Jan Asante in her boutique "Gisella's," in south London, which she runs with her mother Gisella Asante.
Gisella's boutique —
Jan Asante in her boutique "Gisella's," in south London, which she runs with her mother Gisella Asante.
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In August 2011, Gisella's was looted during London's riots. Looters damaged the shop and stole many of the dresses on display.
Gisella's boutique —
In August 2011, Gisella's was looted during London's riots. Looters damaged the shop and stole many of the dresses on display.
Courtesy: Nneka Onyenakala/Gisella's
The riots were the worst London had seen in nearly two decades. Pictured is a scene from one of the worst-hit areas, Tottenham, north London, on August 6, 2011.
Riots in London —
The riots were the worst London had seen in nearly two decades. Pictured is a scene from one of the worst-hit areas, Tottenham, north London, on August 6, 2011.
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Thank-you cards from customers are displayed in the shop. "People sent messages, emails, they phoned to say they were sorry," Jan said.
Gisella's boutique —
Thank-you cards from customers are displayed in the shop. "People sent messages, emails, they phoned to say they were sorry," Jan said.
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