Meet Mouchette Bell, one of our ultimate muses and undeniably one of the most stylish women in London. With a trailblazing career spanning New York and London as a fashion editor and stylist, Mouchette has become a beloved model and the radiant face of numerous brands—including Borgo de Nor. Known for her vibrant personal style, warm spirit, and uplifting energy, she embodies joy and elegance in every sense. We visited her at her London home to talk all things fashion, inspiration, and how she cultivates a life filled with beauty, balance, and positivity.

Yes, it’s been quite a journey—and not just in New York. I also worked as an editor for Tatler, Elle, and Vanity Fair in the UK. Where does the time go? Some things in fashion are timeless: good tailoring and the way a garment can beautifully enhance the natural line of the body. But of course, much has changed. Social media has made fashion accessible to everyone. It’s instantaneous now—we’re all constantly inspired in real-time. For me, clothes are a creative outlet. They express emotion, transform mood, even shift identity. Fashion can be playful or powerful—a kind of elegant disguise. It affects me the way good music does; it can lift me completely.

It all began quite organically. A close friend asked me to walk in a graduate fashion show in Bath. That experience gave me the encouragement to visit Models 1—and to my great surprise, they signed me on the spot.It reminded me how vital encouragement is. A simple invitation or gesture can change the course of someone’s life. Never underestimate the power of that.

My mother always adored clothes, and my stepmother was an artist, so I was exposed to aesthetics and creativity early on—even though I come from humble background. Our home was often filled with artists, ideas, and conversation.Growing up Catholic in Ireland also had a strong visual influence on me—the vestments of priests, saints, and nuns left an impression. I still remember my First Holy Communion outfit: the veil, the tiara... it transported me to another world. That’s when I first understood the transformational power of clothing.

Thank you—that’s very kind. I practise Nichiren Buddhism and chant daily. I meditate twice a day and also enjoy dancing and dabbling in Qi Gong. Like most things in life, it’s all a work in progress—but I try to stay connected to what brings lightness and clarity.

Hampstead Heath. I’m in love with trees.

Right now, I’m reading The Razor’s Edge by Somerset Maugham. I return often to writers who both comfort and inspire me: Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Sally Rooney, Haruki Murakami, Natalia Ginzburg, James Joyce, Murasaki Shikibu. They each offer something essential and beautifully human.

That’s an impossible question to narrow down. My tastes are wide and ever-changing. I love: Chet Baker, Old-school reggae, Bach, Miles Davis, A good Irish ballad, King Sunny Adé and African highlife. There’s so much incredible music out there. I’m always listening, always discovering.

Eclectic, always. I draw inspiration from: Jamaican dandies, Ray Petri and the boldness of 1980s styling, French chic, Military uniforms and structured tailoring, Vintage finds, Japanese designers like Yohji Yamamoto, Films—especially In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-wai, and anything by Tom Ford, Stylish friends, Strangers on the street, Folk traditions from around the world. It’s an evolving patchwork of references that tell my story.

When I wear Borgo de Nor, I feel interesting, imaginative, feminine, and sensual.