Our team.

Founder

Chantelle Añonuevo

Chantelle is a Filipino creative, born and raised in London, with a passion for building a collaborative artistic community. She founded RE—US London in 2019 to bring emerging artists’ and brands’ work to life through clothing. Over time, her vision has expanded beyond fashion, curating a dynamic and ever-evolving platform that champions London’s creatives through immersive experiences, with a strong focus on connecting artists with their audience.

Achievements:

  • Panelist for Women of the Wick for sustainable female founders (2023)

  • Funding winner of the Young Entrepreneurship Alliance by Economy of Hours for RE—US London (2022)

  • Panelist for Planet Cheltenham’s Clothes Swap event (2022)

  • Funding winner of the Global Young Innovations Programme for Swyft Lab (2021)

  • Presented entrepreneurial venture to the Mayor of Newham (2021)

  • Diversity Now Fashion Film Shortlister (2017)

  • LCF x UN Women Fashion Film Winner (2016)

Meet the Team

  • Katrina Dela Cruz

    Content & Visual Design Lead

    Katrina love’s diving into all kinds of creative projects, from production assistance to creative direction and everything in between. She’s had the opportunity to work on the RE-US x RAYA campaign, and I’m always looking for new ways to bring ideas to life. When she’s not working, you’ll find her at events, exhibitions, or anything else that sparks creativity

    Achievements:

    - Featured in Footlocker campaigns and Vogue

    - Played a part in producing The Holiday Club magazine, made by young creatives with big ideas

    Career Goals:

    In the future, she hopes to combine her love for creativity with her passion for travel—working on creative projects around the world while soaking up new experiences

  • Gabby Lauren

    Founder Assistant, Filmmaker & Production Lead

    Gabby Lauren is a filmmaker and visual storyteller. A lover of documenting life since she was a kid, with Youtube being her playground and first representation to Asian creatives. Her love for picking up the camera and capturing memories and the beauty of everyday life has led her to create identity driven stories that are often wholesome, humorous and nostalgic.

    Achievements:

    - Holding British-Filipino Film events, 'GBAA: Sine Files'

    - Featured in the Vogue Philippines March 2025 issue: 'Tales from the Diaspora'

    - Produced and Directed their first documentary short 'I KNOW LOVE IS REAL BECAUSE I EXIST AND I'M SO FULL OF IT'

    Career Goals:

    To make films and have time for all of my hobbies, tell stories on the British-Filipino experience and inspire the next generation of filmmakers/creatives

  • Michelle Soleta

    Event Manager

    Michelle Soleta is an event enthusiast with a passion for creating seamless and memorable experiences. With a BA in Event Management and hands-on experience in event coordination, she thrives in dynamic environments. When she’s not planning events, she enjoys crocheting and cooking delicious meals. Always eager to learn and innovate, Michelle is on a mission to make every event extraordinary!

    Achievements:

    - Graduated with a BA in Event Management from Bournemouth University, building a strong foundation in event planning and coordination.

    - Led event logistics and client relations for a student company, handling bookings, trip planning, and customer service.

    - Developed strong leadership skills through volunteer work, organising youth activities and environmental initiatives.

    Career Goals:

    To create memorable experiences and is pursuing a career in event planning, where she can combine creativity, organisation, and teamwork to bring events to life.

  • Chidima Micaiah Otum-Mba

    Content and Production Assistant

    Part-time sales assistant by day, content creating as a passion.

    With a whisk in one hand and a needle in the other, I blend creativity into everything I do, from baking sweet treats to stitching up new styles.

    I earned my 2:1 in Journalism & Media while navigating the challenges of a chronic illness, proving that I can do anything I set my mind to , I’ve launched a natural hair blog that celebrates authenticity and growth, and I’m steadily building my presence on social media.

    Career Goals:

    My dream is to partner with natural hair brands, manage thriving online communities, and become a go-to Social Media Manager who turns scrolls into loyal followings.