From Namibia to Paris: Melisa Poulton’s Inspiring Journey to Fashion Week

Reflecting on how it all began, Melisa Poulton (Creative Director and Founder of House of Poulton, a luxury fashion house synonymous with artistry, freedom and Craftmanship) reminisces about the challenges she faced, the highlights, and the valuable lessons learned along the way. From starting her career in 2011 at Windhoek’s Warehouse Theatre to becoming the first Namibian designer to showcase at Paris Fashion Week 2025 with her collection “La Dolce Vita,” Melisa has built a brand that beautifully fuses Namibian heritage with modern elegance.

In the interview with CHANTE, she opens up about the inspirations behind her work and the personal dedication to her late father, a co-founder of House of Poulton.

Listen to the full conversation below to hear her story and gain insight into the journey that brought Namibian fashion to the global runway:

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