Local Girl Alice Hewkin is launching ‘The Silk Stories’, a webshop selling luxurious silk pyjamas at an affordable price.

Alice studies at the Hills Road Sixth Form College before winning a place at the Royal School of Speech and Drama to study for a BA in Acting.

Today as a graduate she is building her career with roles on SkyTV, Channel 4 and the BBC in the last year.

Alice tells Connected Cambridge “Being an actress I understand the importance of always looking your best and feeling good. Wearing  glamorous 100% silk pyjamas helps me relax and feel calm as well as getting a great night’s sleep so I’m ready for whatever the next day brings.”

This was the jumping off point for the Silk Stories brand. Importing top of range 100% pure silk pyjamas from near her birthplace in China her website at www.thesilkstories.com will be ready for business soon. You can follow its progress on twitter @thesilkstories