Ones to Watch – The best new brands to watch and wear in 2023

ONES TO WATCH

Esse Studios

Australian designer Charlotte Hicks founded Esse Studios after becoming frustrated by the sheer volume of waste produced by the Fashion industry. On a mission to produce lasting womenswear, the Zimmerman designer alumni creates slowrelease capsule collection’s intended to be interchangeable and fluid. The ready-to-wear lifestyle brand is designed for the woman who takes a considered approach to style and consumes fashion in a mindfully conscious way. essestudios.com

THE BEST NEW BRANDS TO WATCH AND WEAR IN 2023

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Nensi Dojaka

A Central Saint Martin’s graduate, Albanian Nensi Dojaka has gathered significant attention from the fashion industry and models alike including Bella Hadid, often seen wearing the label on red carpets. Constructed of sheer, layered fabrics and deconstructed silhouettes and raw exposed seams are the foundation of the collection. Dojaka draws inspiration from surrealism and designs to challenge conventional notions of female beauty resulting in a collection of dresses and separates with delicate details with a rebellious nonchalant flair. Instagram.com/nensidojaka

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Another Tomorrow

Founded by Vanessa Barboni Hallik after taking a sabbatical from her finance career to grow her understanding of responsible environmental and social practices. Another Tomorrow is built on modern business principles of community, transparency, and organic scarcity. Every decision is guided by a value system based on three pillars – human, animal, and environmental welfare. The refined ready-to-wear collection reflects easy tailoring and timeless staples suited for the modern warrior. Designed to be lasting wardrobe staples to flatter many forms and reinvent the luxury landscape one piece at a time. anothertomorrow.co

Sa Su Phi (Left)

Sa Su Phi is the luxe new knitwear brand to add to your radar from former Valextra CEO Sara Ferrero and Artistic Director Susanna Cucco. Named after the duo’s respective initials the label aims to create versatile and wearable pieces that adapt to our needs. The knitwear-focused collection is crafted in Italy from sumptuous cashmere and mohair. Key pieces such as cardigans, capes and turtlenecks in primary colours outline the collection, the knitwear centric brand is perfect for travelling and layering over tailoring for the cooler months ahead. sasuphi.com Lurline (Right)

Winners of the Fashion Trust Arabia prize and Matches Fashion sponsorship, Lurline is created by sisters Siham and Sarah Albinali, based in Saudi Arabia with a focus on contemporary fashion with daring and feminine cuts, creating modern techniques in unique creations. The label has a strong ethos in sustainability blurring the lines between couture and readyto-wear. Championing a fearless viewpoint through timeless pieces, expect embellished colourful styles adorned with feathers and considered tailoring. lurlineofficial.com

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HISTORICAL BIJOUX

Van Cleef & Arpels re-visit the brand’s rich history with a one-of-a-kind exhibition titled: Time, Nature, Love

Fine Jewellery lovers, mark your calendars as Van Cleef and Arpels will be exhibiting in Riyadh this January under the three pillars of Time, Nature, and Love. The exhibition will feature more than 280 jewellery pieces, watches, and precious objects created since Van Cleef & Arpels was founded in 1906, alongside more than 90 archival documents, sketches, and gouaché designs. Iconic pieces from the Maison, such as the Barquerolles choker, which initially belonged to Elizabeth Taylor, The Ludo secret watch linked to Louis Arpels, and the Bird of Paradise clip, will be on display during the exhibit to marvel over the unique designs and history.

The “Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love” patrimonial exhibition by the French High Jewellery Maison and supported by the Saudi Ministry of Culture is on display at the Saudi National Museum in Riyadh from January 19th to April 15th, 2023.