Inspirational women of style & substance

One of our all time favourite actresses, director and writer, Phoebe truly embodies the concept of the multi-hyphenate. Her must-watch shows Fleabag and Killing Eve have been firm favourites at Galvan HQ and it is no surprise her wonderful sense of humour, self-deprecation and ability for creating unique female heroines has earned her a slew of awards — from BAFTAS to SAGS, EMMYS to Golden Globes, Phoebe must have quite the collection by now. And her style is like her mind — cool, irreverent, intelligent, modern and fun. Phoebe has graced the red carpet in a custom Galvan Phoebe Dress (named after her, of course), our classic Pandora style, our Tuxedo Jumpsuit and one of our Sequin Jackets. We hope she keeps these awards close to her (no doubt fabulous) wardrobe!

One of the world’s most successful singer-songwriters, Taylor proves that you can be a master of your own destiny and the way she leads her industry whilst remaining true to who she is and unafraid to voice her feminist and political viewpoints truly inspires us. With 11 Grammys so far, she gives more than her music to the world, having contributed large sums to the Red Cross and set up her own foundation in Tennessee. A huge influence on the next generation of girls, she has a glamorous yet all-American style. We loved her in our Bustier dress on the cover of People magazine, as well as in our gold Stargaze gown, an all over-sequin dress.

Adwoa is a true force in fashion, having graced the first issue of British Vogue under the helm of revered editor Edward Enninful. Her truly unique beauty has inspired a new set of beauty standards in the modelling industry and earned her many covers, as well as the title of Model of the Year. Her pioneering charity, Gurls Talk, is a community-led non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of adolescent girls and young women. Plus she knows how to dress, and we just loved how she wore our Valletta Dress in Jungle green in the coolest, nonchalant and joyful way on the streets of Notting Hill. Go Girl!

Who doesn’t have a soft spot for Gwinnie? She is one of our ultimate 90s style icon and definitely an all-time Galvan muse — who doesn’t remember her iconic Ralph Lauren pale pink Oscars slip and dreamy wardrobe in The Talented Mr Ripley — as well as an acclaimed and multiple award-winning actress. Not only that, but with GOOP, Paltrow has reinvented herself as a true wellness visionary and savvy business leader. So it is the ultimate compliment that this modern goddess chose to wear Galvan on several occasions, including our all-silk Margot dress in lush emerald and our eponymous Gwyneth jumpsuit.

Over 50 million followers, one of the highest paid actresses in India and one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world in the world are just a few of Deepika's accomplishments. In 2015, she founded the mental health charity Live Love Laugh, aiming to give hope to every person experiencing stress, anxiety and depression. This arose from Deepika personal journey with mental health issues and she wanted to reduce the stigma around it, provide mental health resources and domain expertise, in her native India specifically. Timeless beauty Deepika was a vision of graceful style in our Mini Tunic Dress in rose nude satin.

The formidable Dina is an Olympian sprinter. The fastest British woman in recorded history, she has been listed in the 2021 Powerlist as one of the UK’s most influential people of African & Caribbean descent. The Londoner is a Bvlgari and Nike ambassador and recently sported our must-loved Julianne Suit in pure white — the epitome of chic.

British actress Emma has been a star since her iconic role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise when she was only nine years old. As well as the numerous acclaimed cinema roles and awards she has garnered since, she has also been a keen social advocate and charity supporter. Appointed as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in 2014, the accomplished actor, humanitarian and Brown University graduate is dedicating her efforts towards the empowerment of young women and serving as an advocate for UN Women’s HeForShe campaign in promoting gender equality. Emma also happens to be a fan of Galvan jumpsuits, having graced the cover of Entertainment Weekly in our Laced Jumpsuit and worn this shoulder-baring number on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show.

Bright, talented and stylish, Greta represents the ultimate Galvan girl. An Oscar-nominated actress and filmmaker, Greta directed an acclaimed remake of the iconic Little Women story last year and wore this chic Galvan velvet gown at the Paris premiere of the film. A new mother, the Sacramento native has many other projects under her belt and we will eagerly follow her inspiring path.

The Founder of the style destination Matches Fashion, Ruth has been cited many times as a mentor and inspiration by our Galvan Co-Founders. An early supporter of Galvan, Ruth has an eye for all things fashion, style and interiors. We just loved her feminine yet powerful style in our all-silk midnight Margot dress, the ultimate in chic simplicity.

Angelina really is the poster girl for brains and beauty. Having won an Oscar, 3 Golden Globes and 2 SAG awards, Angelina is one of the most famous Hollywood stars in the world. Yet, it is her relentless humanitarian work that impresses us the most. Awarded with the Global Humanitarian Award by the United Nations Associations of the USA for her work with UNHCR and refugees, Jolie also chairs the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, which helps fund education programs for children affected by war and conflict. So it was the ultimate accolade to see her in our Signature Satin Trench Coat on this glamorous photoshoot with her beloved dogs.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex may be the Queen’s daughter-in-law, but she is nonetheless impressive in her own right. A Patron of over 70 charities, her work focuses on supporting people with disabilities, the prevention of blindness in developing countries, agriculture and fashion. The latter is no surprise when looking at Sophie’s style pedigree. She always picks elegant Galvan pieces that she makes her own, and that blend seamlessly in her chic yet utilitarian wardrobe. She was recently spotted wearing our Safari Crepe Trousers, Signature Corset Jumpsuit and Silk Margot dress. Royal style at its best.