Dordana Pop Up

A local entrepreneur stands behind a new distinctive brand that will be arriving into Victoria Gate just in time for Christmas! Local lass, Leila Zadeh, began Dordana with the clear aim of reviving a forgotten skincare classic.

Leila started the Leeds-based Dordana lifestyle brand after struggling with dry, irritated skin during the Covid-19 pandemic. She turned to glycerine and discovered UK-based artisans who still preserve traditional soap making techniques, working with them to create a freshly-scented hydrating soap. In 2025 she was recognised in a national campaign of 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs in celebration of women running their own business ventures in the UK.

Dordana works with a British master soap maker to produce a gentle glycerine soap that is perfect for dry and sensitive skin. Each jewel-like bar offers 130 years of artisanal history and a sense of quiet luxury that fits daily routines. The soaps are gift-ready and suit all skin types. Available as single bars or in a trio, they make an elegant gift for men, women, and hard-to-buy-for individuals.

Finish your Christmas gift list with Dordana by visiting the Dordana pop-up shop inside Victoria Gate, Leeds (in front of the entrance to John Lewis) on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December.