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“upbeat and optimistic” as Scoop returns to Saatchi Gallery

Scoop returned to the Saatchi Gallery earlier this month for its AW23 edition, attracting its “highest ever” visitor numbers for an autumn show.

Now in its twenty-second season, the two-day event showcased an exclusive edit of over 250 contemporary womenswear, menswear, accessory and lifestyle collections expertly curated by creative director and founder Karen Radley.

Brands at the show included HIGH in collaboration with The Royal Academy of the Arts, Tandem, Hanro, Signal, Les Racines du Ciel, Meme Road, NotShy, BRGN, Ivy Copenhagen, Eberjey, Chelsey Greene, Fringe, Beyond by Vera, Peachaus, Eribe, Gaston Luga, Ines de la Fressange and Transit as well as menswear from North Sails, Jack&Me and Mos Mosh.

Buying teams attended from independents including Pamela Shiffer, Elizabeth Rose, The Dressing Room, Chloe James Lifetyle, Young

Ideas, Cordelia James, Kate Bird, Gemini, Javelin, Jules B, Doyles and McElhinneys.

Pamela Shiffer, founder of London indie Pamela Shiffer, described the show as “beautiful.” She said: “Personally, I think it’s been my favourite to date because we picked up three new brands and there are a lot more we are thinking about. This is exactly the show we need in the UK - a mix of price points and beautifully curated. Well done to the team!”

Commenting on the success, Karen Radley added: “We are closing doors on what has been an immensely successful season! There has been wonderful positivity from retailers on the diverse edit of designers across womenswear, accessories, lingerie and men’s; designers are upbeat and optimistic about the season ahead.”

Elie Saab launches exclusive lingerie collab with Aubade

French lingerie brand Aubade is launching an exclusive capsule collection for AW23 in collaboration with Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab. Dropping into stores from the beginning of July, the range includes lingerie and nightwear that can also be worn as daywear.

Renowned for his glamorous red-carpet gowns worn by the likes of Beyonce and Angelina Jolie, the new designs mark Saab’s first-time creating lingerie.

The 17-piece Aubade x Elie Saab collection includes both lingerie and nightwear encompassing four bra