Our Studio Approach
We build
identity-led worlds.
For brands that want to express themselves deeply, not just get attention.
Cultural Poetry was
born from a life lived between worlds.
From Morocco to the UK, I grew up moving between the softness of tradition and the sharpness of change. I spent long periods of time in Morocco throughout my childhood, surrounded by ritual and community: weddings, the hammam, cooking with the women, the call to prayer echoing through the heat.
Returning to Britain meant entering a world where silence could feel louder than sound. It taught me how identity isn't always spoken; it's felt.
Years later, I built a career shaping movements, from launching luxury retreats and rebranding destinations to managing global campaigns for artists and cultural icons. The thread running through it all has always been identity, culture, and the courage to tell your truth.
Cultural Poetry is the result of that journey. It’s more than a studio. It’s a lens for helping brands tell stories that feel lived in, not layered on.
Layla-Jane Stacey - Founder
COMING SOON!
Our Approach
We work at the intersection of:
Culture — heritage, context, and depth that doesn’t need to shout
Identity — the layers beneath influence: personal, emotional, and sensory
Strategy — commercial clarity with human understanding
Presence — brand work that feels, moves, and lasts
We don't do surface.
We help brands build something meaningful, something that belongs.
What We Do
We support:
Luxury brand strategy
Cultural storytelling and identity positioning
Hospitality and destination branding
Founder voice and personal brand development
Sensory-led experiences and activations
Global communications with cultural insight