Arabella Bowes
Commerce Editor
Bella is House & Garden’s Commerce Editor and in-house shopping expert. She joined the magazine back in 2021, after graduating with a degree in English Literature from the University of Leeds. A staunch believer that leopard print is a neutral, she gained a keen editorial eye early in her career, assisting on fashion shoots at British Vogue.
In her role at House & Garden, Bella leads the affiliate and shopping strategy, reviewing and curating edits of everything from sofa beds to soap dishes. She is happiest when hunting for new brands and makers, and can often be found rooting around in antique shops on Golborne Road. Bella currently lives in a mews house in west London with her partner.
Follow her on Instagram at @Armchair_Politics
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