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CONTENTS
WOM EN
ACC ES SO RI ES
Aries
09
Heidi Klein
95
Charlie May
13
Meli Melo
99
Designers Remix
17
Mr Hare
103
Folk
21
Mulo
107
Heidi Klein
25
Primury
111
House of Holland
29
Rockins
115
Kaelen
33
Sophie Anderson
119
Monreal London
37
Sophie Hulme
123
Mother of Pearl
41
No Ka ‘Oi
45
Noon By Noor
49
Samuji
53
Self-Portrait
57
Shrimps
61
Solid & Striped
65
MEN
J E W E L L E RY Katie Rowland
131
Ruifier
133
Silver Bramham
135
Tomasz Donocik
137
EYEWEAR
Blood Brother
73
Champion
75
House of Holland
143
Folk
77
Jonathan Saunders
147
House of Holland
79
Karen Walker
151
Mohsin
81
Ksubi
155
Samuji
83
Le Specs
159
Preen
163
Solid & Striped
85
Todd Snyder
87
Todd Snyder + Champion
89
WOM EN
WOM EN
Aries Charlie May Designers Remix Folk Heidi Klein House of Holland Kaelen Monreal London Mother of Pearl No Ka ‘Oi Noon By Noor Samuji Self-Portrait Shrimps Solid & Striped
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ARIES
Aries – created by Sofia Prantera, Fergus Purcell and
and garments are rushed through the production
Luca Benini – is a contemporary womenswear label
process.” High ethical standards of production are
inspired by the anti-consumerist youth movements
a first concern with Aries, and all cloths and fabrics
of the second half of the 20th century, and to whose
are produced and sourced in Italy and the UK.
ethos its creators subscribe. Sofia wanted Aries to be a return of the 80’s sensibility where street-wear was
After graduating from Central St Mar tins, Sofia
fashion and vice-versa; “I decided to study fashion
Prantera was the creator behind celebrated 90’s
influenced by the antifashion streetwear approach of
s t re et we a r b r a n d S i l a s , w h ic h a c h ieve d c u lt
designers like Vivienne Westwood, Body Map, John
status both here in Europe and in Asia. Sofia has a
Galliano and Katherine Hammett, and of magazines
longstanding collaborative relationship as a stylist
like The Face and i-D. Now streetwear is dominated
with Elaine Constantine, with whom she has worked
by big , profit-driven companies and all creativity and
for various publications including Italian Vogue and
unconventional approach to design is lost.”
The Face.
Patterns are made in house and garments are hand
Fergus Purcell – AK A Fergadelic – is a commercial
printed and hand dyed in the Aries studio. Fit is at the
artist. He is at the heart of Palace Skateboards as
forefront of the Aries design process, going against
one of their core design team – having penned their
conventional pattern cutting rule to create original
symbolic logo – as well as having worked with brands
shapes – achieving simplicity without sacrificing
from Supreme to Alexander McQueen. Fergus’s
originality. “I love the way in fashion a product is
artwork featured on the cover of the AW13 GQ Style
created with first hand experiment ation; this is
Issue and he designed motocross inspired graphics
almost impossible working within the constraints
for the AW14 Marc by Marc Jacobs collection.
of a casualwear brand where schedules are tight
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C H A R L I E M AY
Charlie May was born and raised in Devon, South West
eponymous online profile Girl A La Mode. A global
England, and later moved to Bristol to study Fashion
network of digital supporter ’s coupled with main-
Design at UWE. During her studies Charlie interned
stream coverage such as Vogue.com, Vogue Italia,
for Louise Goldin, followed by a move to London
POP, L’Officiel and AnOther magazine, have helped
where she held a one year tenure with Thomas Tait.
to propel both her brand and personal profile to international cult status.
In 2011 Charlie founded her own eponymous womenswear label, showcasing ten looks to key fashion
Contemporary minimalism is the Charlie May aes-
press for SS12 alongside a short film. September 2012
thetic – directional and fresh with a focus on 3 core
saw her first solo catwalk show for SS13, a runway
fundamentals: silhouette, fabrication and colour.
show which received swift industry recognition and paved the way for seasonal shows during LFW.
An emerging womenswear designer with a unique, digitally enhanced business model, Charlie May is the
With a seasonal runway collection, successful e-com-
first example of an independent fashion brand whose
merce platform and International distribution points,
e-commerce platform was built upon and sustained
Charlie quickly adopted a unique business model
by an acute understanding of online marketing.
which emphasised digitally driven support via her
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DESIGNERS REMIX
Designers Remix was founded in 2002 by Creative
and function alism are key in ever y aspect of her
Director Charlotte Eskildsen and her husband and
creative process. Her unique design manifest is all
CEO, Niels Eskildsen.
about minimalism, architecture and 3D tailoring.
Designers Remix is an international Designer Brand
Designers Remix has been seen on Rihanna, Kirsten
offering advanced contemporary womenswear with
Dunst and Helena Christensen, as well as HRH The
a Scandinavian design heritage.
Crown Princess of Denmark, Mary Elisabeth.
Charlotte Eskildsen has an architectural approach
Designers Remix is stocked in some of the world ’s
to ever y aspect of the design process and her in-
leading stores including Selfridges London, Galeries
spiration is deeply founded in her Danish design
Lafayette Paris, Isetan Tokyo, I.T Hong Kong and Club
heritage. Danish design icons, organic modernism
21 Singapore.
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FO LK
Folk is a London based contemporar y casualwear
Initially only men’s clothing , footwear for men and
label with four of its own stores, as well as shop-
women was added in 2004 and a womenswear range
in-shops in London department store Liberty and
was introduced for Autumn Winter 2012.
Amsterdam store Cowboys 2 Catwalk. At a wholesale level it is stocked in 150 of the best independent and department stores worldwide.
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HEIDI KLEIN
In 2002 Heidi Gosman and Penny Klein launched Heidi
soon distributed through key department stores,
Klein – the UK's first one-stop holiday shop. This
boutiques and resorts worldwide.
Notting Hill boutique is evocative of a Hampton’s retreat in whitewashed wood adorned with palm
With a second boutique opening in 2004 in Chelsea,
leaves, bleached coral and driftwood, complete with
London, and now selling in over one-hundred-and-
the delicate scent of coconut. Upon entering , clients
fifty stores in thirty-nine countries globally, Heidi
are instantly elevated to a sun-kissed mindset that
Klein remains an independent brand that evolves
affords the perfect ambiance for holiday shopping.
each season with chic and elegant designs for the well-travelled client.
“ We set out to reinvent swimwear shopping into an exciting and enjoyable experience, while providing
Heidi Klein's focus on exclusive styles and prints has
everything our clients desired in order to look and
earned a continued celebrity following from Kate
feel gorgeous on holiday; all under one roof,” explains
Moss to Olivia Palmero, to Sienna Miller and Jennifer
Heidi Gosman.
Aniston, as well as maintaining a strong following with the press and a loyal customer base.
Two years l ater, the Heidi Klein collec tion was launched. The inspiration came from listening to
Staying true to its promise, Heidi Klein takes you on a
clients, understanding what works and what doesn’t,
journey to feel confident and gorgeous on holiday…
and then creating a collection of exquisitely cut
all year round.
swimwear with an impeccable fit. Crafted with love, the collection was an immediate success and was
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HOUSE OF HOLLAND
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After graduating from The London College of Printing
Henry designs with a London girl aesthetic in mind
with a BA Journalism, Henry Holland was catapulted
and is continually inspired by the variety of attitudes,
into the fashion limelight in 2006 with his irreverent
cultures and mindsets that exist throughout the UK
‘Fashion Groupies’ slogan tees featuring catchphrases
capital. The House of Holland girl is cool, confident
such as “UHU Gareth Pugh ” and “Get Your Freak On
and sav v y and wears labels without letting them
Giles Deacon”.
wear her.
In February 2008, after two seasons showing with
House of Holland now boasts an impressive roster
Fashion East, House of Holland held its first solo
of international premium stockists including Browns
show on the London Fashion Week schedule to critical
Focus, Colette, Har vey Nichols, Lane Craw ford,
acclaim. Now in the brand ’s 13th season, House of
Matches, Opening Ceremony and Selfridges.
Holland is firmly established in the international fashion arena and in Januar y 2012 was awarded a two-season Fashion Forward sponsorship.
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K AELEN
Kaelen Haworth is a Canadian, living in and running
modern. Kaelen strives to create pieces that are at
her eponymous label in New York City. While at-
once intelligent, archival and treasured.
tending Parsons, The New School for Design, Kaelen interned for Jenni Kayne, Stella McCartney and
In 2014, Kaelen was selected as one of ten designers
lingerie brand The Lake & Stars.
in the CFDA’s {FASHION INCUBATOR} Class 3.0.
One year after graduating , Kaelen launched with a
Her idols include Tilda Swinton, Jeff Bridges and
collection shown during New York Fashion week in
Joan Didion. Point Break, Overboard and The Great
2010. Designing from a minimalist perspective with
Outdoors are some of her favourite movies. She is
a focus on subtle details, Kaelen seeks to combine
in love with almost all music, excluding crossover
the traditional and the innovative, exploring the
country-pop.
dichotomies of masculine and feminine, classic and
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M O N R E A L LO N D O N
Monreal London was born in 2012 out of personal
much about style as they do about scoring. Authentic
necessity. When avid tennis player and designer
sportswear shapes and details are transformed into
Stefanï Grosse wasn’t able to find high-performance
clean, modern and sex y clothes with fresh and
tennis and workout gear that would also be stylish
futuristic touches – all exclusively made in Europe,
enough to zip around in when the match was over,
using Italian luxury performance fabrics and cutting-
she founded Monreal London, a luxury brand that
edge manufacturing techniques to create pieces that
straddles the line between sports and fashion. Grosse
streamline and support the body, while providing
became the pioneer of fusing stylish aesthetics with
durability and comfort.
cutting-edge innovation, catering specifically to luxury performance sportswear.
The designer approaches every Monreal collection the same way she would a fashion collection. The
Monreal is a brand designed for women who care as
only difference; performance comes first.
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M OT H E R O F P E A R L
An avid sportswoman and fashion enthusiast, Founder
continues to use pattern to juxtapose her design,
Maia Norman’s lifest yle and surroundings have
solidifying the brand identity.
heavily influenced the brand ethos and direction of Mother of Pearl.
Fusing the signature sportswear inspired aesthetic with luxury fabrics, Mother of Pearl ’s coveted pieces
Since taking over as Creative Director in 2011, Amy
have gained a global cult following with brand fans;
Powney has streamlined the Mother of Pearl aesthetic
Florence Welch, Elle Fanning , Lena Dunham, Mia
developing the sport-luxe DNA of the brand. Mother
Moretti, Emma Watson and Cara Delevingne.
of Pearl previously collaborated with ar tists to combine art and print with modern relaxed design.
Mother of Pearl held their first London Fashion Week show in February this year after two seasons
AW15 brought a new era for Mother of Pearl as Powney
of presentations and were also shortlisted for the
broke away from artist collaborations. Building on
Vogue/BFC Designers Fashion Fund.
the aesthetic set out by the brand ’s founder, Powney created the first collection entirely in her own vision.
From Resort 16, Mother of Pearl will be extending the accessory offering to include a full leather handbag
Seasonally Powney now develops her own prints and
range to sit alongside the existing shoe range.
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NO KA ’OI
Italian-designed and Hawaiian-inspired, No Ka ‘Oi is
Launched in 2013, No Ka ‘Oi means “the best ” in
an action couture brand rooted in fashion, femininity
Hawaiian, and that is what we strive for in our design
and functionality.
and how we approach our customers life and their individual style.
No Ka ‘Oi is designed for fashion-for ward women who have uncompromising style and allows women
This collection takes you from the yoga studio to
to move seamlessly, confidently and comfortably
the office to drinks with friends.
through life. It is fashion-forward activewear that also performs. No Ka ‘Oi is designed for fashion, and created to workout. It ’s not just about yoga, it is about a way of life…
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N O O N BY N O O R
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Noon By Noor puts a fresh spin on luxur y. Easy
Refined luxury is elemental to their vision for Noon
day wear tailoring conjures the modern nonchalant
By Noor; it is present in the sophisticated, sav v y
chic. Details are timelessly feminine, materials are
daywear, and visible in evening dresses and gowns of
uniformly opulent, while vivid prints introduce an
exceptional drama and sensuality. These are clothes
element of tasteful whimsy. Noon By Noor’s signature
designed for an assertive yet charming woman whose
embellishments add a hint of exotic charm.
wardrobe reflects her intrinsic sense of luxury.
Designers Noor Al Khalifa and Haya Al Khalifa studied fashion in the US, and their designs are heavily influenced by a passion for art and extensive travel.
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SAMUJI
Samuji is a creative studio and design house founded
als from European and Japanese suppliers and pro-
in Helsinki, Finland.
duced in Europe by carefully selected manufacturers. The lines are sold in our own stores in Helsinki
Our work focuses on design and consulting , and is
and through selected stockists in Europe, Asia and
based on the values we hold in everyday life: a love of
America.
necessary things, simple functionality, and kindness. Our ambition is to produce timeless and sustainable
Our collections present a complete wardrobe for
design that serves a purpose yet carries a story.
women and men, bringing together two separate lines: Samuji Classic and Samuji Seasonal. Samuji Classic
The first Samuji womenswear collection was launched
carries permanent, timeless clothes and accessories,
in spring 2011 and menswear was introduced in fall
while Samuji Seasonal is a more bohemian and col-
2013. All items are crafted out of quality materi-
ourful collection renewed seasonally.
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S EL F- P O RT R A I T
London based Self- Portrait was launched by Han
dresses, androg ynous jackets and perfectly struc-
Chong , in November 2013, in a bid to provide an ac-
tured tees. Chong focuses on fusing classic details
cessible and contemporary brand. Han’s extraordinary
with edgy street style to create a modern look.
talent for creating attainable fashion is showcased through an exquisite range of feminine dresses and
Han has really built a strong worldwide reputation
separates creating transitional city-wear pieces using
with a large celebrity following including Jessica
luxury fabrics at mid-range price points.
Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perr y, Kendall Jenner, Alessandra Ambrosio, Reese Witherspoon, Selena
Han’s designs are inspired by street style and con-
Gomez, Chiara Ferragni, AngelaBaby, Channel Iman,
trasting hard and soft silhouettes in experimental
Ashley Madekwe and Lily Allen.
fabrics with unexpec ted textures, that creates a feminine and sporty aesthetic with classic details.
Self- Portrait stockists include Selfridges, Net-APorter, Matches, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus,
The studio’s collections include statement cocktail
Lane Crawford, Club 21, Stylebop and Excelsior.
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Shrimps is a faux-fur fashion label from the young
perfect for the for ward-thinking customer with a
London-based designer, Hannah Weiland. With a
taste for the fun in fashion. Shrimps is sold by top
background in History of Art and a diploma in Textile
international stockists and stores including Net-a-
Design from the London College of Fashion, she takes
Porter, Matches, Colette, and Selfridges. The brand
her inspiration from the witticisms of modern art
continues to show on schedule as part of London
and a playful engagement with pattern and texture.
Fashion Week.
Using c arefully sourced fabrics that emphasise
Shrimps is a British brand that c aptures British
colour, Shrimps creates beautifully crafted pieces,
humour, creativity and innovative fashion.
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SOLID & STRIPED
Conceived in Water Mill, NY, Solid & Striped is a
is based in New York City. The company strives to
lifestyle brand made using the finest European and
produce the most expertly crafted and timelessly
Japanese fabrics.
chic swimwear and loungewear on the market.
Elegant simplicity defines their swimwear and classic
The product range has attracted a loyal following
essentials, which are available online and through
of industry leaders and tastemakers and has been
some of the world ’s finest retail stores.
extensively featured by publications including Vogue, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, GQ, Esquire, New
Solid & Striped launched in November 2012 and
York Magazine, WWD and countless others.
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MEN
MEN
Blood Brother Champion Folk House of Holland Mohsin Samuji Solid & Striped Todd Snyder Todd Snyder + Champion
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B LO O D B ROT H E R
Blood Brother is a contemporary menswear brand
aesthetic of the brand. Providing statement pieces
from London, founded in 2011 by Nicholas Biela and
alongside modern essentials for a global lifestyle.
James Waller. While consistently growing its UK and international The brand has evolved from jersey staples into a
stockists the brand remains extremely proud to call
considered menswear lifestyle brand, stocked in
its Shoreditch flagship store home.
Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols along with other high profile department stores.
With the addition of footwear and accessories as of AW15, Blood Brother are ver y excited about SS16
Blood Brother uses exclusive fabrics, quality sourcing and minimal cuts to solidify the for ward thinking
and the future.
CHAMPION
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Formed in 1919 as the Knickerbocker Knitting Co. by
backwards they found the solution that avoids vertical
Abe and Bill Fainbloom, the company pioneered the
shrinkage. This then gave the garments more durability
manufacture of heavy duty cotton products, used
wash after wash, cornering the US sporting market.
primarily for warming up and down by athletes who had historically used lightweight day attire for any
Through this sporting association Champion was
sporting activities.
adopted by many of the US Hip Hop and Rap pioneers through the 80s and was influential in European
In the 40s the company changed its name to Champion
club culture in the 90s and has remained a staple
Knitting Mills and became market leaders in sporting
wardrobe, leading to collaborations with Stussy and
cotton apparel.
most recently Supreme which have reinvigorated the brands premium market space.
In 1952 they patented their Reverse Weave heavy cotton knitting process, essentially knitting the cotton
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FO LK
Folk is a London based contemporar y casualwear
Initially only men’s clothing , footwear for men and
label with four of its own stores, as well as shop-
women was added in 2004 and a womenswear range
in-shops in London department store Liberty and
was introduced for Autumn Winter 2012.
Amsterdam store Cowboys 2 Catwalk. At a wholesale level it is stocked in 150 of the best independent and department stores worldwide.
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HOUSE OF HOLLAND
House of Holland is excited to present their first
we expec t from the brand. Combining technical
ever menswear collection for 2015. The House of
fabrics with more traditional tailoring techniques
Holland menswear signature look fuses sportswear
and fabrications, House of Holland have created an
with tailoring for an aesthetic which is modern, bold,
exciting and innovative collection that reflects the
contradic tor y and yet full of the humour which
codes and DNA of the brand.
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MOHSIN
Training in menswear as a student, M ohsin Ali
fabrics mixing both in his collections as well as his
was encouraged to consider cut, manipul ation
fascination with cut and silhouette, his approach is
and treatment of fabrics and most impor t antly
simple but effective, “To the naked eye a product can
questioning design, all of which are key to his
be simple - only when you analyse and look closely
approach. He believes in clean aesthetic and that
do you see the real beauty.�
appliance should be for a reason, design should be questioned and challenged, only then can you
The Mohsin label lives by three main rules - form,
produce and create.
fabric and function - all of which are major to his approach.
Fuelled by his love for both traditional and technical
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SAMUJI
Samuji is a creative studio and design house founded
als from European and Japanese suppliers and pro-
in Helsinki, Finland.
duced in Europe by carefully selected manufacturers. The lines are sold in our own stores in Helsinki
Our work focuses on design and consulting , and is
and through selected stockists in Europe, Asia and
based on the values we hold in everyday life: a love of
America.
necessary things, simple functionality, and kindness. Our ambition is to produce timeless and sustainable
Our collections present a complete wardrobe for
design that serves a purpose yet carries a story.
women and men, bringing together two separate lines: Samuji Classic and Samuji Seasonal. Samuji Classic
The first Samuji womenswear collection was launched
carries permanent, timeless clothes and accessories,
in spring 2011 and menswear was introduced in fall
while Samuji Seasonal is a more bohemian and col-
2013. All items are crafted out of quality materi-
ourful collection renewed seasonally.
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SOLID & STRIPED
Conceived in Water Mill, NY, Solid & Striped is a
is based in New York City. The company strives to
lifestyle brand made using the finest European and
produce the most expertly crafted and timelessly
Japanese fabrics.
chic swimwear and loungewear on the market.
Elegant simplicity defines their swimwear and classic
The product range has attracted a loyal following
essentials, which are available online and through
of industry leaders and tastemakers and has been
some of the world ’s finest retail stores.
extensively featured by publications including Vogue, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, GQ, Esquire, New
Solid & Striped launched in November 2012 and
York Magazine, WWD and countless others.
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TO D D S N Y D E R
Iowa native Todd Snyder launched his eponymous
and further locations throughout Japan are planned
m e ns we a r co lle c tion e xc lu si ve ly at B e r gdor f
for the coming months.This success is a humbling
Goodman, Ron Herman, and Neiman Marcus for Fall
reaffirmation of Snyder’s roots. In Dutch, his surname
2011. Inspired by Savile Row craftsmanship, military
means “one who makes outer garments” and while
tailoring , and a distinct New York sensibility, the line
studying textile and clothing design at Iowa State
has garnered wide critical and commercial praise in
University, Snyder learned the art of cutting and
the US. In 2012, the line was picked up by Barneys New
sewing at the Des Moines Haberdashery Badowers.
York and select Nordstrom stores; simultaneously, Snyder was nominated for the CFDA Swarovski Award
He spent the following two decades honing his skills
for menswear and named one of GQ’s Best New
in New York, designing outer wear for Polo Ralph
Menswear Designers.
Lauren, working as Director of Menswear for the Gap, and SVP of menswear at J. Crew, where he revamped
More recently, Snyder was selected as one of the
men’s styling , introduced formalwear, and launched
2013 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists. During
a series of collaborations with heritage brands like
that time he launched his Todd Snyder + Champion
Timex, Red Wing , Thomas Mason, and Alden that
collaboration with the iconic Rochester, NY-based
culminated in the popular Liquor Store boutique,
sportswear brand, and opened his first New York
opened in 2008. At the helm of his own brand, Snyder
boutique, called City Gym in NoLiTa. In 2014, he
still strives to deliver on the rubric set forth by his
opened his first flagship store in Tokyo, The Todd
Badowers mentor: “A per fec tly fitted suit makes
Sndyer Townhouse in Shibuya. The success of that
the man.”
location lead to the opening of The Library in Osaka
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TO D D S N Y D E R + CHAMPION
New York, NY (Januar y 8, 2013) – Designer Todd
American tailoring. “Champion has always symbolised
Snyder and iconic brand Champion collaborated to
quality and American style,” Snyder says. “I love
launch a men’s sportswear line for Fall 2013. The
the idea of mixing tailoring with their 1950’s g ym
debut collection, entitled “City Gym”, is inspired by
issued items.”
archival Champion pieces and vintage photos from the New York Athletic Club.
“ The Todd Snyder brand is a perfect complement to the Champion brand and we share his excitement in
Snyder designed the collection in partnership with
creating this new product line inspired by Champion
Champion’s Chief Design Officer, Ned Munroe,
heritage,” said Ned Munroe, Chief Design Officer
and Design Director, Joanne Sessler. Together they
Champion athleticwear. “ Todd ’s history of working
scoured Champion’s vast archive of sales catalogs
with iconic brands and adding a modern aesthetic to
and vintage samples to find styles and fabrics that
archived Champion apparel means consumers can
would seamlessly meld with Snyder’s love of classic
rediscover the authenticity and quality of Champion.”
ACC ES SO R I ES
ACC ES SO RI ES
Heidi Klein Meli Melo Mr Hare Mulo Primury Rockins Sophie Anderson Sophie Hulme
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HEIDI KLEIN
H eidi Klein is proud to present their f irst full
Inspired by idyllic bays across the globe, each style
collec tion of beautifully crafted accessories for
easily translates from beach holiday to city break
the well-travelled client.
giving clients the per fec t finishing touch to any summer wardrobe.Â
Each design incorporates a unique blend of textures and fabrics to create ultimate luxury travel pieces that are both stylish and functional.
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M E L I M E LO
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Named after Creative Director and Founder Melissa
wear, and what I envisage women wanting to wear.”
Del Bono, Meli was the nickname given to her by
Melissa Del Bono.
friends and family that led to Meli Melo becoming the brands personality. In 2005, after her first bag
A Meli Melo handbag is always unique design and
was featured in Vogue, Melissa followed her passion
st ylish with subtle, underst ated branding. The
and launched her business, Meli Melo.
foundations of the Meli Melo label are based on the philosophy of creating a collection that is relaxed
A s a premium brand “ Made in It aly ”, Meli Melo
and sophisticated, versatile in its use.
represents Aspirational Luxury, whilst a strong Italian heritage exists in the origins of both brand and the
Melissa’s design philosophy focuses on distinctive,
lifestyle. Growing up on the idyllic Aeolian Island
timeless shapes, whilst every bag is versatile, allowing
of Lipari, Melissa was inspired by the large wicker
you to wear her signature Thela bag 5 different ways.
baskets that the women would carr y around the
The label is devoted to creating timeless elegance
villages, and envisioned a design that would change
with a mix of British fashion, inspired by street
the way women carry their bags.
style. Embracing the finest Italian craftsmanship and leathers, a Meli Melo handbag is made to last
“I do not solely focus on trends; instead I create timeless handbags that I would personally like to
a lifetime, to be passed down through generations.
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MR HARE
Mr. Hare, London’s black shoe company, is launching
a more experimental palette of clothes and gives
a Ready To Wear collection for SS16 to accompany
the freedom to dress entirely according to mood,”
its luxurious contemporary shoe line. Renowned for
solicits Marc Hare, founder and designer of Mr. Hare.
dressing some of the most discerning male feet in the world, Mr. Hare now intends to dress the whole
Breaking from the confines of tailoring and the as-
man, from the ground up.
sumed formal look, the first collection is inspired by the ceremonial dress of certain African tribes
The Mr. Hare shoe collection divides into six essen-
where the traditional western suit was not a natural
tial categories, formal day shoes, formal evening
consideration, yet the garments convey importance
shoes, boots, casual shoes, and shoes for winter or
and are symbolic of a man’s stature.
summer. For the RTW collection, the perfect trouser silhouettes have been designed for each shoe
“ We already know who our customer is because they
category and separates have been designed to pair
already buy our shoes. They are grown men, with a
across the range of trouser silhouettes. The way all
defined sense of style and maturity to their sartorial
real shoe men dress.
choices.” – Marc Hare.
“ The male wardrobe is often rigid and static. I like
Mr. Hare’s RT W launches at London Collections;
a little romance and pizzazz. Unifying factors in
Men in June 2015 and will be shown from a private
my wardrobe are the quality of the fabrics and the
showroom during Paris Fashion Week.
interesting shapes achieved by the cuts. It leads to
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M U LO
Mulo is a premium brand of slip-on shoes for the
trim is a nod to the simple elegance of the Espadrille.
modern man and his girlfriend.
The textured rubber-crepe soles add traction with every step, making the slip-on ideal for both sandy
This re-imagined, more refined take on the Espadrille
beaches and city streets.
adds the fit and feel of a sneaker to the summer essential. Made on an Oxford last, each pair is crafted
Mulo is stocked in 40 high-end retailers worldwide
by hand using premium materials. Gone is the rope
including S elfridges , M r Por ter, N et-a - Por ter,
sole, instead there is a vegetable tanned leather
Matches Fashion, Scoop NYC , Le Club 55, Beymen,
footbed with cushioned arch support. The linen braid
Adam et Rope and Lotte.
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Primur y is a contemporar y independent footwear
“Our appearance of clean lines and minimal design
brand creating unisex designs developed by a London
is combined with a playful attention to detail that
based collective.
evokes memories of learning and discovery for the first time.�
Primur y was established in 2014 by like-minded creatives who felt inspired to develop products shaped
Collection Zero is inspired by early memories of
by quality, considered design and functionality. The
exploring boundaries, ideas and innocence. Over time
practical product lends itself to Primur y ’s subtle
these become hard to recall or forgotten. This hazy
branding, while communicating their identity through
idea resonates in the black and white photography
shapes, materials, texture and colour.
of Daido Moriyama who captures grainy moments as if part of a memory. Primury revisits the traditional
Primury takes its name from the word primary, the
plimsoll as it takes on elements and ideas from these
idea of being first in any sequence or series while also
early memories through the three core styles.
referencing the characteristics of primary school.
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ROC K I NS
Founded in 2014, British label Rockins combines 1920s
label grew, occupying a space previously untapped
inspired bias-cut scarves and classic handkerchiefs
in the luxury market.
with a distinctive rock ’n’roll edge. Rockins Skinny Scarves are cut on the bias with mitred Partners Jess Morris and Tim Rockins produced their
ends giving them a unique relaxed look which is
first range as a small run of Christmas presents for
further improved with wear.
close friends including Kate Moss, Jamie Hince, Bobby Gillespie and Katy England.
With the prominence of rock ’n’roll luxe on the catwalks, Rockins is the perfect authentic accessory
With the brand quickly spotted in the media, the
for the season.
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SOPHIE ANDERSON
Born in Kuwait and raised in Oman, Sophie was in-
into Interior Design and Styling – where her love of
troduced to discovery and exploration from a very
creativity was further developed.
young age. Her childhood exposed her to a wealth of colour, materials and traditional skills, providing her
After returning to London from living in South Amer-
with the taste and inspiration for sourcing , adapting
ica, it was here, in 2011 that her first collection was
and styling the unusual.
launched. Woven entirely by the hands of the Wayuu Indigenous Communities, the Sophie Anderson brand
Sophie first trained in Montessori Education and then
proudly supports their traditional weaving skills.
as a Yoga Teacher. She used these skills to travel
Sophie is passionate about working with these skilled
and teach around the world working in five different
tribeswomen situated all over the desert.
countries. After seven years her profession moved
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SOPHIE HULME
Sophie Hulme was born and raised in North London
“Student of the Year ” and “Best Collection” before
where she discovered not only a profound and
graduating in 2007.
ongoing love for Arsenal, but also drawing , painting and collecting.
Following unanimous acclaim for her final collection, Sophie went on to st ar t her eponymous British
“I’ve always collected things that have gone on to
accessories brand. Her beautiful accessories are
influence my designs such as gold antique charms,
sold globally and are known for their clean and
action man uniforms, antique leather writing pouches
sophisticated designs, gold hardware and surprising
or old plastic toys. My obsession with collecting
playful details. She still draws inspiration from her
began when my nan gave me a charm bracelet as a
now extensive collections of whimsical objects and
child and encouraged me to add to it. I began to look
each season she creates a charm to proudly hang from
at things in a new way and started to collect objects I
the signature gold-plated hardware on her handbags.
found pleasing, whether aesthetically or functionally, or simply because I found them fun.”
Sophie has since gone on to win the highly prestigious B ritish Fashion Award for Eme rging Tale nt in
Sophie’s love of art and design led her to Kingston
Accessories in 2012 and her line is stocked at multiple
University to study Fashion, where she went on to win
retailers worldwide.
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J E W E L L E RY
Katie Rowland Ruifier Silver Bramham Tomasz Donocik
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K AT I E R O W L A N D
Creating jewellery described as having ‘elegance with
Each season, Katie selects a different powerful and
an edge,’ Katie Rowland ’s jeweller y is the perfect
iconic female character to inspire the collection,
accompaniment to the modern woman’s wardrobe,
creating collections that offer not only unadulterated
impeccably adorning the likes of Cara Delevigne, Suki
opulent pleasure, but pieces which are designed to
Waterhouse, Natalie Dormer and Jessie J.
be lust after.
Known for its aesthetic of talon, spike and stake
Rowland studied Jewellery at London’s Central St
shapes in rose gold, her brand is synonymous for the
Martins before launching her own eponymous label
intricate, unusual and fierce designs that champion
in 2011. In just four short years, she has developed
women with the exquisite use of precious stones and
an international following and is stocked in various
metals. This, combined with a dose of dangerous
key stores worldwide including the Harvey Nichols
femme fatale seductiveness, is what makes Katie
Group, On Pedder Group and Barneys Japan to name
Rowland pieces so tantalising to own.
but a few.
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Ruifier is jewellery designed for all occasions, created
The wide variety of designs within the fine jewellery
from the highest quality materials and crafted by
collections continue to personify the meaning of
ar tisans. Geometric structures form the essence
Ruifier, turning emotions, inspirations and moods into
of Ruifier, architectural inspirations translate into
tangible pieces of jewellery. The versatility of the
clean, linear designs that are studded with precious
Ruifier aesthetic lends itself to beloved designs, from
gemstones, creating shapes that are both modern
the Visage collection that translates feelings into
and timeless.
precious jewellery, to the Solstice collections that introduces pieces that interlock and are adaptable.
Ruifier jewellery can be worn in a variety of different ways, as individual, sculptural pieces or combined in
The combination of architec ture, geometr y and
harmonious fusion. All of these elements are crucial
personal emotions ensures collec tions that are
to the Ruifier aesthetic, jeweller y designed to be
modern, personal and versatile.
treasured, worn and loved.
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A born magpie and keen collector of vintage gold
favorite vintage and antique finds, transforming old
jewellery for many years, Silver Bramham has turned
styles into new and more wearable pieces. Silver ’s
her passion into a jewellery brand of her own, “Silver
talent and devotion lies in tirelessly scouring antique
Bramham Fine Jewellery.”
markets in search of hidden gems for her collection.
Before starting her own line, Silver worked as a much
Gold charms are her true love, with most of her
sought after make-up artist in the fashion industry for
finds being from the 1950s and 1960s, along with
15 years, perfecting the pout of Helena Christensen,
some Victorian pieces, many of them rare and with
Amber Valletta and Eva Herzigova, to name but a few.
enchanting mechanisms.
When Silver first realised she harboured a desire to
Each unique piece is designed and made by hand in
turn her love for vintage jewellery into a career, she
London’s world-renowned Hatton Garden and is of
enrolled at Central St Martins on a Jewellery Design
solid 9ct rose gold.
course. It was there that she decided to redesign her
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Born in Poland and raised in Austria, Tomasz Donocik
is the ultimate luxury, crossing the boundary between
went to Central Saint Martins in London where he
high accessor y and precious jeweller y. Tomasz
thrived in the creative environment. Captivated by
Donocik ’s fearless brand is widely recognised by
jewellery design, Donocik honed his jewellery skills
the extraordinary one-off couture pieces that have
at the world-renowned Royal College of Art.
graced the pages of Vogue and the FT How to Spend It . Since the Chester field Cuff – Donocik ’s first
As an artisan of jewellery, Donocik ’s perfectionist
celebrated design - he has pushed the boundaries
character is exemplified in the creative process: from
of jewellery design to create bejewelled phoenixes,
story concept to the execution of the final jewellery
snakes and endangered birds that encircle the fingers
piece. It is the striving for the perfect design for
and become modern treasures.
his ideas that drives Donocik to combine materials, employ new technologies and find the most exquisite
Donocik has amassed awards from The Goldsmiths’
stones he can.
Company, Retail Jeweller, Couture and many more for his avantgarde jewels. The brand is sold in boutiques
The fusion of leather with precious stones and metals
and department stores in the UK, Japan and other
sets his work apart from other brands. His fine leather
countries around the world.
EYEWEAR
EYEWEAR
House of Holland Jonathan Saunders Karen Walker Ksubi Le Specs Preen
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HOUSE OF HOLLAND
After graduating from The London College of Printing
fashion, House of Holland Eyewear stays true to the
with a BA Journalism, Henry Holland was catapulted
brand ’s irreverent aesthetic.
into the fashion limelight in 2006 with his irreverent ‘Fashion Groupies’ slogan tees featuring catchphrases
With multiple points of difference, designs are
such as “UHU Gareth Pugh ” and “Get Your Freak On
created with a London girl aesthetic in mind and
Giles Deacon”.
are continually inspired by the variety of attitudes, cultures and mindsets that exist throughout the UK
Known for a cheeky attitude and humorous digs at
and capital.
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J O N AT H A N S A U N D E R S
Famous for its sleek architec tural form, multi-
inspired by Jonathan’s ready-to-wear collection and
dimensional patterns and inspired colour blocking ,
ultramodern silhouettes feature arresting colour
Jonathan Saunders’ signature aesthetic translates
combinations to round out Saunders’ utopian vision
to eyewear in unexpected ways. Thick profiles add
of the future.
depth to once familiar shapes, acetate patterns are
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Known for its fun and optimistic style, Karen Walker
department stores, boutiques and eyewear special-
shows each season as part of New York Fashion Week.
ists including Barneys New York, Har vey Nichols,
The collections are high casual with a signature love
Lane Crawford, Galeries Lafayette, Net-A- Porter,
of print and colour and a recurring theme of opposites
and Shopbop.
– masculine and feminine, tailored and street, luxury and non-luxury, dark and super-cute, utility and chic.
It has attracted a wide fan base of stylish women, including the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Rihanna,
Karen Walker Eyewear launched in 2005 and has
Anne H athaway, Beyoncé, C arey M ulligan, and
established a cult following around the world. It
Charlize Theron.
has a reputation for its originality, quality, effortless cool and sense of fun.
In 2013, Karen Walker partnered with the United Nations’ Ethical Fashion Initiative to create work for
Karen Walker Eyewear is sold globally in high-end
community groups or artisans in Kenya.
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KSUBI
Over the past thirteen years Ksubi has evolved into
Ksubi into a tangible sub窶田ulture; one that encom-
one of the most notorious and recognisable fashion
passes all that is fashion, art and music.
brands in the world. Undeniably one of the most famous Australian brands in the international mar-
Whether it be their numerous conceptual feats,
ket, Ksubi has built a significant presence and cult
topical fashion aesthetic or signature denim, the
following along the way.
collective behind Ksubi have already inspired one generation and is well on the way to inspiring another.
Ideas, individuality and authenticity have developed
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Synonymous with youth fashion, driven by fearless
flea markets of Berlin to Australia’s beach culture, the
design and innovation, Le Specs sets trends rather
collection offers sexy styling with an irreverent twist.
than following them. Le Specs’ success is testament to its provocative styling and its ability to keep up with
Le Specs offers the unique proposition of a fashion-
current trends, while at the same time maintaining an
for ward brand at a value price. Defined by the
aesthetic all of its own. The Le Specs name garnered
reinvention of classic shapes, Le Specs has forged
a cult following not only as the must-have eyewear
a position in the marketplace as the leading youth-
accessor y, but as a true trend-setter in the wider
driven, fashion-forward brand. In addition to design,
fashion world.
the focus has been on creating a Le Specs lifestyle through its advertisement campaigns and alignment
Drawing influences throughout the world from the
with ‘all things summer ’.
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PREEN
Founded in 1996 when design duo Justin Thornton
stockists. Justin Thornton, Creative Direc tor, said
and Thea Bregazzi opened a store on Portobello
“ We wanted to develop our brand internationally
Road selling one-off pieces and made to measure
and eyewear was the per fec t choice. It ’s accessible
creations, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi has grown
to ever yone, it ’s exciting and always fun. We wanted
from a standalone boutique to one of London’s most
to par tner with a company that has a proven record
successful brands, with an international profile and
of great quality but at great prices, with fantastic
counting the world ’s most prestigious stores as
approach to design development.”
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