After years of city living, Gisele made the decision to move with her partner to a small house in the forest. This shift was not about stepping away but about moving toward something more real. Nature became part of her daily rhythm again and her reflections are grounded in that slower pace.

She says, “Nothing rushes here, yet everything grows.” This captures the beauty of the life she has created.

Her work spans writing, creative direction and thoughtful collaborations that explore identity, womanhood, heritage and simplicity. Whether through her pieces for Vogue Netherlands or the conversations she shares online, there is a consistent thread of presence and sincerity. She chooses fewer things but with intention. She honours the story behind something before it enters her life.

“I don’t want more things. I want fewer, but with meaning.”

These words resonate deeply with us. At Cloth & Co. we work closely with women artisans in India and build everything around purpose, natural fibres and the quiet dignity of handmaking. Gisele’s way of living feels naturally aligned with these values. She reminds us that a meaningful life does not need to be loud to be powerful.

“I don’t need to raise my voice to make a difference. Presence is powerful.”

We chose to feature Gisele as part of Women Who Inspire Us because her story offers something steady and reassuring. It shows how grounding it can be to live with intention, to honour where we come from and to let nature guide the rhythm of our days.

If you feel drawn to her perspective, her interviews and writing are worth exploring. Her reflections on identity, nature and slow living have a way of staying with you long after you read them.