Roberta Benteler

Roberta Benteler is a fashion entrepreneur who has opened the door for many emerging designers over the years through her e-commerce site, Avenue 32. Having recently stepped away from the business, the question on everyone’s lips is what will this founder do next. As a well-known face in the world of street style and with a finger always on the pulse of the next big thing, we spoke to Roberta about her thoughts on the luxury market and what she thinks of the future.

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What does British luxury mean to you?

British luxury is where long standing tradition and craftsmanship meets contemporary culture and a unique sense of creativity.

What do you think is the future for retail?

The future for retail (and all consumer products) in my opinion is a return to "slow" as opposed to "fast" fashion. Consumers are already starting to place a lot more emphasis on ethnicity and longevity of their products as a reaction to the accelerating pace with which designers churn out new collections and trends, effectively reducing the life span of most luxury fashion items to three months.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Discovering young brands and seeing them grow commercially successfully by introducing them to the consumer.

What is your guiding principle?

Where there is a will, there is a way!