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It’s Curtains for You “I’m giving a special discount on curtains and soft furnishings for all new developments,” says Lulu of The Fashion House.
Lulu’s skills have been much sought-after since she set up her Governor’s Street workshop in 1994, and since then she has carried out many prestigious projects as well as making up curtains, bedding, cushions and other soft furnishings. One of her most notable contracts was to make and hang all of the curtains at the Convent, including the ballroom, whilst more recently she has provided a similar service for no less than three of the new high-status residences at the
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Island, facing Queensway Quay. In between, there has been a constant flow of more routine work that leads to many Gibraltar and Sotogrande residents having a home to delight in and be proud of. Her special offers for all new developments applies to government estates such as Waterport Terraces as well as the many private apartments that have recently been completed. Lulu Martin is Gibraltarian but lived in Windsor for 13 years before returning permanently to
Gibraltar 24 years ago. Her reason for returning was simply that she wanted to have children, and wanted them to be born on the Rock. When she set up her business on a full-time basis 15 years ago, it was in partnership with another lady who would be making clothing from the same premises whilst Lulu looked after the drapes. The partner eventually left but the name The Fashion House has remained, although Lulu’s slogan ‘Interiors by Design’ is more prominent on the shop sign than the
GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • MAY 2008