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CONTENTS

WOM EN

ACC ES SO RI ES

Aries

09

Heidi Klein

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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

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Karen Walker

151

Mohsin

81

Ksubi

155

Samuji

83

Le Specs

159

Preen

163

Solid & Striped

85

Todd Snyder

87

Todd Snyder + Champion

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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


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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

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.


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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.”

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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.”



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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

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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S I LV E R B R A M H A M F I N E J E W E L L E RY

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.

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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.



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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

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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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S A L E S C O N TA C T S

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KSUBI

SELF-PORTR AIT

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jazmin@pollykingandco.com

helena@pollykingandco.com (UK, EU & ME) SHRIMPS LE SPECS

meghan@pollykingandco.com (US)

carmine@pollykingandco.com (US)

sales@shrimps.co.uk (All other territories)

helena@pollykingandco.com (UK, EU & ME) SILVER BR AMHAM MELI MELO

matthew@pollykingandco.com

ruth@pollykingandco.com SOLID & STRIPED (WOMEN) MOHSIN

emily@pollykingandco.com

joe@pollykingandco.com SOLID & STRIPED (MEN) MONREAL LONDON

michael@pollykingandco.com

sales@monreallondon.com SOPHIE ANDERSON MOTHER OF PEARL

sales@sophieanderson.net

jessica@pollykingandco.com SOPHIE HULME MR HARE

april@pollykingandco.com

selina@mrhare.co.uk TODD SNYDER MULO

michael@pollykingandco.com

ingrid@muloshoes.com TODD SNYDER + CHAMPION NO K A ‘OI

michael@pollykingandco.com

franca.foligatti@nokaoi-apparel.com miriam.neustadt@rilievi.com (North America)

TOMASZ DONOCIK matthew@pollykingandco.com

NOON BY NOOR fiona@noonbynoor.com PREEN carmine@pollykingandco.com (US) helena@pollykingandco.com (UK, EU & ME) PRIMURY ben@primury.com ROCKINS emma@pollykingandco.com RUIFIER matthew@pollykingandco.com SAMUJI sales@samuji.com


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