British-Australian film designer, celebrity concierge and entertainment industry specialist, Penelope Brooke-Hamilton combines a love of visual story-telling and aesthetic styling to design film sets and inspire homes and wardrobes. Her meticulous organizational skills and and flawless ability to minister to practical needs and morale, give the gifts of time and peace of mind to private clients whilst imparting a little sparkle of joie de vivre.
Heritage
With a glittering background in international 5 star Guest Relations and VIP Hosting in the performance, entertainment and leisure industries, including yachts, aviation, ski resorts, hotels, casinos, film festivals, fashion shows and the performing arts, Penelope possesses a deep understanding of the practical and emotional demands of her clients' high-profile lifestyle and uses a natural ability to make it seem effortless. Her clients have included members of royalty, international sportspeople, foreign diplomats, Hollywood stars and heads of State. Penelope has worked with some well-known, established companies and up-and-coming clients over the years and makes it her mission to ensure harmonious relations and tangible results from the services she provides. From an ethical charter, utmost discretion and polished professionalism, to understanding the need for an individually tailored service and a joyful working relationship, she offers warm VIP treatment and expertise. |
Art Director
Penelope is an Art Director with a flair for historical detail and visual interpretation of character, mood and literary concepts. She holds a BA in History and Literature (University of Melbourne) and an Interior Design degree (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) specializing in Theatre and Film. Penelope started designing for theatre when she was 16 and had her first commission at 18 for a production of My Fair Lady. Her early training and projects came from the Production departments (sets, scenery, props and lighting) of the Australian Ballet and Opera Australia as well as several musical theatre companies. Her easy rapport with cast and crew, infectious enthusiasm and design hallmarks were quickly noticed and it wasn't long before the film industry came calling. |
Her work focuses on visually communicating story and as such she also designs for theatre, music videos and fashion features, weaving her hallmark 'story-showing' into their interpretation.
'My designs are a visual expression of the story you wish to tell.' |
Celebrity Concierge
Penelope's career in Celebrity Concierge services blossomed through attending international film festivals where almost everyone is looking to save time, present a highly professional edge and increase their public profile while the world's media is paying attention. She discovered many celebrities prefer to invest their personal and business affairs, as well as their PR, with people they trust and she soon had requests from past clients - and through word of mouth - to assist. This naturally progressed in scope and formality to where she now hosts a Celebrity Suite, has a long list of repeat clients and has represented for international fashion events, a celebrity hair and make-up artist, an haute couture brand and a number of models and actresses. Penelope specializes in providing tailored personal assistance to clients during filming, performance seasons, film festivals and on promotional tours. These periods can be more intense than usual life with less leisure time and a greater number of professional demands. Firmly believing in valuing clients as people first and foremost, Penelope prioritizes offering a bespoke portfolio of services and gives special attention to a client's personal preferences and comforts. |
Stylist & Organizer
Penelope offers a bespoke styling service to private clients who are looking to redefine and upstyle their wardrobe or home interiors. She offers sound advice based on her experience in the jet-set lifestyle for a classier and more integrated wardrobe as well as specialized sessions to discover how to make the right impressions by choosing clothes that reflect personality and character. Her training as an interior designer offers clients a unique opportunity to be more expressive in their home presentation. Evoking moods, hinting at period designs, suggesting stories and creating spaces that capture the essence of their owners are all possible. For clients whose material collections have outgrown their space, Penelope offers a organization package that helps ascertain items of true value and reduces collections to their perfect size. |