We're celebrating all women of style and substance with a delicious and inspirational brunch at The Cut & Craft Leeds on Wednesday 12th March.

Hosted in partnership with Victoria Leeds, enjoy delicious drinks and food followed by a panel talk with Vogue stylist and author of Style and Substance Bay Garnett, and editor of Douceur Sarah Clark.

Profits from the brunch will also go to the Kings Trust Charity Brilliant Breakfast.

Bay has over 20 years’ experience as a stylist, editor, author and creative director of some of fashion's most enduring images.

As the pioneer of "thrifting", Bay was the first to include vintage pieces in luxury shoots, bringing thrifting into the mainstream. Today, her second-hand credentials are more relevant than ever to the future of fashion, as a cornerstone sustainability.

Bay will be talking about her personal style evolution, experience and also best selling book Style and Substance, Why What We Wear Matters.

Joining Bay is Sarah Clark, founder of Douceur - an online publication that helps take the effort out of effortless style with expertly-curated online edits of the best finds across fashion, interiors, beauty and gifts.

With over 20 years' experience styling and art directing shoots for fashion brands and glossy magazines including Marie Claire, Glamour, Red, and The Telegraph’s Stella, Sarah Clark’s expert eye, industry insider intel, and unapologetic love of a bargain proved invaluable for her next challenge.

After having twins, in 2010 Sarah launched LittleSpree with a mission to help similarly overwhelmed mothers shop stylish and affordable clothes for their children. With natural warmth and humour – and determination to leave no stone unturned – Sarah quickly became the best friend readers never knew they needed.

As Sarah’s children grew, so did her community of loyal followers. Hooked on her signature laid-back feminine style (always with a tomboy edge), women began asking for style tips for their own wardrobes and homes. Through her carefully curated edits combining pieces even the brands themselves sometimes didn’t realise they stocked – from an inexpensive and unique gift for a friend, to a ‘forever’ handbag – Sarah soon became their dedicated online ‘personal shopper’, as committed as ever to only sharing items she would buy herself.

Fast forward to 2022 and Douceur was launched - packed with stylish and accessible edits carefully curated by Sarah and a collective of trusted industry tastemakers and friends she personally turns to for advice, in short, Douceur does the hard work to help you look and feel your very best.

This event is organised by Elevate Our Everyday on behalf of Victoria Leeds. There will be photography at the event which will be used for promotional purposes and across social media. If you would prefer not to be included please email [email protected].