear for any occasion—paired with sneakers and a denim jacket for the weekend, boots and a beautiful blazer for work during the week, or heels and statement earrings for a special occasion. It’s perfect to have a versatile piece in your maternity wardrobe, which tends to be pretty minimal.
Plus, the Flower Power print is timeless, great for winter with tights or summer without. We’re about to launch even more adorable prints!
The quality of the products is amazing. What’s your manufacturing process?
It’s one of the reasons for Paloma Collection’s success.
We’ve made the conscious decision to offer a timeless collection, ultra-comfortable, with unique prints.
Our creations come from a lengthy design process aimed at offering timeless and, most importantly, comfortable pieces for women.
Our collection is built around jersey fabric, which is known for combining comfort, aesthetics, and durability. We sourced it in Italy, from the best jersey suppliers in Florence, Milan, and the shores of Lake Como.
This fabric is of exceptional quality and has an incredibly soft feel!
Additionally, the quality of the materials is very important to us, both for comfort and ethics.
Our fabrics are OEKO-TEX and Ecovero certified, and our creations are handmade in our workshop in Lisbon.
We’re fully committed to more sustainable fashion, close-to-home production, and quality craftsmanship.
How do you balance work and personal life?
We’re lucky to be a team of two, which allows us to rely on each other during tough times. We go through similar family experiences, having young children, so we can support each other, thankfully.
In addition to being business partners, we’re also friends, and I think this friendship is key to our healthy working relationship. We speak openly, with respect.
A mantra that inspires you?
There are many phrases that inspire us at Paloma, like “Believe in yourself” and “Be yourself.” It’s through this mindset that we created our collection—clothes that give you confidence and make you glow, with unique prints and ultra-comfortable fabric.
On a more personal note, I really love the saying “To love is to save.” With the current geopolitical climate, I can’t help but think we’re lacking love for each other... though I know things are never that simple!
Have you tried talm products? What’s your favorite?
I discovered talm during my pregnancy and have to admit, I became completely hooked on the mega balm—what an incredible product! I used it twice a day on my belly and legs, and I’m convinced it’s why I didn’t get stretch marks! I’m excited to try the mega plump next...
A woman who inspires you?
Many women inspire me, especially my “mompreneur” friends who’ve chosen to create their businesses while building their family and couple lives. We want to be great moms but also successful businesswomen, all while striving to be the ideal woman. Balancing the stress and pressure of being a CEO with the desire to have a happy and balanced family life is almost miraculous. I admire my friends who take on this challenge and, above all, continue to move forward despite everything!
