Keep an eye on these names as they all look like designers who will be going places in the next few seasons
Beautiful Soul
Beautiful Soul is a British, luxury womenswear label based in London’s Notting Hill. The label’s signature is a blend of timeless evolving style with true global consideration. Quintessentially English with a wholly international appeal, it is a fresh and innovative label that emits sophistication. Focused on two distinct collections which beautifully complement each other, Beautiful Soul offers both a Ready-to-Wear collection ‘Beautiful Soul London’ and a bespoke ‘Kimono Collection,’ this is available to buy all year round.
CC Kuo
CC Kuo, an edgy womenswear brand based in London, was established in 2009. The label is known for its bold use of colour and signature digital prints, which are used to create sumptuous and covetable collections. CC Kuo is the brand for strong, sexy women who appreciate luxury, sophistication and stylish design. Each season the collections include a range of quirky, strikingly modern dresses and on-trend separates which compliment the signature prints and are all produced in the most luxurious fabrics.
Funlayo Deri
The Funlayo Déri label signature is the celebration of the female form, emphasizing a woman’s curves while utilising the most lavish fabrics and the finest cuts and detailing. The label is for savvy fashionistas who value quality and craftsmanship and are seeking timeless investment pieces that will see them through several occasions and seasons.Funmilayo’s design aesthetic is influenced by her mixed cultural experiences and exposure and is a manifestation of her eclectic background. She believes that clothes should be glamorous and elegant but not overly serious, so her designs exude glamour and elegance, but are yet modern and stylish in an unconventional, striking way. She also believes that clothes should always be created with exquisite fabrics, fine craftsmanship and great attention to detail.
Phannatiq
Designer Anna Skodbo’s unmistakable textiles are inspired by her love affair with forgotten London, urban industrial decay and street art and textures. The collections feature figure hugging shapes alongside sassy anti-fit cutting, rubbing delicate printed silks and chiffons shoulder to shoulder with jerseys, wools and leather. For Phannatiq details are pivotal to the excitement of the garments employing press studs, rivets and leather piping, leather and printed silk trims and unexpected reverse detailing. A modern sense of feminine beauty is discovered through the use of distressed fabrics and hoods, making the collections both challenging and edgy yet fully wearable.
Tramp in Disguise
Tramp in Disguise, is an emerging womenswear brand known for its colourful prints and contemporary knitwear pieces. The label offers dazzling collections that are fun, youthful, modern and edgy. Tramp in Disguise has presented collections in London and Paris during Fashion Weeks since launching its first collection at Vauxhall Fashion Scout. Collections feature unique dresses and separates in striking digital prints, digital knits and hand knits, in stunning colour palettes and luxurious fabrics.
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