FRANCESCA BARROW
Francesca Barrow is a British multi-disciplinary artist, founder, creative director, and executive producer who builds distinct universes across music, fashion, luxury beauty, and media. Releasing music under the artist name Ches Barrow, her acclaimed alternative songwriting coexists with her extensive background in fashion art direction as the founder of luxury agency, Façonner. From this foundation of high-end storytelling, she went on to launch CHES Editions - the award-winning clean haircare brand featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar - and create The Gloss List, a cinematic London-based reality series exploring the inner workings of the luxury beauty world and the building of a modern beauty brand.
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Prior to establishing CHES Editions, Francesca founded Façonner, the Luxury Design Curators. Through Façonner, she art-directed fashion editorial campaigns and crafted brand narratives, collaborating with the world's most iconic luxury fashion houses and editorial platforms. She also pioneered the London 'townhouse' concept as an experiential space for creative storytelling.​
A multi-hyphenate talent, she also writes music and has worked with some of the industry's most respected producers and engineers, blending her artistic sensibility with brand world - including composing the track for CHES Editions' national TV campaign.
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Recognised for her distinct visual universe and cross-disciplinary approach, Francesca continues to build an influential platform across beauty, media and creative innovation.
Façonner
Façonner, the luxury design curators founded by Francesca, became known for redefining how heritage fashion houses and emerging designers presented their creative identity. Through Façonner, she art directed editorial campaigns, and collaborated with some of the world's most iconic luxury maisons and platforms, crafting conceptual brand narratives marrying tradition with innovation. She also pioneered the London 'townhouse' model - an immersive exhibition space that brought artisanal luxury, community and design under one roof.
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Music
Alongside her work in luxury and media, Francesca writes, produces and performs music under the name Ches Barrow, collaborating with some of the industry's most respected Grammy-winning engineers and producers. Her artistic sensibility informs every facet of her brand world - including composing the track for CHES Editions' national TV campaign. Music adds sonic dimension to her creative identity and her debut EP was praised as 'everything that makes people fall in love with music' - Wonderland Magazine.
CHES Editions
CHES Editions is Francesca's multi-award-winning clean-luxury beauty brand, recognised for its alt-natural formulations ('creators of some of the finest hair oils out there' - Harpers Bazaar), high-performance 100% naturally derived haircare and editorial visual universe. Built from a deep commitment to sustainability (Highly Commended Responsible Haircare Brand - Future Icons 2026) and sensory design, CHES Editions has been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Sheerluxe and praised for bridging the gap between luxury aesthetics and conscious innovation.
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Press
Francesca and her work have appeared across leading luxury titles from Country & Townhouse to Tatler and Vogue. Her visual world, creative direction, and entrepreneurial journey continue to attract coverage across fashion, beauty and cultural media.
The Gloss List
Created and directed by Francesca (co-produced by Nick Samwell-Smith), The Gloss List is a London-based reality series exploring the making of a modern beauty brand. Blending founder storytelling, behind-the-scenes entrepreneurship, and an elegant, cinematic tone, The Gloss List positions at the intersection of beauty and media; and Francesca's expansion into long-form storytelling and entertainment.
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Awards
CHES Editions has received industry recognition for its craftsmanship and innovation, including awards for product formulation and responsible beauty. These accolades reflect Francesca's dedication to raising the standard for clean luxury and her commitment to building brands with integrity, artistry and longevity.