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March 2020
Welcome to The Fold, an award-winning British brand that dresses and empowers women to achieve their ambitions. Each season, women from royalty to charity are choosing The Fold for pieces to invest in and love for seasons to come. We’re extremely proud to champion and celebrate women all year round through our exclusive events and regular Fold Woman features. You’ll find inspiring stories of ambition, courage, humour, inclusivity and resilience at: thefoldlondon.com/fold-woman This March, International Women’s Day coincides with our ‘Pay it Forward’ podcast hitting the airwaves. We are excited to share with you these frank insights from some of the most fascinating and successful women across a wide range of industries and sectors. The feelgood effect of ‘paying it forward’ is undeniably powerful, so join the conversation at: thefoldlondon.com/podcast March is a perfect moment to refresh your wardrobe for Spring. Find uplifting and empowering pieces for every event in your diary, both online, and in store.
Polly McMaster Founder, The Fold
The Fold, 28 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9RX, UK info@thefoldlondon.com Tel: +44(0)207 336 7599 thefoldlondon.com
On the cover: Avignon Dress Blue Italian stretch jacquard. Ravello 80 Heel Oyster croc-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
Distinctively different styles blend together professionalism with a contemporary edge.
Avignon Dress Blue Italian stretch jacquard. Ravello 80 Heel Oyster croc-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
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Lendal Top Magenta Italian stretch crepe.
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Amesbury Top White Italian stretch crepe with full lining. Almeida Trousers Ivory Japanese satin back crepe with full lining. Milano 80 Heel Snake-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other colours and finishes.
Pg 08 Montpellier Dress Navy and ivory Japanese satin back crepe.
Pg 09 Rosnaree Dress Navy Japanese satin back crepe.
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Italian sourced stretch crepe is lightweight and holds its shape beautifully.
Kenley Dress Magenta Italian stretch crepe.
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Milano 80 Heel Snake-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other colours and finishes.
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Pg 12 Hartley Jacket Blue Italian honeycomb wool.
Pg 13 Lyon Knitted Top Ivory knit. Also available in navy.
Hartley Wide Leg Trousers Blue Italian honeycomb wool.
Clissold Skirt Blue Italian honeycomb wool.
Milano 80 Heel Snake-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other colours and finishes.
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Delvino Jacket Blue Italian stretch jacquard. Delvino Culottes Blue Italian stretch jacquard. Ravello 80 Heel Oyster croc-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
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Pg 16 Dulwich Dress Dark green Japanese satin back crepe.
Pg 17 Northcote Dress Light blue Italian cotton tweed.
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Arlington Dress Indigo blue Italian honeycomb wool. Venezia 80 Slingback Heel Tan lizard-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
Eastleigh Blouse Multicoloured Italian silk.
Hartley Wide Leg Trousers Blue Italian honeycomb wool.
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Hit your stride in shoes that work for your commute and your smartest meeting.
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From left to right: Sorrento 45 Lace Up Heel. Monte Rosa Lace Up Flat. Venezia 80 Slingback Heel. Ravello 80 Heel. Catania Flat.
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Beautiful and comfortable, these shoes are designed with your needs in mind.
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Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Italy, attention is given to every detail.
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To discover the full collection, quality and finishes please see: thefoldlondon.com/shoes
(1) Milano 80 Heel (2) Sorrento 45 Lace Up Heel (3) Como 80 Heeled Sandal (4) Capri 25 Sandal (5) Portofino 45 Heel (6) Genoa 25 Flat Shown in orange and rasperry. Siena 25 Flat Shown in navy, black, snake-embossed and tan lizard-embossed. Catania Flat (7) From left to right: Sorrento 45 Lace Up Heel, Siena 25 Flat, Venezia 80 Slingback Heel.
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Belleville Top Blue silky stretch jersey.
Staying Power The beauty of really good jersey is its resilience. Even after a 12-hour shift, it will still look as polished and professional as the first moment you put it on.
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‘I have the jersey Belleville top and consider it a staple! An alternative to a blazer and always boardroom-ready.’ Fold customer
Pg 26 Belleville Top Blue silky stretch jersey. Pg 27 Clifton Dress Navy stretch jersey lined through the body. Also available in black. Cool hand wash. Venezia 80 Slingback Heel Tan lizard-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
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‘I am a shapely UK size 12 and find the dresses to be very flattering and well fitting. I’m hooked on The Fold now.’ Fold customer
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Pg 28 Keyes Dress Navy jersey. Cool hand wash. Siena 25 Flat Navy suede, 25mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other colours and finishes.
Pg 29 Keyes Dress Printed Italian viscose jersey.
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Made from premium Italian stretch jersey for a famously figureflattering drape.
Pg 30 Etienne Top Green silky stretch jersey. Le Marais Cigarette Trousers Navy twill. Also available in black. Pg 31 Arlington Midi Dress Green silky stretch jersey. Milano 80 Heel Navy suede, 80mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other colours and finishes.
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The Icons Powerful without compromising on femininity, these signature styles are guaranteed to project confidence and style when you need a failsafe dress for a big event.
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Northcote Dress Winter white Italian tweed. Made in UK.
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Eaton Dress Winter white Italian tweed. Made in UK.
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‘My Fold dress is gorgeous, comfortable and supported me through a speech at a conference in front of 300 people. Love it!’ Fold customer
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Lyon Knitted Top Navy knit. Also available in ivory.
Nice Skirt Dijon Italian fluid crepe.
Siena 25 Flat Tan lizard-embossed leather with soft gold nappa piping, 25mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other colours and finishes.
Confidence in colour
Supercharge your look with energising colours and uplifting prints. The perfect sartorial pick-me-up as spring approaches.
Monmartre Blouse Mustard silk. Le Marais Cigarette Trousers Navy twill. Also available in black.
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Allandale Blouse Navy ginkgo leaf printed Italian crinkled silk georgette.
Alvescot Trousers Mustard fluid Italian crepe. Cool hand wash.
Ravello 80 Heel Oyster croc-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
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Camelot Dress Blush pink Italian cotton blend tweed. Made in UK.
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Glenwood Jacket Blush pink Italian cotton tweed. Haydon Top Ivory stretch silk satin. Also available in black. Almeida Trousers Ivory Japanese satin back crepe with full lining. Venezia 80 Slingback Heel Blush suede, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
Softly tailored silhouettes feel relaxed and refined – still confident but at ease.
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Napier Trench Coat Camel Japanese twill. Tierney Blouse Ivory silk. Leander Trousers Navy Japanese satin back crepe. Cool hand wash. Catania Flat Snake-embossed leather. Made in Italy.
Richford Dress Mulitcolour printed Italian viscose. Siena 25 Flat Navy suede, 25mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other colours and finishes.
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Biarritz Wrap Jacket Japanese satin back crepe. Made in UK. Swanfield Blouse Magenta print silk. Almeida Trousers Ivory Japanese satin back crepe with full lining.
Rosemoor Dress Cornflower blue Italian silk chiffon. Como 80 Heeled Sandal Pale gold nappa with ankle strap, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
‘This beautiful ginkgo print started life as a watercolour painting in my sketchbook. In the hands of skilled Italian artisans, it was transformed into a striking silk objet d’art.’ Katya, Head of Design thefoldlondon.com 47
Suiting that works for a busy schedule. A pick-and-mix of styles that make light work of dressing for everyday office duties, conferences or business travel.
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Sharply tailored wrinkle-resistant suiting works as hard as you do. Pg 50 Le Marais Wrap Jacket Available in black and navy twill. Lyon Knitted Top Ivory knit. Also available in navy. Le Marais High Waisted Wide Leg Trousers Available in black and navy twill. Siena 25 Flat Snake-embossed leather, 25mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other colours and finishes. Pg 51 Lyon Knitted Top Ivory knit. Also available in navy.
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Biarritz Wrap Jacket Japanese satin back crepe. Made in UK. Haydon Top Black stretch silk satin. Also available in ivory. Almeida Trousers Ivory Japanese satin back crepe with full lining. Catania Flat Snake-embossed leather. Made in Italy.
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‘The Fold gives the suit an extra devil-may-care edge.’ The Times
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Silk blouses, camisoles and lightweight merino knits offer endless outfitting options.
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Mariner Knit Ivory merino wool. Also available in navy. Cool hand wash. Kelmore Midi Skirt Available in black and navy satin. Cool hand wash. Venezia 80 Slingback Heel Tan lizard-embossed leather, 80mm heel. Made in Italy.
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Hepworth Blouse White stretch silk. Le Marais Tailored Culottes Available in black and navy twill. Cool hand wash.
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With a fluid silhouette and silky-next-to-skin appeal, the Almeida suit is just as at home at a red carpet event as it is in the boardroom.
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Bowery Blouse White stretch silk georgette. Le Marais Cigarette Trousers Available in black and navy twill. Siena 25 Flat Available in navy and black suede, 25mm heel. Made in Italy. Also available in other finishes.
Discover all tailoring online and in store: thefoldlondon.com/tailoring (1) Le Marais Tuxedo Jacket Available in black and navy twill. Made in UK. Haydon Top Ivory stretch silk satin. Le Marais Tailored Culottes Available in black and navy twill. Cool hand wash. Catania Flat Snake-embossed leather. (2) Saunders Blouse Ivory silk crepe de chine. (3) Almeida Jacket Ivory Japanese satin back crepe. Made in UK. Haydon Top Black stretch silk satin. Kelmore Midi Skirt Available in black and navy satin. Cool hand wash. Milano 80 Heel Black suede, 80mm heel. (4) Haydon Top Black stretch silk satin. (5) Biarritz Wrap Jacket Japanese satin back crepe. Made in UK. Lyon Knitted Top Navy knit. Almeida Trousers Ivory Japanese satin back crepe. Capri 25 Sandal Black lizard-embossed leather with ankle strap, 25mm heel.
How to shop Online thefoldlondon.com In store 28 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9RX, UK Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm After hours pre-booked appointments available during weekdays. Contact our customer care team to book. Tel +44 (0)207 336 7599 UK Delivery & Returns UK standard delivery takes 3-5 days and costs £5. Order by noon for next day delivery which costs £10. Return postage is free within the UK.
About The Fold Every piece of clothing within our collection is designed by our in-house team, using luxurious, unique high-grade fabric. Most garments are fully lined and made in the UK and Europe, with attention given to every detail. All sizes available in a UK size 6-16. Our beautiful shoes are made in Italy using the finest craftsmanship and materials. Shop the full collection online.
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Glenwood Jacket. See pg 41.
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