Hello, I am Urszula.
I am French but surprisingly hold dual citizenship with Poland too.
I was born in the North-East, in the Bialowieza region, very well known for its forests and bisons.
I first arrived to France at age 4 and spent most of my life between Lyon and Annecy.
I make the most of my linguistic and multi-cultural background, when interacting with my customers, who often are like me, with an international background/education.
It also helps me tremendously when designing new products and sourcing new suppliers.
I began my career working as a homeware buyer and product manager, for Couleurs des Alpes / Pro Living,
in the French Alps. That first experience was the breaking point for my international career.
In my early 20s, I decided to pursue my interest in interiors and decoration by accepting an offer in Ireland for the Texdecor Group: I developed the sales of the brand Casamance and Camengo in Ireland for three years. Based on my successful work, I have been quickly appointed head of sales in the UK and moved to London.
In 2009, I have been approached by Dedar Milano to set up the full operations of the prestigious Italian fabric house: I set up the UK head office, sales team and showroom in the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre and introduced the French luxury brand Hermès to the UK.
At the end of 2012, I decided to use my energy and challenge my entrepreneurial spirit to set up my own company: Fifi de Lyon© was born in January 2013... and a few months later my gorgeous baby boy too!
A few words about my company...
Fifi de Lyon© aims to make fashion, interior decoration and property styling accessible and flexible to suit my customers' needs and budget. Fifi de Lyon© is a limited edition brand of accessories. I draw my inspiration from nature and travels offering products that are ethically manufactured and not mass-produced.
Using craftsmen expertise and know-how, with my brand Fifi de Lyon©, I decided to recover the value of tradition and craft-work: I find that slow working processes produce positive results and add a distinctive value to our products.
Convinced that everyone should be surrounded by beautifully crafted pieces, with Fifi de Lyon©, I offer my own interpretation of the word 'luxury', with a 'French touch'!
A tres bientot,
Urszula x
