About Us

One Store. Three People.

One Idea.

Romance Living, SwissMeUp, and A Lofty Life have come together to create a concept that goes beyond shopping. Our store is a place to discover beautifully crafted fashion, authentic local products, and fresh, healthy food—all in one welcoming space.

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Leila – Romance Living
Leila’s love for fashion began in Cape Town, South Africa, where she grew up surrounded by creativity and design. Inspired by her mother’s work in the fashion industry, Leila started sketching and designing at a young age. At just 19, she launched her own clothing label, Romance, managing everything from design to production and sales.
When she moved to Switzerland, Bern captured her heart, and she opened the Romance Living Concept Store on Gerechtigkeitsgasse 35. Today, Leila continues to curate each clothing piece and accessory with care, while focusing once again on designing her own creations—and making time for her young son.

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Bruce – SwissMeUp
Bruce’s journey is as dynamic as his background—originally from England, raised in Australia, and having lived all over the world. From acting tours to founding a sales company in Budapest, to embracing the peaceful lifestyle of New Zealand, life eventually brought him to Switzerland.
In Bern, Bruce launched SwissMeUp.com, a platform that helps small Swiss businesses market their products to English-speaking audiences. Many of these artisans and creators struggle to find space in physical stores, which sparked Bruce’s vision: to bring their work into the spotlight, both online and in-store.

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Ashley – A Lofty Life
Ashley brings a fresh and flavorful element to the concept with her brand, A Lofty Life. Passionate about wholesome, plant-forward eating, she creates delicious, nutrient-rich power bowls designed to fuel busy days. Perfect for those working or living nearby, her food brings health, taste, and creativity to your lunch break.

Together, we’ve created a place that combines style, local craftsmanship, and good food—a shop where stories are shared, ideas are born, and life feels a little more colourful.

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Come visit us at Gerechtigkeitsgasse 35, Bern, and experience the collaboration in action.