After completing her Business Administration degree at Sherbrooke University, Andrée worked for 15 years at Procter & Gamble around the world in Sales and Category Management. As an independent company owner, she now has a diversified business portfolio: she leads Wind Connections Au Pair Agency since 2002 (www.aupairlink.ch) and imports Canadian products (www.canadalink.ch). In 2008, she accepted a Director mandate at the Canadaian Swiss Chamber of Commerce (www.canswiss.ch). Finally, she is the Trendroom organizer- managing director (www.trendroom.ch).
EVA FISHER
After her studies in Sweden Eva started her globetrotting life first in England and then in the US where she worked in International Banking. Back in Europe, in Paris and then settling in Zürich she pursued her business interests. Eva creates her own designs of ski accessories and home decorations. She also imports beautiful cards from a Swedish artist. She is one of the founding partners and helps in many ways to promote the Trendroom concept.
KARIN GIRAULT
Karin is busy introducing her own jewelry collections internationally, while also providing marketing consulting services to the luxury sector for companies in Switzerland and abroad (www.karingirault.com) . Over the years, her jewelry has been sold in Switzerland, Italy, France, Norway, England, Belgium and Hong Kong. Most pieces are limited edition as the carefully selected components she uses, such as fabric flowers, semi-precious stones, silk strings and other beads, are not available in volume and vary greatly. Her inspiration comes from her travels and love of nature. Contact her at ke-mg@hotmail.com for further information. www.karinmugnainijewelry.com
KARIMA SUNDRANI
It took globe trotting Karima Sundrani almost thirty years to visit her ancestral country, India, but took only moments to feel its power. Karima was born and raised in Montreux, Switzerland. She started her business career as a purchaser for various large Telecom companies and was soon heading the marketing communications department for a software development company in Zürich. The beautiful gemstones, the exquisite jewelry, and the rich culture she discovered in India inspired her to create jewelry of her own. Within months she was studying gemology at the Swiss Gemological Institute. She continues to be inspired by gemstones' natural beauty and countries from which they come (www.sundrani.com).
MICHIKO NAGASAKA
Michiko Nagasaka, originated from Japan, is an acclaimed journalist and author with several books to her name. After many years of experience in the world of fashion & life style and living in cities as cosmopolitan and different as Tokyo, Paris, New York, and London, she started to see things in a new light and sought a way to express her wish for a better world. Thus, the idea was born to open a concept store that offers beautiful things made to high standards of craftsmanship and explicitly incorporating fair trade principles. She named this concept store "fairy tale select", a name that reflects her two passions, "elegant shopping" and "a sustainable world for our children". http://www.fairytaleselect.com/
HILARY BURKE
Hilarie Burke started designing and making leather accessories in NYC, while studying mime. Soho boutiques were among her customers. Mime won over, and she began producing, directing, performing, and designing props and costumes for her company Silent Partners movement theater. In 20 years the company grew to tour the US and abroad. She raised two children. After 50 she launched Hark Designs leather accessories. Her individually hand made wonders reflect her sense of craft, function and whimsy. Hark Designs bags and belts began to find their way around Switzerland in 2008 when Hilarie moved here with her Swiss husband. (www.harkdesigns.com)
MALIA SCHOOLER
Malia Schooler, a NY designer now based in Zurich, launched a new Swiss-made handbag collection. Malia has extensive experience designing accessories for fashion brands both in the United States and Europe. These include Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Juicy Couture, Joop, Bogner, Tumi and Mollerus among others. Her style is a convergence of influences stemming from a bohemian childhood, international travel, and luxury design. Being born in Honolulu and raised in Arizona already prompted a unique vision that she continues to develop now through her own collection. Malia integrates versatility into discreetly functional designs to inspire daily adventure. All accessories are designed and produced in Switzerland to maintain the highest quality. (www.maliaschooler.com)
MAUD LECORNIER HIS
After a long career in banking, I became a mother and started creating accessories for my own children. My friends and family were my first supporters but demand grew quickly and I continued creating new designs for kids with great pleasure. My second passion is photographing nature (macro-photo) (www.maud.li).
ROSI ESPINOSA
I am Swiss born and raised in Switzerland. After completing a degree in Business Administration, I spent a year in Spain to study Spanish. Ever since then, my passion for languages led me to work in International companies in Switzerland and London mainly in Financial and Sales Administration. In the year 2010 I founded my own online shop Rositas Cositas where I offer ballerinas, shirts and blouses, towels, sleepwear and bedlinen. My aim is to offer quality products which are manufactured genuinely and in the highest standards and last longer than just the seasonal fad. (www.rositascositas.ch)
After completing her Business Administration degree at Sherbrooke University, Andrée worked for 15 years at Procter & Gamble around the world in Sales and Category Management. As an independent company owner, she now has a diversified business portfolio: she leads Wind Connections Au Pair Agency since 2002 (
After her studies in Sweden Eva started her globetrotting life first in England and then in the US where she worked in International Banking. Back in Europe, in Paris and then settling in Zürich she pursued her business interests. Eva creates her own designs of ski accessories and home decorations. She also imports beautiful cards from a Swedish artist. She is one of the founding partners and helps in many ways to promote the Trendroom concept.
Karin is busy introducing her own jewelry collections internationally, while also providing marketing consulting services to the luxury sector for companies in Switzerland and abroad (
It took globe trotting Karima Sundrani almost thirty years to visit her ancestral country, India, but took only moments to feel its power. Karima was born and raised in Montreux, Switzerland. She started her business career as a purchaser for various large Telecom companies and was soon heading the marketing communications department for a software development company in Zürich. The beautiful gemstones, the exquisite jewelry, and the rich culture she discovered in India inspired her to create jewelry of her own. Within months she was studying gemology at the Swiss Gemological Institute. She continues to be inspired by gemstones' natural beauty and countries from which they come 
Michiko Nagasaka, originated from Japan, is an acclaimed journalist and author with several books to her name. After many years of experience in the world of fashion & life style and living in cities as cosmopolitan and different as Tokyo, Paris, New York, and London, she started to see things in a new light and sought a way to express her wish for a better world. Thus, the idea was born to open a concept store that offers beautiful things made to high standards of craftsmanship and explicitly incorporating fair trade principles. She named this concept store "fairy tale select", a name that reflects her two passions, "elegant shopping" and "a sustainable world for our children". 
Hilarie Burke started designing and making leather accessories in NYC, while studying mime. Soho boutiques were among her customers. Mime won over, and she began producing, directing, performing, and designing props and costumes for her company Silent Partners movement theater. In 20 years the company grew to tour the US and abroad. She raised two children. After 50 she launched Hark Designs leather accessories. Her individually hand made wonders reflect her sense of craft, function and whimsy. Hark Designs bags and belts began to find their way around Switzerland in 2008 when Hilarie moved here with her Swiss husband. (
Malia Schooler, a NY designer now based in Zurich, launched a new Swiss-made handbag collection. Malia has extensive experience designing accessories for fashion brands both in the United States and Europe. These include Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Juicy Couture, Joop, Bogner, Tumi and Mollerus among others. Her style is a convergence of influences stemming from a bohemian childhood, international travel, and luxury design. Being born in Honolulu and raised in Arizona already prompted a unique vision that she continues to develop now through her own collection. Malia integrates versatility into discreetly functional designs to inspire daily adventure. All accessories are designed and produced in Switzerland to maintain the highest quality. (
After a long career in banking, I became a mother and started creating accessories for my own children. My friends and family were my first supporters but demand grew quickly and I continued creating new designs for kids with great pleasure. My second passion is photographing nature (macro-photo) (
I am Swiss born and raised in Switzerland. After completing a degree in Business Administration, I spent a year in Spain to study Spanish. Ever since then, my passion for languages led me to work in International companies in Switzerland and London mainly in Financial and Sales Administration. In the year 2010 I founded my own online shop Rositas Cositas where I offer ballerinas, shirts and blouses, towels, sleepwear and bedlinen. My aim is to offer quality products which are manufactured genuinely and in the highest standards and last longer than just the seasonal fad. 
